Cargo Hold-downs

[Bullitt0819]

I always carry some junk--electric scissor jack, bag of tools (and flares, and chocks, etc.), jumper cables, daily accoutrements, etc.--in my Bullitt's trunk ('Junk in the Trunk'). Of course, with even moderately hard cornering the junk slides around and makes thumps and, potentially could cause some damage. Ordinarily, as in C/SUVs, you'd use cargo netting to solve this, but a quick inspection didn't reveal any hooks or loops to use as tie-downs. Are there some semi-hidden tie-down points I just haven't found? If not, what are y'all using to hold down junk in the trunk? My spare tire well is filled with, well, a spare tire and wheel.

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[Echo4papa]

Bought this cargo net off Amazon for my wife's 2018 vert EB. I like it enough I'll probably get one for my 19 GT as well.

 

[Bikeman315]

I always carry some junk--electric scissor jack, bag of tools (and flares, and chocks, etc.), jumper cables, daily accoutrements, etc.--in my Bullitt's trunk ('Junk in the Trunk'). Of course, with even moderately hard cornering the junk slides around and makes thumps and, potentially could cause some damage. Ordinarily, as in C/SUVs, you'd use cargo netting to solve this, but a quick inspection didn't reveal any hooks or loops to use as tie-downs. Are there some semi-hidden tie-down points I just haven't found? If not, what are y'all using to hold down junk in the trunk? My spare tire well is filled with, well, a spare tire and wheel.

I have the net pictured above plus this. Velcro on the bottom prevents it from moving around.

https://www.amazon.com/FORTEM-Organ...=1605467501&sprefix=Car+trunk+,aps,186&sr=8-7

 

[XeninWorX]

I have the same cargo net for my S197. It has hooks that replace the bolts in the trunk. I believe Weathertech has a trunk liner that has square lines so that you can use their cargo box to keep it in place.

 

[Bikeman315]

Just remembered I have these to. Works great on my carpeted mat. Picked mine up from a local VW dealer.



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[Stangnut]

Just get one of these:
Fender Gripper Trunk Mat
Nothing will move.

 

[Bullitt0819]

Just get one of these:
Fender Gripper Trunk Mat
Nothing will move.

I'm gonna go with this. Thanks to all for the replies. I would still prefer a cargo net that can be thrown over the trunk contents, but without any existing tie-down points that doesn't appear practical.

 

[Stangnut]

I'm gonna go with this. Thanks to all for the replies. I would still prefer a cargo net that can be thrown over the trunk contents, but without any existing tie-down points that doesn't appear practical.

I think you'll be very happy with it. Let us know what you think when you get it and use it a little. I love mine.

 

[Bullitt0819]

I think you'll be very happy with it. Let us know what you think when you get it and use it a little. I love mine.

Will do. I don't know if I'll need to trim it; I have the 'premium'--it's all relative--B&O sound system, but don't know if it has the 'Shaker' woofer.

 

[Stangnut]

Yes, you have the subwoofer in the trunk so it'll need to be trimmed.

 

[lacanteen]

The net across the back is inexpensive, easy to install, and very practical for smaller items.

 

[RIBS]

I use the ford cargo net, and drop a tool bag and a dew detail items in it, for temporary things I have one of the expandable boxes noted above...

 

[oneheadlite]

No tie downs for me;
I just use my truck to haul......

 

[Vlad Soare]

I use these:

https://store.stayhold.eu/products/metro-shopping-holder-pack

Nothing moves, no matter how spiritedly you drive. And you can reconfigure them in a few seconds to your heart's content, depending on what you happen to be carrying at the time. They're great.

Edit: After using them for two months I noticed that the carpet has started to become scruffy. Apparently the velchro fasteners will slowly ruin the boot lining. See also posts #25 and #37.
So, I'm withdrawing my recommendation.

 

[Bikeman315]

I use these:

https://store.stayhold.eu/products/metro-shopping-holder-pack

Nothing moves, no matter how spiritedly you drive. And you can reconfigure them in a few seconds to your heart's content, depending on what you happen to be carrying at the time. They're great.

Thanks for posting this Vlad. This site has some great stuff. $42 for the kit is a steal.

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