Please share your road trip tips!

[Disney Doll]

This is something I saw at WDW and for some reason, it struck me as a great idea.

I watched a family unload their minivan in front of the BW, and they had everything packed in Rubbermaid containers instead of a million suitcases. It was great!!! They had two containers with clothes (a family of 5), one container with snacks/food, and one container with pool/beach stuff (towels, toys etc.). They also had a cooler. It was so neat and easy for the CM to handle their "luggage", and it stacked nicely in the minivan.

Remember to stop for your doggie to do "business". Make sure she is well-identified in case, God forbid, something happens. Make sure there is an ID on her of someone who is not travelling with you, so that if she got lost, there'd be several places to call. My dog has an ID with our phone # and my parents phone # on it. I assume you have planned ahead to stay in hotels that alllow pets. I think there are several books out about which hotels do. When we travel with or dog, we always make sure we have the leash on him and well in hand before we open the car door. He's a good dog, but strange circumstances, noises etc. may cause him to bolt or whatever, so we always make sure he's in control before we open the car door.

AAA trip tiks are great!!! They gove you a lot of info. Knowing where bathrooms and rest stops are is a great idea too. That "Next Exit" book sounds like a good idea.

I would agree that if you could cut your driving down to 8 hours a day, it would give yo more time to enjoy the trip and would probably be less stressful.

 

[dvcfamily41801]

Have not done a trip that long, but sending lots of your way that everything goes nice and smooth!!! We love Cracker Barrell! If it was us, I would try to take pictures as you enter each state just for a scrapbook or something.

I have seen before on your siggy "closing on your new home" but didn't know you were moving to Florida!!! Are you close to WDW?

Have a safe trip and lots of luck to you both, and puppy too!

 

[Nevergrow'nup]

Something silly, but if you are using IPOD, PS2, etc. Don't forget to have extra batteries in the car!! The batteries at gas stations, etc are VERY expensive!! Have fun!!

 

[siouxi31]

Bring some tissues/tp with. You may end up stopping at a bathroom that doesn't have any. I also like to bring my own disposable toilet seat covers and some antibacterial gel.
If your dog doesn't like the car, she may get sick. Be prepared with something to clean it up in case that happens.
We have some great video of our road trips like when we're approaching a major city we film driving into it. It's fun to have a visual record of the trip.
Have a great time!

 

[icebrat001]

TheOtherVillainesss - No convertible for us!

Lachesis00 - 4 hours seems like a good idea, 8 hours a day, so that would make our trip 6 days, hmm, I'll have to talk to my partner about that.

UrsulasMyHero - You know, Del Taco is a SoCal thing, when I moved up to the bay area, I was like what in the world, they don't have Del Taco are they crazy, there is one about 20 miles from the house. I haven't had it in so long I doubt I'll miss it.

I love mimi's cafe, great corn chowder.

Martha7 - Thank you for the pet tip!

Disneydoll - That is an Excellent idea. We have some of those too, although I probably need to get smaller ones. Thanks for the tip!

Dvcfamily41801 - We will be about 70 miles from WDW (I think), we will be in a suburb near tampa.

Nevergrow'nup - We will have car charger thingies.

Siouxi31 - Where can we purchase the toilet set covers?

ToriLammy - I will have to check that out, thanks! I think i'll have AAA make 2 maps, one for each route.

CathrynRose - Never would've thought to bring Febreeze, thanks!

Anyone I missed - Thanks for the tips!