deadtokevin Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 We've sold our home and will traveling with our 3 kids(6yo,3yo,1yo) for an undetermined amount of time. I have a list already of what I need to take for working, riding and getting out with all the kids. We will be staying at AirBnB's so a lot of the basics will be covered. What are some necessary items yall travel with if you're going to be away for awhile? Hoping to get some ideas for things I haven't considered Our vehicle is a Honda Pilot with a Yakima Skybox 21 and a 4 bike rack(which I need to purchase still). First major stop is CO, then UT and who knows 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Never really had the opportunity to do this kind of traveling, but one thing that came to mind is that you might find yourself needing your important personal documents at some point over the course of a year (SS cards, birth certificates, immunization records, passports, etc.). A good fireproof, waterproof lockbox might be a good purchase. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Congrats on the long trip--that sounds amazing. Sometimes you just need to gently wash off your bike, gear or kids at the trail-head, and when you're traveling a water hose isn't always available. A simple pump sprayer would be handy. Few things would mess with your big trip more than getting bikes stolen. And I'm forever removing my chains if it looks like I'm driving through rain. But with the pricey enclosed Black Box bike hitch rack, neither of those would be huge concerns. Depending on the 4 bikes you're looking to take (a couple of kids bikes?), you may get all 4 of them in the box. This video shows a 3 bike configuration. Edited July 31, 2020 by Barry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRIDER Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 You might want to consider a bigger vehicle for a family of 5 if you plan to spend a lot of time on the road. Each family member will have around 2 suitcases\bags, plus some totes for food\random stuff and an ice chest. Your 2 younger kids will need more stuff like cribs\high chairs. And kids will be fighting in the backseat even more so if they are crammed together. A third row is a great way to separate the kids. A used suburban or expedition el would be much more comfortable for the amount of gear you need to take. And the bigger vehicle will handle the extra weight much better. You might want to try loading up your pilot (family included) to see how much room you really have to work with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Forget the bigger car. Just leave the kids at home. (Just kidding. I'm sure your kids are cool.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 bring one of these 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 You're planning on doing this with a Honda Pilot? My family and I have temporarily relocated to PA for the past month to help out my in-laws and escape the TX COVID Hotspot. We traveled up in our mini-van with a weeks worth of clothes, my work laptop and accessories, wife's laptop, a small selection of toys for my two boys, and all the bikes and bike gear. We basically brought enough stuff to live up here indefinitely if needed without going overboard on taking too much stuff. We're a family of 4 with boys that are beyond the kid-gear intensive years (no more pack-and-plays, high chairs, and umbrella strollers) Our van was LOADED DOWN. We bottomed out the suspension so many times on our way up that I ordered new coil-over shocks and jounce bumpers to add some stiffness in the rear and prevent further damage. I honestly don't know how anyone could attempt this sort of thing in a Pilot. Here's my packlist for this trip to give you an idea of what I consider the "essentials" for a trip this long (and it doesn't even include the stuff for my wife and kids)... Packlist Clothes 7 pairs of underwear 7 pairs of shorts 7 shirts with some button ups 2 pair of pants/jeans Cycling Builder shirts 1 Flannel shirt Hoodie Rain jacket 4 pairs of non-riding wool socks Vans Chacos Biking Clothes 3 pairs of bibs/liner shorts 3 pairs of baggies webbing belt 2 Road Bibs 2 MTB Jerseys 2 Road Jerseys 2 Gloves Halo headband 5 pairs of socks 2 Helmets Mtb Shoes Road shoes 2 boys gloves Knee pads kids sunglasses Gear Bikes! Sunglasses Regular glasses My Camelbak Mini Pump CO2 cartridges CO2 inflator Bacon strips Spare 29er tube Multitool Knife Duct tape zip ties spare hanger spare Boa ratchet and bolt Power link UST valve stem Other Camelbaks (Dustin’s & Tanner’s) Spare 20” tube Spare 24” tube 9spd power link 10spd power link Bottle of chain lube Bottle of sealant Tube of Slick Honey Dirty Rag Shock pump volume spacer adjusters Sag Meter Fork Top cap socket for changing volume spacers Multi-Hex tool CDI T-handle Torque wrench and bits Floor pump Commuter lights and chargers Water bottles GoPro GoPro Camera Memory Cards Chesty mount and other misc mounts 6 Spare Batteries Battery charger and power cord USB cable/sync cable Laptop Laptop power cable Magic Mouse Mouse charging cable Shure headphones and cords USB-c hub CBD drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadtokevin Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 We have copies of all the kids birth certificates in our family iCould. That was a good reco. The bikes will get locked up with a cable lock while on the road. The Yakima Skybox will hold all clothes, shoes, coats and a stroller. We don't need to pack much in the way of clothes or food and we'll be using vacuum storage bags to save space. The Pilot will be a great vehicle as it's the one we have and it's been good on all our other trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Pilots are actually very roomy and (I think) they all have a 3rd row of seats. We just bought a used Pilot a few weeks ago and love it so far. With the 3rd row folded down, you can put a lot of stuff in the cargo area, not to mention the added space of a cargo box on the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 This sounds like an awesome adventure. A new town with new sights and people every few weeks! Cool!! Please keep us updated on how things are going. I’m interested in hearing how it feels to not have a ‘home’ base to reference as you hit all these new places. The kids will do great but the adults will need some adjusting.Good luck man.