[July 2024 US]Summer Road Trip: 10 Useful Items That Are Easy To Forget
We’ve all packed up and headed out of town without some basic items that make the going easier. Start with this checklist.
We’ve all packed up and headed out of town without some basic items that make the going easier. Start with this checklist.
Looking forward to that first summer road trip? As fuel and hotel costs soar, here are some frugal tips.
Custom-fit, winter floor mats help keep driver’s feet from slipping and also prevent moldy health issues.
Lower the stress level on your next family outing by putting things in their proper place. See our list of helpful organizers.
Going on a road trip in some hot climates? See our accessories that keep you and your passengers from getting hot under the collar.
Tires tend to be one of the last things we think about when we drive. Read our handy guide for safe driving–and fuel savings.
Streaks, smears and haze causing visibility problems? See our 13 wiper blade and windshield tips.
That big yellow glow in the sky causing some eye strain after a long gray winter? Could be time to invest in a new pair of cool shades.
Cameras similar to those worn by thrillseekers are finding their way to the dashboards of safety-conscious drivers.
“Dash cameras are helpful in hit-and-run collisions – or other situations where you’d want to get someone’s license plate,” said Johan-Till Broer of Garman, a Kansas-based electronics company that started making dash cameras this year.
It’s not enough anymore for your car’s battery to just help start the engine. It also needs to power a navigation system, charge your cell phone, operate a back-up camera and a plethora of 21st century conveniences.
So how do you ensure your battery has enough strength to do all that and prevent you from being stranded thousands of miles from home on your summer road trip?