How to prepare for your cross-country vacation

Summer Road Trip Checklist 

Are you ready for some summer fun? We want to help you and your family have a great time on the road. Let’s take a look at this summer road trip checklist before you pull out of your driveway. 

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Inspection 

Make sure your vehicle is ready to drive long distances before you start your road trip. Get your vehicle repaired or seen by a mechanic if you hear noises from your vehicle. Make sure that your tires are filled to the proper amount of air and have them rotated if you haven’t done so in the past six months.  

Scheduling 

Taking turns while drive is a great way to help your road trip go smoothly. Don’t drive for more than four hours. This will help you rest from driving to make it a safer journey. You should also schedule your stops to make time for pit stops, switching drivers, and going on excursions along the way. 

Staying Alert 

When you are driving long distances, it can be difficult to stay awake. Make sure that you are not driving tired. Turn on loud music or the air conditioning to keep yourself awake and alert. Having a snack will also help keep you awake and alert. 

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We hope we helped you and your family prepare with this summer road trip checklist. If you are interested in a new vehicle to take with you on your road trip, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 38.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats, and the Toyota Tacoma can tow up to 6,400 pounds. If you would like to learn more about these models, you can check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Baierl Toyota today. 

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