Storage Hunters Open World Driving & Inventory

After winning an auction, the real work begins: loading loot into your vehicle, navigating the open world, and delivering items to your shop for sale. Driving and inventory controls directly impact how much profit you extract per session — inefficient hauling wastes time that could be spent on additional auctions.

Loading Cargo

Approach your vehicle near the won locker area. Interact with each item using click or E key to load it into your cargo hold. The UI displays current weight versus maximum capacity. Prioritize high-value mutation items first when space is limited. Heavy safes may consume significant capacity — plan accordingly before bidding.

Driving Vehicles

  • W / S — Accelerate forward / reverse
  • A / D — Steer left / right while driving
  • Space — Brake
  • Mouse — Camera control while driving

Avoid crashes that slow delivery. Plan routes using the map for shortest paths between auction sites, your shop, and exploration targets.

Trailer Management

Trailers dramatically expand haul capacity — see the vehicles wiki and vehicle tier list for recommendations. Attach trailers at dealership locations, then load cargo into both truck bed and trailer compartments. Maneuver carefully as trailers affect turning radius.

Inventory and Hotbar

Use the hotbar for key items like the bridge key needed for lost item garages. Equip keys before interacting with locked doors. Regular inventory holds shop items and quest objects separate from vehicle cargo.

Related Pages

Also review PC controls and auction UI for the complete gameplay input reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I load items into my vehicle?

Interact with won locker items while near your vehicle. Items load until weight capacity is reached.

How do I attach a trailer?

Purchase a trailer at the dealership, then follow the in-game attachment prompt near your vehicle.

What happens if my vehicle is full?

You must make multiple trips or upgrade capacity via trailers and vehicle upgrades.