Tips for Traveling With Kids in the Cruiser
Make the journey smooth! Traveling kids can be FUN!
One of our favorite parts of renting out our Cruiser vans is watching families make the most of the extra space. When you’re traveling with little ones, a little bit of prep goes a long way—so here are our tried-and-true tips for keeping everyone happy, organized, and meltdown-free on the road.
1. Bring the Costco-Size Snacks
Nothing brings peace to a road trip quite like giant snack bags. Think pretzels, fruit pouches, trail mix, popcorn—whatever your crew loves. Big containers save money and keep everyone fed for hours.
2. Create a Designated Trash Area
A simple grocery bag or small bin tucked in an accessible spot keeps the van from turning into a snack-pocalypse. Structure just makes the ride a little more enjoyable, too!
We provide a small trash bin in cruiser, but the kiddos sometimes require a larger bag!
3. Use Baskets & Bins for Everything
Cruiser has the space—use it!
Snack bin
Book bin
Toy bin
Baby bin (formula, bottles, diapers, wipes)
Cozy bin (blankets and lovies for when the drive goes into the night/nap time)
Separating everything makes on-the-road life so much easier.
4. Pre-Load the Movies
Before you even pull out of the driveway, queue up movies or shows on the flat-screen. Less searching and buffering.
5. Use Small Organizers for Coloring Supplies
A little caddy or pencil pouch keeps crayons, markers, and notebooks from rolling all over the van. Simple, but game-changing when kids want activities. We love the organizers that hang from the back of a seat!
6. Bring Snack & Meal Trays
Lap trays give your kids a spot for snacks, coloring, or activities without spills everywhere. They also help keep everyone stationary and content.
7. Water Bottles for Every Car Seat
Fill a water bottle for each kid before you leave, and pack a multi-gallon jug to refill throughout the trip. Easy hydration, less stops.
8. Pack a Change of Clothes for Each Kid—Within Reach
Not buried in a suitcase. Not somewhere impossible to grab. Keep a change of clothes for each child in the cabin, ready for spills, messes, or surprise naps at rest stops.
If you prep a little beforehand, traveling with kids in Cruiser feels organized, calm, and actually enjoyable. Big space, comfy seats, a TV, and everything within reach? It turns road-trip chaos into road-trip magic.