Tips for packing goods in a pickup truck for Tet holiday

The following tips will help you arrange your belongings in the pickup truck bed properly for easier and safer driving:

1. Spread anti-slip mats on the cargo floor

If you don’t want your belongings to get damaged by bumps, a non-slip mat on the floor of your truck bed is a simple yet effective solution. The mat will help secure your goods in a safe position and keep them from falling out of the truck bed during transport.

2. Store small items in a toolbox

There’s nothing worse than having to turn the entire trunk of your car upside down to find what you need after a long, tiring journey. Keeping smaller items in a glove box will help you keep them organized and avoid losing them, while also saving you from unnecessary hassle.

3. Place heavy goods towards the front of the vehicle

If you have to transport heavy goods, you should arrange them near the front of the vehicle. This arrangement will help stabilize your vehicle's center of gravity, providing safety and the weight of the goods you transport.

4. Mark objects that are too large

If you have to transport objects that exceed the size of your vehicle's trunk, tying a red/yellow flag to the object will help traffic participants and pedestrians recognize them more easily, avoiding unnecessary accidents.

5. Secure the furniture together

Tape, cable ties and packaging can be used to secure goods together, reducing the risk of them shifting and causing difficulty for you during transport.

6. Secure the goods to the vehicle

For goods that are prone to slipping, you should use cargo straps to secure them firmly to the side or trunk of the vehicle. With this method, even when you have to move through curves or bumpy roads, your belongings will still stay in place.

7. Protect goods carefully

Once everything is neatly arranged, use cargo straps to secure everything securely, keeping items from falling off the vehicle during transport. Being careful will help you avoid unnecessary damage and contribute to the safety of those around you. If you do not have specialized cargo straps, rope can also be an effective alternative.

8. Use soft roll-up lids

Hard covers often make the ability to transport goods on pickup trucks less flexible while soft roll covers are more flexible. It helps protect goods from rain and dust when the amount of goods does not exceed the mouth of the box. This is considered a necessary accessory when traveling in spring weather that can drizzle at any time.

Specialized tarpaulins can also be an ideal alternative.