• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Road Trip Checklist

  • Thread starter Thread starter John Erwin
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John Erwin

This is kind of a tangent from the First Aid Kit thread so I made it a new topic.

I've always liked having a checklist to use before going on any road trips (weather chasing or otherwise). It's easy to forget critical items when you have other things on your mind. I've ommited wx chasing specific items here since everyone will have thier own requirements for this. I also didn't include obvious items such as your cell-phone(or other communication methods), clothing and food for instance.

I adapted the list from several other sources, and have used most of the items at one time or another. In the case of the tools I tend to limit the items to ones that will work with my vehicle, although some of the tools have come in handy to help a fellow motorist out of a jam too. Most of the items are arranged in "kits" to keep things tidy both in and out of the vehicle.

Feel free to make suggestions or criticisms as required; I'm always looking to make improvements. :)

Road Trip Check list

Tool Box (flat style, fits under seat)

() ½" drive socket set
() ¾" drive socket set
() Combination Wrench's
() phillips/common screwdrivers
() Multimeter
() Needle Nose pliers
() Channelock pliers
() Wire Strippers
() utility knife
() Allen Wrench's (I don't need for my current vehicle)
() Breaker Bar
() Swiss Army Knife
() Torx drivers
() Tire Pressure Gauge

Repair Kit (small tote)

() Fuses
() Fan Belt
() Duct Tape
() Electrical Tape
() Hand Cleaner
() "Zip" Ties
() Assorted Hose Clamps
() Emerg Tire Inflator
() spool 14ga electrical Wire
() JB Weld

Emergency Kit (med tote)

() First Aid Kit
() Fire Extinguisher
() Tow Strap
() Rags
() Jumper Cables
() Blanket
() Waterproof Matches or Lighter
() Shovel
() Trash Bags
() Flash Light (yes, another one!) with spare batteries
() Work Gloves
() Drinking Water
() non-perishable food items
() clear plastic sheeting

Fluid items

() Motor Oil
() Transmission Fluid
() Brake Fluid
() Funnel
() Radiator Sealant
() Washer Fluid
() Power Steering
() Water jug

Misc Items

() Toilet Paper
() Spare Keys
() Rubber Boots
() Rain gear
() Gas Can
 
Ahh, thanks Bob; on reflection maybe I should have posted this thread there..
 
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