What are the TOP 10 things on your list to pack for Roswell?

[Baby Sallie]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

My guess is because folks with some of the older new beetles do all their maintenance and are in tune with the useage of these fluids. Also, many people are traveling 1000s of miles.

Another reason for bringing coolant would be because some of the small towns you travel through aren't going to have the proper coolant that our cars require - and mixing the normal prestone coolant and our coolant causes the coolant to turn to gel...not really good for the cooling system.

For my trip from Dallas, I don't usually pack anything like this unless I knew I had an issue with my coolant flange (like I did last year) - just in case I needed to an emergency repair on the road.


If you get your car checked out before the trip, being a newer model, you shouldn't have any issues.

Alright Thank u

[Baby Sallie]

Originally Posted by SixChuter

Folks are in the process of finding us another motel. Best Western called me yesterday to inform me our reservations have been cancelled. You shouldn't have to call them. The lady who called me told me they are calling everyone who has reservations and informing them of the situation. Hang tight and we should have an update soon. One way or another, I plan on being there.

Okay so don't call Sally Best Western??? Have they find another motel yet

[SixChuter]

Originally Posted by Baby Sallie

Okay so don't call Sally Best Western??? Have they find another motel yet

No word on another motel yet but it's in the works. Stand by! We have a fine bunch of fellows working on it and things will be squared away soon. Keep making your plans and preparations. See you in Roswell.

[Baby Sallie]

Originally Posted by SixChuter

No word on another motel yet but it's in the works. Stand by! We have a fine bunch of fellows working on it and things will be squared away soon. Keep making your plans and preparations. See you in Roswell.

Okay!! I wish it was June already I can't wait to go to Roswell

[SenileDavid]

This reminds me of a time, years back,when a bunch of us old school V-dubs went out that way ( I was in my Karmann Ghia) we had guy that had a spare engine in his bus just in case one of us had irreparable on-the-side-of-the-road damage. (we never used it)

Our #1 item on the list FAN BELT; #2 30W oil

[marvins_dad]

Good Bump! Meant to bump it last night.

[Cameron_Talley]

Number one thing to pack:

Camera.

:P

[Cameron_Talley]

I thought it was time to give this thread a BUMP!



Who's panicking about all the stuff they need to get together? THIS GUY! :P

[Pushing Fifty]

I didn't think about VW coolant. That's a very good idea.I'm getting my timing belt/water pump and 80K service done Monday the 6th and departing Tue the 7th. Now I think I'll buy a couple of jugs of coolant from the dealership while I'm there. Just in case. From my understanding, Roswell can be pretty hot (over 100 degrees) in June.

Other than that, just luggage with clothes, toiletries, a disposable camera, a few rags, cleaners, detailing spray, my cell phone and its charger, and maybe a new laptop. I'm a part-time freelance writer and can continue to work in the motel rooms at night this way. As for a 2-way radio, I'll borrow one from my sister.

And of course, money!

[Chuckie]

I need to get some more two dollar bills to spread around Roswell. Leave my mark don'cha know!

Chuckie

[Cameron_Talley]

Originally Posted by Pushing Fifty

I didn't think about VW coolant. That's a very good idea.I'm getting my timing belt/water pump and 80K service done Monday the 6th and departing Tue the 7th. Now I think I'll buy a couple of jugs of coolant from the dealership while I'm there. Just in case. From my understanding, Roswell can be pretty hot (over 100 degrees) in June.

The weather looks like it will be in the mid-90s while we are there, so it will be a little cooler than in 2009 when it was 100 or so. But yes, it does get HOT. Hopefully having it on the grass will make it cooler!

Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothes, and drink LOTS of water!

[marvins_dad]

105! in 2009 - I was glad my wife and 3 year old stayed in the hotel room after realizing that it was that hot!

I'm looking for a floppy hat today to keep the sun off my neck and ears.

[marvins_dad]

Originally Posted by Cameron_Talley

I thought it was time to give this thread a BUMP!



Who's panicking about all the stuff they need to get together? THIS GUY! :P

At least I will have a whole back seat and trailer this time! (wait, I had a trailer last time...)

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

105! in 2009 - I was glad my wife and 3 year old stayed in the hotel room after realizing that it was that hot!

I'm looking for a floppy hat today to keep the sun off my neck and ears.

and yay for the availability of a pool! maybe that'll eliminate the need for cooler-ice showers! brrr

[KNEWBUG]

9th -12th mid 90`s each day, hope the trees at the park for the car show put out a lot of shade??

[marvins_dad]

Originally Posted by HarlequinPixie

and yay for the availability of a pool! maybe that'll eliminate the need for cooler-ice showers! brrr

LOL - Think we have pics of that!

[Cameron_Talley]

Mid-90s sounds FANTASTIC compared to the Mid-100s it was last time!

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

LOL - Think we have pics of that!

oh worse, there's video. lol