[Warbird21]

I improvised some under tray storage, in the flipped over mini-spare well. I hate stuff rolling around in my trunk. $2 and a 10 minute job. M8x1.25 bolt - 3", used a cutting disc to shape the head so it locks into the plastic retainer nut. I put some foam down under the wheel (I definitely don't need any more odd noises!). Flipped the wheel over, snugged down the retainer. Now my old Nissan emergency pack and a few odds and ends in the well, tray, cover and weather mat all back in place = Tidy trunk space

 

[HybridMark]

Great Idea!! I bought a trunk organizer first off after purchasing the vehicle, kind of anal about those kind of things since I also hate crap rolling / sliding around.

Your idea is perfect for those smallish rarely needed items, thanks.

 

[Warbird21]

The Emergency Road kid was an option from my old Altima, that I saved when selling the car. It has jumper cables, some small hand tools, flares, emergency sticks. I've used the jumpers a few times (till I learned how to use the "Start" button in ACC mode in my Lincoln...) Hopefully, it just rides unneeded in the Avalon, for a long time...

 

[Bobby Nel]

Very creative! I, too, am one who doesn't like thigs rolling around in the trunk making unwanted noises. I have an emergency kit that would fit just fine .
Thanks!

 

[cb91710]

I like that.
I've got too much crap in my trunk.
It's all stuff that "I need"... but I honestly don't need three socket sets and 6 different bottles of detailer.

Some of it is convenience, since I live in a condo and it's just handy having glass cleaner, detail spray, and microfiber available wherever I'm parked... But I've got one of the big totes that fits nicely out of the way up against the back of the seat under the shelf, I really don't need some of the duplicated items that are in the cargo net, which is what is most often in the way and makes it difficult to get boxes in and out of the trunk.

 

[Vangm25]

For my 08 Camry I should really make use of my spare wheel well but I can't decide on what I want inside of it because if it is an emergency, there may be a whole lot of stuff on top of it.

Instead since I have a rear strut bar, I'll strap a carry-on bag onto it and try to use some molle bags. I have also use some velcro nets that stick onto the back of my rear seats so I stuck some stuff there too. There's a useless plastic tray in the corner that conveniently fits a .50 cal ammo box that I use for a simple set of tools. Last thing I have is a product no one ever used called Pocket Pods that snaps onto the trunk lid and gives me three pockets to carry stuff.

We will see what I put in the spare wheel well. It will probably be my emergency snow shovels when out of winter and a crow bar.

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[cb91710]

For my 08 Camry I should really make use of my spare wheel well but I can't decide on what I want inside of it because if it is an emergency, there may be a whole lot of stuff on top of it.

Exactly.
Murphy's Law.
My Avalon will be the most reliable car that I ever own... until I bury my tools and air compressor under 6 suitcases.

 

[Vangm25]

Exactly.
Murphy's Law.
My Avalon will be the most reliable car that I ever own... until I bury my tools and air compressor under 6 suitcases.

I may never use the jumper cables or the jump starter but if I need to I like to have it easily accessible. It's the same with tire tire Inflator and tire plug kit.

The carry-on bag would be a good contender to put in the spare wheel well except it's a carry-on bag so it's not gonna fit. Snow shovels and crow bar I seldom use so they may go down there (except during winter). The snow shovels have helped me and a bystander in the street.

I don't have any yet but maybe some led emergency lighting and some traction boards may go there.

 

[HybridMark]

Well Warbird, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider yourself flattered. Unfortunately my emergency bag was too thick to tuck into the flipped spare tire area, instead I tucked some emergency provisions and an Army issued wool blanket.

Secondly, make sure the shorter bolt you purchase is fully threaded lol.

Thanks Again......Mark.

 

[Warbird21]

Ha! I almost just cut and re-tapped the factory bolt, but I was at a Lowes,so grabbed one. When I sell this car, I'll never remember or bother to set it back to factory.
I'd recommend some shock absorber under the wheel, if you haven't already . It doesn't sit quite square, and is on the rim vs tire, it might rock/knock on rough road.

