moving my herd east, looking for advice

[oldbrownhat]

If your vehicle isn't so equipped, I would install an anti-theft device that would negate any successful "hotwiring" type of theft. ...

A cheap way to do this is to remove the ignition fuse from the fuse box and keep it on you.

 

[CalifEd]

Have your vehicle serviced and inspected about 2 weeks before the trip.
That way you can 'age' the service, many issues are caused by the service itself.

 

[PauldL]

Have your vehicle serviced and inspected about 2 weeks before the trip.
That way you can 'age' the service, many issues are caused by the service itself.

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