How to fill a hatch?! - Focaljet

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-11-2008, 09:18 PM

Here's the deal...

I am wanting to go camping. I would like to see some pics of how you guys pack your hatches full of stuff. I have a Yakima mountain bike rack of the roof.

Thanx

**Egz** · 05-11-2008, 09:21 PM

How many people? I have no back seat, but I can stack 4 tires, box of tools, box of safety gear, and a small camping setup just fine. Unforuntely, no pics.

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-11-2008, 09:24 PM

that's alot...i'm looking more for new ways of using the cavern in the back.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-11-2008, 09:36 PM

i shouldve taken pix of my hatch on friday, when i was going home from college for the summer. i had my back seat folded down, and i managed to fit a mini-fridge, 26ish inch tv, 2 hampers full of stuff, 2 backpacks, and a bunch of pillows and smaller things. i was really impressed by how much stuff can really fit in there.

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 05-11-2008, 09:55 PM

In my hatch, I have a 12 inch sub that takes up the entire trunk areas.

With that, I've fit:

-3 bikes (two on the roof, one on the back)
-3 people
-Bags for 3 people for 4 days
-Tools for bikes
-And random crap.

It's a tight squeeze, but the Hatch is AWESOME for people and crap.

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-11-2008, 10:03 PM

also...how do you guys handle wet clothes and such when doing the outdoors thing. I've thought about modifying a plastic container for the roof rack that I can toss dirty things in avoid the mess...any ideas?

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-11-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggiefocus2007

also...how do you guys handle wet clothes and such when doing the outdoors thing. I've thought about modifying a plastic container for the roof rack that I can toss dirty things in avoid the mess...any ideas?

i usually just throw all the dirty or wet clothing into garbage bags or plastic bags

**ZX3autoxtasy** · 05-12-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggiefocus2007

also...how do you guys handle wet clothes and such when doing the outdoors thing. I've thought about modifying a plastic container for the roof rack that I can toss dirty things in avoid the mess...any ideas?

Don't.

I get badddd gas mileage with my bikes on the roof (super aero Tarmacs). A container on the roof would suck.

**Ducman69** · 05-12-2008, 07:09 AM

I lost my pics, but have the back seat out with a flat floor I installed and used the Focus as a uhaul when moving each time at UT.

I was so proud of my Tetris-like masterpiece, heh. So if some hater douche tells you the Focus sucks, tell them she does more than that, she deepthroats!

BTW, if you roll up yourself a twin size memory foam mattress topper and throw it in the rear footwell, lay down the seats later and you have yourself a nice bed for your camping trip!

**03ZX3drew** · 05-12-2008, 08:59 AM

I got camping one weekend every month, and what I do is lay my back seat down. Then I keep all my **** in those big rubbermaid tubs, like the 55gal ones. So in 1 tub I have my tent, ground sheet, and all my supplies like a lantern and air matress. Then I just throw in a cooler, and I'm good to go. I could probably fit that **** just in the hatch w/o folding the seats down, but usually I have fishing gear too.

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-12-2008, 09:10 AM

thanx

**BUR_ZX3** · 05-12-2008, 11:55 AM

The best way I know how to properly fill a hatch....

Through the windshield!

**Ataru** · 05-12-2008, 12:06 PM

Totes:

The seatback was still up with this configuration. Two totes in the back with fold up chairs on top of them and misc small stuff in between.

4 wheels/tires on the rear seat with suitcase, bag, and cooler on top.

More small bags and crap in the rear floorboards for easy reach.

I drove 1500 miles home just like this and could still see out the rear window (somewhat).

**polarisman14** · 05-12-2008, 04:33 PM

That's a deer in the back of a focus that I pulled up behind. lol. They're quite roomy.

I'd suggest taking the seat bottom out and folding the seats forward, removing the rear hatch cover. That'll free up a LOT of cargo space. The bike rack was a good move. You can also remove the bike holders from the top and use that to put suitcases on, and get one of the bike racks that goes in the back of the hatch and attaches with nylon straps.

