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Re: Taking my old Camry to the Grand Canyon
On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:05:45 -0500, "Ray O"
<rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
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>"ortcloud" <feurio@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>> Hi folks,
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>> I'm planning a trip to the Grand Canyon (been dreaming for a long time
>> about it) driving in my old trusty Camry 95. After 145000 miles of road
>> in 11 years I think it will still handle another 3000 + miles with
>> ease.
>> So I wonder if anyone of you, folks, ever took a similar trip in your
>> car in the direction of Grand Canyon and what was your experience.
>> Maybe you have some advice and tips to share.
>> I'm driving from Chicago through Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico and
>> Arizona. Planning to stop in Sedona before I get to the canyon. On my
>> way back I'll visit the Glen Dam, Monument Valley and head back home
>> trough Colorado and Nebraska.
>> I would appreciate a lot if you give me any advice concerning this trip
>> taking into account that I'm traveling alone, have never been in those
>> parts of the country (only midwest) and don't know what to expect along
>> the way. Also, I'd like to visit as many sights as possible along the
>> way, so maybe you could tell me what I should be looking for.
>> Thank you very much in advance for any help you could give me and your
>> time.
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>I have never been to the Grand Canyon ;-(. I would like to see the Glen
>Canyon area, Canyonlands, cliff dwellings, etc.
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>From the "survival" side, always keep 1 or 2 gallons of drinkable water in
>the car. If you do not have a sleeping bag, you may want to invest in one
>with synthetic fill (goose down is lighter but will not keep you warm if it
>gets wet) with a 20 degree rating in case you end up spending a night in
>your car. You may want to invest in a wide-brimmed
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>Do the usual pre-trip checks on your car - oil change, check brake pads,
>coolant change, check condition of radiator, transmission fluid change,
>check condition of tires and tire inflation, etc.
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>Have a great trip![/color]
Two cans of fix-a-flat and inflator. Forget the bags (if you don't
have em) - just bring heavy coats or jackets - just in case. The Rim
does get cold at night.
j
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