moving cross country in 4runner!!

[morbidsanity]

so in july i am packing up my 4runner getting a small u-haul trailer to fit my junk in and am moveing from san jose,ca to peru,indiana!ive recently replace my whiole front setup,iner/outer tie rods,ball joints...so on....my 4runner has 192,000 miles.....any advice before the trip?

 

[shootmymime]

so in july i am packing up my 4runner getting a small u-haul trailer to fit my junk in and am moveing from san jose,ca to peru,indiana!ive recently replace my whiole front setup,iner/outer tie rods,ball joints...so on....my 4runner has 192,000 miles.....any advice before the trip?

do it, you should be fine. if anything the tundra brake upgrade is always nice when towing.

 

[morbidsanity]

do it, you should be fine. if anything the tundra brake upgrade is always nice when towing.

yeah thu tundra upgrade sounds nice but ive got a month to save up to get over there, my only major purchase is a cheap gps unit to help me navigate there....the trailers small i believe 5 ft x 8ft x 4ft.....its just gonna hold like my bike,fishing gear,computer,flatscreen tv, cloathes....the heavy stuff like my tools will be in my truck....kayak on top!

 

[Supermoney]

Good luck man I think you are already well prepared. Of course check all your fluids and the tundra brake upgrade sounds like a good idea especially for a trailer.

 

[devero4]

What are you doing in Peru? Are you working at the AF base there? I'm from South Bend. Enjoy the drive oh and be careful when driving through Logansport its a SPEED TRAP

 

[morbidsanity]

What are you doing in Peru? Are you working at the AF base there? I'm from South Bend. Enjoy the drive oh and be careful when driving through Logansport its a SPEED TRAP

im leaveing my home in california and movieing in with an old friend,i figure theres more for me in indiana,fishing,offroading,peace....not exctly moveing out for a girl but i am lol...

 

[Millerad1651]

Sprawling metropolis of Peru, Indiana! Well, enjoy your trip. It'd be hard for me to leave San Diego, but that's only cause I don't live there. You'll like Indiana for the most part. Like you said, plenty of fishing, outdoor stuff to do...we're just kinda ass-backwards on some things.
Just make sure you buy your booze and cars on Saturday, cause you can't on Sundays!

 

[morbidsanity]

Sprawling metropolis of Peru, Indiana! Well, enjoy your trip. It'd be hard for me to leave San Diego, but that's only cause I don't live there. You'll like Indiana for the most part. Like you said, plenty of fishing, outdoor stuff to do...we're just kinda ass-backwards on some things.
Just make sure you buy your booze and cars on Saturday, cause you can't on Sundays!

backwards on things huh? like what? hows the marijuana laws out there?

 

[Millerad1651]

Oh, just stupid things like not selling alcohol on Sundays, or car dealerships being closed on Sundays. And ha, good luck with the weed laws around here...cops love nailing people with small amounts, they get big sentences here. But one good thing is there is no open container law in Indy. Thats nice for race season.

 

[gshadow325]

Did you change diff and Trans fluids?

 

[morbidsanity]

Did you change diff and Trans fluids?

recently!

 

[amalik]

Fluids are obvious, dont forget something simple like a new air filter. Probably the most important, check tire pressure and also how much you have remaining on brake pads for the front disc breaks.

 

[devero4]

there is definitely a lot of fishing in Indiana, not really a lot of offroading unless you know someone with land or go to Badlands or Bundy Hill. I just moved away from northern Indiana about a month ago and lived there basically my whole life. Here's a few tips and tricks that I've learned over the past 24 years:

First I'll start with the weather: Honestly, it sucks. Unless you are a fan of a lot of snow in the winter and humidity in the summer. the sun shines about 100 days a year. I like the cold and snow so it doesnt bother me, although this past winter it got down to -20 for almost 2 weeks straight and over 100" of snow for the season. some winters it doesn't even snow, just cold as hell. you can count on 50's and low 60's all the way through april and most of may, then in July and August it can be anywhere from 75-95 degrees with just about 90-100% humidity.

