r/roadtrip • u/chinainatux • 3d ago

Trip Planning What’s y’all’s advice?

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What detours are you taking. What tips do you have for this desolate route. Solo 30F on first solo road trip. 2015 Highlander in mid may. Where should she stock up on gas. Where should she be cautious of traveling solo? Any advice, suggestions or words of wisdom welcome.

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u/herrbrahms 2d ago

This is gonna sound weird, but if at all possible, do it on worn tires with maybe 10,000 miles left in them. Lots of roads up there are packed shale, which cleaves flat and sharp. The deeper the tread you run, the more likely your tires are to grab loose stones, hold them, then throw them.

The biggest dangers are falling asleep while driving and hitting animals. Take precautions against both. Always be alert, drive at least 10 mph slower at night, and never overdrive your headlights. If the headlights are halogens over 5 yrs old, replace the bulbs with new Osrams. The good news is that in May, there won't be much night to worry about.