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Stack luggage wide rather than high in the car

Packing the car for a trip: stack luggage wide rather than high to keep the centre of gravity low.

Time
⏱ 10 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Luggage net or divider grille (if needed)

How to do it

  1. Put heavy items at the bottom and spread the weight evenly.
  2. Stack the luggage wide rather than high.
  3. If luggage rises above the top of the seats, secure it with a luggage net or divider grille.
  4. Adjust the tyre pressure to the higher load.

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