Items to store/hide below cargo area -- what do you store?

[markboris]

The heaviest cargo that goes on that floor is Riley. She weighs 70 lbs. and has been jumping into the cargo area for over 3 years with no issues. Think I’m ok. ?

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[Teslaeata]

Just make sure you don’t forget the weight limits with it in the upper position.

Where were you with your advice before I bust the right hand support by overloading it ?

 

[Teslaeata]

I think posting a photo of what's below the floor in the cargo area is a good idea to see what others have.

Besides my 12" sub, I mainly have cleaning supplies plus water, first aid kit, tire inflator, Ford charger and flares. The Tesla adapter is in a case on the left side of the cargo area.

What would go in there if it were possible………

 

[ack154]

This is what mine usually looks like. I mostly use the yellow/orange microfiber for a quick dry after a carwash. Probably don't need as many of the smaller towels in the upper right. Those I use more for glass as needed. The blue thing in the middle is just an old bedsheet that I keep when I have something that might be dirty or big enough to rub the edges, so I can cover the whole interior. Upper left is adapters and jump pack (though my Ford NACS adapter lives in the little cubby on the left, so I don't have to go under the floor to get it). And those Amazon bags are basically the only shopping bags I carry with me. Usually just 2 or 3 of them.

 

[markboris]

What would go in there if it were possible………

I have nothing in my frunk. The only thing that ever goes in there is leftovers from restaurants so the car does not smell like food on the way home.

 

[bbhaag]

My wife announced she wants the rear trunk shelf in the upper position again. So now I'm thinking about storing stuff in the 3-4 inch space under it.

Since it's not convenient to access, I'm thinking I should keep things there that we might want unexpectedly. For example, it's a great place for the tire inflator/repair kit: you don't need it often, but when you need it you *really* need it. Here are some other ideas that came to mind.

* change of clothes, at least clean socks/underwear, along with a toothbrush, contact lenses, essential medications, in case we have to spend a night away. (medications would have to manage expiry dates by swapping every few months.)
* some warm sweater (or an old fleece), and maybe a wind/rain shell, in case of inclement weather.
* spare pair of glasses, an old out-of-style pair or a cheap pair from zenni, because it sucks when your glasses break and then you can't see.

In the category of 72 hour emergency supplies, eg a "bug out kit":

* some packaged emergency water pouches (not the recommended 1gallon/person/day that would be too heavy)
* water purification tablets and/or filter
* emergency food (moved from the frunk https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/emergency-food-in-the-frunk.34192 )
* another blanket to supplement my 12v heated blanket that I keep in the cabin as a range extender (ref https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/awd-w-extended-battery-range.40591/page-2#post-876315 )
* first aid kit
* multi tool / swiss army knife/ duct tape / zip ties
* handy-wipes, hand sanitizer
* hand-crank flashlight or lithium battery one (nothing's worse than a flashlight with dead Alkaline or NiMH batteries)

Other things I don't use often:

* Ford mobile charger
* Destination Tesla adapter for hotels when we're not on a road-trip (the supercharger adapter I use a little more often, and I'm in a hurry when I do, so I wouldn't want to hide it down there -- I'll keep it in the cabin or the frunk)
* Cafe2Go Presso xi emergency nespresso machine when we're not on a road-trip (on road trips this gets more use, and then needs to be charged in the cabin.)

Any other ideas?

In the frunk I'll keep stuff I need more often: grocery shopping bags, my micro-spiked footwear for winter walks, a pair of trail runners in the summer, the Supercharger Adapter, two beach towels (more used for mopping up snow melt than for beaching but also handy for cleaning up messes or cushioning fragile cargo).

Bro I love your dedication to having fresh coffee available in an emergency situation. lol Warm clothes? Check! Fresh water? Check! First aid kit? Check! Cafe2Go Presso xi emergency nespresso machine? Check!

 

[Mach1E]

@HuntingPudel I stole the idea from you. You said something about using a 2x4 many years ago. I cut a few a few for supports and then wanted to take it to the next level.

I have my subwoofer in there and a 4x4 to support weight in the upper position.

4x4 is the right height and won’t move around as much if you stack 2x4s

 

[dtbaker61]

I have a flat tow strap, and a "bridle" for flat towing from front.

I'd highly suggest 2x4 supports underneath to prevent snapping the upper position supports if/when you toss in something heavy, or hit a speed bump with any cargo in the upper position.

 

[MyLittlePony2022]

Bro I love your dedication to having fresh coffee available in an emergency situation. lol Warm clothes? Check! Fresh water? Check! First aid kit? Check! Cafe2Go Presso xi emergency nespresso machine? Check!

If you going that direction of a coffee machine take it all the way and get an inverter and bring along the blender for cocktails.

 

[music_cities]

Bro I love your dedication to having fresh coffee available in an emergency situation. lol Warm clothes? Check! Fresh water? Check! First aid kit? Check! Cafe2Go Presso xi emergency nespresso machine? Check!

It's surprising how often I'll suddenly I'll need emergency coffee. Somtimes it's at a poorly placed DCFC not near any coffee shop. But sometimes it's just at the trailhead, or even at a lame hotel or AirBnB. I also keep caffeine pills in the glove box, which is much cheaper, but not nearly as satisfying.

 

[Marc S]

I installed an aftermarket sub the first month I owned the car. I put in removable magnet mounted supports to put my trunk shelf in the upper position and then I filled it up with stuff I cannot fit in my car. I do not anticipate breaking down but I want to be be prepared. Most of the time I use the tools when I am away from my house. I put the following in the trunk:
- Fire Extinguisher (safety first)
- Full set of tools (socket set, plier set, crew drivers, torx set, etc.)
- A quality scissor jack
- A quality mini air compressor
- Tire repair kit
- To change the tire - deep socket, long breaker bar and a piece of pipe (for leverage) to fit over the bar
- Duct tape. Have to have duct tape!
- Gloves (several sets)
- A battery jump starter
- Rain suit, rain jacket and general jacket
- Rags
- Rope
- Mylar emergency blankets
- Folding safety triangles- set of three
- Printed manual on how to tow the car, where to jack up the car, winch points, manual charging cord release and how to open the low voltage service disconnect.
- Water

As I was writing the list I realized I nee to put in some type of hand cleaner, some zip ties of varying lengths, some bungee cords and some stainless steel wire. I may thing about the kitchen sink too.

I put my aftermarket charger, with adapters, 100 foot extension cords with GFCI extension and full first aid kit in the frunk.

Sounds almost like a murder kit

 

[bbhaag]

It's surprising how often I'll suddenly I'll need emergency coffee. Somtimes it's at a poorly placed DCFC not near any coffee shop. But sometimes it's just at the trailhead, or even at a lame hotel or AirBnB. I also keep caffeine pills in the glove box, which is much cheaper, but not nearly as satisfying.

lol Bro your killing me with this. lol Like for real I applaud your dedication to attaining a fresh cup of coffee in any situation.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

It's surprising how often I'll suddenly I'll need emergency coffee. Somtimes it's at a poorly placed DCFC not near any coffee shop. But sometimes it's just at the trailhead, or even at a lame hotel or AirBnB. I also keep caffeine pills in the glove box, which is much cheaper, but not nearly as satisfying.

You need a Lightning. Not want — need. Then you can just plug a proper Nespresso machine in and have coffee available in no time. Add a mini fridge with the milk of your choice and make it a latte or cappuccino if you like. Why compromise?

 

[MyLittlePony2022]

Sounds almost like a murder kit

I would need some tarps and a saw for that kit. LOL

 

[Marc S]

I would need some tarps and a saw for that kit. LOL

The emergency blankets will do

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