This post is part of a sponsored series. All opinions are thoughts are mine.
With Spring Break on the horizon, you might be planning a fun little road trip for you and your family. It usually sounds easier than it actually is though, there are a lot of things to think about and all the little details can get a little overwhelming. With some help from our wonderful friends at this Kansas Jeep dealer, we have some ways to make planning your spring break road trip a little easier.
#1) Make sure that you look over your vehicle. Yes that means check all the fluids, tires, and everything under the hood. It’s not a bad idea to have your vehicle looked over by your mechanic to make sure there aren’t any repairs that are in dire need before you leave. And don’t forget to check and make sure your spare tire is in good shape and ready to go in case you need it. The last thing you want is to break down on the side of the road and spend the rest of your trip with foiled plans.
#2) Download a few helpful apps. You can help save yourself time and money along the way by downloading a few useful apps before you head out on your journey. For one, GasBuddy is an amazing app that gives you fuel prices and distances so that you can get the lowest price on gas when you need it. Waze is another app that gives you livestream data about traffic, construction or back ups on your route. Roadtrippers is one more app I’d recommend. Just plug in your starting point and end destination and it gives you trip activities, scenery, restaurants and all kinds of fun places to stop along the way.
#3) Pack all the essentials, especially the ones you probably don’t think about. When you think about packing for a road trip, you probably think snacks, music, clothing and maybe some activities. But don’t forget the most important road trip essentials such as extra power cords for your phones, a first aid kit, numbers for your roadside assistance (if you have one), and a spare tool kit just in case you might need it.
#4) Keep a loose itinerary. I know it might sound silly to ‘schedule’ out your vacation, but trust me when I say it is completely worth it. Also understand that timeframes are loosely estimated, but by giving yourself approximated arrival and departure times for your hotels, restaurants, activities, etc. will certainly help to keep stress levels low and enjoyment levels high.
#5) Utilize all your drivers. If you have more than one person who is able to drive on your trip, it’s not a bad idea to let them! Driving for long periods of time can be stressful and straining. By sharing the responsibility you can help to cut down on those two things and just enjoy the drive!
What types of road trip tips have you learned over the years? I’d love to hear them in the comments below!
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