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Hacks Tips and Tricks for an Awesome Road Trip ...

By Neecey

I always smile a little when I read articles about road trips that tell you to just throw some clothes in a car and hit the highway. It sounds so romantic and freeing but in reality, flying (well, driving) by the seat of your pants might not result in the great road trip you hoped for. Like some of the best things in life, a great road trip deserves planning. And there are also some really helpful tips and tricks and road trip hacks you should know.

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1. Drop a Pin on Your Map App when You Leave the Car so You Can Find It Easily

Drop a Pin on Your Map App when You Leave the Car so You Can Find It Easily

2. Use Shoe Organizers to Hold All Sorts of Stuff

Use Shoe Organizers to Hold All Sorts of Stuff

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3. Use Shower Caddies as Food Trays

Use Shower Caddies as Food Trays

4. Stacking Plastic Drawers save Luggage Space

Stacking Plastic Drawers save Luggage Space

5. A Cereal Container Makes a Great Trash Can

A Cereal Container Makes a Great Trash Can

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6. Use a Multi-way Charger

Use a Multi-way Charger

7. Keep the Car Smelling Fresh with Dryer Sheets Stuffed into the Air Vents

Keep the Car Smelling Fresh with Dryer Sheets Stuffed into the Air Vents

8. Pack for 2 Weeks with Just 13 Items of Clothing

Pack for 2 Weeks with Just 13 Items of Clothing

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Traveling with a limited wardrobe can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can pack for two weeks with just 13 items of clothing.

Start by selecting the 13 items that you will bring. Choose items that are versatile and can be mixed and matched to create different looks. Think of items like a denim jacket, a few t-shirts, a pair of jeans, and a dress. Choose items that are comfortable and appropriate for the climate you will be traveling in.

When packing, roll your clothes instead of folding them. Rolling your clothes will help you fit more items into your suitcase while also reducing wrinkles. You can also use packing cubes to organize your clothes and keep them from becoming a jumbled mess.

Pack a few accessories to help you switch up your look. Scarves, hats, and jewelry can all be used to create different outfits with the same items. You can also bring a few items to wear in the evening, such as a dressy blouse or a pair of dressy pants.

9. Make Your Own Road Trip Pillow

Make Your Own Road Trip Pillow Tutorial at mrsfrugalfranny.com

10. Use Sticky Pads/gripper Strips for Small Important Items

Use Sticky Pads/gripper Strips for Small Important Items

11. Use a Binder Clip for Your Phone to Use It as a GPS

Use a Binder Clip for Your Phone to Use It as a GPS Here’s how romanceonadime.com

12. And Make Screenshots of Directions when You do Have Wifi

And Make Screenshots of Directions when You do Have Wifi

13. Use an Air Bed to Convert the Back Seat for Sleeping

Use an Air Bed to Convert the Back Seat for Sleeping

14. Hide a Spare Car Key (but Not in the Wheel Well)

Hide a Spare Car Key (but Not in the Wheel Well)

15. Save Money on Rentals

Save Money on Rentals

16. Keep Loose Change Handy for Tolls and Rest Stops

Keep Loose Change Handy for Tolls and Rest Stops

17. And Have Somewhere Safe and Inconspicuous to Hide Valuable and Emergency Cash

And Have Somewhere Safe and Inconspicuous to Hide Valuable and Emergency Cash

18. Don’t Forget the Emergency Car Kit (including a Jack)

Don’t Forget the Emergency Car Kit (including a Jack)

19. Avoid Jams

Avoid Jams

21. Use Every Bit of Storage You Can

Use Every Bit of Storage You Can From amazon.com

23. Know Where Your Fuel Tank is

Know Where Your Fuel Tank is

24. How to Cool down a Hot Car

How to Cool down a Hot Car

25. Understand Road Signs

Understand Road Signs

26. A Cool Way to Deal with Motion Sickness

A Cool Way to Deal with Motion Sickness

27. How to Get as Much Fuel in the Tank as Possible

How to Get as Much Fuel in the Tank as Possible

28. Avoid Burning Steering Wheels

Avoid Burning Steering Wheels

29. Print out the Instructions for Changing a Tire and Keep It in the Emergency Kit

Print out the Instructions for Changing a Tire and Keep It in the Emergency Kit

30. Have a Road Atlas Because You’re Bound to Need It One Time

Have a Road Atlas Because You’re Bound to Need It One Time

32. Use an App to Find Local Eateries

Use an App to Find Local Eateries roadfood.com

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Love road trips, we do a 17 hour road trip every year! Great tips

Every single one of these tips are GENIUS and SUPER helpful!! Makes your road trip a breeze :-D

Brilliant!

Very very helpful

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