Experience go on road trip 2 1

In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards, more and more urban families own their own cars, and several long holidays every year make people who own private cars have the desire of go on road trip. Indeed, go on road trip has an irresistible charm-convenience, leisure and comfort: you can leave immediately if you are in the mood, and you don't need to report to the group in advance to make a reservation; Where you want to stay and how long you want to stay are completely determined by your mood. You don't need to be led by a tour guide, and you don't have to endure all kinds of troubles of traveling with a group. You can go to places with beautiful scenery that cannot be reached by plane or railway; All the necessities of life can be thrown in the car and used at any time, which saves the trouble of self-help tourists carrying heavy bags and enjoys a comfortable home life. The advantages of go on road trip can be summed up in a laundry list, but if you want to have a comfortable, creative and safe trip home, you must come and listen to the experiences of those go on road trip people.

Before departure:

1. Vehicle selection: the advanced off-road vehicle is preferred, which has excellent performance in travelling over mountains and rivers, but it consumes a lot of fuel, which will increase the travel cost; Volkswagen family cars, such as Jetta and Santana, are very solid vehicles with strong power, stable performance, ideal speed, relatively low fuel consumption and convenient maintenance, which can basically meet the needs of long-distance self-driving travel; Fukang, a popular family car, has high driving comfort, but it is not solid enough. When the road condition is bad, it will cause great damage to the machine, and there are few maintenance points in underdeveloped areas. Advanced family cars, such as Guangdong Honda and Passat, have impeccable driving comfort and machine performance, but Fukang, for example, is only suitable for traveling in developed areas due to inconvenient maintenance. Minicars, including minivans, have low speed, low chassis and poor ride comfort, and are only suitable for short trips. In addition, in recent years, some car rental companies have specially equipped caravans for go on road trip. RV can definitely be called a mobile home, with a mini living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, which can generally guarantee a comfortable life for six people. Although the daily car rental fee is very expensive, it can be offset by the savings in accommodation. It is a pity that such a comfortable environment has relatively reduced tourists' personal understanding of local life.

2. Route design: Before designing the route, you need to have certain geographical knowledge, buy a national tourist map, and get a general idea of the geographical location and main attractions of each province. The design of the route depends on the length of the holiday, but also considers seasonality, personal physical strength and hobbies. Choose the north with cool climate in summer, choose the warm south in winter, and avoid rainy places in spring, otherwise the high temperature, cold and humid rain will increase the unsafe factors of people and cars, and the range of choices in autumn is also relatively wide. For first-time self-driving tourists, the daily driving distance should be within 300 kilometers, while for self-driving tourists, the average daily trip should not exceed 500 kilometers. Don't let the rush affect the quality of tourism. Holiday days × daily driving distance (300-500 km) ×70% (influenced by Panshan Road) ×70% (influenced by loop line) = distance between tourist destination and departure place. Draw a circle on the map with the starting point as the center and the distance calculated above as the radius. The scenic spots near the circumference line are the farthest goal you can reach during this holiday, and then choose one of them as the main line of go on road trip according to your preferences for different scenery, regional culture and seasonal requirements.

3. Planning: After determining the final goal, make a detailed investigation of the scenic spots or some places with special human geography that may be covered from the departure point to the destination. A lot of such information can be obtained from the Internet. Then draw a circle line to cover these places and try to avoid repeating the route. At this time, you need to buy some detailed road maps, such as The Complete Works of China Road Traffic Maps published by China Map Publishing House, which is a set of four volumes and very detailed. You can even find some city traffic maps of small cities. In the choice of roads, we should follow the principle of "national roads without provincial roads and provincial roads without rural dirt roads" to reduce the impact of bad road conditions on the journey. Expressway can save time and energy in long-distance travel, but travelers can't experience the local conditions and customs along the way, so they can choose flexibly according to their time and hobbies. Some road information can be obtained from the latest version of the road map and the Internet. On this basis, it is necessary to make a relatively detailed travel plan, including road code, mileage, visit time of tourist attractions, daily accommodation places, etc. If GPS (Global Positioning System) is provided, check the latitude and longitude data of each place as much as possible to be prepared. If you have time, you should see some local history, geography, customs and get to know more before you leave, which will make the travel content more colorful.

