Topic: Trunk/cargo net question

[gollumn]

This may be a silly question, but can anyone suggest a cargo net or something else for my trunk? I usually carry around several small items that are loose in my trunk, and then of course, the groceries. Anything neat out there other than just a standard cargo net?
thx

[quadzilla]

I find the price of the nets at dealers to be over priced for just some string basically.  You can check dollar stores as they sometimes have them.  

I've seen a trunk organizers at C.Tire that fold down when not in use that might help.

For groceries I use a bungie cord.  Just string it through the handles of the bags and attach each end on the hooks on each side.  Cheap and effective.

[wing]

I have a rubbermade container that fits well in my trunk i got at wal-mart for $10

[sparky]

I use those grocery baskets they sell for a couple of bucks at cut-rate food stores. They keep small stuff organized and in place, and you can even bungie the baskets to your cargo hooks to keep them in place. It's cheap, and it works.

[Railton]

I use the same type of container as James for the RX-8. It fits up under the "Hat shelf" and is kept in place with a bungee.
Railton

[Giant Dwarf]

Ahh.. the Audi is equipped with "grocery bag hangers" that fold down from the top of the trunk... and it has a really neat mesh net as well with little sticky, rubber feet that help large, flat items from sliding around.  It's a remarkably well-engineered trunk.

Of course, this message is of absolutely no use to the original poster (sorry!).

[davidm]

Bought the fold down cargo box from Crappy Tire.  Works great and was quite cheap.

[mrthompson]

Places like Van & Truck World sell cargo nets, etc.  What province are you in, Gollumn?

[tigercat]

I'm ashamed to admit I forked out $40 for a cargo net at my Ford dealer. Guy at the counter didn't say anything when I expressed surprise at the high price, just ignored my comment altogether. Works well, mind you.

[gollumn]

ontario

[mari]

I purchased and use a couple of the fold-down crates from C.Tire, they work well to hold windshield washer fluid jug and other such items I keep in the trunk.  They were very cheap on sale.  They seemed flimsy but they've held up well over the 6 to 8 months I've had them.  I have used milk crates and those work very well too!  They are a great size and hold quite a bit.

[barrie1]

I have a Chromed Delta style Box in the back of my truck and use a used oil case to hold all of my cleaning supplies in. The case was very clean but seems to be just the perfect size for my needs or anybody else's.

[Mdxtasy]

Why not just get some inexpensive tupperware/Rubbermaid boxes in differing shapes and have them in the trunk?

(Message edited by mdxtasy on August 13, 2005)

[tigercat]

No, Ontario is the shameful home of the Brewers' Retail. Long live the deppaneur!

P.S., ON is also the home of the worst team in football - the Hamilton PussyCats. I must change my name.

[safristi]

Or some cute pink purses and silk satchels and a few throw rugs and oooohh  a beautiful Ormelu throw wif tassles.....

[skypoint]

I store a couple of small, loose items jammed into every space available around the spare tire underneath the trunk.

Saved me from having to spring out for a cargo net!

Though I'm going to buy the Grocery bag hgolder system.

[Mr_meow]

I find just open the boot or hatch and throw in -  works best - nets to me are to house-wifee for meee - eventually all the bits and bobs will find themselfs a home.
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[ovr50]

Ya, like in the back of your head if you have any kind of wagon or open backed SUV/Crossover. Why would you want crap rolling around back there anyway, even if there was a trunk? Nothing like a loose can of oil in the trunk to ruin a spirited drive.  

I'll take my "house-wifee" cargo nets anytime over that.

(Message edited by ovr50 on August 13, 2005)

[barrie1]

Not to mention the possible rattles and other funny noises that things rolling around can make. Sqeeks and noises like that drive me nuts when I am driving.

[blizzard35]

Until a couple of years ago, cargo nets were "standard equipment" on a large number of vehicles.

In December of 2000, I purchased a 2001 Ford Escape XLT and the cargo net came with the vehicle.

I traded up to a 2003 Ford Escape Limited and to my surprise, the cargo net WAS NOT standard anymore.  So, I kept the one from the 2001 and put it in the new one.

I'm now driving a 2005 Ford Focus ZX5, again, cargo net NOT standard and again, I kept the same one from the original 2001 Escape.

When car makers are deciding on how to "cut corners" and save money, I wish they would first consult the people who actually buy/drive the vehicles for their input.  I would think that a cargo net is something almost everyone would actually use in day to day driving, and I for one would gladly give-up some other feature that I would seldom or never use for the sake of reducing production costs.  In my opinion anyway!