Bed cubby too small

[Clarkdonbran]

I’ve had my hybrid XLT for about 48 hours and love it so far. The only disappointment has been the bed cubby. It is very small. The only thing that fits is my window squeegee.

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[JoeEd]

I’ve had my hybrid XLT for about 48 hours and love it so far. The only disappointment has been the bed cubby. It is very small. The only thing that fits is my window squeegee.

Did I read or see a video where the false bottom comes out and you can place something longer inside? I could be confusing one situation with another, but it might be worth a look . . . or even better, check the manual.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

It comes out, but the area is still very small.

 

[LC48]

Three cargo straps, roll of soft wire, wire pliers and a stack of red rags in my lower section. Nothing on the top tray, just a rag for checking,the oil level.

A squeegee?

 

[Decayed]

There is no other choice: sell your maverick. To me.

 

[A_Turkey_Sammich]

[QUOTE="LC48, post: 139763, member: 5794”]

A squeegee?
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That was my first thought as well lol….and those things aren’t exactly pocket sized either!

I don’t think the pocket’s size is a big deal at all. It’s just a making some use of existing otherwise dead space sorta thing vs a purposeful major design feature. Like I’d prob just keep a couple small cargo straps and a couple bungees in there that I’d normally keep under the back seat (and maybe toss in a red rag/flag as well being such a short bed). Rarely used but really handy to have on hand when you could use em, No security concerns with that sort of cheap odds and ends, and cleanly out of the way.

 

[CenTexMav]

I’ve had my hybrid XLT for about 48 hours and love it so far. The only disappointment has been the bed cubby. It is very small. The only thing that fits is my window squeegee.

I put some ratchet straps and bungee cords in mine.

 

[Sweet Willie]

A bottle of Scotch will fit just fine.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

[QUOTE="LC48, post: 139763, member: 5794”]

A squeegee?

That was my first thought as well lol….and those things aren’t exactly pocket sized either!

I don’t think the pocket’s size is a big deal at all. It’s just a making some use of existing otherwise dead space sorta thing vs a purposeful major design feature. Like I’d prob just keep a couple small cargo straps and a couple bungees in there that I’d normally keep under the back seat (and maybe toss in a red rag/flag as well being such a short bed). Rarely used but really handy to have on hand when you could use em, No security concerns with that sort of cheap odds and ends, and cleanly out of the way.
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I have one of those blade squeegees. I can stand it up in the cubby without the false bottom.

 

[LC48]

That was my first thought as well lol….and those things aren’t exactly pocket sized either!

I don’t think the pocket’s size is a big deal at all. It’s just a making some use of existing otherwise dead space sorta thing vs a purposeful major design feature. Like I’d prob just keep a couple small cargo straps and a couple bungees in there that I’d normally keep under the back seat (and maybe toss in a red rag/flag as well being such a short bed). Rarely used but really handy to have on hand when you could use em, No security concerns with that sort of cheap odds and ends, and cleanly out of the way.

I have one of those blade squeegees. I can stand it up in the cubby without the false bottom.
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Cleaning windows at the pump? Or?

 

[rognus]

A bottle of Scotch will fit just fine.

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[OldSoulNewMaverick]

I put some ratchet straps and bungee cords in mine.

That was my plan. Curious if you hear them (ratchet parts) bang around when you're driving?
I don't think I have any need for the cubby. It's a bonus space. The underseat storage (even half since I've ordered a hybrid) will be plenty. Additional storage spaces are great, but for me they just accumulate crap.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

I have one of those blade squeegees. I can stand it up in the cubby without the false bottom.

Cleaning windows at the pump? Or?
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It’s really foggy where I live so the windows are always covered in dew. I can’t see shit.

 

[LC48]

That was my plan. Curious if you hear them (ratchet parts) bang around when you're driving?
I don't think I have any need for the cubby. It's a bonus space. The underseat storage (even half since I've ordered a hybrid) will be plenty. Additional storage spaces are great, but for me they just accumulate crap.

I carry an extra stack of clean red rags there to both secure my straps from bouncing around and to be used for flags, clean up, etc. I put my straps, wire, and pliers in a gallon freezer bag, then roll the rags around that bundle - so far so good.

But now that this scotch idea is on the table......may have to reconsider

 

[Clark6]

Im a Clark & I clean windows on the side,, as well as psi wash.. lol..
I will put a portable cigarette lighter tire pump (120v back there i may could buy that), set of ratchet strap tie downs in my cubby for the wife. Maybe a good flashlight.

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