Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Hoping to do a wee trip soon. Wondered what you seasoned IB travellers class as essential travel gear/tools/nice to have's? 5 days. Probably a 2k mile trip. I'll kick it off 1. Credit card and a pair of spare boxers tick. Edited June 2, 2021 by Busybee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2. 1l of engine oil. 3. Windscreen cleaner and glass cloth. 4. Sat Nav and back up maps 5. iPod with journey playlist 6. Small toolkit. 7. Spare fuses and bulbs 8. Roll of Gorilla tape or similar 9. Selection of zip ties 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 What Chris says but with the below: Spare fan belt (with tools to change) Spark plugs (with tools to change) Spare rotor arm (used/old one) DME Latex gloves Old sheet/towel if needing to lay on the floor Never needed any other than a top up of oil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 post lift and Snap On roller cabinet full of tools on a trailer with a diesel generator for power, jobs a jobbed 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, World Citizen said: 2 post lift and Snap On roller cabinet full of tools on a trailer with a diesel generator for power, jobs a jobbed 👍 Not taking your truck ya know! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 See I was thinking Dodo Juice Basics of bling quick detailer, snow foam lance, citrus pre wash, drying towel, bug repellent and snacks! 😂 Thanks guys. Top stuff. Exactly the kinda list I need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Busybee said: Hoping to do a wee trip soon. Where to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dr Rock said: Where to? Destination hint in the question ⬆️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, Busybee said: Destination hint in the question ⬆️ Scotland, ......the folks above have covered most, all I can think of is a recovery subscription which I assume one would alreday have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Travel insurance since you are going abroad...........twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, Busybee said: Destination hint in the question ⬆️ Where? 4 minutes ago, Phill said: Travel insurance since you are going abroad...........twice. Heh heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dr Rock said: Where? Oban, Portree, Ullapool.... first time that far north 23 minutes ago, Phill said: Travel insurance since you are going abroad...........twice. Ya. Citizen of the world 🌍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean in green Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Busybee said: Hoping to do a wee trip soon. Wondered what you seasoned IB travellers class as essential travel gear/tools/nice to have's? 5 days. Just the sensible basics as above but in general terms just travel light. Fuel is not as available as you might think that far North West, and where you do find it quite often it's office hours only / no chance at all during the night so perhaps add a spare fuel can or at least have a full tank before leaving Glasgow area / trunk routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewaysfun Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Busybee said: See I was thinking Dodo Juice Basics of bling quick detailer, snow foam lance, citrus pre wash, drying towel, bug repellent and snacks! 😂 Thanks guys. Top stuff. Exactly the kinda list I need You'll probably be fine for fuel given the size of 911 fuel tanks. Just fill up when you get the chances to. I would take at least 2 or 3 microfibre cloths for detailing. They'll soon get used! Top up your screen wash before you leave. Take a tyre pump if you have one? Sun cream if you have a sunroof (I've fallen foul of that before!!) GoPro or similar if you want to take some footage, but more importantly a good camera to capture some of the scenery and obligatory car shots!! I wish i'd taken more last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Small selection of fuses and spare fuel pump relay on top of what has already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Midge repellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Roy M said: Midge repellent What's Mr Ure ever done to you? I like his songs........Ohhhhh Vienna...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Busybee said: Oban, Do the Distillery tour, very informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Said above but defo a squirter full of windscreen cleaner and plenty of blue roll. Them midges make a frigging mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Wingnonut said: Said above but defo a squirter full of windscreen cleaner and plenty of blue roll. Them midges make a frigging mess! 👍 I’ll carry the midge squirted, you carry the blue roll. Deal? 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Give it up! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Pack of three! - do they still do them in three's? Edited June 2, 2021 by Beaky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Busybee said: Hoping to do a wee trip soon. I was thinking the same but not sure I can be bothered to get up off the sofa (plus my bag's not actually full yet ) Edited June 2, 2021 by GaryH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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