While road-tripping may be one of the most classic types of American vacations, it requires the same level of preparation and planning as any other trip. In order to properly prepare and get ready to hit the road, there are a few important things to remember that will make your road trip experience as pleasant as possible.
From the classic Volkswagen bus to a 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, to the mobile tiny homes and conversion vans of today, there are a variety of vehicles that can provide the essential road trip experience. However, there are a couple important points to consider when choosing and checking your road trip ride.
First, you will want to decide whether to take your own car or rent a car for the duration of your trip. While using your own car is often the most comfortable and convenient choice, you may rack up a large number of miles on your own vehicle and you put your own property at risk. Enterprise rents compact cars to students between age 21-25 for an additional insurance charge.
Finally and most importantly, you want to have a mechanic look over your vehicle and take care of any issues it may have. Proper tire pressure, new brake pads and fresh coolant (especially on long hot summer drives) are essential to making sure your trip goes flawlessly.
On the off chance that you run into any car trouble, there are a few things you want to make sure you have stored in the trunk. These include, a spare tire and jack, a quart of motor oil, a gallon of water, a flashlight and plenty of batteries and for extra long journeys and back country excursions, you may want to invest in a satellite phone for that extra peace of mind.
By taking the time to properly plan and prepare for your trip, you guarantee that even when things go wrong, you can quickly get back on the road.
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