There are many different types of vehicles that could take advantage of additional storage space. Looking at your vehicle you can see that you have a lot of space that you should be able to use, however once you start packing everything seems to change. Where did all that extra space go?
That is why it is very important to learn how to pack your 4×4, ute or other vehicle. Of course, having 4wd storage drawers installed in your ute or SUV makes a world of difference in how much stuff you can store. But even without drawers, with these tricks you will be able to fit more in your vehicle.
less used items
You want to start with your least used items. These are the items that you won’t use as much or will use at the end of your trip. Placing these items in the back will give you more room to play and keep the items you need first more accessible.
heavy items
Heavy items should go further down the floor of your vehicle. These heavy items will shift and move if placed off the ground level. Also, if you place them higher up, they can break items below them.
match shapes
Many items that we take with us on trips can be oddly shaped. You can have square or rectangular suitcases and you can have round or odd shaped bags. If you can, try to coordinate all of these shapes in stacks outside of the vehicle. When you do this you can start grabbing and stacking them as you see gaps forming in your vehicle.
Numbering of your articles
One great trick that some people don’t even know is possible is to number the items you put in your vehicle. Taking a sticker or putting a label on the item will help you keep the items in order. Starting from one side of your vehicle, simply place bag one, then two, then three. This way, you can find the perfect match for your vehicle that can then be repeated over and over again.
Preload your items
Packing your vehicle can be time consuming or quite a chore. A great way to ease the stress of packing is to pre-load your items. What this usually means is that you want to take the items you always use and keep them in your vehicle. These are items you use every day, they don’t need to be stored in your home, and they just take up space. When you keep these items in your vehicle, you don’t have to worry about them and you always have them when you need them.
create a system
So far they have given you some details, ideas and tips for charging your 4×4 and other vehicles. From here you can start experimenting and see what works for you. In your experimentation, don’t discount the idea of adding 4wd storage drawers to your vehicle. They are a great way to expand capacity.