Four essentials to fit to your vehicle when travelling
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Road trips are an excellent way to bond with your family and friends. The long drive gives you ample time to catch up with each other's lives or just listen to music you all love.
However, those who regularly go on long drives with their loved ones know the importance of comfort when travelling.
You should not only have enough legroom in your car but also invest in the best accessories for smooth and worry-free travels.
Here are five essentials that you should fit onto your vehicle when travelling:
1 - A roof rack
A roof rack is a set of bars attached to the top of your car. Its primary purpose is to secure bulky items for your travel, such as your luggage, bikes, canoes, and even surfboards. Having one will allow you to carry all the things that you need for your get away.
You can find lots of options to cater to your favorite activities. For one, Yakima Roof Racks have variations fit for camping, water, and snow equipment.
To know what type of roof rack you can attach to your car, you need to determine the kind of roof you have, such as:
- Naked - This means that your roof is bare and has no pre-designated attachment points.
- Raised Side Rails - With this type, you have two rails on the roof that are parallel to your car doors. It's raised enough that you can slide a hand underneath the bars.
- Flush Side Rails - This one also has two rails parallel to the door, but there's no space underneath. Think of these as humps on your roof.
- Gutters - Gutters have a metal ridge, which sticks out slightly, that are located at the top of the doors on both sides.
- Fixed Points - These are hidden attachment points that are protected by a cover or plastic door. You can find these on a few flush or raised side rails.
- Tracks - Tracks are long metal channels or slots that are parallel to the door. These can come pre-installed or attached after purchase.
- Factory Crossbars - You can also find some vehicles that already have crossbars installed by manufacturers
2 - A tyre safety monitor
Going on long drives is all well and good until you find yourself stranded on the side of the road because you have a flat tyre.
A tyre safety monitor is composed of a gadget and an app that detects slow leaks on your wheels, giving you an accurate reading on your tire pressure. Most devices also come with an anti-theft locking system.
3 - Multi-port car charger
With everyone so dependent on technology these days, you're going to need a multi-port car charger, especially if you're travelling with teens or kids.
This accessory can charge multiple gadgets simultaneously to ensure that everyone is entertained throughout the journey.
Look for one with rapid charging features to free up space on the charger. An ideal multi-port charger should provide ample power to each port so your tablets and smartphones charge quickly.
Moreover, find a charger with a long cable to reach the people in the backseat. It's also best if the wire isn't permanently attached to the adaptor so that you can store it quickly without worrying about breaking the part near the head of the cable.
4 - An esky or insulated food box
Whether you're going glamping or roughing it out in a campsite, you should bring along an esky in the boot of your car to store your food properly.
A food box will keep your meals hot to retain its freshness. Plus, it can also keep your beverages cold because, admit it, who wants to drink warm beer after a long drive?
This accessory has sturdy handles so that you can carry it from your trunk to the campsite with ease. Insulated food boxes are made with water-resistant fabric. Some varieties can also be folded flat for convenient storing.
Conclusion
Road trips are made even more comfortable with these accessories that you can easily attach to or place inside your vehicle.
There's a roof rack for carrying your luggage, a tyre safety monitor to check your tyre pressure, a multi-port charger and an insulated food box to ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience during long car rides.
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