Convertable Trunk Space
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Convertable Trunk Space
Need to get an idea on what size duffle bags fit the rear trunk on a vert (with top down). I want 2 of equal size.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
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Need to get an idea on what size duffle bags fit the rear trunk on a vert (with top down). I want 2 of equal size.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
I have a coupe so I can't be of much help other than tell you that the covertible storage is 11 cubic feet with the top up and 5 cubic feet with the top down. Any bag that you would use in the overhead of an airplane should fit would be my rule of thumb. I'm sure others can give you some specifics on types and sizes of bags.
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48"Lx15"Wx12"D is about what you are working with without scruntching you bags up. This is with the top down. I had a 30" duffel + a roll-aboard in mine on a recent vacation and it was pretty tight. I'd look at getting something really cheap until you get the car home and have a chance to pick out something nicer.
Important edit!! Forgot... Container store carries these flat carriers for folded clothes. You can fold a couple day's nice clothes in one of these and they will slide under the top while it is down. Lifesavers. you can put two in and still have room to slip a small laptop case in under the top (where it will get blistering hot, btw).
Important edit!! Forgot... Container store carries these flat carriers for folded clothes. You can fold a couple day's nice clothes in one of these and they will slide under the top while it is down. Lifesavers. you can put two in and still have room to slip a small laptop case in under the top (where it will get blistering hot, btw).
Last edited by TripleBlackxThree; Aug 24, 2007 at 05:05 PM.
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Thanks for the reply. Good idea on the flat countainers. I'll look into them when I get it back home.
Curious, was the 48x15x12 dimensions for 1 or 2 bags? Or is this the space.
Never mind, got to be the space, car isnt 8ft wide............dah.
Curious, was the 48x15x12 dimensions for 1 or 2 bags? Or is this the space.
Never mind, got to be the space, car isnt 8ft wide............dah.
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48"Lx15"Wx12"D is about what you are working with without scruntching you bags up. This is with the top down. I had a 30" duffel + a roll-aboard in mine on a recent vacation and it was pretty tight. I'd look at getting something really cheap until you get the car home and have a chance to pick out something nicer.
Important edit!! Forgot... Container store carries these flat carriers for folded clothes. You can fold a couple day's nice clothes in one of these and they will slide under the top while it is down. Lifesavers. you can put two in and still have room to slip a small laptop case in under the top (where it will get blistering hot, btw).
Important edit!! Forgot... Container store carries these flat carriers for folded clothes. You can fold a couple day's nice clothes in one of these and they will slide under the top while it is down. Lifesavers. you can put two in and still have room to slip a small laptop case in under the top (where it will get blistering hot, btw).
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Container Store... link to product
They don't look like much and are a bit expensive, but i was able to put a pair slacks and two nice shirts in one a take almost no room in the car.
They don't look like much and are a bit expensive, but i was able to put a pair slacks and two nice shirts in one a take almost no room in the car.
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Miss the C5's trunk for sure.
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Need to get an idea on what size duffle bags fit the rear trunk on a vert (with top down). I want 2 of equal size.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
Doing museum delivery and I'm hoping to roll this into a tour of the smokey's on my way home.
Need to provide the GF a bag so she can squeeze her usual truck load of stuff into 1 bag.
This is going to be interesting.
Last edited by CaptVin; Aug 24, 2007 at 06:39 PM.
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Just took a trip north
We had to go to a wedding. Packed a small roll case, some plastic bags.
Don't forget, there are two wells that can hold small bags. I also used one of those bags that you pack and then use a vacuum to suck all the air out of. They fit nicely under the top when it is down. We managed to get formal clothes laid on top of the bags and got the trunk lid down w/o damage. The wife had to iron things, but, we would have had to do that no matter what car we took. BTW, it was a blast cruising up the Jersey pike with the top down.
Don't forget, there are two wells that can hold small bags. I also used one of those bags that you pack and then use a vacuum to suck all the air out of. They fit nicely under the top when it is down. We managed to get formal clothes laid on top of the bags and got the trunk lid down w/o damage. The wife had to iron things, but, we would have had to do that no matter what car we took. BTW, it was a blast cruising up the Jersey pike with the top down.
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Common size luggage available.
We have 2005 convertible with power top. My wife and I have made three 10 day journeys. The secret is the correct luggage. Get two 22 by 9 by 15 suitcases. I gained extra space by customizing the suit cases. I drilled out the rivets and removed the extendable handle and wheels. I then used a pop riveter with aluminum rivets to replace the rivets. The two cases took just over 1 hour to modify. Cases are roomier and much lighter. They are a close match to the red color of our car and look custom. You can put a great deal in the trunk ahead, on top and at the ends of the suitcases.
Regards,
Rich
Regards,
Rich