Fitz,
Longest trip I have made in mine was just over 150 miles with stops at every rest place. Also some stops in between. But I even do that in my Comet as I just hate to drive for long periods without getting out and stretching.
As for falling down and burning your left side. Isn't that backwards as the left side should be out first? Get a piece of insulation that won't melt and place it over the exhaust pipe before exiting the car. I know a person that did that for his wife as she kept getting burned. It just rolls up and lays beside the seat and then when she opens the door she unrolls it and it goes right out over the pipe. I don't remember what he used, but it doesn't even stick to the pipe. Must work well as his wife now enjoys riding in the car.
Ron
