For most people, summer is synonymous with vacations and travel. As temperatures rise, 80% of Americans plan to replace their landscape, and most of them will do so on a road trip. expensive to fly.
Your car’s trunk has a lot more space than just carry-on luggage, however, it’s definitely limited and you want to make the most of it. It is also important.
If you think that as long as you manage to insert every last item, up to adding the kitchen sink, you’re smart, think again. Poor packaging can temporarily turn a summer vacation into a frustrating experience, such as when you can’t locate sunscreen or luggage has moved and damaged your delicious banana bread. But a bottle of wandering water or an unsecured grill can have even more devastating and dramatic effects.
At best, items that move and tip over are a distraction. If you check the rearview mirror to make sure the board game above your luggage doesn’t slip and scatter pieces everywhere, your eyes aren’t on the road, which creates a danger to passengers. and other drivers.
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“Packing well mitigates those risks and also contributes to the protection and organization of all passengers,” says Thomas McIntyre Schultz, director of technology and product communications at Volvo Car USA.
But at worst, bulk items can be deadly. According to Volvo’s charging recommendations, an object weighing 44 pounds can succeed in a projectile larger than 2,200 pounds in a head-on collision at just 30 miles per hour. At this speed, if the object hits the motive force or one of the passengers, it can cause serious injury or even death. Therefore, packaging is more than just a matter of comfort and convenience – it can literally save your life.
“Packing a car is a combination of art and science that’s helping everyone along the way,” says McIntyre Schultz.
And as with any masterpiece or clinical experiment, he suggests you start with a plan. Before you throw pieces in the trunk, make sure everything you intend to take with you is provided and accounted for. This way, avoid the frustration of packing the entire trunk only to realize that you forgot a gym bag and want to start the procedure all over again.
First, disassemble or fold giant items like strollers, for example, to make them as small as possible. Then, to make sure you make the most of your car’s space, pack anything that’s bulky or with sharp edges inside. own box. Fill in each and every nook and cranny with soft, folding pieces, such as blankets, pillows, or jackets.
Once everything in the driveway or garage is ready, visualize how it’s possible for everyone to have compatibility in combination before you start charging. Place heavy bags on the back of the pile to prevent more sensitive items from slipping or crushing. or irregularly shaped items such as bicycles, scooters or sports equipment, installing a bicycle rack or luggage rack on the outside of your vehicle. Be sure to conscientiously comply with the manufacturer’s installation commands to ensure that the bike racks are secure.
Once everything is in place, take a photo so you can reference it and reproduce the effects when you get home.
For convenience, keep items such as first aid kits, snacks, and entertainment devices in the passenger area. Store them in baskets or boxes and be sure to attach them to the seats, or place them firmly on the floor between the rows to store them. of slipping or overturning.
What you want to make your trip safe before you hit the road will depend on what you’re driving. McIntyre Schultz explains that sedans (cars with separate, enclosed trunks) don’t require as many safety measures as other vehicles.
“A trunk provides a natural separation for passengers from luggage, heavy or loose appliances and can minimize distractions through items that move halfway,” he says.
If you drive an SUV or a sedan, things are different. To prevent a flying suitcase from ruining your trip, buy the heavy pieces in the back of the trunk and away from people. This will make it less difficult for them to buy as long as they prevent them from falling on passengers, crushing other goods or, in the event of an accident, becoming fatal projectiles. For added protection, use a rope or bungee cords to attach heavy items to your vehicle’s integrated mooring anchors. If you have luggage stacked in the back seat, secure them with a safety net. This undeniable barrier can also prevent your shipment from flying to the front seats.
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If you stack a lot, do not let the luggage hit the windows; prevent glass from breaking or damaging by leaving a 4-inch hole between it and your equipment. rear-view mirror.
Finally, make the modifications your car wants to take car from the heavy load, especially if you have connected a roof rack or trailer fixed on a hitch. Check your car’s specifications thoroughly and find out if you want to adjust the tire tension to account for extra weight. You will find all this data in the manual of your car.
Putting all your belongings and gadgets in place (and so do you) will make your way safe, so you’re more likely to arrive at your destination healthy, satisfied, and fit to enjoy a well-deserved summer vacation.
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