Notre Dame: If you are a fan, you'll fit right in no matter where you live in Indiana, no matter if you've ever been to South Bend, or been to a football game or even have visited the campus. You can definitely count on seeing at least 4 Notre Dame tattoos within the first 45 minutes upon entering the town of Peru, or just about any northern/central indiana town. to say people rave about ND in Indiana is an understatement. (and by the way, you'll probably only meet a handful of people that actually attended the university)

The Cops: they are all d*ckheads, especially state police. so just be polite and if you get pulled over DO NOT get an attitude. they do not give a flying f*ck if they have to write you 6 tickets for having a license plate bulb out, you will almost always at least get one ticket and one other warning. and like I mentioned above, stay no more than 10 mph over the speed limit on just about every single road, especially US31.

The Food: It's pretty mediocre at best. if you like good pizza you're good to go. a lot of good pizza places throughout the state. You also have to eat the sweet corn every summer. you've never had corn this good dude, thats why we call eachother "cornfed motherf*ckers".

Those are just the cliff notes, you'll figure the rest out I'm sure :snacker:

 

[4Runner4TW]

I've used my 4Runner to move twice. First time was from Sedona, AZ to Scottsdale (2 hours) and I used the 5x8 U-hual trailer. I actually destroyed the rear shocks. I must have had too much stuff in the trailer and truck; both were loaded.
Just this past December I moved from Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle WA. This time I opted for the 6x12 trailer because of the double axle. What a difference! The weight of all my crap was supported more by the trailer then by the 4Runner. So if you can I would recommend a double axle trailer.
Here is my post about moving if you want to check pictures/read through it
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/158046-6x12-trailer-phx-seattle-12-28-a-2.html

I'm sure a lot of people will weigh in on this, but I only turned the OD off when I had to. If I was on flat ground then the 4Runner pulled fine in OD. Just plan a route with the least amount of mountains. It does not like to pull a trailer up hill. I had to drive on the shoulder a few times with the big tractor trailers haha.

Also, I did fine without the tundra upgrade. I will be doing it for my next move in November but just keep a safe distance. At every stop I check all the tires, fluids, etc. Keep us posted, its always interesting seeing people haul trailers with these long distances.

 

[morbidsanity]

I've used my 4Runner to move twice. First time was from Sedona, AZ to Scottsdale (2 hours) and I used the 5x8 U-hual trailer. I actually destroyed the rear shocks. I must have had too much stuff in the trailer and truck; both were loaded.
Just this past December I moved from Scottsdale, AZ to Seattle WA. This time I opted for the 6x12 trailer because of the double axle. What a difference! The weight of all my crap was supported more by the trailer then by the 4Runner. So if you can I would recommend a double axle trailer.
Here is my post about moving if you want to check pictures/read through it
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/158046-6x12-trailer-phx-seattle-12-28-a-2.html

I'm sure a lot of people will weigh in on this, but I only turned the OD off when I had to. If I was on flat ground then the 4Runner pulled fine in OD. Just plan a route with the least amount of mountains. It does not like to pull a trailer up hill. I had to drive on the shoulder a few times with the big tractor trailers haha.

Also, I did fine without the tundra upgrade. I will be doing it for my next move in November but just keep a safe distance. At every stop I check all the tires, fluids, etc. Keep us posted, its always interesting seeing people haul trailers with these long distances.

there is definitely a lot of fishing in Indiana, not really a lot of offroading unless you know someone with land or go to Badlands or Bundy Hill. I just moved away from northern Indiana about a month ago and lived there basically my whole life. Here's a few tips and tricks that I've learned over the past 24 years:

First I'll start with the weather: Honestly, it sucks. Unless you are a fan of a lot of snow in the winter and humidity in the summer. the sun shines about 100 days a year. I like the cold and snow so it doesnt bother me, although this past winter it got down to -20 for almost 2 weeks straight and over 100" of snow for the season. some winters it doesn't even snow, just cold as hell. you can count on 50's and low 60's all the way through april and most of may, then in July and August it can be anywhere from 75-95 degrees with just about 90-100% humidity.

