Automotive Archive
There are few feelings as worrisome as trying to start your car, only to find that the battery is dead. Of course, any responsible driver is prepared with a set of jumper cables. But unless you’re at home, with another vehicle nearby, you’re still facing a fundamental problem. You need a good Samaritan to stop and give you a jump. Depending on where you’re at, …
RVing is a great way to get out and enjoy the world. You can go anywhere, sleep anywhere, and fulfill all of your travel fantasies. But unless you’re a very experienced driver, there’s one part of RVing that probably makes you tense: reversing. Backing up with an RV requires you to move a very large object while relying on your mirrors. With a fifth wheel, …
When most people think of their day being ruined by an accident, they think of something major. Maybe you get rear-ended at a stoplight, or someone cuts you off and you clip them. These aren’t just the kinds of things that can ruin your day. They’re also the perfect opportunity for scammers, which is one reason dash cams are so important. With a dash cam, …
If you live your life on the road, you need a way to store food for your travels. Sure, a basic Coleman cooler is good enough for a trip to the beach or a day-long camping trip. But for long-term use over days or weeks, you need an actual refrigerator. But a travel fridge needs to meet a number of requirements. For one thing, it …
Getting a new car key used to be relatively simple, particularly if you had your backup key. You took your backup to a hardware store and they cut you an identical copy. This cost only a few dollars, and took less than five minutes. If both original keys were lost, you could go to your dealership, give them your VIN number, and order another. You’d …
