Travel Hacks For Road Trip Season

Tips and hints to make the most of your journey

Packing

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When packing clothes, rolling them will help to prevent wrinkles and take up less space.

Roll up whole outfits so everything is easy to find when you need it.

Use bigger, more rigid items to help support the shape of your bag. Don't put them too close to the top or your bags will become top-heavy.

Definitely make a list of all the essentials you need to pack. Always pack extra underwear and socks.

Don't forget things like rain coats and sweatshirts. If you leave them out, you'll probably end up wishing you brought them later.

Auto Care

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Apps like GasBuddy are really helpful. GasBuddy will find the best gas prices near your location to save you a few bucks.

Before going on a road trip, get a tune up. It's better to get any problems fixed now than to get stuck in the middle of nowhere if your car breaks down.

Make sure your tire pressure is good. Having it high or low will affect how your tires sit on the road and may make driving more dangerous in certain conditions.

If you're going on a long trip, coast-to-coast or over 1,000 miles, keep track of when your last oil change was. Old oil will reduce your engine's efficiency and clog it up if left unchanged.

Drive safely. Getting stranded on the other side of the country due to an accident is not how you want to spend your vacation.