There is no better idea of relaxation than undertaking a road trip with your friends and loved ones. Exploring the lesser-known routes while driving is a joy that you have to experience at least once in your lifetime. To enrich your travel experience, you need to invest in some smart car gadgets. If you are a frequent traveler, you will never regret investing in these car gadgets that were going to tell you about in the next few sections:
Extra Large Cargo Box
The first few things that come to our mind when we think about car gadgets are chargers, USB ports and the like. However, here is an interesting gadget that stands in good stead, when you embarked on a road trip with your family. A cargo box can be attached safely to the roof of your car. You can put all your belongings in this box and mount it safely on the top of your car so that you get enough room in the car to sit comfortably during your road trips. The best part about these cargo boxes is that they come with a side-lock feature, which helps you to access them easily from either side of the vehicle.
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Stinger
You might have heard of the adage, “Prevention is better than Cure” many times in the past. The stinger is an essential car gadget that you have to invest in right now if you want to keep yourself and your family safe from accidents. In the unfortunate event of an accident, your doors or windows can get jammed, thereby causing a huge risk to you and your entire family. Thanks to the stinger, you can quickly break open the doors or windows in the event of a crash and exit your vehicle as rapidly as possible. These stingers come with a small but sharp blade that helps to cut open the doors, windows and jammed seat belts quickly and accurately.
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Bluetooth-enabled Tire Plus System
This is yet another example of how you can make the most use of technology to enjoy a safe road trip. Gone are the days when you had to stop by at fuel stations to check the pressure of your car. When you are going on long road trips, it becomes incredibly important to ensure that your tires are in good health. Thanks to the internet and technological advancement, you can now use the Bluetooth-enabled Tire Plus system, which uses Bluetooth gauges to check the pressure of your car tires at regular intervals. The interesting part is that when the pressure comes down, this app will send you alert messages directly on your phone. All you need to do is to download the app of the brand that you are using and let technology take control of your car.
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Charging units
When you set out to buy car chargers, you are sure to find a problem of plenty, because there are different units at different prices. While the basic models allow you to charge 2 to 3 devices at the same time, the advanced models can sync with Amazon’s voice-enabled Alexa technology to smartly control your office and home even when you are on the go. For most of us, a basic car charger would do. Ensure that you get a USB charger that allows you to connect to 2 to 3 devices simultaneously on the go.
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Devices that help you enjoy your beverages
When you are traveling with your friends in a remote area, you may not find enough shops nearby to buy food & beverages, in case you are tired. This is why you need to invest in car gadgets that help you enjoy your beverages whenever you want, just the way you want them. You could invest in coffee makers that can fit perfectly in your car and performs the role of a barista, giving you a cup of piping coffee just under 2 minutes.
If you are a beer-lover, you could invest in an electric cooler, which fits perfectly in your armrest and can be easily plugged in as well. Most of these coolers can hold up to six cans, which can be quite handy for you when you are thirsty. The best thing about an electric cooler is that it works as a warmer as well. Even if you are traveling with kids on board, you can ensure that they get to drink warm and safe water all through, thanks to this feature.
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Mirror Dash Camera
In the event of an unfortunate event such as a car crash or accident, you can be in a lot of stress explaining to the police and the insurance companies about your innocence. Even if your statements are true, they will not hold any value unless they are backed by proper evidence. This is why it is very important for you to invest in a mirror dash camera in your car. It becomes all the more important for you to buy this right now if you are a frequent traveler.
Thanks to the mirror dash camera, the police and insurance authorities will get footage of the front and back view of your car at the time of the accident. This camera is very small and can be easily installed right over the existing rearview mirror of your car. It provides the most important proof that authorities are looking for, at the time of the accident.
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Automatic Car Adapter
This is a simple adapter that can be easily plugged into the USB port of any car that was manufactured post-1996. This adapter gives you a feel of smart driving. When you download this app on your mobile, you can get a bevy of services such as automatic car tracking, calling up emergency services in the case of an accident, tracking the mileage that you have traveled, locating nearby vehicles when help is needed, setting the faulty engines on your dashboard right and more. However, right now, this adapter is available only in the USA.
Written By Boyan Minchev