300TD (wagon) storage area - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JWJ · #1 07-10-2006, 06:29 AM

I'm curious as to what other 300TD (wagon) owners - that don't have the 3rd seat option - do with that very thin storage area under the floor in the rear.

The only thing I have been able to put there are some tools.

Seems impractical.

bill murrow · #2 07-10-2006, 08:10 AM

I keep my roof rack cross bars in that compartment.

Cheers,

Bill

Mismost · #3 07-10-2006, 08:39 AM

I would think it would be a great place to store a breakdown shotgun....alas I have the 3 row seat, which is indeed very impractical....unless you are a small child!

POS · #4 07-10-2006, 09:43 AM

Nothing; not much room for anything.

JimmyL · #5 07-10-2006, 10:25 AM

I'm coming to the realization that a sedan with a trunk is far more compatible with day to day life. You can store a good size tool box, battery jumper, oil, towels/gloves, etc.....
It is out of site, out of mind. You throw all that stuff in the back of a wagon and it either looks trashy, or is a good window shopping area for your basic slime ball thief.
Sure, I could carry a TV home from the store, or haul some other larger item than a sedan, but how often do we do that?
I've just got a dark plastic storage bin back there with batt. jumper, gloves, towels, etc..... It sits back there making potential thieves wonder "Hmmm, wonder what's in there??"

Oh, and little flat storage area...........not much!!

Mismost · #6 07-10-2006, 10:29 AM

I have cut a pattern for a "elevated deck" to go in the cargo area...tall enough to slide my shotgun case and ammo under, strong enough to support my file boxes on top. Hoping to make the cargo hold function better for exactly the slimeball thief problem.

Agree, day to day sedans are nice....but to me, the wagon is just special somehow!

dmorrison · #7 07-10-2006, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyL

I'm coming to the realization that a sedan with a trunk is far more compatible with day to day life. You can store a good size tool box, battery jumper, oil, towels/gloves, etc.....
It is out of site, out of mind. You throw all that stuff in the back of a wagon and it either looks trashy, or is a good window shopping area for your basic slime ball thief.
Sure, I could carry a TV home from the store, or haul some other larger item than a sedan, but how often do we do that?
I've just got a dark plastic storage bin back there with batt. jumper, gloves, towels, etc..... It sits back there making potential thieves wonder "Hmmm, wonder what's in there??"

Oh, and little flat storage area...........not much!!

Jumper cables are rolled up and stored inside the spare tire on the left. 25' long and 10 gauge wires

Oil is stored in the right side area, 1 quart only.

Tools Just a set of box wrenches in the right side area, and USAA roadside assistance.

Roll of shop towels in the right hand side, a 1/4 role

My wife put a large basket in the back. Its 2'X3' and holds all the loose stuff. The towel (see below) can be placed over the basket if neccessary

The wagon will hold (rear hatch closed), with the center seat down and the passenger seat full forward and slightly reclined, 10' lumber. Just picked up two 2"X10"X10ft pieces for a project I'm doing. I also carry an old hotel towel ( spent way to much time in hotels )to protect the front seat and armrest while carrying the 10' sections.
I also have a trailer hitch, a bumper mount only, to pull my 4'X8' folding trailer.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90154

I use it to haul the 4'X8' plywood I get occasionally as well as any large items.

The wagon is my pickup truck.

Dave

PS I have a third seat in the floor of the wagon, so no storage there

winmutt · #8 07-10-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyL

I'm coming to the realization that a sedan with a trunk is far more compatible with day to day life. You can store a good size tool box, battery jumper, oil, towels/gloves, etc.....
It is out of site, out of mind. You throw all that stuff in the back of a wagon and it either looks trashy, or is a good window shopping area for your basic slime ball thief.
Sure, I could carry a TV home from the store, or haul some other larger item than a sedan, but how often do we do that?
I've just got a dark plastic storage bin back there with batt. jumper, gloves, towels, etc..... It sits back there making potential thieves wonder "Hmmm, wonder what's in there??"

Oh, and little flat storage area...........not much!!

The solution is to own both of course. I just noticed that the rear head rests act as a dog proof wall to seperate my child from my over eager dog. God bless german engineering.

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