Road Trip Check List
June 09, 2007
Road Trip Check List
A month before
¨ Review home insurance plan and be sure it meets your current needs
¨ Review cell phone to see if you’ll have reliable service in the area you’ll be visiting
¨ Review your car insurance policy
¨ Inquire about toll transponders
¨ Research, plan and map your trip
A week before
¨ Flush and fill your car’s cooling system and top off all fluids
¨ Inspect car for leaks; check seat belts, tires, change air filter
¨ Arrange for housekeeping service while you’re gon
¨ Stock first aid kit including prescription and over the counter medications as well as photo copies of the prescriptions
¨ Check to see what bills will be due and inquire about prepayment
¨ Alert security system provider that you will be away
¨ Put mail and newspaper delivery on hold
¨ Have lawn mowed and shrubs trimmed
A DAY before
¨ Pack Ziploc bags, Handi wipes, hand sanitizer, napkins, plastic bags for trash, hand vacuum, cooler with drinks and snacks
¨ Reroute phone calls to cell phone
¨ Rent DVDs and video games for the car
¨ Prepare a scavenger hunt for the vacation
¨ Set automatic timers on lights, set clock radio; close curtains; check that outdoor lights work properly; replace any burned out bulbs.
¨ Check that smoke detectors are in good working order
¨ Pack journals, glues sticks, safety scissors and colored pencils for on the road scrap booking
¨ Down load songs and audio books.