Let Us Help You Get Your Trip Off to The Right Start with Your Road Trip Checklist!
A road trip checklist will help you make sure that nothing unexpected, or expensive, happens while you are traveling. So, before you venture out, give your car a little TLC, pack some emergency supplies, and do your best to plan for unexpected circumstances.
Vehicle Safety:
- Change Oil and Filter
- Check Fluid Levels
- Oil
- Coolant
- Transmission Fluid
- Brake Fluid Power Steering Fluid
- Washer Fluid
- Check Belts and Hoses
- Check Lights
- Headlights
- Turn Signals Brake Lights
- Dash Lights
- Interior Lights
- Check Tires
- Air Pressure
- Tread
- Rotation (if needed)
- Alignment (if needed)
Cell Phone:
- Phone and Back Up (optional)
- Battery Charger
- Spare Charged Battery (optional)
Extra Key:
- 1 or 2 spare keys.
- For ignition and locks
Documentation:
- Driver’s License
- Vehicle Registration
- Proof of Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Extended Warranty/Vehicle Protection Plan
Emergency Preparation:
- Flashlight
- Working
- Batteries/Charger
- First Aid Kit
- Bandages, Ointments, Antiseptics
- Ibuprofen
- Antacids
- Motion Sickness Medications
- Prescription Medications (if needed)
- Spare Tire
- Inflated
- Jack
- Tool Box
- Jumper Cables
- Flares
- Wrenches, Screwdrivers
- Portable Battery Charger
- Food/Water
- Blankets
- Extra Vehicle Fluids
- Oil
- Coolant
- Transmission Fluid
- Brake Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid
- Washer Fluid
Navigation:
- GPS
- Maps/Atlas
- Travel Apps
Entertainment:
- Games, Books, DVDs
- Music, Radio Apps, Portable Devices
- Snacks