You’re excited about your upcoming family camping trip; the checklist is packed with essentials. Naturally, you don’t want to leave anything behind. But what can you do when your car’s storage is already full?
If you’ve owned a few cars before, you probably know that not all come with generous storage space. You might only have a couple of cup holders beyond the trunk, glove box, and door pockets. Those door pockets and glove boxes are often quite small, barely large enough for some tissues and the owner’s manual. However, you can add extra storage to your car in a few innovative ways.
Interior Storage
Adding more storage inside the car is easier than you might think for long journeys. One simple solution is to stretch a net or tote bag across the ceiling handles. This will give you extra space to store bags, coats, or other items that don’t fit in the trunk. If the back door pockets are too small or nonexistent, consider using hanging organizers attached to the front seat headrests. These provide plenty of pockets for storing pens, paper, food, drinks, and other small items. And if you’re short on cup holders, you can purchase additional ones that attach to the doors, which is especially handy for backseat passengers.
The Dashboard
The dashboard is where you need most of your essentials while driving, but sometimes, the storage there is limited. Mounting a phone or sat nav can be tricky when there’s little available space. If you’re struggling with this, try attaching your phone or sat nav to the sun visor—this allows you to fold it up or down as needed. You can also buy sticky pads that adhere to the dashboard, perfect for holding items like pens, sunglasses, or other small objects within easy reach.
Trunk Space
Many people wish they had a bigger, more organized trunk—especially when packing for a trip. Even a spacious car like a Ford Kuga can feel small when loaded with holiday gear. Fortunately, plenty of products are available that offer neat storage compartments. If you’d rather not spend money on a new organizer, you can create your own by combining cardboard boxes of various sizes. Some cars also feature additional storage under the trunk floor, near the spare tire. This is a great place to store essential items like a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, or a car jack.
With these simple tips, you can increase your car’s storage capacity and make the space more practical for passengers.
