Useful tips when packing your car
If you’re planning a long trip with family or lots of stuff, you’ll need these tips on how to pack your car. Believe it or not, there is a better way than just dumping everything in the trunk. Most certainly, you need to keep your rear window clear so you can see what’s behind the car. If you block your vie, you’ll never know if there’s an ambulance behind you or if there’s anyone when you back up the car.
Organize your bags according to need. This means the items you won’t need during the trip goes in first. The items you may need while driving or en route to your destination like tools, flashlight, water, extra clothes and snack must be the last items in.
Heavy items should be kept beneath and light items or those easily damaged or crushed need to be placed on top. It’s just loading vegetables in your grocery bad or vegetable bin. “Don’t put the tomatoes under the potatoes.”
If you have children in the car, keep their toys and clothing within easy reach. If there’s a baby, the baby bag has to stay close to the mother or whoever is going to be tending to the bay during the trip. You don’t have to put all the toys within reach. Get the children to choose two items only, and the rest can go to the back. Increase the number of items if the trip is long.
Use the space beneath the seats for items that can be easily damaged or need to be kept hidden from possible thieves. These items could be computers, video games, cameras, and even documents.
Finally, never rush when packing your car. Start an hour or two before your planned departure time. If you can, collate your baggage a day before so you can assess how much space you need. If you need extra space, there are luggage racks that are bought and installed in a day or less.