Biotex Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm going to be driving from Asheville NC thru Memphis, Little rock, Dallas, Abilene etc... 1500 miles. If something bad breaks, and I can't fix it on the side of the road, i would love to have a plan B like someone in the area who can help out. Please pm me your phone number if you are willing to help out just in case. The truck is in great shape, but I will be alone without a lot of tools, you get the idea... Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good luck Eric. I'm in the Charlotte area, so you won't quite get to me. Are you making the trip by yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 PM sent :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Eric, I got ya covered from Shreveport to Ft. Worth. Pm sent. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good luck Eric. I'm in the Charlotte area, so you won't quite get to me. Are you making the trip by yourself? Yes, I will be by myself. Actually, I'm landing in Charlotte on the 22nd at 3:00PM where I have a guy going to get me to where the truck is about 2 hrs North. I got his number from craigslist ride share. He's charging me $120, which is a cheaper than a rental, but less hassle to have to turn it in and all. Iwould be happy to give you that money instead... PM sent :thumbsup: Thanks for your info. PM returned. Eric, I got ya covered from Shreveport to Ft. Worth. Pm sent. :thumbsup: Thanks, I've got the Little Rock area covered, now a lot of Texas. Bad part is I don't have a way to log on to the forum. I still have a flip phone :doh: I'll take lots of pictures though unless I get done in by a serial killer (JK) (row faster, I think I hear banjos) :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If you have a tablet or a laptop, you could always carry it with you and stop along the way at places with free WiFi to log on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Pictures! We need pics of your truck in front of the cool landmarks along the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If you have a tablet or a laptop, you could always carry it with you and stop along the way at places with free WiFi to log on. :yeah that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sorry to say I don't own a tablet or a laptop. Our ranch is 25 miles from the nearest cell ohone signal. In town we have no 4G, or 3G, so I don't bother. The little bit I travel, just doesn't make it worth it. I will take pictures, but it will be night time during the first half of the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Pictures! We need pics of your truck in front of the cool landmarks along the way!! E, I can't possibly thank you enough for you devotion to this project. I'm super excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Dude Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 What you need is a SPOT satellite tracker. They are not real expensive to buy or for the subscription. You may even be able to rent one. With the press of 1 button, it will allow you to e-mail all the people who have given you their e-mail address and they will receive an email and can go on line to see where you are. In the event of a breakdown, press a different button and it will e-mail everyone on your list that you need help and where you are. You only need to borrow a computer / internet connection to set it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 I am in Tampa Florida and scheduled to fly to Charlotte in the am. Just wanted to mention that I rented a 2013 jeep Grand Cherokee for my stay here. It is a Limited with all the options. GPS, attelite, Rear Camera, double length automatic sunroof, power everything, remote start, etc... I really really feel sory for future Jeepers that have even the slightest hint of an electrical problem. All that luxury does come at a price. No way i'd ever take a vehicle like that off road. I took some pictures of it, but no way to upload them until I get home. 1500 mile trip begins tomorrow. Thanks to all on here who have offered to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good luck with the trip. :cheers: But don't cheers with your beer while making that long drive (could be hazardous) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 hope its going smoothly. . :MJ 1: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ride172 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Wish I was taking a long roadie in a new (to me) MJ. I'm jealous. Good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hopefully he gets plenty of trouble free bonding time with his MJ! . :MJ 1: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Eric should be well on his way back to Texas. We came back through Charlotte about 8:00 last night. His bag didn't make the flight, so he had to go back to the airport to pick it up before he could start the trip back home. I was only able to snap one decent picture, but he is totally excited. Other than a leaky rear main seal, he should have a trouble free return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just spoke to Eric. He crossed into Mississippi around 9AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butchershop Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just spoke to Eric. He crossed into Mississippi around 9AM. MIssissippi? That wasn't on his original route plan.....I trust all is well and he made a mid-trip mod! "I'm going to be driving from Asheville NC thru Memphis, Little rock, Dallas, Abilene etc..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Airline lost his luggage. He had to drive back to CLT to pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Update: He's 10 miles from the TX state line and 650 miles from home! . :MJ 1: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Talked to Eric as he crossed in to Texas. Truck appears to be running fine. His spirits were up. I got a feeling the bonding experience is close to fully cemented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yup, I opted to add a couple hundred mile onto my trip so I could get my luggage. Turns out the plane was 200 lbs. overweight, so they randomly grabbed luggage and put it on the next flight. I didn't want Ryan to have to sit around, so we picked up the CHE, and then i drove it back to Charlotte airport to retrieve my luggage. Got that done, and headed home. Since i'm in Charlotte, I chose the southern route, but will mention that I was happy to get out of the cold front anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 The truck ran about as perfect as could be. No issues mechanicaly at all. Turns out it wasn't the RMS leaking. It is the input shaft seal leaking tranny fluid. Every time i got gas I would check out the leak and noticed it getting worse and worse. I decided to play it safe and purchased all the parts and tools to allow me to add oil while on the road. I put in a quart after 500 miles, then two more after 1000 miles. I made it home, so all is good. I knew about the leak before I purchased the truck, so I knew what I was getting into. The price was good, so hey! I have my new Comanche sitting at the house ready for service. Most of the hard stuff has already been done, and it was done correctly. That is a HUGE plus. BTW, the pontiac seats are the most comfortable buckets i have sat in lately. Really made the trip bearable. Not having cruise was the worst of it. (aren't we spoiled?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 glad to hear you made it good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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