4. Design of itinerary statistics: In order to arrange the itinerary after the return trip and record the scenic spots you have visited, it is best to design a form and print out a few before departure, put it in a hard wallet and put it in a convenient place in the car, and the assistant seat staff can record it at any time. A complete record form should include the following items: date, departure time, departure place and latitude and longitude, arrival time, arrival place and latitude and longitude, odometer reading of the day, road number, road condition, road and bridge fee, oil number, oil price, special diet, food price, accommodation place, accommodation price/room, sanitation, scenic spot name, tickets, parking fee, car repair fee, car wash fee and remarks. This information can help you recall your experiences on the way back, and a little sorting can also be a reference for many travel enthusiasts in the future.

5. Staffing: short-distance travel, regardless of the number of people in the same industry and the number of vehicles. For long-distance travel, in order to avoid fatigue driving and reduce travel expenses (gasoline and road and bridge fees are shared equally), it is best to take 3-4 people (limited to 5 people) per car, including at least 2 drivers, and rotate once every hour or every 100 km to ensure that one person can concentrate on driving, and one person gets off after checking the map, correcting the route and recording relevant data in the passenger seat. It is better for one of the people in the same trade to know a little about medicine and one (or the same person) to know a little about car repair. If several cars travel together, it is best to have the same conditions. Every car should be prepared to assemble, staff and fight independently ideologically, so as not to drag the other side down or paralyze the whole team in an emergency.

6. Vehicle maintenance: Before departure, the vehicle should be fully maintained and thoroughly overhauled to eliminate all possible hidden dangers. The third filter must be changed, and the oil is also best changed. All the screws of the chassis should be tightened, and the tires, brakes and batteries should be checked. Two front tires are especially important. When driving at high speed, the consequences of front wheel puncture are very serious. Of course, don't forget to check the spare tire. Before departure, it is usually not expensive to maintain and repair vehicles in the same place, and the quality can be guaranteed. But on the trip, only in the city can you find a reliable repair shop, while in the countryside, it is very troublesome. In addition, it is best to have a complete anti-theft system for long-distance travel vehicles, such as anti-theft devices and gear locks. , nip in the bud.

7. Auto parts preparation: No matter how good the car is, there is no problem when it encounters bad road conditions. In underdeveloped areas, it is difficult to find real auto parts. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare some easily damaged parts before departure. According to the author's experience, these accessories include: all kinds of light bulbs, insurance bags, belts, synchronous belts, spark plugs, tire valves, exhaust pipe hooks (at least two) and remote control batteries. In addition, the following items are also necessary for driving: two spare tires (if you want to walk in a swamp like Zoige, you must have at least three spare tires, so don't be alarmist), thick and thin iron wires, jacks (two), repair tools, portable air pump (the one with a lighter inserted), tow rope, tire repair tools, engine oil, engine oil essence, engine oil cleaner and super glue.

8. Bring relevant formalities: If you don't want to spend money to send away some policemen who deliberately make things difficult, the following documents are necessary: purchase surcharge, road maintenance fee, insurance premium, driving book and driving book. And don't forget to deal with the little red book with the purchase surcharge and tear off a page along the dotted line. Didn't you see that it was written to be submitted to a relevant department for the record? Didn't tear it off. Sorry, fine 200 yuan. As for "related departments", according to the author, the safest thing is to fold them up and carry them with you.

9. List of things I must bring: (This is what I brought when I went west to Wan Li, almost all of which are useful) Vehicle items: See "Auto Parts Preparation". It is best to bring another set of car keys in a safe place to prevent unnecessary troubles caused by the loss of car keys on the road. Camping equipment: compass, car pointer, tent, sleeping bag, damp-proof floor mat, waterproof cloth (tablecloth), alpine gas stove and gas, picnic pot and tableware (rice basin, chopsticks, spoon, fork), detergent, high-pressure lighter, folding shovel, multifunctional knife, rechargeable flashlight, flashlight, bucket, washbasin, spare rope and plastic bags of various specifications.