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Sounds to me like this is an awesome adventure and you guys will make some great memories. You will get a ton of advice but it is based on the experiences of the person commenting, doesnt mean you need to haul all your possessions with you though. When my kids were younger and we traveled to where ever we almost always took too much stuff we thought we needed and just never used. In the end we did not need all that crap. After a lot of miles and trips we learned to travel simple and no one cared. Live in the moment without the creature comforts or trappings of life. The basics will get you by fine. And Yea ,, report back this sounds pretty cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, olddbrider said: Pilots are actually very roomy and (I think) they all have a 3rd row of seats. We just bought a used Pilot a few weeks ago and love it so far. With the 3rd row folded down, you can put a lot of stuff in the cargo area, not to mention the added space of a cargo box on the roof. Crap...I got confused. I was reading Pilot, but thinking Element. The Pilot is much more realistic, especially with the roof carrier. My van has two bikes on the back and three on the roof for our current expedition, so no cargo box for us. That weight though is still going to add up. It does sound like a cool adventure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) you'll need a lot of stuff considering the bikes and stuff for the whole family, so that will be different. my wife and I travel whenever we can, just the two of us. we are always surprised at how much crap people carry in airports. we've done three two-week trips to Europe and two week-long visits to Africa, and each time we just each carry one moderately sized backpack or a duffel bag. we bring just enough clean shirts, socks, and underwear so that you can go a few days before washing it all in the hostel sink and hanging it near a window while you go sight-seeing for the day. I really don't know what vacationers with suitcases the size of a minivan are thinking. learning and reminding yourself of how little you need to live comfortably is a great exercise. Edited July 31, 2020 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 we did a month in a airbnb in durango last summer. most important things were just the basic tools for bike maintenance, pumps, extra tubes, sealant, everyone's helments, and water packs, and few backups like pedals, tires, brake pads. i brought the bike work stands, but i would say its optional. other stuff like fishing gear and rafting gear we brought were unnecessary. we also brought piano and guitar so my kids could continue with lessons remote. and some workbooks and art supplies etc (we homeschool). ipads are a must. making sure your work setup is good and getting a place with good internet was very important to me, and hard to find, as alot of places are remote cabins with basically dial up internet. Dude, enjoy the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyt Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, deadtokevin said: We've sold our home and will traveling with our 3 kids(6yo,3yo,1yo) for an undetermined amount of time. I have a list already of what I need to take for working, riding and getting out with all the kids. We will be staying at AirBnB's so a lot of the basics will be covered. What are some necessary items yall travel with if you're going to be away for awhile? Hoping to get some ideas for things I haven't considered Our vehicle is a Honda Pilot with a Yakima Skybox 21 and a 4 bike rack(which I need to purchase still). First major stop is CO, then UT and who knows I personally would do an RV instead of a pilot. There are 24ft RVs forsale for 20-30K. Tow a small car for driving around the area. Something like this https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2613183542232560/ Edited August 1, 2020 by crazyt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I'd bring my pop up.......and bear spray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zander Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 23 hours ago, deadtokevin said: Our vehicle is a Honda Pilot with a Yakima Skybox 21 and a 4 bike rack(which I need to purchase still). First major stop is CO, then UT and who knows I’m selling a 4 bike rack. Got it new. Used twice. 2 inch hitch. PM for details if interested. Most importantly enjoy the adventure. Sounds like a fun one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 If I'd just sold my house, I'd sell my vehicles too, and get some sort of Sprinter-platform based camper. What's a year of AirBnB gonna cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Bamwa said: I'd bring my pop up.......and bear spray. and a small scattergun just for good measure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I think the Air BnB is the right way to go with kids. It’s also the best way to figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to traveling. Once you see if you like the lifestyle and pare down to the essentials, then you look at van or RV life. I know my wife wouldn’t go for van life but she lives living in other people’s houses.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadtokevin Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Remote working and space for the kids to learn and play is key for us. No lumbering around in an RV or Sprinter. I do wish our Pilot was 4WD but it’ll do. We are minimalist and there’s a Wally World nearly everywhere. Just no HEB’s 😞 A molle panel is something I need to look into. My 4runner had one for the rear side window. I need to select me essential car tools and bike tools and figure how I’ll pack/store then. I was thinking I would pass on the floor pump and use CO2 or my pump from my waist pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, deadtokevin said: I was thinking I would pass on the floor pump and use CO2 or my pump from my waist pack CO2 is not the best for long term tire inflation. It's ok for repairing a flat to get you home but you'll notice the next day or two that your tire will be almost completely flat. While butyl rubber (IIR) is less permeable than natural rubber by far, CO2 diffuses through rubber 11x faster than air. If you have to air up your tires every 9 days, then expect CO2 to last you a day. If you have to air up your tires daily (latex tubes), then expect CO2 to last you a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadtokevin Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 I would use the CO2 to seat the tire. I don't know if tires have gotten better but in the last few years but I haven't had to use an air compressor to seat a tire. A floor pump does just fine. I normally seat the tire, remove the valve stem core and add my sealant and reinflate Found the perfect rack https://www.saris.com/product/superclamp-ex-2-cargo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Chief said: CO2 is not the best for long term tire inflation. It's ok for repairing a flat to get you home but you'll notice the next day or two that your tire will be almost completely flat. Eh? I've filled plenty of tires from a CO2 canister and not thought twice about it. Tires hold just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 13 hours ago, TAF said: Eh? I've filled plenty of tires from a CO2 canister and not thought twice about it. Tires hold just fine. When I used to road bike, anytime I fixed a flat using co2 the next day the tire would be almost flat. Just my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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