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I used to aim for 1000 miles in a day. Dallas to Phoenix. Phoenix to Dallas via Albuquerque. Dallas to Roanoke, VA. Dallas to Cincinnati. Cinci to Dallas.

This trip involves a plan to slow down and cruise. I'll leave work early and run from DFW to Carlsbad that afternoon/evening. I'll play in the caverns the next morning and run over to White Sands for lunch. Afterwards, I'll finish the run to Tuscon.

It'll be that kind of trip where I can screw around and take my time. I gave myself a week to hit LA, pick up a machine, do a Saturday activity, and go back to DFW.

MrFusion

^^^X2
A guy that worked for me ended up in the ER from drinking too much Monster energy drink. 23 years old and he thought he was having a heart attack.

james1

My OEM water pump let loose on me at about 130,000 miles. It happened at 75mph on the Interstate -- every impeller blade lost an ear and the antifreeze was gushing out. That is, I needed a tow truck because there was no limping home. The serpentine belt was damaged as well.

When I bought a replacement unit the technician at Cummins Power South (who owns two Second Gen CTDs) told me the expected life of a water pump is about 100,000 miles. I'm not suggesting you carry a spare water pump in your toolbox, but be aware that our water pumps will last nowhere near the life of the engine.

j.fonder

i did 5000 miles roundtrip in about 3 weeks in december and another 2000 miles in 3 days earlier this month(towing 10k lbs). truck didn't skip a beat. just carry the basics of what you can think of. you don't need extra filters or spare parts. just some tools, wire, fluid, spare tire, jack, and a AAA card(or if your insurance has roadside, i pay $6 a month for it)

as previously mentioned, stab it and steer! spend the time enjoying the trip, not worrying about the what ifs.

NJTman

Great advice

1320Fastback

Went over the GrapeVine today with mine.

Packed a ton of tools and didn't touch one of them.

Heading back south tomorrow.