Make sure your kit contains everything you need to survive for a full 72 hours. Hopefully you won't have to wait that long, but better safe than sorry. Pack this sort of kit in a tough tool box and put it in your trunk for simple repairs and fix-up jobs to get you back on the road. If you are able to fix your flat tire or dead battery, you won't have to practice patience and wait for someone to rescue you. Now that it's summer, the minivans and campers are out in droves on their road trips across the country.
Summer vacations are times when being prepared on the road is especially important.
Nothing ruins a vacation faster than being stuck on the side of the road with the hood up. The children start whining that they need to use the bathroom, they're hungry, thirsty and bored. In cases such as these, it's a good idea to pack along a couple of games to entertain the children and some goodies. You may even want to think about bringing some sort of portable potty. You should also bring extra water and antifreeze for the radiator in the summertime.