10 Items To Never Leave In A HOT ND Vehicle

Some Like it Hot

Some of us don't, like me. So far, we have had a cool start to the meteorological summer in North Dakota (which began June 1st), with the first official day of summer coming up on Sunday, June 21st. However, you know the 90s or better are coming in July and August, and that means our vehicles become like ovens FAST.

I've heard a few of my friends complaining about the lack of heat so far this summer, but I, for one, have been enjoying the non-sweltering temps, but you know they are coming.

For those of you like me who don't enjoy inflated air conditioning bills, you should enjoy our current run of cooler weather that is expected to last through next week anyway. Give me high temps in the upper 70s or low 80s with little or no wind, and that is the perfect summer day in my opinion.

The Power of the Sun

We all know how hot a summer vehicle can get. It doesn't even take warm temperatures to turn your vehicle into a dangerous sauna.  Average summer temperatures in the 70s and 80s can have dire consequences for both people, animals, and other things left behind in your vehicle.  And, when temps soar into the 90s or above, look out.

Items to NEVER Leave Behind

We're talking on any summer day, and especially on a hot day. Some of these are no-brainers, but others you may not have heard of before. I know I had not.

Just like there are things you should never leave in a cold vehicle (you can read about those here), there are items that should never be left in a hot car.

Here they are, with help from Bob Vila, Wawanesa Insurance, and The Times.