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30+ Essential Winter Road Trip Safety Tips
ByFamily Road Trip January 5, 2023November 22, 2023

Winter is an incredible time to explore the great outdoors with your family. Even if it’s colder and conditions are tougher on the road, with good preparation, you can have a safe, exciting family road trip to your favorite outdoor destinations. There are several benefits to traveling in winter, whether it’s a dusting of snow making the most stunning of landscapes even more picturesque or enjoying your favorite national parks without the crowds. If you don’t live in a…

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How To Stop Wind Noise From Roof Rack: 7 Tips to Reduce the Annoying Noises
ByTerry December 30, 2022September 16, 2024

Do you have a roof rack installed on your car? If so, you’re probably familiar with the annoying sound of wind noise. Roof rack crossbars are known to produce noise. This can be a huge distraction when you’re driving, and it can also be pretty frustrating. If you’re experiencing a lot of wind noise from your roof rack, there are a few things you can do to reduce it. In this blog post, we will cover seven tips on…

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Should I Change My Oil Before Or After A Road Trip?
ByRoadway Ready Dad November 8, 2022October 10, 2023

Keeping your car mechanically sound when you’re hitting the road, this post is part of our car care and maintenance series When it comes to planning a road trip, there are many things to consider. One of the most important is making sure your car is ready for the journey; you might be debating whether or not to get an oil change. You might be thinking, “My car just had an oil change a few months ago; do I…

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Help My Car Stinks! How To Get Rid Of Bad Odor In Your Car
ByFamily Road Trip August 12, 2022November 16, 2022

Cleaning the car before or after a family road trip is one of our least favorite chores. But what do you do if one day you get in your car and think, OMG, my car smells! It is better to stay on top of it by doing a little tidying every day, rather than letting everything build up when you notice a smell in your car; the next thought that bothers you is how to get rid of bad…

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How To Remove Sunscreen Off Car Interior Easily
ByFamily Road Trip July 31, 2022September 10, 2022

Won’t you agree that sunscreen is just one of those products that seems to get everywhere, no matter how much you try to avoid it? This protective liquid makes your car interior appear messy and can be one of our road trip nemesis! And while you can not just wipe it away, given that most sunblocks are waterproof and water resistant. There are ways how to remove sunscreen from the car interior. Read on to find out the best…

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Do Roof Racks Damage Your Car?
ByTerry July 28, 2022September 16, 2024

Do roof racks damage your car? Of course, it is possible that a roof rack can cause damage to your car. This is usually the result of a badly installed roof rack, rather than the product itself being faulty. The most common problem is the roof rack not being tightened properly. This will lead to sagging and can increase the likelihood of accidents. This can also occur if you are lifting heavy items using your vehicle. Wet weather and…

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How To Get Sand Out Of Car Carpet: 3 Easy Steps
ByFamily Road Trip July 13, 2022November 9, 2022

When out on a family road trip on the beach (or even the desert), you often think of bringing back a pretty souvenir from the beach. Sandy floor mats aren’t what we have in mind. Sand can damage the paintwork and the moving parts of your car and is also extremely hard to eliminate. Sand’s highly abrasive nature also increases wear and tear in carpets, upholstery, and other delicate trims. Read on if you are wondering how to get…

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11 Tips To Keep Your Car Clean With Kids
ByFamily Road Trip May 3, 2022December 15, 2023

If you are a parent, then you are super familiar with the concept of kids being dirty. And by dirty, we mean gross, which is downright filthy and describes how dirty your little one can get. But ain’t they the cutest! And this dirt and mess has an uncanny way of settling inside your car. Keeping your car clean is a monumental task, especially when you have little passengers you chauffer on school runs or road trips. A car’s…

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Why You Need Road Trip Insurance
ByFamily Road Trip July 27, 2021November 24, 2022

One of the most important things we recommend families do before undertaking a road trip is to take out travel insurance. In fact, it’s the #1 item we recommend on our family road trip essentials checklist. So why is it so important? And are you asking don’t I have other insurances which cover my car for a road trip? Let’s take a closer look at exactly why your family road trip needs a specific travel insurance policy. Does travel…

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