What are the necessary equipment for self-driving travel, and how to improve self-driving happiness?

In October 2018, I drove 2,000 kilometers to Qinghai Lake. Based on my personal experience, let me talk about the necessary equipment for self-driving travel.

As an ordinary family, self-driving trips are basically once or twice a year. Self-driving travel should be familiar to professional self-driving veterans, but for many people like us who are traveling by car for the first time, they should prepare these things.

01 Car-related

Multi-functional tool box: It must include live wire, air pump, tow rope, flashlight, safety hammer, wrench, tape, gloves, tire sealant Wait for these things. These things can help you get out quickly in places with complex or harsh terrain, such as getting stuck in mud.

Glass water

Before traveling, you can go to the 4S store for an inspection to confirm the condition of the vehicle and the condition of the spare tire.

Another option is to prepare a vehicle-mounted fire extinguisher, just in case.

Be sure to keep the phone number of the insurance company and emergency rescue, as you will find out below.

You must have a reflective tripod in the car to prevent secondary accidents when the car breaks down or has an accident.

We were rear-ended on the highway from Dingxi, Gansu to Lanzhou. Fortunately, the road section where the accident occurred was under construction, and the vehicle speed was about 40KM. At that time, the reflective tripod was placed about 80 meters behind the parking area as required. In fact, it should be placed 150 meters away. place. Some unscrupulous drivers will overtake in the emergency lane, which can easily lead to danger.

02 People-related

First of all, let me explain that when you are tired, find a service area to take a rest in time.

It is best to have 2 drivers who can drive alternately. Especially when driving more than 300 kilometers at a time, people are prone to lack of concentration.

For the driver: sunglasses, Red Bull, Lego, tea, and chewing gum are always ready;

For the family: snacks, sunglasses, visors, mineral water, if available Baby, just prepare according to what is prepared for your baby.

Just prepare 2 charging cables and 1 car USB adapter.

03 Related to leisure

Small stools, moisture-proof mats, toilet water, one can rest and relax at any time, on the other hand, they can effectively prevent mosquitoes.

04 Health-related

Prepare a small medical kit, which should preferably include: montmorillonite powder (to treat diarrhea), cold medicine (if you take it, it is best to Don't drive), thermometer. If you go to a high altitude place, it is best to take Rhodiola rosea in advance.

About equipment to improve the self-driving experience

This thing is actually difficult to say. I personally feel that the best equipment for self-driving experience is a car with good comfort. Everything else is You have to sit in a row at the back...

It cannot be said that the following things are useless. Just use them at such a critical time to first improve the quality of your self-driving. Get a car refrigerator to drink in the hot summer. Cold water, get a car hot water kettle to make hot tea when traveling in winter, this is the ultimate experience. The charging port in the car is too slow, so I just plug it into an inverter, which is the same as the electricity at home...

What I’m talking about is regular self-driving. 90% of the road is on the highway, long and short distances. Applicable. Friends who like off-roading must know better than me what to bring, so I won’t do it here, it’s just a trick.

(For any products related to circuits, please be sure to buy those from big manufacturers and brands, especially the air pump. Some non-products can easily paralyze your car)

Power supply Bao (with its own power supply, no need to connect to other cars)

Self-driving travel has gradually become a mainstream method that people like because of its flexibility and convenience. Self-driving equipment can be prepared according to your own travel plan.

1. First of all, have the car undergo a comprehensive inspection and maintenance before departure

2. Bring all kinds of documents, both personal and car, and no less money will be required

3. Plan the route in advance and take into account the weather conditions at the destination

4. Have enough spare tire air. If you go to some harsh environments, you will also need to bring anti-skid chains, tow ropes, on-board air pumps, and replacement tires. Tire agent engineer shovel, etc.

5. Some camping equipment, allowing you to stop and rest at any time

Tent, sleeping bag, moisture-proof mat, flashlight, etc.

6. There is only one way to improve happiness, equip a traveling companion, the opposite sex.

I have been traveling by car for a while, and I would like to share my experience. At the beginning, I took everything with me and wanted to bring everything from home. As a result, it took up a lot of space in the car and caused cumbersomeness and inconvenience. After learning from the experience, we must try our best to streamline the luggage according to the actual conditions of the travel route. The luggage must be easy to fold, small in size and light in weight. My main travel equipment is as follows, for reference only: anti-mosquito screens, folding benches, a set of cassette stove tableware, mini fan (necessary in summer), outdoor lighting, changing tent (can change clothes and shower to solve three emergencies, and spend the night outdoors required).

When it comes to equipment for self-driving travel, it still depends on the situation and route. As for happiness, it is a familiar topic. Happiness depends on whether you are satisfied psychologically and spiritually through self-driving travel. .

Take one of my trips as an example, the destination is Lhasa, round trip on the Qinghai-Tibet line, sedan, model Citroen C4L, my novice. We went there in July. The equipment we prepared before leaving mainly included clothing, medicine, food, camera equipment, etc. We started drinking Rhodiola rosea oral liquid two weeks in advance to prevent high reflexes. The food that needs to be mentioned is self-heating rice. It is a magical tool. As for clothing, I basically bring some clothes for all seasons. A jacket and a down vest are definitely needed, and a ski hat is also very nice.

In fact, in addition to preparing these things, vehicle inspection is also essential, such as antifreeze, brake pads, engine oil, tires, etc. If problems are found on the road, they must be repaired or find solutions in time. We are here in Lhasa. The chassis armor was installed, but the chassis was scratched many times along the way.

During the trip, there were five of us, me, my dad, my wife, and my brother-in-law. Isn’t it a magical combination? Haha, we alternated between driving, chatting, and encountered traffic jams. , there were also quarrels, eating a lot of delicious and unpalatable food, and sometimes feeling tired, even bored, or regretful, but when I look back at the photos, they are all beautiful and happy. I don’t know if I felt happy during the journey. Looking back now The feeling we had traveling together was indeed wonderful and worth recalling.

It would be great if there was enough electricity on the road to make simple porridge. Bring a versatile 220-volt multi-auxiliary outdoor power supply.

A belt should be a good choice for those who are older and have a weak waist. Of course, if you have the conditions, choosing a car with a cruise control function will save a lot of effort when driving.

Sleeping bags and tents are convenient for camping in the wild. Camping is also a different experience

Before traveling, you should make a road book and arrange the route from the starting point to the ending point reasonably. Be prepared for the good but also be prepared for the bad.

Vehicle maintenance tools, such as air pumps, vulcanized rubber strips for tire repairs, etc.

Whether the self-driving destination is a remote mountainous area or the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a prairie or a city. If the former is the case, you need to understand the structure of your car's exhaust pipe and whether it is necessary to install chassis armor.

Glass of water is very important, and it is dangerous to do without it on the highway in rain or snow.

What you bring with you should be written down on paper and checked one by one before traveling.

With many years of experience as a self-driving tour leader, bring a spare car key. It is best to refer to each other for navigation. Coffee is more effective than Red Bull. Mustard slices, canned instant noodles, 12V boiling water cup, mineral water, sugar, etc. etc.

If you go to Inner Mongolia, Tibet, or plateau areas in winter or late autumn, don’t pull the handbrake when you stop your car at night after encountering rain or snow.

There is no end point for self-driving travel, your destination is to return to the starting point.

Beautiful scenery on the road, accompanied by the people you like and the music you like, this is happiness!

Shandong Sunshine Self-Driving Tour Club wishes all car friends a safe journey!

An RV is enough.