Toyota of Orlando shares helpful tips and tricks for car packing to make your summer road trip a breeze. Read on for more information!

1. How to pack your
car for a summer
getaway
Toyota of Orlando

2. Toyota of Orlando shares car
packing tips
Thinking of getting away for the summer? Why not
enjoy the open road instead of the open sky when you
travel? A road trip is always an adventure, but your
car is only so big and packing it up can sometimes feel
like a really bad game of Tetris. Toyota of Orlando is
here to help you maximize space and save time car
packing before you head out on your next trip.

3. Tip #1: Heavy and large items go
on the bottom
• Large and heavy items should always go on the
bottom of your cargo area when car packing to
prevent them from crushing other items. Plus, this
will help keep your Orlando vehicle well balanced
and keep your field of view clear. Keeping items in
your car rather than on roof racks will decrease
your chances of tipping over when making sharp
turns.

4. Tip #2: Keep your field of view
clear
• Stacking luggage to maximize space seems like a
great idea, but when you can’t see out the rear of
your vehicle then you could run into a problem. Not
only could you get into trouble for obstructing your
view, but by blocking your rear windshield from car
packing you’re unable to see crucial blind spots
while driving and could result in a collision.

5. Tip #3: Pack separate bags
• It may seem a little counter productive to efficient
car packing by using more luggage, but this helps
categorize your belongings for easy access while
driving around Orlando. Use small bags and pack
them with different groups of items like road
essentials (snacks, entertainment, and water),
another as an overnight bag in case you stay in a
hotel, a bag for your pets’ needs, and whatever else
you might need while on the road.

6. Tip #4: Towing cargo? Check the
specs
• If you’re planning on using your roof racks or towing
hitch to carry additional cargo in addition to your
car packing, check your Orlando Toyota’s
specifications. Some vehicles can’t handle the
additional weight and it may cause maintenance
issues to arise or put a dent in your fuel efficiency.
Consult your owner’s manual for information on
your Toyota’s towing capacity or ask one of our
Orlando auto sales specialists.

7. Car packing made easy with Toyota of
Orlando
• Don’t sweat the packing this summer and enjoy
your road trip with these tips from Toyota of
Orlando! Make sure to pay a visit to our auto
service department to make sure your vehicle is
ready to hit the open road! Call us at (407) 298 –
0001 to schedule your service appointment or stop
by and see us at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4
near the Millenia Mall!