Food: drinking fresh water (fresh water barrel), fruit juice, milk, canned meat, canned fruit, fruit, biscuits, compressed biscuits, jelly, chocolate, various pickles, salt, instant noodles, tea and chewing gum.

Daily necessities: nail clippers, kettles, toothpicks, toilet paper, wet tissues, hats, sunglasses, inflatable pillows, winter clothes, enough clothes, paper underwear, scarves, slippers, umbrellas, binoculars, cash, credit cards, ID cards, small photos, marriage certificates and newspapers.

Self-medication: water purification tablet, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, stomach medicine, berberine, vitamins, throat treasure, band-aid, massage cream, oral ulcer medicine, iodine, thermometer and eye drops.

Toilet articles: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, facial cleanser, cotton wool, comb, skin care oil, lip balm, sunscreen oil, towel, foot towel, shower cap, rubber band, mirror, sewing kit, washing powder, disposable gloves and shoe freshener.

Accessories: optical camera, tripod, film, close-up lens, digital camera and cable, No.5 and No.7 batteries, voice recorder and cable, mobile phone and charger and battery, notebook computer and power supply and adapter, GPS, multifunctional patch panel, postcard, gift ballpoint pen and notebook.

Defense equipment: electric batons, long knives and short knives.

The above items should be light in weight, small in size and easy to carry. )

10. loading tips: subjectively, the more equipment you want to carry, the better, but the space inside the car is limited. So you can only weigh the pros and cons and decide to choose the equipment listed. In addition, for the equipment that must be carried, according to the needs of the journey, try to reduce the carrying capacity. For example, washing powder, salt, detergent and so on can be bottled in small sealed medicine. Laundry ball, bucket, tableware, etc. Can be matched in size and shape to be embedded together, thus saving space. If conditions permit, sleeping bags, clothes, etc. It can be put into a special vacuum bag, and the volume can be reduced to several times after vacuum pumping. Of course, when loading the car, the space arrangement should be reasonable: all equipment, except laptop, camera, map, snacks and so on. , should be installed in the trunk, to make room in the car, convenient for rest during the journey. In the trunk, the items that are not commonly used are placed in the innermost part; Car repair tools should be placed in the most accessible corner; The oil drum should be placed in a stable place and fixed to a certain part of the car body with iron wire; Daily necessities, such as toiletries, laundry, essential medicines, etc. It can be put in a travel bag, which is very convenient when staying in a hotel; Other small items, such as canned drinks and toilet paper. , can be stuffed into the gap of the line.

On the way:

165438+ When encountering bad road conditions, don't innovate at will even if the road is broken. I believe that the routes chosen by local people have their own reasons.

12. Dressing: Because the driving distance is long, sometimes you can pass through areas with completely different climates in one day, so clothes need to cover all seasons. In order to reduce the size as much as possible, it is required that each dress can be worn alone, can be matched with each other, and be layered to keep out the cold. Of course, it is best to choose clothes with an open top, otherwise it will be very troublesome to put on and take off the pullover. Considering the difficulty of washing clothes during the trip, underwear should be disposable as far as possible, and the coat should be resistant to dirt. Pay attention to sun protection, choose sunscreen above SPF25, and pay attention to the back of your hand, otherwise your hands will be terrible after driving for several days.

13. Diet: Some high-energy foods and vitamin-rich drinks should be stored in the car to supplement physical strength. In case you can't find a hotel on the trip, you need to prepare simple cookers, convenient food and some condiments. Fresh water storage is necessary, and cars need to drink water at critical moments. The most economical way is to prepare a 5- 10 liter beverage bucket, dry a pot of boiling water before going to bed every day, and it will be ready the next morning, which not only ensures hygiene, but also saves money. It is suggested that every time you go to a place, you should taste the local special diet, but pay attention to hygiene. Try to use sterilized paper towels before using chopsticks.

