Contemplating making the trip in my DeLorean

[Rich_NYS]

I'm contemplating driving my DeLorean to the DCS. My first consideration would be making sure it's road-worthy, and I can probably manage that.

Second, I'd want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario (I break down along the way and unable to get myself back on the road.) My first thought at that point would be to contact the nearest DeLorean club or owner. I would be traveling from upstate NY (near Lake George) to Dayton.

I've driven across country a few times and made several 600 mile trips so this wouldn't be my first rodeo, but I'm a new owner and it's been a while since I've needed to perform roadside repairs on any vehicle.

Any thoughts, opinions, or advice?

Thanks!

[Michael]

No matter what car I'm in I always carry a few things for a road trip.
Tool kit
roadside kit (zip ties, hose tape, rags, hose clamps, fuses, etc.)
fully charged jumper box with USB ports
a GOOD flashlight
blanket
a quart of oil and a gallon of pre mixed coolant.
can of fix a flat and plug kit

That's for any car, for a Delorean I would carry a jumper wire for the fuel pump relay and a spare alternator belt.

that's all I got off the top of my head. I'm sure others will expand.

[pezzonovante88]

Bring extra coolant & water, brake/clutch fluid, jumper cables, cell phone charger and cell phone! AAA would be a good idea, too.

[NightFlyer]

I'm contemplating driving my DeLorean to the DCS. My first consideration would be making sure it's road-worthy, and I can probably manage that.

Second, I'd want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario (I break down along the way and unable to get myself back on the road.) My first thought at that point would be to contact the nearest DeLorean club or owner. I would be traveling from upstate NY (near Lake George) to Dayton.

I've driven across country a few times and made several 600 mile trips so this wouldn't be my first rodeo, but I'm a new owner and it's been a while since I've needed to perform roadside repairs on any vehicle.

Any thoughts, opinions, or advice?

Thanks!

If you're going to Dayton by way of Detroit (through Canada), I can meet up with you in Detroit.

[Nicholas R]

I'm driving from Orlando. Travel kit includes jumper pack with built in air compressor, craftsman wrench/socket set, bag of assorted hand tools, spare fuel pump, serpentine and AC belt, electrical connectors and wiring, tire plug kit, usually a couple other things.

[Rich_NYS]

Good advice, thanks. A jumper pack looks like a popular item, I'll be sure to get one.

Any clubs or individuals along my route?

[NightFlyer]

Good advice, thanks. A jumper pack looks like a popular item, I'll be sure to get one.

Any clubs or individuals along my route?

Go into Canada via Niagara Falls and I can meet up with you in Detroit

It's only an extra hour for you (70 miles).

[NightFlyer]

Here are the three things that I always have in my car:

1 - Spare coolant.
2 - Jumper wire (or thick paperclip) for the RPM relay.
3 - Spare belts - at the very least the serpentine.

Here are some additional considerations:

4 - Assorted tool kit.
5 - Jumper cables.
6 - Spare fuel pump (if yours is questionable).
7 - Spare alternator (if yours is questionable).

Other than that, make sure that your doughnut is good and holding air. If not, tube it or put a new tire on it. Also make sure that you have a jack in the car and that it works.

And the most important thing to have on any long trip:

8 - Good tunes

[Michael]

3 - Spare belts - at the very least the serpentine
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OK I get why Nick said serpentine. ..but I thought you were concors original?

[Rich_NYS]

Go into Canada via Niagara Falls and I can meet up with you in Detroit

It's only an extra hour for you (70 miles).

That's a possibility....