Any tips on driving my Jeep from from NY to OR?

Take the gas money you will use and have it shipped to OR.

Godspeed on the move!
 
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save up lots of money for gas lol that’s about all i can think of and probably a hardtop so the noisiness of the soft top doesn’t drive you insane
Well I’ve got 12k saved up so I should be alright. As others suggested, I just opened a new credit card that’ll give me $200 in three months if I spend $500…and gas will be about $8-900 for me lol.
So I’ve got a hardtop and soft top, currently running the soft top, storing the hardtop. Since I’m only bringing what I can fit in my Jeep, it’s one or the other. And I really like the ease of the soft top, I mean it’s a Jeep lol. So I’m thinking I’ll sell my hard top and if I ever want one again I can find another. Plus that’ll put $600ish into my pocket. My soft top isn’t too noisy anyway so fuck it lol.
 
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Take the gas money you will use and have it shipped to OR.

Godspeed on the move!
And then rent a car or fly? What about my stuff?

trust me, I’ve priced all those options and ideas out. Driving it is the cheapest and easiest, and I get to see a ton of places in the vehicle I love to drive
 
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If it’s reliable and up to it, you won’t regret driving that Jeep for your trip. That adds to the adventure of it. I’ve taken a few 3000+ mile trips in mine. Just take your time and stay on the two lane scenic routes. In much of the west even the two lane is 65+. Be prepared for the motel bills and tight availability, especially if you take the more scenic northern route. A dead pedal and a vented seat cushion were the two best things for my comfort. I alway carry an assortment of engine sensors and basic tools. Make sure your lug wrench actually reaches the lug nuts if you have deep wheels.
Kearney NE is a nice rest stop. Motels and food. There is a nice park system with bike / walk trails, a nice lake and tall lookout tower to climb. Harold Warp Museum isn’t far in Minden NE. It has a bit of everything but it’s getting a bit run down.
The dinosaur museum in Thermpolis WY is a neat stop worth a few hours. The National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois WY is a great new museum. It’s well setup and has top notch displays. I spent all day there. The website doesn’t do it justice. The National part is totally accurate.
Well, when I drove it home from NC to Ny, I didn’t stop but for gas, 800 miles, 11hrs all at 65mph. So reliable? I think as much as it can be for a 20yr old vehicle. Suspenion, axles, gears, engine, seats, pretty much everything is newer than stock which is good comfort knowing I don’t have much 20yr old parts on it haha.

I do have a good array of basic tools to get me out of simple situations, and I’ll be bringing some fuses and various bolts, and fix a flat as I won’t be able to carry a spare(37’s and I’m not gonna spend the money to get a bumper that can fit it) so I’ve got a new set of tires being put on tomorrow. And I have cruise control! I was so happy when I bought it and saw that. It’s a dream lol. Will be using it tons.

Awesome! Thanks for the tips, I’ll look into them!
 
Through where? Or is that a rt that runs through most of the states? Right now I’m thinking I’ll take I-80 thru Iowa and Nebraska at least, just to get through them quickly. After that or before that is where I’d be looking to take more scenic routes
That may be referring to 34 across southern NE. The scenery does change as you drive NE but it always fairly gentle and open. Different routes will have different feel or pace. The scenery really gets dramatic in WY. Bought in scale and difference as you progress. Central WY is pretty stark and open between Casper and Riverton but it’s still scenic in its own way. West of Riverton things start to get more rugged. A little slice of Utah can be found at Johnny Behind the Rocks off 287 east of Lander. It’s a hike and bike trail system through red rock, juniper, sagebrush, cedar and pine.
If your looking for mountains and greenery passing through the northern route probably has more of that. It’s very popular.
 
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Made the same trip NJ to OR in my 99 SE towing a Harley, where are you headed to in OR for travel options.

I did the new tire swap
Check front and rear diffs
Inspect driveline U-joints
Stock up on bug juice for the washer
moving to Eugene. yeah I've got a new set going on tomorrow! check diffs, as in open them up? will that pose and issues, will i need to add grease or seals again? U-joints are good, just checked em! haha and definitely, ill be keeping a jug of it on me
 
