At Sango GMC in Winnsboro, LA, we have a team that loves giving advice and helping our community with setting up their vehicles to travel well. Loading cargo safely into an SUV is one of the biggest questions we get!
To load cargo safely, it is important to know the maximum weight capacity of your SUV. This limit also includes passengers. Then, you'll want to distribute weight evenly by placing the heaviest items toward the center of the vehicle. The heaviest items should also be on the bottom.
Securing a load of cargo is also important so you and your passengers are always safe. Use tie-downs and straps to make sure the large items in your cargo area don't move around and are secure. Then, fill in the gaps with blankets and other soft items to help keep everything stable. Finally, utilize cargo organizers for smaller items so they stay in place.