What's In My Car¶
I am a geek on the move and spend a fair amount of time in my car, normally dropping packages off at the post office and grocery shopping. I drive a 2025 Toyota RAV 4 which is perfect for the harsh winter weather in Upstate New York. I do keep the amount of tech in the car to a minimum unless I am packing for a road-trip.
Several of my previous vehicles were older and lacked built in support for Android Auto, thus requiring a after-market head unit however my current car supports it.
USB-C Cables¶
Even though the Toyota RAV 4 does support Wireless Android Auto, I still prefer to be connected over a USB-C cable to the car as it is often far more stable and it keeps my phone charged while out. The built-in wireless charger on the Toyota RAV 4 is mostly useless for my Samsung Z Fold 7 or Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold.
I generally carry at least 3-4 USB-C Cables in the car at all times. I tend to buy USB-C Cables in bulk as they always seem to disappear or stop working.
Apple MagSafe Charging Puck¶
I have a MagSafe case on my Samsung Galaxy Tri-Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z-Fold 7, while I generally connect one of them to the RAV 4 over a USB-C cable, I sometimes connect the other to a Apple MagSafe Charging Puck that I keep connected in the center console.
And yes, I am generally not a fan of Apple products, I will admit that the Apple MagSafe Charging Puck is far more reliable than others on the market from other brands.
Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40 L Electric Cooler¶
I don't deny that I am a Anker fan and own several of their products and one that is invaluable for long road-trips is the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40 L Electric Cooler. Unlike a normal ice chest, the Anker SOLIX EverFrost has a built in refrigeration system that is powered by up to 2 battery modules The Anker SOLIX EverFrost can also be powered/recharged via a AC Outlet(Included), DC Outlet(Included) or even a Solar Panel. This is also perfect for emergencies and power outages. The Anker SOLIX EverFrost only comes with 1 battery however it has a slot for 2 hot-swappable batteries, the second battery is a additional purchase.
As expected, the Anker SOLIX EverFrost can also be used as a battery for your phone and other USB-C electronic devices in a pinch. I am not someone who goes camping often but this is perfect for camping.
The only downside is this does take up a lot of room in the RAV4.