The
caravan is a perfect mobile home or home far from home. It can hold
the entire house and deliver comfort if it is properly organized. You
do not have to travel in a clattered or packed caravan. You need to
invest in excellent organization tools including utility hooks,
collapsible packaging materials and shelves, among others. Here are
the options to consider.
These are
the items to be transported in the van. There are collapsible ironing
boards, laundry hampers and even clotheshorses. These are excellent
options when you want to reduce the space required to pack. Once you
fold the board, it will even fit below the bed or on your rails.
Without collapsing it, the lower area will take up most of the space.
Invest in utensil trays and drawer dividers to save space.
Utilityhooks have been referred to as inventors of space. They make you
unveil spaces in your van that you never thought existed. They
provide a place to hang such items as utensils, keys, bags, etc. In
fact, most of these items came with a provision in the form of a hole
where you hang the hook.
There are
permanent hooks as well as temporary ones. Unless you wish to convert
your van permanently, you should opt for the temporary ones. Since
not items can be hanged on hooks, you may use bags and put items that
do not have hook provisions inside.
The
strength of the hook is important. Ensure that it holds on the body
of your van tightly to avoid coming off. It may injure people carried
in the van or damage the items on board. Buy high quality utility
hooks from trusted dealers. If they are to be installed
permanently, engage the services of a professional.
Many van
owners only remember the side walls of their vehicle. There is enough
space on the ceiling that can hold a lot of luggage. You will be
surprised by your imagination. Use utility hooks to hold light
objects from your ceiling including books, cloths and such lighter
objects.
While
using the ceiling, avoid very heavy objects that may injure occupants
of the van if they fall. Items hanged from the ceiling should also
not hang too low since they will hinder movement or utilization of
the space beneath. Always ensure that your utility hooks hold
firmly on the ceiling to avoid damage by falling.
Avoid
packing your items as though it is a warehouse. Shelves help you
organize the van as well as hold items securely when the vehicle is
moving. Get a technician to install shelves and racks on your
vehicle. They provide additional space to make storage easier. In
fact, shelves increase the space you have to story or carry your
goods or personal effects.
There are
collapsible shelves and fixed ones. Depending on how often or long
you intend to use the van for a particular purpose, you can install
the right shelves. Collapsible shelves are good when uses of the van
vary from time to time. If you have a definite task you wish to carry
with the van, you can use the permanent shelves. Hold the collapsible
shelves using utility hooks.
Does your
work involve a lot of metallic tools? Then the magnetic strip will be
your friend. The magnet is attached to any part of the wall and the
tools then attached to it. This is a perfect idea when ferrying heavy
metallic implements. They will hold on the van without moving. This
reduces instances of damage while allowing you to be creative with
the space available.
The
magnetic strip is also perfect for mapping where individual tools are
placed. You will always know in your mind that metallic objects are
placed on the strip. Ensure that the magnet is strong enough to hold.
The strip is also advantageous since it does not damage the body of
your van.
Though you
may have your shelves, ceiling, utility hooks and other
storage modification tools, over packing will damage your vehicle.
Only carry the items to capacity. Beyond damaging the vehicle through
overloading, you risk violating traffic offenses by overloading. Any
modification materials should be light yet strong enough to hold
weight. All modifications must also be done by a professional to
avoid injuries or malfunction.