Now that it’s time to head back to school, you’re probably thinking about all of the items you have to bring with you and pack into your vehicle. There are a variety of different ways to make sure your most precious cargo fits and makes it back to school, but it’s also important to think about the vehicle you’re packing. It could be time to invest in a new Volkswagen that will offer you plenty of space and easy cargo storage for your trip out of the Phoenix area. While packing a Volkswagen vehicle is easier than others, knowing how to arrange equipment to fit the most cargo is a useful skill any driver should have.
Put the Heaviest Items in the Front
At our Volkswagen dealership near Phoenix, we’ve seen the best in cargo capacity and efficiency from our vehicles, so we know what customers mean when they’re looking for a vehicle that can handle heavy packing. No matter how much your vehicle can haul, it’s still important to place all of the heavier items towards the front of the car and on the floor. This way, handling isn’t affected by unbalanced cargo weight, and it reduces the likelihood of a rollover.
Consolidate Your Items
It’s important to prioritize the items you pack, no matter how much space you think you have. Focus on bringing items that can’t be readily acquired near school.
Take Note of Your Car’s Limit
While it’s easy to think you can pack the car to the brim and balance both sides of the car equally, it’s important to know just how much weight your car can handle before it affects the handling. The owner’s manual should specify the load capacity so your vehicle’s steering, tires, and fuel economy also aren’t affected. When college students are ready to swap their older model for a new, larger Volkswagen vehicle that’ll make the trip easier with a higher load capacity, they should take advantage of our college grad specials to help save on their ideal vehicle.
Pack For Visibility
Make sure that when you pack the car, you pack strategically so that you can still see out of windows, and especially out of the rear window.
Maximize Space
When you have to work with minimal space, you can maximize space by using an overhead carrier and placing it on a roof carrier.
For more information on how to pack your car to head back to school, contact us at Lunde’s Peoria Volkswagen!
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