How to transport a Christmas tree by car?

Christmas is coming, so soon many of us will start looking for the tree of our dreams. Before the tree gets to our showroom, it needs to be transported there somehow. We advise you to somehow safely transport the Christmas tree by car, so as not to damage it and not expose yourself to unpleasant financial consequences.

What will you learn from this post?

• How to transport a Christmas tree to the roof of a car?
• How to carry a Christmas tree in the trunk?
• How to mark the tree if it protrudes beyond the contour of the car?

Shortly speaking

The tree can be transported in two ways: on the roof of the car or in the trunk.... In the first case, you will need roof beams, to which we fasten the tree with inelastic bands. The tree must be immobilized, even if it is carried in the trunk, otherwise it may act as a projectile when braking. It is also worth knowing that the tree should not obstruct the lights and license plate, limit visibility or obstruct traffic. If the branches protrude beyond the outline of the car, the Christmas tree should be marked with flags of the corresponding colors.

How not to transport the tree?

A good Christmas tree can weigh over 20 kg and be over 2 m high, so transporting it home can be a daunting task. Even if the point of sale is right around the corner, the tree should never be attached directly to the roof of the car.. In the event of a minor collision, the consequences can be tragic - the tree will shoot a bullet! The law also prohibits taking a piece of wood out of a window and keeping it with a passenger (not to mention the driver!). Failure to properly transport the tree can also result in a significant fine. – PLN 150 for incorrect marking of a load protruding beyond the contour of the car or PLN 500 if the tree is not properly secured and poses a danger to other road users. The transportation of the tree must not be carried out to the detriment of someone else's safety!

Christmas tree in the car

Most outlets now wrap trees in nets, making them somewhat easier to transport. The safest and easiest way is put the prepared tree in the trunk, but not every tree will fit into it... In this case, fold down the rear seats and pack the tree trunk into the car. If the tip protrudes outward, it must be “decorated” with a red flag at least 0,5 x 0,5 m in size.. After dark, we add another decor - red reflective light.

It is worth remembering that the Christmas tree transported inside the vehicle must be securely fastened so that it does not move inside the car. The luggage rack should be secured with a board so that it does not pierce the seat during hard braking. Before loading the tree, we recommend covering the trunk and upholstery with construction film, an old blanket or sheets.... This will help get rid of tiny needles and gum that is very difficult to remove.

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Christmas tree on the roof

In order not to dirty the interior of the car, many people choose carry the tree to the roof... In such situation luggage rack cross-members are required, to which the tree must be firmly attached with non-elastic anchorage straps... Also in this case place the tree with the tip towards the back of the car... Then the branches give in to air resistance more easily and break less. It is worth knowing that the tree cannot protrude beyond the contour of the car by more than 0,5 m in front and more than 2 m in the back. It also needs to be marked accordingly. - an orange flag or two white and two red stripes in front and the aforementioned red flag 0,5 x 0,5 m at the back.

What else to look for when transporting a Christmas tree?

The tree must be firmly attached... It cannot affect the stability of the vehicle, limit visibility, or otherwise make it difficult to drive. After packing wood it is worth making sure that the branches do not obstruct the light or license plates.... In the event of sudden braking or collision, the Christmas tree can be dangerous for the driver, passengers and all other road users, so be especially careful when transporting it. It is best to move at a slightly slower speed.

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