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Road tripping with 458... what do I pack/bring for emergencies

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by sampelligrino, Mar 26, 2024.

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  1. sampelligrino

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    #1 sampelligrino, Mar 26, 2024
    Planning a 4 day excursion through Big Sky Country in Montana with my Speciale after a full overhaul service and new battery etc :)

    Thinking to myself ok she should be rock solid, but these are temperamental Italian women so also thinking to myself let's hope for the best and prepare for the worst if anyone has opinions or experience

    Tire plug kit? Saw lithium battery jumpstarter on another thread somewhere here, but also no idea how those work...

    Bible and rosary?
     
  2. greyboxer

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    #2 greyboxer, Mar 26, 2024
    Phone & charger - always assuming there's likely to be coverage
     
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  3. PMiranda

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    #3 PMiranda, Mar 26, 2024
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  4. Eric C

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    #4 Eric C, Mar 26, 2024
    rubbers
     
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  5. 3POINT8

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    #5 3POINT8, Mar 26, 2024
    bible and a rosary for sure. maybe a picture of an Italian saint. oil? coolant? you'll be fine. please give us a full report with pics!
     
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  6. luvair

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    #6 luvair, Mar 26, 2024
    I usually travel with the small cordless tire inflator, Noco battery boaster, and tire plugs.
     
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  7. DougDish

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    #7 DougDish, Mar 28, 2024
    Bring a can of fix-a-flat in the larger size. If the rear tire goes down you’ll be thankful you bought the larger filling version. Murphys Law will apply and you’ll have no issues. Stay safe and have fun.


    Doug
     
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  8. sampelligrino

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    #8 sampelligrino, Mar 30, 2024
    I've seen a bunch of people recommend the noco battery booster on here, for a simple Jack like me any idea how that actually works in practice if God forbid you need to use it? You take off the passenger battery tray cover, then...? Slap connectors on somehow, and start the car?
     
  9. mikey64

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    #9 mikey64, Mar 30, 2024
    If you’re needing a jump start booster you’re in for other electrical failures most likely. Just replace the battery before your trip if it’s more than 3 years old.
     
  10. bball16

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    #10 bball16, Mar 30, 2024
    I’ve always wished I had a spare tire
     
  11. ejarcy

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    #11 ejarcy, Mar 30, 2024
    Lithium jump pack
    Fix a flat
    Glass cleaner
    Extension cord
    Battery Tender
    Flashlight
    Fleshlight
    Micro fiber towels
    Spare fuses
    Phone charger
    First aid kit
     
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  12. rob5819

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    #12 rob5819, Mar 30, 2024
    I have a NOCO or BeatIt in each of my cars. I never had to jump start my 458, but it looks pretty easy: Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  13. FrancisK

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    #13 FrancisK, Mar 30, 2024
    In a Ferrari you don't need the fleshlight
     
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  14. ejarcy

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    #14 ejarcy, Mar 30, 2024
    For those lonely Montana nights you do
     
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    #15 pilotoCS, Mar 30, 2024
    As many credit cards as you can pack.
     
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    #16 SVCalifornia, Mar 30, 2024
    No penicillin?

    SV
     
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  17. Rexcat458

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    #17 Rexcat458, Apr 3, 2024
    As a former Firefighter/EMT, I was glad to see a first aid kit on your list...

    The first aid kit (we call them “Jump Boxes” in the EMS world) I carry in my 458 frunk weighs about five pounds and is tricked out very well indeed.

    I would add some type of fire extinguisher as well…

    Cheers!
     
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  18. mikesufka

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    #18 mikesufka, Apr 5, 2024
    I was gonna say credit card - ya should be good for just about anything - lol

    MDS
     
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  19. Stams

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    #19 Stams, Apr 5, 2024
    Roads there are wide open unless you get behind all the fisherman and campers.

    Try to hit western Montana if you can, nice roads with more twists.

    Having a radar detector could improve your experience exponentially.

    Get yourself as much huckleberry pie as possible.


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