15-Passenger Van Safety Guide (2025): Churches, Schools & Sports Teams
TL;DR:15-passenger vans can be safe for churches, schools and sports teams but only with the right driver, loading and seat-belt...
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EV vs Minivan for Road Trips: Time, Cost & Charging Reality
TL;DR: EVs cut emissions and often lower “fuel” costs, but charging adds 20-40 minute stops and can lengthen long routes by hour...
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Traveling with 8–15 People: Vans, Budgets & Packing Lists
TL;DR:Coordinating travel for 8 15 people is far easier (and often cheaper) with a single large van than multiple cars. In this ...
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Van Rental Insurance: Credit Card vs Agency Coverage
TL;DR: Credit Cards Cover Rentals, But Not Large Vans: Most major credit cards include collision damage waiver (CDW) coverage fo...
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Tolls in a Rental: Cashless, E‑ZPass & Plate‑by‑Mail
TL;DR: Most rental-car tolls are now cashless: you'll pay via transponder (E‑ZPass, SunPass, FasTrak) or plate-by-mail, and rent...
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Child Seats & Seat‑Belt Laws by State: 2025–26
TL;DRBefore your next family road trip in a rental car, know that: Every U.S. state requires proper car seats or boosters for yo...
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National Park Timed‑Entry & Permits: 2025–26 List
National Park Timed-Entry & Permits (2025–26): Master List & Gateways TL;DR: Many popular U.S. national parks now require advanc...
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One-Way Van Rentals: Fees, Rules & Smart Routes (2025)
One-Way Van Rentals: Drop Fees, Rules & Smart Routes (2025) TL;DR: One-way rentals let you pick up a van in one city and drop it...
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Detroit to Chicago Road Trip I-94 Westward Journey
Trip Snapshot Distance & Drive Time: ~280 miles (approximately 4.5 hours one-way) via I-94 west. Best Time to Visit: Late spring...
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Detroit to Mackinac Island Road Trip Michigan Adventure
Trip Snapshot Distance & Drive Time: ~290 miles from Detroit to Mackinaw City (approximately 4.5 hours drive north on I-75), plu...
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