Hit the open road with these 25 hacks for the best road trip ever

 By 
Brian Koerber
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Hit the open road with these 25 hacks for the best road trip ever
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The only true way to experience America to its fullest is to grab a friend, hop in the car and drive wherever your journey may take you.

Hitting the open road should be freeing, so there's no reason to let the irritations of car travel bring down your road trip, or stop you from seeing the weird roadside attractions scattered across the nation.

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With a few simple tips and tricks, you can turn your completely ordinary vehicle into a driving palace, capable of showers, sleeping and all the comforts of home. Okay, maybe not all of them, but your road trip will definitely be better.

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