Our Top 5 Road Trip Gadgets
‘Tis the season to gather up your travel buddies, hit the road, and start road-tripping!
Of course, you’ll need to stock up on supplies before you get going, and there are gadgets aplenty that are all but necessary for road-tripping, no matter what your setup is.
We’ve got a list of essentials that will keep you safe and mobile, whether your vehicle of choice is an RV, a van, a motorhome, a travel trailer, or a camper.
It’s no secret: many of the roads on long trips in the U.S. are dismally dark, and potential campsites, even more so.
A good floodlight not only makes your driving safer by illuminating roads and objects in the near distance, but can also help you sleep better at night--especially if you’re sleeping out in the open. Let there be light!
There’s always that one friend who everyone is afraid of dozing off at the wheel after just a few hours. For them, a driver fatigue system is recommended. It can end up being the one thing that prevents your road trip from turning into a disaster!
This specific system has an algorithm intelligent enough to distinguish between regular driving behavior and states of drowsiness, which will set off an alarm when it starts picking up on eyelids closing.
Compatible with the Fatigue System above, this little accessory is for the heavier sleepers of the group who won’t respond to the alarm that comes with the RVS-335 and need someone (or something, in this case) to provide a little nudge.
It’s guaranteed to (literally) wake that butt up!
Those large RVs, vans, and campers are no fun to back up and are even less fun to park. In comes a quality backup sensor system to save the day!
You’re probably not a professional truck driver, so maneuvering large vehicles wouldn’t come naturally. A good backup sensor system will be able to assist you in parking and tight driving situations, operate in any weather, and have a decently sized detection zone (this one is up to 8ft and very sufficient, if you ask us).
Not all backup camera systems are created equally (we would know). If you’re looking for something that covers all your large RV/road-tripping vehicle safety needs in one neat package, then this system does the trick.
Features like an LED color monitor, night vision up to 50 ft, a waterproof IP69K rating, 20G vibration rating, 100G shock rating, built-in mic and speaker and a 130° viewing angle will overcome any safety concerns in one neat package.
Whether you’re just cruising, sightseeing, hitting a national park, or camping outdoors, safety is a crucial part of a successful and fun trip. Make sure you’re well prepared, and happy trails!
