Some people love to snack. They (maybe you?) could snack on different things all day: nuts, chocolate, chips, cheese… Other people find that they (maybe you?) hardly snack at all. Three meals are good enough (although who can resist cheese and chocolate??).
Do you tend to munch on goodies when you drive or tow your RV? Do you wait until you stop at a rest area to break out the snacks?
After you vote in the poll, leave a comment and tell us what your go-to snack is. If your go-to isn’t your all-time favorite, what is? Let’s talk snacks!
When towing 100% of my attention needs to be on towing. Too many things can go wrong when pulling a freight train down the highway
Agreed,not to mention getting your driving area messy with food crumbs,having drinks spill on you or your seat,been there,so thats a no for me.
Seann Fox, you took the words right out of my mouth. We eat when we pull over for lunch/snack. When on the road, we drive.
Give me some licorice.
My wife used to keep some red licorice for nibbling road snacks. For some reason her two choices have both changed and lost their appeal. Like everything else, some one found a way to make an old favorite cheaper.
Fruit (apples,pears), nothing juicy that could drip. Also energy bars.
Most of the time I just have my water cup beside me, if I start yawning DW gives me a stick of chewing gum, that stops the yawns and the water keeps me fresh.
Pretzel 🥨,trail mix and twizzlers ,not healthy but sooo good!🤪😆
Skinny Pop and Twizzlers are a must on every trip!
Second that! It has been our staple for such a long time that we smile as we pick up the road snacks.
Usually some type of trail mix, just on occasions.
As my husband does most of the towing I said yes. He is constantly munching. I never munch while driving. Drink a lot of water but eat nothing. He gets upset with me when he has to take my vehicle anyplace as there are never any “snacks” in the van!
BBQ Fritos, I think that’s the latest name for them, and Wiley Wallaby black licorice, or Twizzelers black licorice or cinnamon discs. Cheese also, of course!
be careful of too much black licorice it can cause heart issues.
Pack of peanut butter crackers and my Yeti with tea and lemon is within easy reach.
yea!
What’s a road trip without snacks? Why bother? Licorice, nuts, occasionally chocolate.
We occasionally will have a snack. Usually it’s something healthy. In the past we snacked constantly, but 20 lbs. later we decided to make a change, hopefully for the better. Oh and that 20 is gone along with 10 more!
Yay, MrDisaster! Keep up the good work! It’s worth it, and will especially be worth it in the long run. Take care. 🙂 –Diane
Beef jerky, because I can always just drop it onto my lap if all of a sudden I need both hands on the wheel or some other combo.
If I get hungry while driving and stopping to eat is inconvenient, then I will sometimes eat a few almonds, potato chips, or whatever is easily available (which sometimes is nothing). I voted sometimes, but would change my vote to “rarely” if it were available.
We always have water in our cooler cups. Snack is occasional nut mixture but lots of jelly beans.
Baby carrots, nut mix, peanut butter crackers. I keep some of those “Atomic Fireball” jawbreakers on hand for when I need a little wake-up. I keep a thermos mug of coffee for sipping.
Usually I snack on carrots and celery with fat free ranch dressing.
I know. Exciting as a toothache.
Cheetos and pepsi
doesn’t everyone? grapes, choc candy although not at the same time.
Sunflower seeds in the shell
Cheez-It’s my favorite!
Hi, Dr4Film. I don’t eat in the car, but I do use Cheez-Its as croutons in my spinach salad. 😆 Have a great day. 🙂 –Diane
Sugar free hard candy; bite size whatever to pop in the mouth with minimal distraction.
I suck on Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Kisses.
As kids, (1950’s) we were NEVER allowed to eat or drink in the car. Dad paid much too much for that car to have it messed up – AND he did not want us chocking on something while riding. This holds true with me today. I do not like “drive-thrus”. Food does not belong in a car, or the front of our class B. If we want to eat, we pull over and eat in a civilized manner. (Boy, did what my parents taught me REALLY STICK?)
Cornnuts.
We snack on popcorn, one kernel at a time, to keep the senses alert. We also read all road signs including mile markers and bill boards. If you get the habit of look at the road, right mirror, road, left mirror, right… etc…. it will not only keep you more alert it will make you more aware of what is going on around you. When you look in the mirrors, check what is happening with your “toad”, what is in the adjacent lanes (approaching vehicles, their speed, size, numbers and such) and anything unusual. Keeping track of surroundings will help in case a sudden lane change is required or your exit is coming up. Don’t forget the convex mirrors in the process. Be aware of your blind spots and what may be entering or exiting the area. Happy trails!
Dried fruit and nuts.
On long road trips, we usually have a veggie tray made up, and munch on that, Cheez-It’s or Triscuits with sliced meats and cheeses. If we are just headed out for a weekend getaway, then we generally wait until we get there.
I usually have a bag of trail mix at my side and I eat very slowly. A small handful can keep my mouth busy for half an hour.
If I snack it’s on veggies, and snacking is only if we are going to be driving during normal lunch, otherwise it’s pull over and have lunch.
Coffee, coffee and more coffee and always iced. Munchies no the mess is to much. I cleaned my daughter’s car and her two children are pigs. Food everywhere even part eaten cheeseburger jammed in the center arm rest in the closed position. Nasty. Why let kids never the least yourself eat food driving. Stop at rest areas for a stretch (remember drive for 3 stop for 15 this always for blood to circulate through the system, eases stress and helps focusing) while eating adds some energy for alertness then and back on the road. Also my puppies need that break.