That may be referring to 34 across southern NE. The scenery does change as you drive NE but it always fairly gentle and open. Different routes will have different feel or pace. The scenery really gets dramatic in WY. Bought in scale and difference as you progress. Central WY is pretty stark and open between Casper and Riverton but it’s still scenic in its own way. West of Riverton things start to get more rugged. A little slice of Utah can be found at Johnny Behind the Rocks off 287 east of Lander. It’s a hike and bike trail system through red rock, juniper, sagebrush, cedar and pine.
If your looking for mountains and greenery passing through the northern route probably has more of that. It’s very popular.
gotcha okay, thanks! I'm thinking ill take I80 thru IA and NE as it seems to be the mot direct route, is it worth it to take a different route like 34? I feel like those state are the ones people get to just get through lol. on the other hand, if routes like 34 will have less traffic?less tractor trailers, that may be worth it haha.
 
gotcha okay, thanks! I'm thinking ill take I80 thru IA and NE as it seems to be the mot direct route, is it worth it to take a different route like 34? I feel like those state are the ones people get to just get through lol. on the other hand, if routes like 34 will have less traffic?less tractor trailers, that may be worth it haha.
Take I-80

Stop here https://iowa80truckstop.com/
 
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80 is the most direct route through Iowa and Nebraska, but it seems like an eternity driving through those two states.
My best advise, take your time, make necessary stops to refresh yourself, and most of all enjoy the trip across America. You will see things and places some people only dream about.
 
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Well, when I drove it home from NC to Ny, I didn’t stop but for gas, 800 miles, 11hrs all at 65mph. So reliable? I think as much as it can be for a 20yr old vehicle. Suspenion, axles, gears, engine, seats, pretty much everything is newer than stock which is good comfort knowing I don’t have much 20yr old parts on it haha.

I do have a good array of basic tools to get me out of simple situations, and I’ll be bringing some fuses and various bolts, and fix a flat as I won’t be able to carry a spare(37’s and I’m not gonna spend the money to get a bumper that can fit it) so I’ve got a new set of tires being put on tomorrow. And I have cruise control! I was so happy when I bought it and saw that. It’s a dream lol. Will be using it tons.

Awesome! Thanks for the tips, I’ll look into them!

I prefer plugs to fix a flat
 
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If you have plenty of time camping along the way would be awesome. Keep it cheap and being able to take it slow will make it fun
 
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moving to Eugene. yeah I've got a new set going on tomorrow! check diffs, as in open them up? will that pose and issues, will i need to add grease or seals again? U-joints are good, just checked em! haha and definitely, ill be keeping a jug of it on me
Just check diff levels to confirm they are full. We took 80 most of the way out and got off in Winnemucca NV and headed NW towards OR and that route was an incredible drive into the back door of Oregon.
 
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Well I’ve got 12k saved up so I should be alright. As others suggested, I just opened a new credit card that’ll give me $200 in three months if I spend $500…and gas will be about $8-900 for me lol.
So I’ve got a hardtop and soft top, currently running the soft top, storing the hardtop. Since I’m only bringing what I can fit in my Jeep, it’s one or the other. And I really like the ease of the soft top, I mean it’s a Jeep lol. So I’m thinking I’ll sell my hard top and if I ever want one again I can find another. Plus that’ll put $600ish into my pocket. My soft top isn’t too noisy anyway so fuck it lol.
Hard tops typically go for about $1K in the WA/OR area so it might be worth your trouble to bring it and sell it here then buy a soft top. Just throwing out ideas, personally I really like having both but i Know it's not for everyone. I'm excited to follow your trip! definitely keep us in the loop. Lot of great suggestions in this thread.
I'd just suggest to take as much time as you can, doing cheap camping along the way if possible. Should be a really fun time, would definitely make for some sentimental value for the Jeep (y)
 
80 is the most direct route through Iowa and Nebraska, but it seems like an eternity driving through those two states.
My best advise, take your time, make necessary stops to refresh yourself, and most of all enjoy the trip across America. You will see things and places some people only dream about.
Good points. Yeah I definitely will take my time in terms of not pushing myself too hard. I only plan to do about 6hrs of driving a day and break it up with sight seeing and other tourist stuff.
 
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If you have plenty of time camping along the way would be awesome. Keep it cheap and being able to take it slow will make it fun
So I’m planning on camping about half the days of the trip. The first night, central Ohio area, it doesn’t seem to have many options for camping so I think I’ll get a cheap hotel room that night. But once I get into WY, ID, and such ill definitely be camping.
 
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So I’m planning on camping about half the days of the trip. The first night, central Ohio area, it doesn’t seem to have many options for camping so I think I’ll get a cheap hotel room that night. But once I get into WY, ID, and such ill definitely be camping.
If you want a cheap hotel, Rocksprings WY Motel 6. Cost me $48 for a night. Wasn't bad.