EAS!!!! Driving from CA to TN

The guys above have given great advice regarding what to bring. If something does happen, it is just part of the adventure. Bring a complete set of replacement bulbs and fuses. Make sure your headlights are well adjusted with your cross-country load weight in the car. Tire air pressure is critical and varies depending on load. I always use chalk scrubbed across the tread to determine the correct pressure and get the lower tire bulge to the right shape.

If you can stay off the main super freeways and take a parallel route without much trouble, I highly recommend it. Many times these routes existed before the super freeways came into existence. Don't forget to allow extra time and take a few detours if you find something interesting to you along the way.

Also, do yourself a favor and buy a Valentine 1 radar detector. It will pay for itself several times over on such a long trip. I've had mine for over a decade. It's one of the best over the road devices ever created by man.