Planning on doing some holiday travel this weekend? While your Ford can get you there safely, it's still important to prepare for an emergency. Here are a few things you'll want to stash in your trunk before you leave for the holidays:
Blanket, just in case. You might also consider taking along some newspaper for extra insulation in extreme conditions.
Chains, if you plan to travel to ski areas or other places where chains are required. If snowy weather looms in the week before your trip, consider packing your chains just in case. Even major highways require chains during some winter conditions.
Defroster. Make sure this is operating correctly before you go.
Heater. Yeah, that better be working. Enough said.
Sand or other substance to use for traction under wheel in icy conditions.
Shovel. Useful in the snow.
Snacks. Pack a few non-perishable or long-life snacks and a bottle of water for your trip. An energy bar can be a beautiful thing when you’re snowed in and the truck stop vending machines are empty.
Warm clothes, including gloves with a good tread to help you hold tools in inclement weather. If you plan to bring along tire chains, throw in a pair of work gloves. Regular gloves often tear.
Windshield scraper. You need to have one of these if you’re planning to park overnight, or even park for a dinner break in the cold. (Heck, if it’s cold enough, you might need one for a brief gas and bathroom break.) A small broom to sweep off snow will also help. The snow make look festive atop your car, but it can be darn distracting when it starts falling on your windshield while you’re driving on the highway.
Courtesy of SharpMan.com (http://www.sharpman.com/checklist_for_a_winter_road_trip.htm)
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