14. Accommodation: bring tents, floor mats and sleeping bags for emergency. But for the sake of safety and physical recovery, try to stay in a hotel instead of camping. Sleeping bags can be used to solve the problem of poor hygiene of hotel bedding. In addition, it is also a good choice to bring sheets and pillow towels. If economic conditions permit, stay at the county level and try to choose government guest houses, so that the service and safety are relatively guaranteed. In air-conditioned rooms, the air conditioner is often not hot (not cold) and the wind at the outlet is very weak. Try it yourself. Take off the dust removal plate of the air conditioner, and the effect will be very good.

15. Precautions for high-speed driving: When driving on expressway, pay attention to avoid speeding. When overtaking, you must turn on the light. When it rains, snows and is foggy, you should drive honestly in the slow lane and turn on the fog lights to prevent collisions and collisions. When driving at a high speed in expressway without a median, you should pay attention to oncoming cars and slow down when they meet. When they meet at a high speed (above 120km/h), two workshops that are very close to each other will be very attractive because of the airflow, so you should pay attention to the steering wheel. In urban roads, the driving speed should not be too high, especially to prevent collisions with pedestrians. In order to prevent driving for a long time, it is helpful to bring some snacks such as chewing gum to chew.

16. Precautions for driving on mountain roads: Be sure to check the brakes before driving on mountain roads. In order to increase the power of the car when going uphill, the gear should be lowered by one gear. When turning a corner, you must be careful of oncoming cars and honk your horn if necessary. Shift to low gear when going downhill, and control the speed through idle speed. Don't brake for a long time. It's best not to occupy the other lane when turning to a dead corner. The car opposite is coming, which is very dangerous.

17. Precautions for driving in bad road conditions: slow down on the boiling section, and pave the road with wooden boards and stones if necessary. When climbing a convex road, in order to prevent bottoming out, you can beat the wheels obliquely. After the front wheel passes, it can return to the wheel and pass zigzag. Fast sand and slow water: the sand opens quickly to prevent subsidence; Wade slowly and feel the way. The subgrade of desert highway is soft, so you should try to drive in the middle of the highway, and you must not press the subgrade when turning, otherwise it will be easy to drive under the subgrade.

18. Check the vehicle every day: before leaving every morning, check the tires to see if there is oil leakage under the vehicle, open the front cover of the vehicle, and check the water tank, engine oil, battery and brake fluid. Check the tire condition in time every time you stop. When two-thirds of the fuel is used up, it should be replenished in time. Try to choose the gas station of PetroChina and add engine oil essence or engine oil cleaning agent when necessary to ensure the normal performance of the vehicle.

19. Vehicle maintenance: People in go on road trip should have simple car repair skills, and they can handle some minor problems by themselves, such as changing tires, changing light bulbs, insurance and repairing exhaust pipe hooks. During these treatments, especially in the wild, others accompanying them should be vigilant to prevent robbery or theft. When the vehicle has other problems and must be repaired by professionals, it is best to use the high-quality accessories that come with it.

20. Environmental protection requirements: pay attention to environmental protection. Washing powder and detergent should be packed in large packages, not small ones. When buying goods on board, try to choose simple packaging to reduce the generation of garbage. Do not throw away the generated garbage at will, but take it to the designated garbage station.

Return trip:

2 1. Vehicle maintenance: After a bumpy journey, you should enjoy comprehensive maintenance in time to prepare for future expeditions.

Postscript: In fact, self-driving is a good way to travel, so you don't have to cherish your car too much. I once asked the taxi driver who drives Li Xia that he runs more than 10,000 kilometers every month, but that's all he can do by himself. A circle around the earth is 40 thousand kilometers. Cars are actually durable consumer goods, not just vehicles that can only run around the city. We should give more play to the role of cars and own them, so that we can feel that China is not big and the world is getting smaller.