**uujjj** · 05-12-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggiefocus2007

also...how do you guys handle wet clothes and such when doing the outdoors thing. I've thought about modifying a plastic container for the roof rack that I can toss dirty things in avoid the mess...any ideas?

do it the true outdoorsman way . . . just wear the dirty clothes.

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-13-2008, 06:16 PM

I agree...but...do you want to smell the outdoors for the next month before the car airs out.

**polarisman14** · 05-13-2008, 08:14 PM

...You're camping, right? And you have an issue with smelling the outdoors?

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-13-2008, 09:12 PM

there is a difference between the outdoors and two people who haven't showered in 3 days.

**thepepperman** · 05-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducman69

I lost my pics, but have the back seat out with a flat floor I installed and used the Focus as a uhaul when moving each time at UT.

I was so proud of my Tetris-like masterpiece, heh.

I love playing car-Tetris! I never had a Focus hatch, only a sedan - but I did manage to pack that thing pretty well moving to university residence. By the time I moved out, I was driving a Mazda Protege5, which is the only packed hatch I have photos of:

Recently I've been doing the same with my current Mazda3 (sedan) but again, no pics for your enjoyment.

**rpvitiello** · 05-14-2008, 08:09 PM

yea no hatch here just the sedan. I find it is useful to flip up the rear seat cushons, but leave the back of the seats in the normal position. Gives you the most hight for moveing tall items upright, and keeps them from knocking around. You could probabally fit a 42" plasma TV IN the box that way if you can get the box through the door openings. I moved a 37inch LCD out of the box just sitting in the back seat.

Also you can fit 3 medium size rubbermade totes across with the back seat bottom forwar, but the backs up, and they dont block ANY of your rear view that way.

**aggiefocus2007** · 05-16-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpvitiello

yea no hatch here just the sedan. I find it is useful to flip up the rear seat cushons, but leave the back of the seats in the normal position. Gives you the most hight for moveing tall items upright, and keeps them from knocking around. You could probabally fit a 42" plasma TV IN the box that way if you can get the box through the door openings. I moved a 37inch LCD out of the box just sitting in the back seat.

Also you can fit 3 medium size rubbermade totes across with the back seat bottom forwar, but the backs up, and they dont block ANY of your rear view that way.

wire that bad boy in!!!!

**rpvitiello** · 05-17-2008, 10:02 PM

he he no thats ok, when i drive, i DRIVE 1/2 the time i forget to turn the stereo on! When i watch a tv, i am home watching a movie.

Oh and the TV was not for me that i was moving, it was an Xmiss gift for my Grandmother.

05-11-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	How to fill a hatch?! Here's the deal... I am wanting to go camping. I would like to see some pics of how you guys pack your hatches full of stuff. I have a Yakima mountain bike rack of the roof. Thanx __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-11-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
Egz Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tappahannock, VA Posts: 19,436	Re: How to fill a hatch?! How many people? I have no back seat, but I can stack 4 tires, box of tools, box of safety gear, and a small camping setup just fine. Unforuntely, no pics.

05-11-2008, 09:24 PM	#3
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	Re: How to fill a hatch?! that's alot...i'm looking more for new ways of using the cavern in the back. __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-11-2008, 09:36 PM	#4
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 894	Re: How to fill a hatch?! i shouldve taken pix of my hatch on friday, when i was going home from college for the summer. i had my back seat folded down, and i managed to fit a mini-fridge, 26ish inch tv, 2 hampers full of stuff, 2 backpacks, and a bunch of pillows and smaller things. i was really impressed by how much stuff can really fit in there. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-11-2008, 09:55 PM	#5
ZX3autoxtasy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: atlanta Posts: 4,621	Re: How to fill a hatch?! In my hatch, I have a 12 inch sub that takes up the entire trunk areas. With that, I've fit: -3 bikes (two on the roof, one on the back) -3 people -Bags for 3 people for 4 days -Tools for bikes -And random crap. It's a tight squeeze, but the Hatch is AWESOME for people and crap. __________________ 2008 Specialized Tarmac:: 0.0mpg with more carbon than your Focus. Pure. Power. 2007 Ridley Crossbow: Beware. Terrorizing you town until I sell it for a TT bike. 2004 Pitch Black 5spd 2.0L(Z) ZX3: Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Eibach Pro-Kit Dampers, Brembo Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, H&R 24mm Rear Swaybar, P-51 Shims, Focus-Sport Cool-Flo, Focus-Sport front & rear stress bar, MBRP Cat-Back, [Track] 15'' Steelies with 205/50/15 Falken Azeni RT-615's,[Street]UK ST200 Mondeo Wheels w/ Toyo Proxes 4 215/45/17's, Quantum Audio 12''/Quantum 800w Amp, Custom Ported Box, SVT Lip, and tons of other stuff...

