traveltoad
Aaron S
... so before my truck hits the road or the trail I grab a hand full of wrenchs, a grease gun and climb under the truck. I have allways thought most failures were just not caught in time. giving everything the once over prevents lots of trail break downs.
I do the same. If it is a longer trip I take each wheel off and inspect brakes, brake lines, springs, shocks etc etc. I check under the hood with a handfull of wrenches as well.
I try to do all this two weekends before the trip so if I find anything I have time to address it. The weekend before I inspect and lay out camping/personal gear. Then in the final days before departure all I have to do is wash the truck and load up.