Going on trip, What should i check?

[chester]

Was gunna stay home for easter until the wife said no lets go to Dargo.
So ive let the maintance slip on the old GQ due to being flat out at work,Am gunna change oil,filters and a general check over.
Any tips on what else to check beside's brakes,cooling system etc.

Cheers
Chester

[Bigrig]

Visual and physical inspection of all bushes/rubbers around steering and suspension, general run over of all nuts and bolts, all fluid levels (steering, transmission, radiator and overflow, clutch if you have one, brakes, etc), all lights, and change of filters (fuel, oil, and air). Make sure no there's no visible leaks around power steering, clutch, swivel hubs, oil seals, from shocks, etc, etc, etc

Apart from that, make sure the cigarette lighter is working if you have a 12 volt fridge (would be tragic if the beer went warm!!).

[nissannewby]

belts, condition of hoses if they look suspect change em and take spares (cheap insurance)

[chester]

Gave her a check over today,found lose wheel bearings,swivel housing leaking, clutch slave cylinder leaking,thermo fan not working also pressure tested the cooling system and found a few small leaks from hose's.
So looks like ive got a bit of work to do,oops guess that will teach me a lesson.

[Sir Roofy]

Not much daylight left when you get
home now and its getting cooler

[chester]

Not much daylight left when you get
home now and its getting cooler

Tell me about it roofy glad i built a wood heater for the shed.

[Sir Roofy]

tell me about it roofy glad i built a wood heater for the shed.

at least you got a shed ive been here 24/5years and still havn,t got one lol
ahwell will get around to it one day

[chester]

at least you got a shed ive been here 24/5years and still havn,t got one lol
ahwell will get around to it one day

That's not good roofy,you know where i am if you ever need to use it mate.

[Sir Roofy]

that's not good roofy,you know where i am if you ever need to use it mate.

thanks mate

[pominozjohn]

Is there a recommended "spares kit" to carry in the boot for a 4.2 diesel GQ (non turbo)? Also can anyone make a list of recommended tools to cover most minor issues please? I am very new to this and also a bit cash strapped so would appreciate the help in ensuring my money is not wasted on fatuous spares & tools.