Before going on a long road trip, it's important that your car is in roadworthy condition with working lights and effective brakes.  Similarly, these gadgets will ensure that your car is "tech roadworthy" which also means your family will be secure knowing that they have their every need taken care of during the long haul to whichever destination you're headed to. Check out these gadgets.

Samsung Dual Car Charger 

Everyone in the car will have a smartphone, and it would be a good idea to keep them running during the road trip... especially for the kids. It makes sense then to keep Samsung’s Super Fast Dual Car Charger with two ports on hand for when batteries get low. it's said that plugging into a 12V car power port provides faster charging, and this charger has a 15W USB-A port, and a 45W USB-C port to charge fast, and service two devices at once. The charger provides a total output of 60W, and can charge laptops, wearables, and even power a game console if you want to bring one of those on the road trip.  

Transcend DrivePro 250 Dashcam 

If you spend a lot of time travelling or have long commutes, you may want to investigate getting a dashcam. Transcend’s DrivePro 250 32GB dashcam is compact and designed for both style and safety. It has a 2.4-inch colour LCD, and shoots in a 140° angle in 1080p full HD, which supports 30-60fps. The DrivePro works in low-light conditions and comes with a car lighter adaptor. You can transfer videos straight to your smartphone via Wi-Fi.  

Geewiz 200W DC to AC Power Inverter 

The Geewiz 200W DC to AC power inverter is another great car accessory either for road-tripping or if you need to work around load-shedding schedules. It plugs into the cigarette lighter socket and provides 200W of power and 400W of surge power, making it suitable for laptops and smaller household items. It’s a modified sine wave inverter with a 10-15V input voltage and has a USB port in addition to the AC out. 

3 in 1 Car Mount Wireless Charger 

If you can’t live without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you’ll know all about the knock your battery can take while using it as a GPS. That’s why The 3-in-1 car mount 15W wireless charger from Takealot is a great option. You can mount it onto your windscreen using a suction cup, giving you freedom to put your device where you prefer. It also features 360° rotation for a wide viewing angle with anti-shake. Or clip it onto an air vent if you prefer. It works with most phones and vehicles. 

Portable Car Refrigerator Cooler And Warmer 

Familiar with the annoying feeling of pausing on your road trip to reach for a refreshing soft drink that turns out to be warm or a pick-me-up coffee that’s gone tepid in the flask? Then you’ll love the 12V 7.5L portable fridge cooler and warmer. It cools between 3-8°C and heats milk, tea and coffee up to 65°C. It’s lightweight (1.36kg) and portable, with three cupholders on the top, making it suitable for camping, fishing, or cycling. The dimensions are 33x17x32cm and the included car cable is a handy 1.95m. 

Stay Connected With Vodacom 

These days you need to be connected all the time, even on the road. Whether road-tripping or carpooling, it’s also great to share the connectivity with your passengers. The HUAWEI E5783-230A CAT7 Mi-Fi Router, available on the Vodacom Shop, is the perfect solution. This mini router provides super-fast LTE wireless connectivity, boasts a 1500mAh battery and can be plugged into your car charger to maintain connectivity. Pair it with one of these Vodacom SIM only deals for fast and reliable Wi-Fi on the go.