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Create an Emergency Road Kit for Your Car
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Having an emergency road kit may mean the difference between sitting on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck or being able to make your way to your destination.
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Comments
destryer said
on 7/3/2008 I would respectfully recommend instead- a product called Slime and a good small 12 volt air compressor. The compressor has helped me countless times to air up low tires that can be driven to a station for repair. As far as jumpers- don't skimp on quality! Quality cables can handle heat and current that cheaper ones won't and the longer the better. I have a pair that start 2 cars end-to end. You are never parked in a convenient place when you need a jump.
You might include a faraday (shaker) type LED flashlight that will never run down in the back of the trunk.
In winter a couple candles for heat and kitty litter for traction (sand gets everywhere).
Fike said
on 7/3/2008 My experience with Fix-A-Flat was less than optimal. Thanks for the article.
welch said
on 7/3/2008 This is a Must for traveling...thanks! 5~stars~
afro2358 said
on 7/3/2008 That's a whole lot to keep in ones car, but, i guess you need something like that if you do a lot of "Long Distance" driving. There is one "IMPORTANT" thing you "Most Have" if you dont have any of those things that was mention, and that is a "Cell Phone".
GunslingersWife said
on 7/3/2008 Good advice, except I'd say "all necessary fluids" is a bit overkill. Unless you're a complete dope and don't maintain your car in the least, that probably isn't going to be your problem if you get stranded. Most of the time it's: no gas, flat tire, stuck in mud or snow, dead battery, etc. One added tip: consider what climate you live in (or are driving to). You might want to consider things like sunscreen, water (in a non-plastic bottle), etc. if you're in a warm climate or season, and shovel (as the author suggested), chains, solar blanket, and so on if you'll be driving in frigid conditions. Also important, you might want to keep a few medications you cannot be an extended time without -- in a child-proof container, of course. Overall good tips, though, and a great reminder of "better safe than sorry."