Stuff to put in the hatch underfloor tray

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    A few ideas, to start it off:

    * Some sort of reflective triangle, or collapsible traffic cone: brightly colored and retroflective

    * First Aid Kit (one caveat on this: if you buy a made-up kit, have a look through it, make sure it's fairly complete, and you understand all the components. I'm in this boat: we got one, but I've yet to have a good look through it. Am thinking to just throw in a pack of regular bandages, for one.)

    * Wheel Chocks (In the Owner's Manual: supposed to be used on the tire kitty-corner to the flat when jacking. I've put some heavy duty ones in, but am thinking to look for an extra, light weight pair.)

    * A sturdy flat piece of wood, somewhere between 8" and 12" square (to stabilize and spread the load of the jack if you're on soft ground)

    * A couple of clean rags (Owners Manual suggests to wipe contact surface between wheel and hub when changing a tire, to avoid torquing the spare tire with some trapped grit in there. Why two: one for the real messes, one to finish)

    * Just my preference, but worthwhile I think: a compact trickle charger kit.
     
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    Sub-woofer and amplifier. Your ideas are good too. :)
     
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    we keep some shelf stable milk, individual serve packets of PB, water, a box of matzah in case the kids need a snack while we're out and about. We also keep jumper cables.
     
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    I have an earthquake survival kit I put together (first aid, food, water, flashlight, space blanket, cash, etc. in a backpack), a sheet for trips to the beach, and paper towels & latex gloves for roadside emergencies.
     
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    Some random stuff that comes in handy once in a while: Scissors, 4-In-1 Screwdriver, Rags, Zip-Ties, Extra Trash Bag(s), Gloves, Pencils (doesn't leak), Rope, Tie Downs, Bungee Cords

    I keep the scissors there so it doesn't become a projectile in a collision.
     
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    I keep a DC air compressor in there, some bungee cords and an 8oz flask filled with bourbon... :D
     
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    I was thinking about jumper cables: maybe as long as you're the jumpee, not the jumper, ie: the Prius 12 volt is pretty dimunitive, might be overtaxed giving assist. I have a portable 12 volt source, toyed with the idea of putting that in there, but it's close to 20 lbs, and I start digging in my heels on the added load. Maybe in certain cirumstances.
     
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    The output of the inverter is better than what any conventional alternator can put out if needed. I would get "smart cables". Basically polarity independent and they have a delayed connect so no sparks at the batteries (or mating posts in the Prius). I have a pair, but I don't carry them. Only thing I carry with me is a set of Alpine chains that I thankfully have not had to use yet and a AAA membership card. :)
     
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    I have a tire wrench, auto polarity jumper cables, coat, emergency pants, first aid kit and an air compressor. then for work I have a 3/8 drill, 20 and 100 foot extension cord, power strip,56" drill bit. I also have the world's silliest umbrella.

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    In mine I have:
    - a thick blanket (mainly to avoid noise from all the other stuff that might move around when turning...)
    - triangle and first aid kit: both are compulsory in Germany (and most of EU)
    - 1.5L plastic bottle full of windshield wiper no-frost liquid
    - an elastic cable with hooks to fix stuff in the trunk by using the available rings
    - toilet paper (you never know...)
    - a foldable plastic box (handy when grocery shopping - you don't need plastic bags)
    - 2 foldable strong fabric bags (also handy when grocery shopping - no plastic bags needed)
    - 1 thermally insulated plastic bag (for stuff that need a refrigerator when grocery shopping.... ;))
     
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    A handful of marbles so that the dash rattle won't bother you.

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    Pakitt, really toilet paper? That's just too funny, but you're right...you never know. lol...
     
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    I've got my amp and a cap in there.
     
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    I have a small tool set and a set of jumper cables so far in a tray with dividers.
     
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    I keep a winter survival backpack for 2, in winter,a small tool set, a complete socket set,jumper cables, flashlight,electric jack ,mechanical jack (not the piece of junk that came with the car) one qt. of oil, many white clean napkins and last but not least, a fire extinguisher. Now under the seats I have....................................................
     
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    Thumbs up for the TP (no pun intended).
     
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    We also have a blanket, well: that's our "trunk tray". Good protection for the carpet, keeps the pizza warm, can keep stuff from rolling around, might save your life in a blizzard.

    Several people mention rope, string, bunjee cords. Good idea. I'm thinking a coil of twine and some box cutters or scissors.
     
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    duct tape and plastic sheeting. (sorry, i used to work for tom ridge)
     
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    So that's where they went! And here I thought I had lost mine...
     
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