Going on a road trip should be a fun time for everyone. When it comes to planning for a road trip, I like to make sure we can make a lot of fun stops on the way but I also like to make sure we have everything we need.

There are all kinds of accessories available for today’s road trippers, and I mean all kinds. When we head out on a road trip, we have our must have accessories, and here they are!

1. GPS Honestly, a GPS is a must these days. Save yourself the time, the hassle, and never get lost! A lot of newer vehicles come equipped with an in-dash GPS, but if you have an older vehicle, a GPS unit is a very affordable investment these days.

2. Multi-USB Charger What doesn’t need a USB cord to charge these days? Phones, iPads, tablets, e-readers, GPS, you name it. When we travel we have at least 3 iPads running off of a mobile hotspot which means they all need to be charging while we travel. Having a USB charger that plugs into your  vehicle that can charge multiple things at once, is a game changer.

3. Car Organizer For our family, this is a must. A car organizer is a great way to keep the items you know you will need at hand and in a convenient place. Worried how an organizer will look in your car? Check with your local dealership, like Barkau Automotive, to see if there is a specific organizer that was made as an add-on for your vehicle and order one.

4. Wet Wipes This is an item I cannot stress enough and also something I never, ever, leave home without. Wet wipes are great to have on hand because you never know when someone will spill something, get sick, or just need to clean their hands.

5. iPad/Tablet Mount If you have kids who like to watch movies and you don’t have a video travel system, grab a mount for your iPad or tablet so everyone can watch at once.

6. First Aid Kit Be sure you really are ready for anything and equip your vehicle with a fully stocked first aid kit. You can pick up a pre-made kit online or at most major retailers or you can put DIY a roadside emergency kit.

7. Travel Cooler We always pack a small travel cooler that is accessible to us if we are going to be driving for more that an hour. Kids always want drinks and snacks and this way, we can pack something from home and save on extra stops to feed everyone.

These are a selection of our must have road trip accessories, let us know if the comments below if you have anything to recommend.