Road Trip Checklist

by - July 17, 2023

Roadtrip Checklist | Things to Check and Pack for a Short-Term-Less Than a Half Day-Roadtrip |

Roadtrip Essentials and Packing -Vehicle Maintenance Practices, Safety and Emergency Supplies, and Extras for a Daytrip or Less Roadtrip without Extreme Weather Conditions


Waco Suspension Bridge, Waco, TX

Advance:
  • Top Off Car Fluids: Oil, Power Steering, Coolant/Antifreeze, Windshield and Wiper Fluid
  • Check the Windshield Wipers, Headlights, Brake Lights, Tire Tread, Tire Pressure, and if an Oil Change is Needed
  • Extras: Vacuum Car, Drop the Back Down, Address Engine Check Lights, Start with a Full Tank of Gas, and Pack a Filled Gas Can
Brazos River Train Arch

The Day/Night Before:

Exercise to Avoid Cramping During a Long Drive
Fill Up the Gas Tank in Advance
Ice Water and Coffee in Advance
Pack Travel Bag: Clothes, Shoes, etc. Do Laundry as Needed
Charge Cellphone and Portable Charger
Pack Food

Checklist/Pack list for the Day of:
  • Keys, a Fully Charged Phone, and Wallet
  • License, Registration, and Insurance
  • Passport/Visa if it’s a Day Trip Across a Border
  • Cellphone Charger: In-Car Charger and Wall Outlet Charger
  • Downloaded Map (Google Maps Can be Downloaded for Offline Use)  
    • Optional: Change the Trip Odometer
  • Useful Things to Have: Handsfree Phone Mount, Cash & Coins for Tolls/Parking meters/etc, Sunglasses
  • Useful Things to Pack: Gas Can, Jumper Cables/Self Jumper, Spare tire + Tire Replacement Kit and or a Tire Repair Kit, and a First Aid Kit
  • Useful Things to Do: Consider Gas Prices Changing Along the Way, and Check Travel Time Estimates for Days and Times of Week to Avoid Traffic Bottlenecks. For Comfort:
Extras:
  • Water, Water, and More Water
  • Coffee
  • Fresh Healthy Food Not from a Truckstop Gas station
  • Comfortable Shoes and Clothes
  • A Set Podcast/Playlist
  • Hand Sanitizer, Wet Wipes, and Paper Napkins as Needed
  • Something for Neck Support


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