For any successful road trip you need:
1) a map
2) a place to go to
3) plenty of cash
4) fuel
5) food - snacks & cold drinks for while on the road
6) loud speakers in the car
7) mp3 player fitted to the speakers in the car
8) lots of rock n'roll
9) chicks if possible
10) alcohol - beer is essential during stops, not while driving though
11) ATTITUDE!!