Summer 2019: 10 essential car gadgets for your next road trips in the Philippines

It's always having a lot of fun when going on a road trip with your family and friends, especially during the summer. But, have you prepared all necessary thing that will make your trip be easier than ever. Having these car gears kitted in your car should pack the fun factor up by a zillion percent too!

The range of the usefulness of these gadgets is endless because they are convenient and some are not too expensive to acquire. In this article, Philkotse.com has listed down all essential car gadgets that should be prepared to boost your next trip. 

I. Rules to choose suitable car gadgets

Before considering what car gadgets that are needed for the coolest road trips, there are some rules that should be taken into consideration to avoid clutter in the car so all gadgets won’t be so messed up as well.

• Get what is needed or downsize to the bare essentials, or just keep everything in storage until needed.
• Try to get small and portable gadgets that can manage space inside the car, especially for vital car gadgets.
• Always clip all wires and keep them together inside the car. Wires can mess up a car’s interior very much.

5 cool gadgets for a perfect road trip

II. 10 essential car gadgets for a road trip

We’re listing down all the best and essential car gadgets that should be included and be available for any road trip. Don’t forget to provide for storage in the car; and not make a cluttered mess. Here is everything that is needed.

1. Phone charger with multiple USB ports

This kind of phone charger has extra regular USB ports; for charging multiple mobile devices. Having another charger wouldn’t hurt especially; if there is more than a mobile phone like a tablet device too. Multiple ports will have all mobile devices charged at the same time.

Multiple USB port chargers can handle many devices at once 

2. Glass Heads up Navigation Display (HUD)

Sometimes turning to divert your attention to the mobile is not safe, especially when traveling on road trips. The best solution is to acquire a Glass Heads up Navigation Display (HUD) that reflects the screen of your mobile, so it can be seen. With voice control that comes with most premium mobiles, it will come in handy.

Glass Heads up Navigation Display help drivers reduce dangerous distractions 

3. Car Health monitor app

Getting an expensive diagnostic tool for reading the car’s ECU data, use a car health app that displays and shows potential problems. This is no substitute for the ECU diagnostic tool, but it does the job cheaply. Especially when there would be no way to have it checked; when traveling.

4. On-Board Diagnostics (OBD II port accessory)

This is used along with the car health app to check the car's data. It plugs into the car’s data port (if equipped) to read the data and transferred to the Car Health monitor app, to analyze the data gleaned. This is needed with the Car Health monitor app, or it will not be able to read the gathered data.

5. Easy one-touch mobile phone mount

Using phones while driving is illegal, therefore it is important for drivers to find a good place for their smartphones. Get a mobile phone mount that complies with all car safety requirements. Buy one that can fit all mobiles, easily positioned, and is stable in once in place. It is important to be that it is stable and sturdy, not flimsy or otherwise. 

6. Dashcam with monitor

Install a dash cam with the advised features for better performance, and it should have an option for its own LCD screen. It captures proof of an accident when something happens, on the road trip for security.

>>> Check out now: Best dash cam in the Philippines 2019: 5 recommended products

7. Mini-fridge car cooler

Hot drinks aren’t cool when traveling; why not get a Mini-fridge car cooler for chilled drinks when the AC is a bit on the fritz? Keeping all soda cans and beers chilled is truly good! Don’t leave on a road trip without it.

On a hot summer day, a mini fridge to keep all soda cans and beers chilled is truly good

8. Extra memory card for mobile devices

Have an extra memory card that is compatible with all devices with at least 16-gigabyte for memory. If memory space is low for some devices; this can be used in a hitch when needed.

9. Smart Tire Safety Monitor

When traveling long or short distances, this device uses a mobile phone to monitor tire pressure through sensors in the cap. It sends updates remotely when traveling; so the driver can check on the tire pressure and inflate the tires if needed.

ZUS is a popular brand for smart tire safety monitor

10. Powered Kettle boiler

This is one cool gadget that should be in everyone’s kit, just because it uses the cars cigarette lighter port to power heating coils for coffee on the go! Feel a bit sleepy when driving on the freeway? Just put in water and pop in a packet of mixed coffee. Wait until it boils; then get any cup to drink the coffee. from. It’s that simple, and you’re good to go!

Just keep in mind that it maximizes the use of mobile devices by connecting and addressing most concerns on a road trip. Summer road trips will be different and make it more like home; with the best and essential car gadgets!

>>> Click here for more useful tips and advice for smart driving.