We don't have the funds right now to get something installed in the back of our van to cover the cargo (I've seen the link to the cargo things for vans). I was planning on just putting everything in the cargo bag on top of the van. It rained all day yesterday and is rainy today, too, and our cargo bag is not waterproof. Not to mention that climbing up on top of the wet van to get it all hooked up would be a major issue.
So, what's the best way to pack my van so that it's safest? I'm packing in duffles, not hard suitcases. We'll also have an ice chest for snacks. If it's all packed tightly in the very back, in the cargo space, I assume that would be best? Shoving stuff under the seats if possible?
We're just driving to GA for the weekend, so an 8 hr drive and just 3 full days there, so it's not too much luggage, but with 5 of us now, 1 being a baby who wears 2 outfits most days and cloth diapers... it adds up LOL.
I moved the MA to the 3rd row so that if the baby gets fussy one of use could move to the middle row beside him to keep him company, so the 3rd row is out. Stuff crams on the floor between the middle and back row pretty well, too, and with the two of them in carseats, their feet are no where near the floor so they aren't in the way. Really the ice chest is the biggest concern. We usually put it on the floor in the walkway at the side passenger door.
So, what's the best way to pack my van so that it's safest? I'm packing in duffles, not hard suitcases. We'll also have an ice chest for snacks. If it's all packed tightly in the very back, in the cargo space, I assume that would be best? Shoving stuff under the seats if possible?
We're just driving to GA for the weekend, so an 8 hr drive and just 3 full days there, so it's not too much luggage, but with 5 of us now, 1 being a baby who wears 2 outfits most days and cloth diapers... it adds up LOL.
I moved the MA to the 3rd row so that if the baby gets fussy one of use could move to the middle row beside him to keep him company, so the 3rd row is out. Stuff crams on the floor between the middle and back row pretty well, too, and with the two of them in carseats, their feet are no where near the floor so they aren't in the way. Really the ice chest is the biggest concern. We usually put it on the floor in the walkway at the side passenger door.