1. First and foremost, dress warm! Wear gloves to protect your hands and bring a piece of cardboard to put under your knees when you're cutting down the tree.
2. If you've made room inside your vehicle for your tree, make sure to lay something down like a piece of tarp to keep your car clean. If you're going with the old-fashioned tree on top of the car method, make sure you have cross rails installed on the top of your vehicle to avoid damage to the paint.
3. Tightly bound the tree with tie or rope to make sure it doesn't move before you tie it to the top of your vehicle.
4. Face the stump end of the tree towards the front of the car. This will reduce aerodynamic drag and ensure you have a safe ride home.
5. Lay down your tree over top of the cross rails. Then, loop twine over and around it. Repeat to then cinch it in a figure-eight motion. This will secure the tree tightly to the roof of your car and protect it from moving around during your drive.
6. Try to avoid taking highways on your route home. Take secondary roads if possible!
7. Chevrolet's Bonus Tip: Choose a vehicle with many infotainment and tech features, such as the 2018 Chevy Traverse. With options available such as OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility and 120-volt power outlet, you'll be able to take the holiday party with you wherever you go!
The most important thing to remember is to cherish the time spent with your family not only during your tree-hunting experience, but during the entire holiday season as well. You'll make memories that'll last a lifetime and have a safe trip if you follow Chevrolet's list of tips for transporting your holiday tree home. It will be easier to travel this year if you are in a vehicle equipped with all your holiday season needs. Check out our 2018 Traverse and Equinox inventory for an SUV that has plenty of cargo space, innovative technology, and multiple safety features. You can compare packages and trim levels on each model with the Traverse and Equinox model overview page to find out what SUV suits your style the most.
Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864.
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