Planning my first long trip. What is the one thing you wish you knew earlier?

[thomasm23]

Any hills?

Hills? Sure. Never had an issue.

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[Gents]

Many disagree, but my advice is learn to use and love all of your adaptive cruise control features on the highway and mountain roads. I find it makes driving much more relaxing and less stressful.

Are you planning on any unpaved roads?

I never liked getting that comfortable. I've been on enough long hauls to just kind of be okay suffering through. I feel like the quickest way to doze off is to be doing nothing. I know that's not the case for everyone, but for me? I need to stay engaged.

 

[Glenlivet]

I travel all over and have never had SiriusXM issues.

Living in forested hill country in a northern latitude SiriusXM cut out so often I gave up a week into my free trial.

 

[Gents]

That my wife would be completely unbearable by day two.

 

[NMBroncoSport]

Living in forested hill country in a northern latitude SiriusXM cut out so often I gave up a week into my free trial.

I've driven on numerous mountainous canyon roads during long road trips and have never had a SiriusXM reception problem except in the most extreme deep canyons and ravines.

 

[RidingTheBronco]

Hills? Sure. Never had an issue.

Maybe I should have said "mountains."... With redwood trees. Pine trees and eucalyptus. I've since discovered that big trees to the south really mess with my Sirriusxm reception.

 

[Dude]

Maybe I should have said "mountains."... With redwood trees. Pine trees and eucalyptus. I've since discovered that big trees to the south really mess with my Sirriusxm reception.

Yep it’s satellite service - mountains typically are ok SiriusXM requires a clear, unobstructed line of sight to the satellites to receive a stable signal. If trees, buildings, or overpasses block this direct path, the signal will cut out.

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