Just completed on long trip (about 2100Kms)
- couple of pointers from my end.
1. Balanced wheels and aligned them before leaving.
2. Carry distilled water.
3. Carry a small bag, with a change, toiletries, Toilet paper (incase of dire emergencies
) small mug, soap strips etc. Keep the bag in an accessable place.
3. Chewing gum.
4. Lots of music.
5. Avoid eating when driving - this causes the oil to come onto hands, and make steering risky.
6. Carry sipper bottles for driver.
7. Dark glasses.
8. Keep as much luggage in the boot, and only stuff like water and eats in the passenger cabin. Having an empty cabin will go a long way in passenger comfort.
9. Never compromise on driver seat comfort. Esp if it is a long drive, make sure that the driver's seat is suited perfectly for driving.
10 .Keep change in pocket. Dont pull out wallet for everything. some 100's (considering the toll these days) 50's, 10's and a few coins kept in the coin compartment of the car.
... most important- have a list of team bhpians numbers through the cities you are driving.