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3 Reasons to Check Your Jeep Bumpers Before a Road Trip

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You may not think about your Jeep bumpers often, but they should really be a part of your road trip checklist. Damaged and rusted bumpers are not just unsightly, they’re potentially dangerous and risk affecting other vehicle components. Here are three reasons why you should take a closer look at your bumpers before hitting the road.

1. Damage to Other Components

A damaged or loose bumper can wreak havoc on wheel assemblies and body kits. Cracked plastic bumper covers, for instance, can break off at high speeds or causing rubbing the wheel well. Before your trip, check the cover for any cracks or weak fasteners that have the potential to snap. Don’t wear out your new method wheels prematurely or damage your retractable truck steps with an errant piece of your old bumper.

2. Tow Strength

When you have a mounted Jeep winch, your bumper plays an essential structural role. If your bumper is bent or otherwise damaged, your truck loses tow strength. Additionally, you risk taking the bumper and winch clean off the chassis. To ensure maximum towing capacity, you need a strong steel bumper kit free of any rust or corrosion.

Before you leave on your trip, take a good look at all the connection points between the bumper and chassis. Inspect for rust and loose nuts. At the first sign of weakness, you should replace the bumper, especially if you plan to tow on your trip.

3. Appearance

Last but definitely not least, damaged, worn out bumpers look shabby. If you’re traveling to unknown places, your Jeep should look its best. A fresh bumper takes care of the scratches, dents and dings, giving your vehicle a fresh, clean look. Leave a good impression anywhere you travel and showcase your Jeep to the world.

With new Jeep bumpers, give your ride the facelift it deserves and tour the world in style.

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Top Tips To Keep Your Vacation Expenses On Track

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International family trips were a hot trend in 2018, according to AAA. They found that 35% of families planning a vacation had set their sights on a trip abroad, with trips to Mexico and the Dominican Republic leading the way. Despite the average American spending 10% of their annual income on vacations, 27% of families opt to take three or more trips per year. Therefore, in order to maintain this lifestyle and enjoy family fun-filled days on the beach, it’s essential that you take steps to keep your vacation costs down. 

Book in advance 

When you’re hunting for a vacation online, you’ll undoubtedly come across endless adverts for low-price last minute deals. However, these deals often mean flying at undesirable times of the night which is far from ideal with kids in tow. Additionally, hidden costs such as baggage fees still need to be factored in. Travel Insider recommends booking your vacation as far in advance as possible and at least one month before you plan to travel. By doing this, you’ll secure the perfect room for your family and will avoid last-minute price increases. 

Prepare your expenses 

On a vacation abroad, you’ll want to indulge and show your kids the wonderful sights and tourist attractions of your chosen location. However, this comes at a cost of $4,580 for a family of four. By planning your excursions and daily itinerary before you go, you’ll know exactly how much cash you’ll need each day. Pop this cash in an envelope and lock it in your room’s safe when you arrive to ensure you don’t go over your daily budget. You should also seek out ways to gain incentives with your payment method. By signing up to a reward credit card, you can earn cashback and rewards when you dine out and shop overseas. This can then cover the cost of a small family treat at the end of your trip. 

Be financially savvy before you go 

74% of holidaymakers fall into debt as a result of overspending on vacation. However, there’s no need to see your finances falter if you meticulously save before you go. Set up a savings account especially for your family vacations and have a standing order in place to top it up each month. This way, you’ll always have cash put aside for your beloved family trips. It’s also wise to make cutbacks before any big vacation. So, be sure to follow in the footsteps of the 50% of Americans who reduce the amount they eat out and the 41% who shop less. 

There’s nothing better than kicking back and relaxing with your family on a joyous vacation. However, to ensure you can cover the cost of this luxury, you should make your booking in advance, prepare your expenses before you go and take steps to cut your spending before boarding the plane.

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Planning For The Unexpected On Vacation

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When it comes to bringing your family on vacation, you’re likely absolutely excited above excitement. This is the period you have been dreaming about, especially during those long and drab days in the office. However, of course, this doesn’t mean the entire trip is sure to be a wonderful experience from the beginning to the last moment. There are events and circumstances that pop up in order to impede your plans, and it’s these unexpected occurrences that can throw you through a loop to begin with, and drain your energy a little. Some things you might not be able to fix as they arise, such as aircraft become delayed and your child becoming ill while on vacation.

However, other things you can, with a little preparedness or quick thinking. Here’s how:

Craft A Kit Bag

It’s important to have something on hand to help you respond to the most difficult of
circumstances. A kit bag can serve this purpose. Ideally, it should hold some first aid items,
such as Tegaderm dressing or a form of bandage. It might also be that you bring specific items
with you due to an area you’re hoping to visit. Of course, suncream fits this bill. So does
mosquito repellent. This kit bag should help you out of the expected difficulties you might
experience, and also some of the unexpected. For example, who knows when you might need a Swiss army knife to help you out of a situation? However, almost everyone can agree it’s a good idea to bring one.

Always Have A Plan B

Certain scenarios don’t pan out. Some of them are not how you expected. It might be that you run out of money, or the people you had hoped to attend something with refused to show. This can leave you clutching at straws when it comes to finding a new adventure. For this reason, it always pays to ‘have a plan B.’ What would you like to do if the current day’s endeavors do not pan out? This can not only keep everyone motivated and happy, but it can also prevent you from feeling like you’re ‘settling.’ For example, let’s say your Jet Ski trip was canceled. This
might lead to a day moping around on the beach not doing anything except wondering what Jet Skiing might be like. But if you have a snorkeling gig also booked, you might head to that instead. Planning is everything.

Look Out For One Another

No matter who you are or how your family is composed, when things do not go as expected you will likely be clutching at a means to make them so. This takes effort. It’s best to do this with loving people around you. Support each other. Take care of each other. Sustain one another’s spirits. This can turn a bad vacation into a good one, and a good vacation into an unforgettable one. It might take a little to remember this default attitude, but when you all make an effort to do so, you can feed off of one another’s positive energy. That sounds pretty good to us.