Looks like I am taking a road trip to Illinois.

[DalesCarpentry]

Hey guys it looks like I am taking a road trip to Toledo Illinois. You guys know I bought a new to me truck last week. Well I have been in desperate need of a cap for for it to keep my tools safe and dry. I got a great deal on one at Ebay. He wanted $300.00 I got it for $175.00. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230336128006&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSAA%3AUS%3A11&viewitem= The trip is 500 miles from here in Scottdale Pa and looks like I will be giving my new truck a work out. I have run it all week back and forth from here to Pittsburgh, without a hitch. I think I will get the oil changed before the trip. My wife wants me to drive it non stop and does not want me to spend the night anywhere. I can tell you this I am not going to drive over 8 hours there and 8 hours back, plus the time it takes me to do the transaction. I will take a blanket and a pillow and have a little sleep over in my truck cap. I have not made a trip this long in 15 years and this will be the furthest west I have ever been. Dale

[buffermop]

Dale..I thought your truck was down due to the string of accidents?

[DalesCarpentry]

Dale..I thought your truck was down due to the string of accidents?

It was just the driver's side mirror that was damaged. Also when the young girl from across the street backed into my truck it messed up her bumper but did no damage to mine. Dale

[Glanceblamm]

Do change that oil before you go Dale. I would also take a hard look at the Serpentine belt. It has ribs (5 or so) on the underneath side that will develop cracks every eighth of an inch or so and if you see this with 3 of those ribs it is time to change it (about $17) and there is a very good chance that you can do this yourself or have a friend do it for free for this 1,000 mile trip.

Are your tires ok? do they have any inside or outside wear front or back?. If they are good n square do they look up to a 1,000 mile trip?

You won't do too bad on fuel. I figure that your make and model will get you 19mpg on the highway or 53gal or $106. If you take a cooler, you can save a bunch on food cost.

[DalesCarpentry]

Do change that oil before you go Dale. I would also take a hard look at the Serpentine belt. It has ribs (5 or so) on the underneath side that will develop cracks every eighth of an inch or so and if you see this with 3 of those ribs it is time to change it (about $17) and there is a very good chance that you can do this yourself or have a friend do it for free for this 1,000 mile trip.

Are your tires ok? do they have any inside or outside wear front or back?. If they are good n square do they look up to a 1,000 mile trip?

You won't do too bad on fuel. I figure that your make and model will get you 19mpg on the highway or 53gal or $106. If you take a cooler, you can save a bunch on food cost.

I will change the oil because just the other day I noticed the sticker on the windshield says it was due to be changed about 3,000 miles ago. I will have a look at that belt because I have had them break before. The tires are in real good shape so no worries there. Thanks Dale

[billy_56081]

Why aint you workin today Dale? I have a paid holiday myself.

[powderman]

Drive the speed limit in Ill. They are  1 of 4 states that denies citizens the right to protect themselves. I go there every 2 weeks to see Mom and I sweat it every time I cross into their border. Yes, I carry concealed. They would lock me up if they found a gun in my car. POWDERMAN. 

[GRIMJIM]

They are  1 of 4 states that denies citizens the right to protect themselves.

I thought it was one of two?

[DalesCarpentry]

Why aint you workin today Dale? I have a paid holiday myself.

I was rained out. Dale

[GRIMJIM]

That's way far south of me. I would offer you a taste of real Chicago style pizza if you were coming through here. Have a safe trip
Dale.

[buffermop]

Dale...Did you check "craig's list" for a truck cap? You might have found one more locally and saved you that long trip.

[DalesCarpentry]

Dale...Did you check "craig's list" for a truck cap? You might have found one more locally and saved you that long trip.

What is Craig's list? I never heard of it. Dale

[buffermop]

Dale...Check it out @ craigslist.org   It is world wide classified listings. You can select the area closest to you.

[DalesCarpentry]

Dale...Check it out @ craigslist.org   It is world wide classified listings. You can select the area closest to you.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! I just spent at least an hour there and may have leads on a few caps that I don't have to drive 500 miles for. Thanks Dale

[Cabin4]

The 1000 mile round trip is going to cost you around $410 in wear & tare on your truck (based on $0.41 cents per mile). Not to mention, I ussume your going to spend a night in a motel room and you will have tolls along the Ohio turnpike, food, etc.....

[powderman]

They are  1 of 4 states that denies citizens the right to protect themselves.

I thought it was one of two?

I'm pretty sure there are 4. Ill, Mass, Wisconsin, but can't think of the other. Probly NY or cali. POWDERMAN. 

[DalesCarpentry]

Dale...Check it out @ craigslist.org   It is world wide classified listings. You can select the area closest to you.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! I just spent at least an hour there and may have leads on a few caps that I don't have to drive 500 miles for. Thanks Dale

I found one local for the same price. When I say local I still have to drive 70 miles. That is much closer. Dale