Chevy & GMC Vans

I pulled the panel off the left dutch...and cut the metal cross-braces out...pulled the speaker out...and it now contains my tire chains, emergency tools/lights/flares, everything. Put the panel back on loosely...works like a charm! Just saved more space in the interior for camping. Once I get some more time, I'll grind down the sharp cut edges.

I think that's a cool storage idea!
Have you considered replacing the plastic panel clips with a quick release fastener? Maybe something like a Dzus fastener?

6spd_monte wrote:I think that's a cool storage idea!
Have you considered replacing the plastic panel clips with a quick release fastener? Maybe something like a Dzus fastener?

I would like to replace them with some sort of quick release...or cut a door into the foam panel itself. The Dzus fastener might work really great too. When I set up what's best for us, I'll post it...the pic only shows the tire chains in the blue box...but after the pic, I stuffed TONS of stuff in thereand filled up the entire space tightly. Goves, flares, flashlights, air compressor and hose, poncho, emergency blanket, wrenches/tools, reflective triangles, and more stuff I can't think of at the moment. works for us. The emergency kit bag was a pain and always in our way...not so anymore!

Wow, that's different. I would have gone into the side trim in the back. There is a lot of unused space behind the panels around the wheel wells. First area I'd use is on the drivers side between the little covered cubby and the third row's seat belt.

ihatemybike wrote:Wow, that's different. I would have gone into the side trim in the back. There is a lot of unused space behind the panels around the wheel wells. First area I'd use is on the drivers side between the little covered cubby and the third row's seat belt.

True. Had the plastic off whilst cleaning and drying the carpet before i solved my dutch door leak issue...and noticed there was space behind there. already utilized some of it for jumper cables and nonsuch. just hard to get to it since i haven't cut into the plastic yet...nervous to do that...

what about using velcro to hold the panel in place.

Go to Radio Shack. They have EXTREMELY HEAVY DUTY Velcro available.

CaptSquid wrote:Go to Radio Shack. They have EXTREMELY HEAVY DUTY Velcro available.

would work! Might just do that...once again, the top portion is held by the rubbery trim piece...but the lower half flops around a bit.