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Winter Tires: Your Family’s Essential Guide to Safe Winter Road Trips

ByRoadway Ready Dad

Feeling nervous about driving in winter conditions? You’re not alone. Many drivers don’t realize standard tires can compromise family safety when snow and ice hit. Our guide will help you demystify winter tires, with a simple break down of the science of winter tires to practical installation tips. We’ll help you understand how specialized tires can transform your winter driving experience, keeping your loved ones secure on challenging roads. Learn the difference between all-season and winter tires, discover money-saving…

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Weather the Changes: A Family’s Guide to Spring Driving Safety

ByRoadway Ready Dad

As winter’s icy grip loosens and the first hints of spring fill the air, families across the country eagerly start planning their adventures on the open road. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to witness blooming wildflowers or a spring break journey to visit relatives, this transitional season brings unique driving challenges. While the disappearance of snow and ice might suggest easier driving conditions, spring’s unpredictable nature demands special attention to keep your precious cargo safe. Being prepared can transform…

Ultimate Family Road Trip Packing Checklist (With Printable!)

Ultimate Family Road Trip Packing Checklist (With Printable!)

ByFamily Road Trip

This is the most important resource you need for planning any sort of road trip. We focus on family adventures, so there are quite a few family items here, but we have you sorted for road-tripping with your partner or your mates, too! Get your notepad ready, or click here to download a printable version of this road trip packing list. It’s important to note, not all road trips are created equal! It’s impractical to think you’ll need the…

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Winter Driving 101: Keep Your Car Windows Fog-Free 

ByFamily Road Trip

While driving down the highway and your car window fogs up, the first thing you do is blast the defroster. The fog clears but then builds up a few minutes later.  The same thing happens to the car driver and passenger side windows. The windows fog up, hindering you from seeing your rearview mirrors. You roll your car windows down and back up to eliminate the moisture. But then the fog comes back again.  And you are left wondering…

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

ByRoadway Ready Dad

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…

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

ByFamily Road Trip

Hands up who can profess to actually know anything about their car, other than how to drive it? This was pretty much me until I moved to the desert. If you are living in extreme climates such as the desert in the Middle East, or deep in the US Southwest it’s essential to understand not only how the heat can impact your vehicle, but also the first steps to take when things go wrong! This is not a 4-wheel…

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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…