Is Your Car Road Trip Ready?
21st Nov 2014
Seat Belt Extender Pros' Road Trip Checklist
If you're planning an "over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go" car trip this holiday season, there are a few plan-ahead measures you can take to ensure the safest and most comfortable car ride possible. Here is a list of our favorite must-haves for any road trip.
Pre-travel car preparation:
- Check the oil
- Check tire pressure
- Check spare tire
- Check battery
- Make sure you have an extra set of keys
These are great things to keep in your car at all times, and they can be incredibly helpful in the event of an emergency. Stock your car up after you pack your suitcase and replenish supplies as necessary.
- Water
- Pre-wrapped snacks (think trail mix, granola bars)
- Blanket
- First-aid Kit
- Auto Assist Safety Tool
- Flashlight
- Ice scraper
- Chargers for your electronics
- Maps and/or GPS
- Spark plugs
Want to take your road trip to the next level of awesome? Add these items to your checklist:
- Travel games (check out these free printables!)
- Portable DVD player and headphones
- Seat belt adjusting clips such as Frankies or Loopos