Notre Dame: If you are a fan, you'll fit right in no matter where you live in Indiana, no matter if you've ever been to South Bend, or been to a football game or even have visited the campus. You can definitely count on seeing at least 4 Notre Dame tattoos within the first 45 minutes upon entering the town of Peru, or just about any northern/central indiana town. to say people rave about ND in Indiana is an understatement. (and by the way, you'll probably only meet a handful of people that actually attended the university)

The Cops: they are all d*ckheads, especially state police. so just be polite and if you get pulled over DO NOT get an attitude. they do not give a flying f*ck if they have to write you 6 tickets for having a license plate bulb out, you will almost always at least get one ticket and one other warning. and like I mentioned above, stay no more than 10 mph over the speed limit on just about every single road, especially US31.

The Food: It's pretty mediocre at best. if you like good pizza you're good to go. a lot of good pizza places throughout the state. You also have to eat the sweet corn every summer. you've never had corn this good dude, thats why we call eachother "cornfed motherf*ckers".

Those are just the cliff notes, you'll figure the rest out I'm sure :snacker:

thanks for the input guys! much appreciated!!! i think im gonna love it there.....lol ive been to the snow once!!!ahahah

 

[Millerad1651]

there is definitely a lot of fishing in Indiana, not really a lot of offroading unless you know someone with land or go to Badlands or Bundy Hill. I just moved away from northern Indiana about a month ago and lived there basically my whole life. Here's a few tips and tricks that I've learned over the past 24 years:

First I'll start with the weather: Honestly, it sucks. Unless you are a fan of a lot of snow in the winter and humidity in the summer. the sun shines about 100 days a year. I like the cold and snow so it doesnt bother me, although this past winter it got down to -20 for almost 2 weeks straight and over 100" of snow for the season. some winters it doesn't even snow, just cold as hell. you can count on 50's and low 60's all the way through april and most of may, then in July and August it can be anywhere from 75-95 degrees with just about 90-100% humidity.

Notre Dame: If you are a fan, you'll fit right in no matter where you live in Indiana, no matter if you've ever been to South Bend, or been to a football game or even have visited the campus. You can definitely count on seeing at least 4 Notre Dame tattoos within the first 45 minutes upon entering the town of Peru, or just about any northern/central indiana town. to say people rave about ND in Indiana is an understatement. (and by the way, you'll probably only meet a handful of people that actually attended the university)

The Cops: they are all d*ckheads, especially state police. so just be polite and if you get pulled over DO NOT get an attitude. they do not give a flying f*ck if they have to write you 6 tickets for having a license plate bulb out, you will almost always at least get one ticket and one other warning. and like I mentioned above, stay no more than 10 mph over the speed limit on just about every single road, especially US31.

The Food: It's pretty mediocre at best. if you like good pizza you're good to go. a lot of good pizza places throughout the state. You also have to eat the sweet corn every summer. you've never had corn this good dude, thats why we call eachother "cornfed motherf*ckers".

Those are just the cliff notes, you'll figure the rest out I'm sure :snacker:

Oh Northern Indiana...I visit for Notre dame games, thats about it. We get a lot more sun than 100 days down in Indianapolis....I'd say close to 360...even though its cold in the winter, the sun still shines. It was cold as hell this year, more so than most years. A couple years ago it was 50* on Christmas, so its all over the place. We have the most erratic weather pattern around.

You are right about the cops and the speed limit...5 you're fine, 9 you're mine is what I go by.

Off-roading, we have Badlands, RedBird, Haspin, Monroe, and about 2 hours from stuff in Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky.

Food wise, I'd beg to differ. Especially in Indy, we are getting more and more diverse with food every day. There are all kinds of different awesome restaurants popping up. May be different up north, but I'm happy with the scene around here...cajun, pizza, steak houses...all kinds of good ones down here.