Boot Storage Idea

[ScottD3]

In my A4 I use to carry a selection of tools, blankets, spare clothes, first aid kits, spare bulbs and a night light.

Half the that kit is not going in the 8 but the rest of it (blankes, clothes, first aid kit and such) I would like to put in.
I can't make a false floor in the 8 like I did in the A4 so I'm trawling ebay for secure and tidy boot organisers.

I'm debating this one.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121294017774

But with it being a bit hole in the middle and no dividers I'm not that keen on it.

Does anyone use any boot storage bags or anything?

[HPsauce]

That looks fairly small, only 50cm wide.
I use the side spaces in my D2 boot having acquired a full panel for the right side now. Symmetrical, I don't have the "TV bulge" on the left.

Behind those panels I have a fair bit of space:
Left, I've dropped the CD changer below the floor (no Bose) and made a false floor held by Velcro so have a big space above for motley stuff such as spare bulbs, deicer, electric air pump etc. etc.
Right, I have a 9-litre (2-gallon) metal petrol can for emergencies. It's empty by the way. There's also room for a few cloths and stuff as well.

I also have some heavier stuff like a battery charger, jump leads etc. in the spare wheel centre. The ski hatch "giant condom" is also down there somewhere.

[ScottD3]

Sounds like you got a lot more side space that I have in the D3.
I got a little basket area on the left (needs a new netting) and the battery on the right.
can't do anything with them.

The spare wheel is empty at the moment, waiting on the twobar storage to turn and I might be able to get a few things in there but then that's it.

I got the area behind where the netting goes that I'd like to put something in there.

This one looks ok as well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261397912714

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by ScottB5

This one looks ok as well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261397912714

I've also got the "economy" version of that for various rubbish that isn't always needed in the car (cleaning materials for example), as follows:
One Tesco "Big Green Bag", containing one (empty) Virgin Wines 12-bottle wine carton with the top folded in.
If you get the right bag and carton it's a strong snug fit and can be carried in one hand.

[snapdragon]

For all my oddments, I have a grey cabin luggage case in mine that I claimed on my expenses for - I am not an MP though.
Cheaper version of something like this...
http://www.selfridges.com/en/Bags/Ca...ibute=Amethyst

[ScottD3]

That's way too much to just shove in the boot. lol

I just ordered one of the ebay ones.

[tintin]

Good spot, I've done the same - though I also like the Tesco Big Green Bag and Virgin wine box idea, as more of a "behind the passenger front seat" idea….

[ScottD3]

My Dunlop boot storage bag turned up today, the day I cycled in to work and I don't know how to get it home. lol

But here's the pics.



2 litres bottle of Vimto for size.




It seems ok. should do the job to put in some cleaning bits, basic emergency tools and such.

[ScottD3]

I drove in today and picked up my storage box.

One slight issue with it.


Its about an inch off the top of the boot. so I got to pull it out every time to get stuff out of it.
its not really an issue but a slight oversight on my part.

I also fitted an umbrella holder.


Just need an umbrella.

[Architex_mA8tey]

I use the fold down curry hooks either side on our D3's and point 2 umbrellas into each corner of the boot and the curry hook holds the handle op and presents it to you!