One can't prepare for everything and anything, but I've learned, like
most or all on this list, to keep ahead of the maintenance, and carry
proper tools and spare parts.

If it weren't for this (and others) lists, and their collective real
life road experience, I likely wouldn't have learned about some
crucial maintenance facts/tip. i.e. Replacing the failing rubber seal
for the engine tin and purchasing a head temp gauge on my AC engine.

So, so far, no real big problems on the road. Except finding dry
firewood in the spring.....

Cheers,

Neil

81 AC Westy.

On 1/5/07, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@earthlink.net> wrote:
> So how many of you here have experienced roadside
> mechanical problems that required some big work or messed up your
> vacation? How did U handle it? Or are most road trips stress free?
>
> I'm happy to say none. I've had issues, but nothing that has ever left me
> stranded. I HAVE, however, passed many a much newer vehicle than mine that
> was broken down on the side of the highway. I've always wondered how many
> of those folks had passed me on the highway prior to their breakdown and
> mumbled "Look at that old pile of sh*t, I'm amazed it still runs"...
> Jeff
>
> Jeff Stewart
> fonman4277@earthlink.net
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vwcampersmidatlantic/
>