Summer is only a few weeks away. Last year, families were not able to enjoy the summer months because of the pandemic. Now that the world is recovering from COVID-19, traveling locally is the best option to unwind. This means fewer plane rides and more road trips. Planning a road trip should be fun. However, the preparations and the trip itself could be challenging. Traveling with kids and teens involves a lot of work. Here’s how you can keep our family car in perfect shape for an epic summer road trip.
Organize your car’s interiors
The long drive will involve many stopovers, usually involving meals, that can be messy. You will have to carry a lot of bags, too. You can start by investing in organizing tools that will help make your car look put-together despite a challenging (but fun) road trip with your family.
• Organize your trunk. You can put a collapsible tote with dividers as storage for your travel essentials. Try out collapsible dividers to organize your food and drinks for the road trip. Invest in coolers that will fit these compartments to keep your food and drinks fresh. These organizing tools can leave more space for bulkier items like your bags and other heavy items.
• Keep your floors protected. Your kids might spill drinks and food inside your car, and it can be a breeding ground for pests, mold, and dirt. Some kids also have travel sickness. Shoes can also bring in mud and sand inside the vehicle. Keep your floors protected by installing custom-fitfloor liners. These will make it easier for you to clean after a messy afternoon outdoors.
• Shield your seats. If your floors are messy, so are your seats. Invest in seat shields to prevent dirt from lurking underneath your leather seats. These can also protect your car from stains and spills.
• Have a garbage can inside your car. Eating and drinking inside the car can leave wrappers all over the place. Teach your kids to throw these in the bin. Keep garbage cans at bay so it will be easier for you to clean your car after or during the road trip.
• Keep all-purpose wipes within reach. Spillage from food and drinks can be sticky and nasty. Don’t wait for a trip to the car wash to get rid of these. Use all-purpose wipes to get rid of dirt, dust, and more to keep your car clean during the trip.
• Invest in a portable vacuum cleaner. A clean car is a comfortable one. If you want to keep your car clean and in top shape, invest in a portable vacuum cleaner. A portable vacuum cleaner is not just something you can use during a road trip. It also comes in handy when you’re at home and in need of interior cleaning. Use it to clean crumbs, pet hair, and more.
Make sure that your car can go for long rides
Is your car ready for a long drive? While you have prepared your car’s interiors for the road trip, its performance will determine if you can reach your destination with ease. Here’s how you can make sure that your car is in top shape for the trip.
• Get a tire check. Your tires are the part of your vehicle that touches the road. Without it, you can’t get to your desired destination. Hence, it must be properly inflated and free from defects. Check for air pressure, wheel rotation, and overall condition. When tires are worn out, it is best to replace them altogether.
• Check your fluids. A vehicle’s fluids are important to ensure a smooth road trip. Motor oil and other specialized fluids help the vehicle run effectively. Make sure your transmission, brake, and power steering fluids are at safe levels. Check your enginecoolant top revent your car from overheating during the hot summer months.
• Check your filters, belts, and lights. While your tires and fluids are essential for the long ride, there are other parts of your car that need your attention, too. Make sure to keep your air filters, belts and hoses, and your lights checked as you perform your routine maintenance. It is not that expensive to have them repaired or replaced. Aside from these, make sure that your air conditioning system is working well. It could be hard to have it repaired once you are already on the road.
Road trips are a great way to bond with the family. It opens a lot of possibilities and adventures. Yet, it needs a lot of preparation to ensure a smooth and safe ride with the kids.
Summer is only a few weeks away. Last year, families were not able to enjoy the summer months because of the pandemic. Now that the world is recovering from COVID-19, traveling locally is the best option to unwind. This means fewer plane rides and more road trips. Planning a road trip should be fun. However, the preparations and the trip itself could be challenging. Traveling with kids and teens involves a lot of work. Here’s how you can keep our family car in perfect shape for an epic summer road trip.
Organize your car’s interiors
The long drive will involve many stopovers, usually involving meals, that can be messy. You will have to carry a lot of bags, too. You can start by investing in organizing tools that will help make your car look put-together despite a challenging (but fun) road trip with your family.
• Organize your trunk. You can put a collapsible tote with dividers as storage for your travel essentials. Try out collapsible dividers to organize your food and drinks for the road trip. Invest in coolers that will fit these compartments to keep your food and drinks fresh. These organizing tools can leave more space for bulkier items like your bags and other heavy items.
• Keep your floors protected. Your kids might spill drinks and food inside your car, and it can be a breeding ground for pests, mold, and dirt. Some kids also havetravel sickness. Shoes can also bring in mud and sand inside the vehicle. Keep your floors protected by installingcustom-fitfloor liners. These will make it easier for you to clean after a messy afternoon outdoors.
• Shield your seats. If your floors are messy, so are your seats. Invest in seat shields to prevent dirt from lurking underneath your leather seats. These can also protect your car from stains and spills.
• Have a garbage can inside your car. Eating and drinking inside the car can leave wrappers all over the place. Teach your kids to throw these in the bin. Keep garbage cans at bay so it will be easier for you to clean your car after or during the road trip.
• Keep all-purpose wipes within reach. Spillage from food and drinks can be sticky and nasty. Don’t wait for a trip to the car wash to get rid of these. Use all-purpose wipes to get rid of dirt, dust, and more to keep your car clean during the trip.
• Invest in a portable vacuum cleaner. A clean car is a comfortable one. If you want to keep your car clean and in top shape, invest in a portable vacuum cleaner. A portable vacuum cleaner is not just something you can use during a road trip. It also comes in handy when you’re at home and in need of interior cleaning. Use it to clean crumbs, pet hair, and more.
Make sure that your car can go for long rides
Is your car ready for a long drive? While you have prepared your car’s interiors for the road trip, its performance will determine if you can reach your destination with ease. Here’s how you can make sure that your car is in top shape for the trip.
• Get a tire check. Your tires are the part of your vehicle that touches the road. Without it, you can’t get to your desired destination. Hence, it must be properly inflated and free from defects. Check for air pressure, wheel rotation, and overall condition. When tires are worn out, it is best to replace them altogether.
• Check your fluids. A vehicle’s fluids are important to ensure a smooth road trip. Motor oil and other specialized fluids help the vehicle run effectively. Make sure your transmission, brake, and power steering fluids are at safe levels. Check your engine coolant toprevent your car from overheating during the hot summer months.
• Check your filters, belts, and lights. While your tires and fluids are essential for the long ride, there are other parts of your car that need your attention, too. Make sure to keep your air filters, belts and hoses, and your lights checked as you perform your routine maintenance. It is not that expensive to have them repaired or replaced. Aside from these, make sure that your air conditioning system is working well. It could be hard to have it repaired once you are already on the road.
Road trips are a great way to bond with the family. It opens a lot of possibilities and adventures. Yet, it needs a lot of preparation to ensure a smooth and safe ride with the kids.
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