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.

+1

 

[Enzo Rules]

I drove from Southern California to east Tennessee along the 40. I took 2 vehicles. All my guns were packed in gun rugs. I storied the handguns in the void space where my SUV's back seat folded down then stacked heavy boxes on top of the seats. I made a wood platform for the back seat of my truck for my dogs to ride on. I placed all my rifles in this void. I avoided all major cities such as Albuquerque, Little Rock and Memphis like they had the bubonic plague. I had no issues with my guns being damaged.

 

[TIMETRIPPER]

Rent a pit bull and keep it in the back of the truck.
Seriously though, tools are item of interest for theft and are easier to sell than firearms. I've known more people who have had tools stolen out of their vehicles than guns. I'd keep them covered up as well.

John

 

[bamashooter]

I was thinking about this idea, I'm glad to hear someone had success with it, some questions for you, did you add any kind of gun oil or anything else in the bag before sealing? seems like a good way to keep firearms safe from moisture or anything else for that matter.

Lightly wiped them down. Liquid in a vacuum bag has a tendency to get sucked up and out a little when sealing. I have one of those basic devices. when I seal food and such, I place the bag in / on the device and turn it on. I then flip the device up while holding it. I let the bottom of the bag rest on the countertop while suspending it. This stop any juices from being sucked up and out of the bag. Of course, all that is unnecessary for non-wet items. I literally paid 16.00 for mine on amazon 3 year ago and never an issue. Walmart has some cheap one that are likely just fine.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Walmart+vacuum+bag+sealer&gs_ivs=1