Packing vans for trips

• In 12/15 passenger vans, catalog cases fit very nicely between the driver and passenger seat.
• Most traditional vans have a removable seat to create luggage space. Mini-buses usually have some area for storage.
• Bring several trash bags in each vehicle.
• Packing
• Do not allow anyone to put anything on the van, car or bus until all or almost all have arrived. Then systematically load the luggage.
• Then let people claim the spaces in the vehicle. If a row of seats has to have luggage, use the back seat. This pushes the kids forward, for better monitoring, better mixing among the group and better weight distribution.
• The rest is common sense and a lot of cramming.