Getting ready for road trip

[98G]

In the event that the CTIS does not work, I would bring an air hose to pump up the tires. You can get one at just about any truck stop. I needed one on my last recovery.

In the event CTIS doesn't work, I would then go get one ($30ish) from the nearest truck stop.

I'm with you though brasco, I like them. It's a poor man's CTIS and I keep one in my A0 truck. If he doesn't already have one though I would hold off obtaining one until need is verified.

 

[98G]

One question. I have is what fluids it takes and what kind of air filter and where to get one? Thanks for all the great tips

The lube order is around here somewhere.

The air filter isn't readily available. If the existing one is that dirty blow it off and replace when you get home.

Fuel filters are another matter. Some a2 trucks have 2 and some just have one. The little one on the block is the one that's prone to clog. I'd leave it alone unless symptomatic.

I give your chances at about 50/50 of an issue-free drive home and about 90% chance you somehow get the truck home under its own power.

 

[jmarch58]

98g i like those odds as long as I make it half way I can stop at a friends place in utah and fix whatever is wrong

 

[jmarch58]

Do i need a cdl to drive this truck the people at the dmv said no but I wanted to check

 

[sigo]

That looks like a crate of BII on the passenger seat. You might be in luck and have an air hose, jack, lug wrench, etc on hand already. Looks like a great truck!

Have fun on the recovery. Half the fun of joining the MV club is the excitement of picking up your new truck.

CDL? It varies state to state, but in CA my guess is yes. Look at your state laws, and don't forget insurance that covers you for the trip.

 

[jmarch58]

Thanks sigo I'm really glad I found this site lots of great info and I'm planning on documenting the whole thing some of my best memories are in old army trucks when I was in so really looking forward to that again

 

[Trailboss]

Since you're new to the site, do a search on "recovery", "recoveries" and you should get a number of threads about tool and supply lists, as well as some indication of what can go wrong. When you start off, I'd stop after 5-10 miles to do a walk-around inspection with a IR heat gun, and the same inspection at 20-30 miles.

Aside from tools, make sure you have flashlights/work lights, reflective vests and triangles and/or flares in the event of a breakdown in the middle of the road.

Welcome and Good Luck!!

 

[jmarch58]

Thanks for the tips

 

[porkysplace]

Make a list of heavy tow companies along your route just in case.

 

[jmarch58]

One question I have still is there a air , oil, and fuel filter replacement that I can get to change out before I head out I'm planning on going to a mechanic to habe it looked over but would like to have the parts already

 

[porkysplace]

There is a parts spreadsheet in the stickies of the 5 ton forum that lists part numbers.

 

[jmarch58]

Thanks

 

[peecook]

how did the recovery go?

 

[steelandcanvas]

how did the recovery go?

Curiosity's got me too.

 

[porkysplace]

Curiosity's got me too.

His last post was 12-20-14 starting this thread , maybe he forfeited the truck.
[h=1]Lot in south dakota[/h]

 

[Carlo]

Doesn't look promising.

 

[bigbe5678]

HiEveryone I must admit you guys havebrass onions The night before I had to pick up a m101a1 trailer only 2 hoursaway I could not sleep . Thinking aboutpicking up a 5 ton truck and driving it a long distance in weather that cankill you gets my full respect.

 

[sigo]

That's s really nice truck . I hope he didn't forfeit.

 

[jmarch58]

Well got the truck home one thing that surprised me was the soft top is in mint condition anyone want it I won't be needing it

 

[dmetalmiki]

Congratulations on your trip and aquisition. Any chance to post pictures and a trip write up.