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E53 boot tidy

Post by Johnell » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:00 am

Having picked up my 2006 3.0D Sport last Friday (I know, it didn't happen without pics!!!) I've been trying to put all my kit in the boot that I used to have in my E39 Tourer and failing miserably. 

I'm not saying the lack of space would have been a deal-breaker but I hadn't twigged just how poor it is in comparison to the Tourer.  In the right hand space I used to store a full set of goretex waterproofs, hat, work gloves and small toolset.  In the left hand (with the 6 CD changer) was a tyre pump, a folding shovel and a torch.  Under the floor in the recess above the spare wheel was a German army folding mat, a set of heavy duty jump leads and various other bits and bobs.  Coiled in the spare wheel well was a good size tow rope.

So, what I need is a boot tidy with plenty of pockets but which still allows the right hand rear seat to fold, any suggestions please?
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Re: E53 boot tidy

Post by Horizon » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:14 am

We're you thinking of going on an Arctic  expedition :))
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Re: E53 boot tidy

Post by graemeX5 » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:19 am

[quote="Horizon"]
We're you thinking of going on an Article expedition :))
[/quote]

I think it's for the typical British winter of 2cm of snow  :))

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Re: E53 boot tidy

Post by DougieV8 » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:32 am

I have a stretchy cargo net attached to the hooks in boot with all my gear stored safely below - All kept tidy, easily accessible and no rattling about.
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Re: E53 boot tidy

Post by Johnell » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:44 am

[quote="Horizon"]
We're you thinking of going on an Arctic  expedition :))[/quote]
You were obviously never a boy scout :)  Seriously though, I spend weekends away rough camping and you should never ask a man what he's doing when he takes a shovel into the desert!!!!! (Ice Cold in Alex ;) )

[quote="graemeX5"]
If serious eBay has this 251222061300
Hth[/quote]
That's the sort of thing thanks but I'll probably need 2 with all my clutter :)

[quote="DougieV8"]
I have a stretchy cargo net attached to the hooks in boot with all my gear stored safely below - All kept tidy, easily accessible and no rattling about.[/quote]
I guess that would work but I would need to pile all the other gear on top so I think the bags are probably the way to go.
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