What would the Maxwell cats even do in that wasteland. Camodo taking them along for the ride has probably been the most adventurous they've been in a while.
Something I do know from experimenting after your last video. 6 explosive canisters and 5 of those little seltzer bottles (those things pop as well just not as violently) explode in a manner that it's very difficult to survive. Like I feel like if you started a new save with the soul goal of hoarding those as you went along, you could probably create a nuke equivalent explosion.
For every veichle you leave behind leave one Maxwell on the hood or on top of the car. Additionally you should give each Maxwell a name in a ceremony before leaving them to guard the car.
If you're going to release the cats, it's best to release them into a familiar environment. They may not do well in the wild, or they may do harm to the wild. Aren't most cats found in haunted houses? Maybe let them all into one. Safety in numbers and all that.
How about when you want to set the cats free... Are not if you want but if you don't don't but if you're going to do that leave the original Maxwell with you forever and if you don't do that... Your long drive mom will be mad