My wife and I are planning a trip from FL. to MN.----(about 3000RT)---we normally take the diesel pick-up and pull the RV-------but next summer we would like to take the xB. Would you do that???? We have only taken it on a 350 mile RT once and thought it was comfortable enough and certainly economical enough to make the trip to Minnesota. What do you think????

 

Don't worry...you'll be fine with the box. I've driven mine CA to TX 4 times and no headache whatsoever.

 

It does great on long distance trips, if you don't have it get the cruise control.

 

don't evan sweat it the box is great on long distance trips.

 

For a less bouncy ride, consider replacing just the rear shocks with softer ones. Very quick and easy to do with SL's illustrated thread in the Tech features.

Either Monroe SensaTracs, about $65/set from local auto stores, Sears, etc.

Or for the best ride, Konis from LTB Motorsports
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/scion.html
Rear Yellow Sport 80-2827
Regular price: $140.00/set. Sale price: $96.60
I think shipping is free with the current sale.

 

this weekend i plan on going from dallas to daytona fl.and back will let you know how it goes..should be back thursday

 

I did a 1000 mile round-trip a few months back. Granted that's a 1/3 of your trip, but it was still a long drive and not bad at all. Cruise would have been nice on some of the flat/empty parts, but I'd do it again.

 

^^^Hilarious^^^^
But you shouldn't have any problems, other than if you dont mind saving some money on gas.... and cruise control a must...

 

I think it would be a BAD idea!

Oh. Without the RV??

Nevermind.

GO for it!!

 

i never have any problems when driving long distances. Ive never gone as far as youre planning but Id imagine you would be fine.

 

I myself would not take a long road trip in mine. Thats just me though. Stiff suspension on 35's with all the weight i have in it........no thanx.

 

I've been from Salem, MA to Miami, FL and back (3K rounded). 215-40-18's, lowered and loaded with gear still made great mileage. Only problem was the girlfriend in shotgun.

I say rip it up and take a lot of pictures.

J-

 

Sounds like you would be fine. As long as you don't plan on hauling the RV with the box =/.

^^^^^ Haha, girlfriend in shotgun.... Ya know, you could always keep her busy. Oops! PG-13 post!

 

i would opt for the larger vehicle. i think the xB is perfectly safe etc. for the highway, but i find the ride to be too jittery after an hour or so.

 

Yah I made a trip to disney land with mine about 1k total and it preformed beautifully.

 

yes but... you lose the rv to sleep in.

 

^^^^^Make the back seats go bye bye and put a blowup bed back there. =D

 

^^^^ my idea exactly! no way in hell im paying like north of $250 for a hotel room for a SINGLE NIGHT when I got to atlantic city - which is like 2 hours away from me. might as well gamble the $250 i'll be saving

 

Hi,,,well I do my trips simlar, but I drive the RV and tow the XB,,,,
I take it you have a tag-a-long or a 5th wheel RV?

The great thing to me is we sleep in "our" bed, no unpacking the trunk for luggage, or what ever and then repacking again to depart.....
To each his own,,,,
eddy

 

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