DIY > Adding cargo net to trunk
 

Had the FRS for a week. One thing I've noticed is that anything in the trunk tending to slide around on the OEM trunk floor (I do not have the carpeted mat).

Installed a Bell Cargo Net today.... took about 20 minutes.

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Bell Cargo Net Kit ($10 at Fred Meyers - WA)
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Kit comes with nice net and four knobs with screw-in mounting hardware.

The four corners of the OEM trunk floor flip-up, so I decided to mount the knobs just inside of the "wings".

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Using Pick Awl to "tap" hole for installation of knob
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Knob installed
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Mounting screw in... tip extends too far
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Cutting screw tip off
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After cutting screw tip off
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Gaffers tape used to cover backside of knob install
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Trunk floor installed with knobs
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Cargo net installed (corner loops go over knobs)
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Note: When the net is stretched, this does put tension on the mounting knobs closest to the trunk lid (rear). I used some heavy duty industrial Velcro at the two corners to keep the wings from pulling up.

This will do for now.. until I decide what to do "long term" for the trunk.

Edit: Put the OEM trunk mat in - fit fine with net installed

nice, should hold my skateboard or bike in check when I go out lol

I just bought a roll of black non-skid cabinet/rug liner at Kroger. Works like a champ. :)