I would occasionally remove the blower belt for long trips for just the reason you stated - just to keep it from spinning away meaninglessly while I cruised at 75 mph for hours on end.
The only thing I'd do on mine when I was taking a long trip was throw the spare and jack in the back. A couple of hand tools - phillips and flat screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, a Leatherman, and a 9/16" and 1/2" box end will cover most anything you could do on the roadside.
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Later!
Jeff S.
President, NLOC
#74 in '95 -
11.92@115.2
#582 in '00 -
13.36@101.75 (Swanson chip ONLY)
