Looking into driving approximately 1200km (750 miles) this winter. Fuel and ferry is cheaper that 1 plane ticket back home for Christmas because flying within Canada is insanely expensive.
Anything you guys have done to help your trucks survive such a trip? Engine parts I should check/replace? Parts I should bring extra of just in case? I have access to a heavy machinery shop in Alberta so at least any needed repairs won't be a problem. I just can't afford a 1000km tow home to Vancouver island.
The truck itself runs perfectly fine, mileage could be better.
Its 14 hours of Canadian winter driving with a majority of the drive being through the Rocky Mountains. I've done the trip a few times, just never in a vehicle that's 27 years old. And just an idea of how dangerous the route is, the main mountain pass, the Coquihalla is currently closed because of rock slides.
Any tips are greatly appreciated.
We have a choice between a nissan micra or my truck and I would prefer something that has tires that can't fit inside a backpack.
1991 Eliminator
4L 6CYL
2WD
built October 1990