It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means – it’s time to venture out and find your perfect Christmas tree! Once you’ve cut down your tree and found that it’s full and green in all the right places, it’s time to take it home. But how can you possibly get it there? Our Peoria Volkswagen dealership is here to tell you how to tie down a Christmas tree to your car.
Measure Your Christmas Tree
Before you make your Christmas tree purchase, be sure to measure it first. You wouldn’t want to get it all the way home only to find it doesn’t fit in your living room! Your tree should be at least six inches below the ceiling or more depending on your tree topper.
Use The Right Volkswagen
The best way to transport your Christmas tree is on top of a vehicle equipped with a roof rack. An SUV such as the Volkswagen Tiguan can fit your tree inside with the doors closed, so it’s perfect for hauling your tree home!
Protect Your Tree and Car
Most Christmas tree farms provide netting, but if you happen to go to one that doesn’t, you should shake your tree before wrapping it in an old blanket or tarp to ensure that you don’t end up with needles all over your vehicle. You should also spread another blanket on the roof or bed of your truck to protect your car from scratches, and ensure the tree won’t shed as many needles on the way home.
Position The Tree
Position our tree so that the trunk is facing toward the front of the vehicle. This helps prevent wind damage to the tree and ensures that you won’t lose a ton of needles.
Tying Your Tree in Place with Roof Racks
If you have a roof rack, secure the tree to your vehicle by first opening your car doors. Next, take a piece of rope and knot it to one side of the roof rack. Stretch the rope across the tree, stopping to wrap the line a couple of times around the trunk, before tying off the rope to the roof rack on the other side. Wrapping the line around the trunk helps to prevent the tree from sliding under the line and becoming a danger on the road. All that’s left is to repeat this process in the middle and near the tip of the tree to fully secure it to your car.
Tying Your Tree in Place without Roof Racks
If your vehicle is not equipped with a roof rack, you’ll still be able to get it home without issue. With roof racks, you’ll need to remember to tie down the tree with the doors open, rather than going through the windows. If you’d like to equip your vehicle with a roof rack, our Volkswagen accessories are here to help!
Peoria Drivers Transport Their Trees Safely Home For Christmas
For more information on which Volkswagen vehicles are best equipped to handle a Christmas tree, or to find the right ride this holiday season, contact us at our Peoria Volkswagen dealership today!
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