While you might conclude of your vehicle as simply a wealth to receive from
location A to location B, in truth it's a portable household with everything
you must and require while you're on the drive. Setting up common routines
to preserve your dwelling on wheels Testament enjoy you humming fortunately
down the path.
Instructions
1. Empty everything gone of the vehicle and Timber, discard the evident rubbish, and send coffee cups to the bake house.
2. Category the remaining items into piles, such as maintainance supplies, kids' factor, bebop and videos, manuals and maps.
3. Disinfected all interior surfaces. Vacuum the floors and seats, dust down the sprint and doors, Disinfected windows and shake gone the floor mats.
4. Cache a trash bin on the floor of the back seat, or hang a trash bag from the dashboard.
5. Stash kids' toys, microscopic books and expedition games in a behind-theseat organizer (a hanging shoe bag works, as well), within extent of backseat passengers. Periodically rotate items in and elsewhere to keep kids interested.
6. Stow tapes and CDs in visor organizers. Separate kids' tunes from adult music.
7. Store the following in the glove compartment: owner's manual, maps, vehicle registration information (if required), auto club information, accident report form, notepad, pen, disposable camera, flashlight, list of emergency contact names and numbers, tire gauge, paper napkins and any other frequently needed or essential items.
Keep larger items, such as cat litter (for slippery roads), a collapsible shovel, an extra blanket and heavy socks, hats and mittens (enough for several passengers), in a duffel bag or tub in the trunk or rear of the car. See 470 Survive if Your Car Breaks Down.10. Tackle the car again every season.
9. Put together a survival kit, especially if you live in a cold-weather climate. Include candles, waterproof matches, energy bars or candy bars, large plastic garbage bags and rubber bands.8. Purchase or make an emergency kit for your vehicle and store it in the trunk or rear of the car. Include booster cables, a tire gauge, flares, reflective tape, a help sign, a screwdriver, pliers, a first aid kit, work gloves, a blanket, an old towel or rags, a jug of water and motor oil. See 466 Assemble Emergency Kits.
Restock all your kits; check your maintenance schedule to see when servicing is needed (see 44 Schedule Car Maintenance).
