How to Prepare for a Cross Country Road Trip

Road trips are such a fun vacation for the whole family, especially when they take you coast to coast! Cross country road trips are what family memories are made of, but how can you prepare for this awesome vacation? Let’s look at everything you should prepare for a cross-country road trip. With these tips, you’re sure to have a successful getaway! Get the Car Ready Before your road trip, make sure your car maintenance is in check. Making sure everything is running smoothly will keep you safe on the road and help prevent any last-minute emergency expenses (which no one needs when they’re stuck in the middle of the country!). A regular car maintenance check is a great place to start before you hit the road. A qualified mechanic will check your fluids, such as oil, transmission fluid, and more, make sure your tires and alignment are in great shape, and look at your brakes. All of these are crucial things to check before a long cross-country trip. In addition to turning to the professionals, educate yourself on everything there is to know about how your car works. If something happens, you should know basics like how to change a tire, pop the hood and identify trouble, or check the oil. Know Your Trip We all have GPS on our phones anyway, but planning your route ahead of time will save you some stress when you actually head out, especially for those areas where you might not have cell phone reception. Bring a physical map to be even more prepared for your cross-country trip! Even if your car has travel technology, it never hurts to have a fail-proof map of the area you’re travelling in. Plan out things like your stops, where you’ll get gas, where you can sleep, and any attractions along the way. Book the Hotels Like mentioned above, planning your hotels out ahead of time is crucial for a cross-country road trip. While sleeping at a rest stop is everyone’s idea of luxury (see the sarcasm), knowing where you’re going to crash ahead of time is invaluable on your trip. Save yourself and your family the stress by planning ahead so when the time comes, you can just sit back and relax and focus on driving. Even if you don’t know exactly where you’re staying, places to stop are great landmarks to mark your progress. If you […]

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