May Need SoCal Member's Help! Roadtrip...

The route you are planning can be a killer. Roads are narrow and winding and there's a lot of "dead" space with no appreciable habitation (I've gone that way several times). A break down will be no fun at all. I have to second what Johnny Dart said and suggest you work the bugs out first. If you don't want to wait, I would strongly suggest you drive with a buddy so you can go get help if you do break down. Good luck!