Help me Safetly Pack our 07' Sedona Short base.

Momto3Divaz

New member
:) We JUST purchased our Kia Saturday and we are going to take our 1st roadtrip NEXT Saturday (excited) to Disney World!(yay) This will be a 2 dya drive for us from Indiana to Florida and I had not considered the small trunk :eek: The van is not equipt with the loading rack on top can these things be purchased? I figure I can squeeze 2 duffle bags in the trunk and 1 umbrella stroller. But nothing else?

How have others successfully packed their Sedonas?
 
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bobandjess99

Senior Community Member
Congrats!!!!! We got our 06 sedona earlier this year and LOVE it. I'm not sure how you would pack a short wheel base for a big trip like DW though...I can't even imagine fitting in enough stuff into my long wheelbase, which has a much bigger "trunk" area. Are all 7 of you going? I'd definitely look at getting a luggage rack or hitch mounted cargo carrier.
Also? I'm so jealous!! :) have a great time!
 

Melanie

New member
I used to have an 04 Sedona. The cargo area is similar to yours. We frequently did trips with 4 kids and 2 small dogs.

If you have the time and funds, a hitch mounted cargo carrier would be ideal. I have one on my new vehicle and it's great. I'd say you're looking at $300-400 for everything if you don't install it yourself. The top racks can be added. Not sure of the price, but IIRC they have a 100lb limit so you'd need to watch the weight.

If you wind up without a rack or cargo carrier, you'll need to use every little space. Put all your heavy stuff at the bottom of the cargo area. Soft bags squish better than hard suitcases. Then put all the light stuff around the passengers. You can put quite a bit under the feet of car seat kids. Just keep in mind that anything around the passengers has the potential to fly around so you want it to be soft and light.

Have fun at Disney!
 

Momto3Divaz

New member
=) I am going to check into getting the rack for the top of the van then. Oh just 6 of us My Dh, 3 DDs, and 1 Stepson which we have custody of =) Im loving my van each and every day more but I miss my trunk in our 01 Caravan. Its going to be a challenge to pack because I wanted a cooler may have to go with a softsided cooler? I think I can squeeze everything for 9 days 2 adults and 4 little people into 2 duffle bags which I have to purchase we only own suitcases and I dont even think that will fit =/
 

Carrie_R

Ambassador - CPS Technician
Ship a couple of boxes? How many of the kids are RF? You can pack stuff (soft stuff) in the floor space beneath their seats.
 

Momto3Divaz

New member
All FF. The youngest three will be in 2 Regents and 1 Marathon. DD9 in a Harmony Backless Booster. I havent tried it yet but if possible all 3 youngest in the 3rd row if the 3 Britaxes can be installed in that space. I havent even thought of packing under the seats! Thats a great suggestion!
 

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