Well Warbird, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider yourself flattered. Unfortunately my emergency bag was too thick to tuck into the flipped spare tire area, instead I tucked some emergency provisions and an Army issued wool blanket.

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Secondly, make sure the shorter bolt you purchase is fully threaded lol.

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Thanks Again......Mark.

 

[cb91710]

That is an awesome idea.
Curious how long that foam will last?
I'd maybe use neoprene (old school mouse pads). They still won't last forever, but will last a lot longer than the camping foam.

 

[Warbird21]

That is an awesome idea.
Curious how long that foam will last?
I'd maybe use neoprene (old school mouse pads). They still won't last forever, but will last a lot longer than the camping foam.

five years or longer, the next owner will find out....(that is computer packaging foam)

 

[HybridMark]

I actually used some waffle foam pretty much identical to yours that I snagged from work. Four pieces set in a square even lol, thanks again.

 

[Flynz4]

@Warbird21 : Is there any chance I could purchase one of those modified bolts from you? I don't have the machinery skills necessary to fabricate one. It looks like a great solution.

/Jim

 

[Warbird21]

@Warbird21 : Is there any chance I could purchase one of those modified bolts from you? I don't have the machinery skills necessary to fabricate one. It looks like a great solution.

/Jim

Ha - when you say "fabricate", its me butchering a bolt head with a cutting wheel....
Sure, the pack came with two bolts, the extra has been laying on my work bench since.
I chucked it up in the my vise and made a few cuts. Its 15 degrees out side, let it warm up an bit and I'll pull my wheel release to test fit to make sure it fits.
Shoot me your mailing address.

 

[cb91710]

Ha - when you say "fabricate", its me butchering a bolt head with a cutting wheel....
Sure, the pack came with two bolts, the extra has been laying on my work bench since.
I chucked it up in the my vise and made a few cuts. Its 15 degrees out side, let it warm up an bit and I'll pull my wheel release to test fit to make sure it fits.
Shoot me your mailing address.

Time to go into business
Just make sure you don't sell more than $600 per year if you take Paypal

 

[Warbird21]

Time to go into business
Just make sure you don't sell more than $600 per year if you take Paypal

Don't rub it in - I just rec'd a 1099, $2700 income bill from Paypal for vintage tobacco pipes I sold on eBay last year! I'm done with eBay...

 

[cb91710]

Don't rub it in - I just rec'd a 1099, $2700 income bill from Paypal for vintage tobacco pipes I sold on eBay last year! I'm done with eBay...

It really sucks.
You only need to pay income tax on profit, but the IRS expects you to prove what was and wasn't profit. There is no way to do that on items that you have owned for decades. If I sell a guitar that I paid $3000 for on Reverb for $2500, I'll get hit with $2500 without proof that I paid $3000 10 years ago, and I have no idea how to even file the offset without going to Schedule-C.

 

[Warbird21]

It really sucks.
You only need to pay income tax on profit, but the IRS expects you to prove what was and wasn't profit. There is no way to do that on items that you have owned for decades. If I sell a guitar that I paid $3000 for on Reverb for $2500, I'll get hit with $2500 without proof that I paid $3000 10 years ago, and I have no idea how to even file the offset without going to Schedule-C.

Same boat. I buy the pipes unrestored, spend several hours restoring them, then shipping and eBay fees, its just no longer worth it.
I can sell on pipe forums, but don't have the broad audience.

 

[cb91710]

Same boat. I buy the pipes unrestored, spend several hours restoring them, then shipping and eBay fees, its just no longer worth it.
I can sell on pipe forums, but don't have the broad audience.

Payment is still the problem.
Paypal, Zelle, Stripe, and all other payment processors are now required to report payments received in excess of $600.
Unless you're dealing face to face with cash, you can't avoid it.

I have a custom guitar on order, and the builder is a legit business, but I am pulling $200 at a time out of the ATM, stashing it in an envelope, and will be paying him cash when the build is complete. I'll leave it up to him how he wants to report the income.