just get a reeaaal good alighnment and take short naps on the straight portions haha

 

a. I also like a radar detector on a long trip. No not to speed but to play mental games to pass the time. The detector beeps - Play Try to spot the cop.

b. If its cold outside, roll the windows down. Its next to impossible to fall asleep when it is freezing.

c. A small pillow is great for thigh support. Switch right and left foot on the accelerator.

d. Drink plenty of fluids. Bring along a couple of wide mouth bottles to relieve yourself.

 

I have never seen a cop on the Coquihalla. I know they like hwy 97 east of Merritt. They also like to make up speeds. My gf was going 120 with me in the passenger seat and the cop said 140. What do you do? Drive 2.5 hours to a court in Merritt to just have the cop say that she was going 140? Argghh. Small town cops.

 

I am so looking forward to Coquihalla. Thanks for the good advice guys although I might not be comfortable with switching my foot on the gas pedal lol.

ps. how do you change gears if you accelrating with your left foot.

 

I travel that road constantly in the summer... they have flagged me going down the hill into Merrit from both directions. Every time I was over 140, but only once did I end up with a ticket.

I'm much smarter now.. only drive too fast on the rest of the hwy now

 

You'll be fine. Take plenty of good music with you and take breaks whenever possible.

Two summers ago, I drove 2,100 miles (3,360 km) in 36 hours. You'll be surprised at how refreshed you'll feel after just a 15 minute fuel stop.

 

I do it all the time when I visit my familly in Montreal.

One 1/2 fuel tank, cruising at 125 km/h (76mph). The car's fuel reserve actually last longer than my bladder...

 

I've done the Ottawa- Nelson BC (4 hours from Van city) atleast 6 times now, the last two were by myself. I honnestly enjoyed that 2900+ km drive everytime......
To give you an idea.....

I drove Ottawa via the nothern route (Thunder Bay) to Winnipeg in one shot... slept in my car at the Tim Hortons parking lot for 1 hour. Got up, and drove the rest of the way to Nelson in another leg.... Took me 32 hours in total!

That was when I was younger, and if I'd have to do it again, I'd scheduel 2 over night stops along the way.

 

left Washington DC 4pm on thursday one time heading west and i was two hours away from Reno Nev. 6pm on saturday lol.