Preparing For The End Of Summer Roadtrip

Daniel K

8 years ago

Summer’s end is on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop all of the fun quite yet&period; It’s the opportunity to have one last hurrah before the kids go back to school and students return to college halfway across the country&period; For adults, it’s a chance to get out in the sunshine&period; &NewLine;In any case, let’s look at how to go on a successful road trip&excl; &NewLine;<h2 style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Plan Ahead</h2>&NewLine;You should have a good idea of the routes and stops before you even leave&period; There are plenty of apps and sites that will help you determine your route, but know that you should also keep your plans flexible&period; Construction could crop up, or you might simply decide to veer off course if something looks interesting&period; &NewLine;By planning ahead of the trip, you can sketch out what you want to see and experience&period; And, <a href="http&colon;//megaedd&period;com">important on a road</a> trip, drive time between major cities for bathroom breaks and opportunities to fuel up&period; &NewLine;<h2 style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Driving Efficiently</h2>&NewLine;One of the major expenses of a road trip can be fuel &&num;8211&semi; but only if you drive efficiently&period; The US Department of Energy found that going the speed limit is your <a href="http&colon;//www&period;fueleconomy&period;gov/feg/driveHabits&period;jsp">best bet for fuel economy</a>&period; The faster you go, the more fuel you use&period; Replacing components such as your air intake/filter, tires, and brake pads can also <a href="https&colon;//www&period;getunitronic&period;com/news/for-commuters-and-suburban-dwellers-what-is-performance">improve efficiency</a>&period; &NewLine;Don’t neglect your vehicle before leaving&period; Change the oil, fill up fluids, check tire pressure&period; Better to check beforehand than to break down in the middle of a road trip, an hour from any major city&period; &NewLine;Packing light will also help&period; The less you take with you, the lighter the car will be, taking a burden off the engine&period; However, packing a cooler with food helps with the cost of stopping at a fast food joint and spending more money&period; However, studies show that exits with multiple gas stations and places to eat have the lowest gas prices&period; &NewLine;<h2 style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Consider Towing</h2>&NewLine;While less efficient than driving a car, consider <a href="https&colon;//www&period;tires-easy&period;com/blog/camping-trailer-tires/">towing a camper</a>&period; With access to campgrounds or empty land, it’s far less expensive than staying in hotels or motels&period; However, it’s also quite a bit trickier &&num;8211&semi; and you will need an SUV or truck, leading to more fuel consumption&period;&NewLine;Be sure to invest in extra water and snacks if you decide that roadtripping with a camper is the way to go&period; It’ll save trips to the store, and if you are in the wilderness, those provisions are absolutely essential&period;&NewLine;<h2 style="text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Check Your Insurance</h2>&NewLine;More time on the road means higher chances of something happening&period; Be sure you know the limits of your insurance, as <a href="http&colon;//www&period;cheapinsurance&period;com/summer-safety-car-insurance-tips/">even cheap insurance can include roadside assistance</a>&period; If needed, update your insurance to include good collision protection and uninsured driver protection&period; &NewLine;This can also be helpful if you run out of gas on the road&period; A quick call to your insurance agency, and gas will be brought to you, making it hard to get stranded&period; &NewLine;By planning ahead, making sure your car is running at peak efficiency — even if you are towing a camper to save money on hotels — and make sure your insurance is up to date and adequate&period; You’ll be spending a lot of time on the road, but you can still save money and make the trip comfortable&excl; &NewLine;