Ford cars and trucks have been used on road trips since the Model T first rolled out of the factory. In those days, the Model T was a basic vehicle that customers often customized to suit themselves. One family in Montana went on a road trip to Minnesota with a Model T that had camping boxes, shovels to dig out of the mud, extra tires, a few jugs of water for the radiator, and a hole in the floorboards with a flap that moved to cover the view of the passing road surface. When the mother asked what that hole was for, the dad said, “This way we don’t have to stop for bathroom breaks” and she asked, “what about the girls?”
They did have to stop, but that was a tradition in those years in the lonely West where there were no rest stops along the highway.
for your road trip. First, you have to consider who is going to be in the car. Are there kids going along? How old are they? Will any passengers or the driver have medical needs? Are you planning on stopping to eat or will you snack in the car?
Three things that are good for road trips are entertainment, refreshment, and comfort. What those categories look like is determined by the age and preference of the people in the car. You can do it yourself with a small cooler full of snacks and drinks, a list of games to play (count the cows!), and a map showing where the rest stops are along the route. Or, you can invest in accessories that make your vehicle customized to your needs.
Some of the custom features available through your Texas Ford Dealer will make your next trip much easier. A DVD system will prove worth every penny when the kids are tired of counting cows. The Trip Tunes Advanced turns your iPod with all its music & GPS capabilities into part of the vehicle’s stereo system and charges it at the same time. Seat covers and cargo area protectors keep the snacks from being part of the upholstery.
Even with all the leg room Ford cars and trucks offer, it is good to get out and walk around every few hours when you find you need a rest stop. What are your road trip must haves? Tell us your favorites in the comments below!
