Ever feel like you’re not utilizing something to its full potential? There are so many vehicles that seem to serve only one function, like the family vehicle or the work truck. You might look at a compact crossover like the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer and think about one or two other purposes it would be good for, but what if there were more things your vehicle could do? What if, on occasion, you were able to do something exciting, helpful, or relaxing with your vehicle? Your vehicle doesn’t need to be multi-purpose all the time, but it is nice to know that you’ve got an array of options at your disposal should the opportunity arise.
Curious about what sorts of things other people are using compact crossovers for? There are a few popular answers depending on who you ask. While these opportunities may be few and far between in some areas—or saturating the market, so to speak, in others—it’s worth a look to see how and where you can use your compact crossover, be that spending some time in nature, helping a friend or charity, taking part in community traditions, or finding ways to make a little money on the side.
Animal Transportation
Horse trailers, cattle trailers, and other farm equipment are, of course, necessary to transport bigger animals and small flocks or herds, but compact crossovers are quite useful when transporting one, two, or even three or four animals. One of your friends might need help transporting goats for a breeding program, or a family member may need to take a hurt animal to a wildlife rescue. Perhaps you need to take your dogs to the vet, or your kid may convince you to bring home a pair of ferrets or rats. From minuscule to medium-size, the compact crossover is helpful when shepherding animals hither and thither and yon. There are even compact crossover-specific accessories for transporting said animals, such as plastic seat coverings, special animal seats, space for a portable pet carrier, etc.
Compact crossovers are more useful than trucks or full-size SUVs in some cases because they can be lower to the ground, with protected areas for the animals in case of inclement weather. They also separate the driver from the feathered or furred passengers, which can make what would be a long, perilous drive a mere lunchtime errand run. Just remember to bring a lint roller and some newspapers in case of emergencies.
Camping
There have been a variety of opinions on the merits and appropriateness of car camping over the years, but more and more people are beginning to embrace this alternative to tent camping. Instead of an incredibly thin layer of synthetic material between you and the whole of nature, you can sleep snugly inside your compact crossover without fear of bug infestations, animal attacks, and other spooks that may prevent you from enjoying the great outdoors. You can hang up privacy curtains in your vehicle, get a mattress specific for car camping, or a tent you can set up using your vehicle as the base. You won’t have to shell out thousands of dollars for a camper; instead, you’ll use what you already have and be able to sit back and relax without having to worry about losing your tent pegs in the damp earth or overgrown meadow.
There are plenty of accessories to go along with your compact crossover for the purpose of spending a weekend away in the wilderness. You can get specific mattresses, pillows, blankets, hammocks, tents, and more, specifically for vehicles like the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer. You won’t have to pitch your tent in the dark or wait out the rain. You can camp—and camp better—with a compact crossover.
Parade Float
The vehicles typically used in parades are pickup trucks—because of the bed space and towing ability—and sports cars, for their open top and novelty. While these remain a popular parade staple, there is something to be said for the compact crossover—namely, that it is spacious enough to hold people, favors, and decorations, and it can also tow a float behind it, unlike the sports car. Since parades, for the most part, operate outdoors, one of the worst things that can happen is a rainstorm. What happens to sports cars and pickup trucks when it rains? The sports car has to be covered, and the pickup’s bed is at the mercy of the wind and rain. The compact crossover, on the other hand, is completely contained, and its windows can be adjusted for better viewing or shielding from the elements.
Being part of a community is something that most of us dream about. We want to take part in the special celebrations that make our areas unique. What better way to give back, be present, and support causes you believe in than to volunteer your vehicle as a parade float for the winter holidays, town celebration, or Pride parade?
Side Hustle
Many people have been eager to start their own side hustles, only to realize how much work they actually require. People who have driven for Uber and Lyft or delivered food with GrubHub know that it can be tiring work, long hours, and end in little thanks from the people who have used this convenience service. That’s why side hustles, though taxable, can be beneficial and even profitable for people from all walks of life – whether they’re retired, going to college, just starting a family, or wanting to earn a little money for a special project. You will need to keep driving logs and receipts, but if you are able to deduct that amount from your taxes, you’ll save a chunk of change that you’ll be able to put toward something constructive like seat covers, a better radio, or something not auto-related to better build your business.
You can run errands, deliver food, drive people around, walk dogs, etcetera, with no special equipment save your compact crossover. It’s particularly suited for the side hustle life since it has plenty of cargo space, it’s easy to drive, and it won’t break the bank when it visits the fuel pump.
Make the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer Your Compact Crossover
In the market for a new compact crossover? The 2024 Chevy Trailblazer is a great fit for any of the aforementioned, let alone your everyday demands like school, appointments, errands, road trips, and so on. It’s incredibly driver-friendly, with a large infotainment center and plenty of safety features that will help you get from place to place in a calm, invigorating ride. You won’t have to find additional vehicles to haul, tow, or act as a jack-of-all-trades; you’ll have an all-in-one vehicle that can handle most situations and opportunities that come your way.
No matter what life throws at you, your compact crossover is there to help. It’s a great friend to have and one that will doubtlessly become a favorite for not only you but all the people involved in your activities. You never know what the day will hold, but with the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer, you’ll be prepared for just about anything, whether it’s something fun, like being part of a parade, or something practical, like hauling your pets to the park. Wherever you need to go, whatever you need to do, the Chevy Trailblazer will be your shepherd.
