RoadwayReady - 20 Items For Your DIY Summer Emergency Car Kit

18 Items For Your DIY Summer Emergency Car Kit

ByRoadway Ready Dad

With summer fast approaching or already here, depending on when you read this, it’s time to make some plans. Summertime offers many possibilities for some recreation and relaxation.  However, even the best-laid plans can be ruined if you are ill-prepared.   Even though you may relish the long, hot summer days, those days are brutal on your car. And if you plan on using your car to do anything this summer, you will want to make sure that it is ready to…

RoadwayReady - 5 Reasons Why Road Trips Make You Tired and How to Fight It

Why Are Road Trips So Tiring? (And How to Fight It!)

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Road trips are undoubtedly fun. They allow you to spend time with family and friends, see the country, and make memories. But you must plan carefully because a good trip can wear you out. Why do road trips make you tired? More importantly, how can you fight this tiredness? From being stuck in the same position for many hours to not eating properly, here are five reasons why road trips tire you and what you can do to conquer…

RoadwayReady - How to Maintain Your Electric Car

How To Maintain Your Electric Car

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Once the sole province of science fiction movies, electric vehicles have started to edge into the mainstream. The auto-buying public no longer has to take out a second mortgage to buy a Tesla as manufacturers keep adding new models to their lineup every year.  You’ll find everything from subcompact budget models to family SUVs and everything in between. Even pickup trucks have gone electric. As EV charging stations become more common, electric car portrayals in films such as “In…

RoadwayReady - Ultimate Drive-In Movie Car Setup Ideas for an Unforgettable Summer

Ultimate Drive-In Movie Car Setup Ideas For An Unforgettable Summer

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities with your family and friends. If you’re looking for a fun and unique experience, why not try a drive-in movie theater? With only around 300 drive-in theaters left in the United States(1), it’s a rare and exciting opportunity to enjoy a classic movie under the stars. However, to make the most of your drive-in cinema experience, it’s important to properly set up your car. Comfort is key, and you’ll want…

RoadwayReady - 12 Reasons Why It Is Important To Have a Dashcam!

Are Dashcams Worth It? 12 Reasons Why You Might Need a Dashcam

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Do you have a car? Do you drive? Then this blog post is for YOU! We’re going to talk about why having a dashcam in your car can be important. There are so many people on the road these days, that one day something is bound to happen. And BAM! There, you are ready to catch it. Is it something weird, is it an accident, are you a parent worried about your kid? There are many reasons why it…

RoadwayReady - Will a dashcam drain my car battery 3 things you need to know

Will a Dashcam Drain My Car Battery? 3 Things You Need to Know

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Dashcams are a nifty piece of technology. I mean, who doesn’t want the surety that comes with having a record of your actions on the road? However, like all things electronic in a car, there is the potential to have that device siphon power from the battery. This article will address the question, will a dashcam drain my car battery? Unfortunately, the answer is ‘YES’ it will. The good news, however, is there are ways to prevent your battery from…

RoadwayReady - Will a Dashcam Work Without an SD Card What You Need to Know

Will A Dashcam Work Without An SD Card? What You Need to Know

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Now that you have a nice shiny new dashcam, how does it work? One of the most basic things you need to consider is where you are going to store all of that wonderful new video footage. So, will a dashcam work without an SD card? The short answer is ‘YES’ if …and this is a big IF…if your dashcam has internal storage. Even then, the storage is limited, so having an SD card on hand may not be…

RoadwayReady - 5 Best Ways to Protect Your Dashcam from Heat or Cold

5 Best Ways to Protect Your Dashcam from Heat or Cold

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Summer is here and we all know how hot our cars get in the summer. In fact, here in Florida, the average cabin temperature for a car is 116 degrees! Yikes! Now we ALL know how we feel when stepping inside a 116-degree car. Blah! How do you think your sensitive piece of electronic equipment feels sitting inside that car all day? So now that you have invested some money in a nice dashcam, how do you protect your…

Family Road Trip - Do Roof Bars Reduce Fuel Economy

Does A Roof Rack Reduce Fuel Economy?

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Roof racks can significantly impact fuel economy, depending on the roof rack type, the speed you’re driving, and the car’s size. For example, a small roof rack on a sedan driven in the suburbs may not significantly impact fuel economy, while a large roof rack on an SUV on the open freeway may. What Are Roof Racks? Roof racks are a special type of device specifically designed and attached to the rooftop of a vehicle using various connecting systems…