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…

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Largest Rooftop Cargo Carrier in 2024

ByTerry

Are you planning a road trip and need extra storage space for your luggage? Or perhaps you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking for a way to transport your gear safely? Whatever your needs, a roof cargo box can provide the solution. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the largest rooftop cargo boxes available on the market. What is a Roof Cargo Box? A roof cargo box, also known as a rooftop box or cargo carrier, is a storage container…

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

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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…

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

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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…

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Does A Roof Rack Reduce Fuel Economy?

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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…

roof rack on a car with a sunroof

Can You Put Roof Racks On A Car With A Sunroof?

ByTerry

A car owner with a panoramic, pop-up, built-in, spoiler, removable or folding ragtops type of sunroof will no doubt be wondering whether a roof rack can be attached to their vehicle.  This is because no car owner would want to ruin or damage their sunroof while trying to install a roof rack, as that would lead to spending extra cash to get it fixed. Can You Attach Roof Racks On A Vehicle With A Sunroof? Attaching a roof rack…

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Narrowest Booster Seats – Perfect For Smaller Cars

ByFamily Road Trip

Booster seats are special car seats meant to help your kids stay safe riding in cars. When your toddler outgrows an infant car seat, it is time to transition into a booster seat – also referred to any many countries as a Stage 3 Car Seat.  Why does my child need a booster seat? The simple answer is, it is the best protection you can get for your child while traveling in a car. Booster seats raise the child,…