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
2. Use Shoe Organizers to Hold All Sorts of Stuff
3. Use Shower Caddies as Food Trays
4. Stacking Plastic Drawers save Luggage Space
5. A Cereal Container Makes a Great Trash Can
6. Use a Multi-way Charger
7. Keep the Car Smelling Fresh with Dryer Sheets Stuffed into the Air Vents
8. Pack for 2 Weeks with Just 13 Items of Clothing
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
Tutorial at mrsfrugalfranny.com
10. Use Sticky Pads/gripper Strips for Small Important Items
11. 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
13. Use an Air Bed to Convert the Back Seat for Sleeping
14. Hide a Spare Car Key (but Not in the Wheel Well)
15. Save Money on Rentals
16. Keep Loose Change Handy for Tolls and Rest Stops
17. And Have Somewhere Safe and Inconspicuous to Hide Valuable and Emergency Cash
18. Don’t Forget the Emergency Car Kit (including a Jack)
19. Avoid Jams
20. Make Your Own Visor Organizer
Tutorial vanillajoy.com
21. Use Every Bit of Storage You Can
From amazon.com
22. Make Your Own Organizer
Tutorial at craftapple.wordpress.com
23. Know Where Your Fuel Tank is
24. How to Cool down a Hot Car
25. Understand Road Signs
26. A Cool Way to Deal with Motion Sickness
27. How to Get as Much Fuel in the Tank as Possible
28. Avoid Burning Steering Wheels
29. 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
31. Use an App to Find the Best Fuel Prices
32. Use an App to Find Local Eateries
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