05-11-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	Re: How to fill a hatch?! also...how do you guys handle wet clothes and such when doing the outdoors thing. I've thought about modifying a plastic container for the roof rack that I can toss dirty things in avoid the mess...any ideas? __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-12-2008, 07:09 AM	#9
Ducman69 I pretend to know everything. Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: van by the river Posts: 18,761	Re: How to fill a hatch?! I lost my pics, but have the back seat out with a flat floor I installed and used the Focus as a uhaul when moving each time at UT. I was so proud of my Tetris-like masterpiece, heh. So if some hater douche tells you the Focus sucks, tell them she does more than that, she deepthroats! BTW, if you roll up yourself a twin size memory foam mattress topper and throw it in the rear footwell, lay down the seats later and you have yourself a nice bed for your camping trip! __________________ i'm pissy cuz my ear hurts so bad! :(

05-12-2008, 08:59 AM	#10
03ZX3drew TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 998	Re: How to fill a hatch?! I got camping one weekend every month, and what I do is lay my back seat down. Then I keep all my ** in those big rubbermaid tubs, like the 55gal ones. So in 1 tub I have my tent, ground sheet, and all my supplies like a lantern and air matress. Then I just throw in a cooler, and I'm good to go. I could probably fit that ** just in the hatch w/o folding the seats down, but usually I have fishing gear too. __________________ 2003 Sangria Red ZX3 2008 Crystal White Pearl Mica Mazdaspeed3.

05-12-2008, 09:10 AM	#11
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	Re: How to fill a hatch?! thanx __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-12-2008, 11:55 AM	#12
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,735	Re: How to fill a hatch?! The best way I know how to properly fill a hatch.... Through the windshield! __________________ Video from the final round of the Focus Challenge... Click Here

05-12-2008, 12:06 PM	#13
Ataru Team Sonic Racing Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 11,492	Re: How to fill a hatch?! Totes: The seatback was still up with this configuration. Two totes in the back with fold up chairs on top of them and misc small stuff in between. 4 wheels/tires on the rear seat with suitcase, bag, and cooler on top. More small bags and crap in the rear floorboards for easy reach. I drove 1500 miles home just like this and could still see out the rear window (somewhat). __________________ Owner of SONIC - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

05-12-2008, 04:33 PM	#14
polarisman14 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Henniker, NH Posts: 3,178	Re: How to fill a hatch?! That's a deer in the back of a focus that I pulled up behind. lol. They're quite roomy. I'd suggest taking the seat bottom out and folding the seats forward, removing the rear hatch cover. That'll free up a LOT of cargo space. The bike rack was a good move. You can also remove the bike holders from the top and use that to put suitcases on, and get one of the bike racks that goes in the back of the hatch and attaches with nylon straps. __________________ --UnFocused1-- --01 Focus "FCS-PWR" 350+whp Work-In-Progress-- <95 Ranger "SLOWNLO" Project #2: Dropped 4/7, side exit exhaust, audio, etc...> >86 Ninja 250R "GOPED" 50+mpg bullet: Slip-ons, Pod filters, Jet kit, LED signals, custom plate bracket<

05-13-2008, 06:16 PM	#16
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	Re: How to fill a hatch?! I agree...but...do you want to smell the outdoors for the next month before the car airs out. __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-13-2008, 08:14 PM	#17
polarisman14 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Henniker, NH Posts: 3,178	Re: How to fill a hatch?! ...You're camping, right? And you have an issue with smelling the outdoors? __________________ --UnFocused1-- --01 Focus "FCS-PWR" 350+whp Work-In-Progress-- <95 Ranger "SLOWNLO" Project #2: Dropped 4/7, side exit exhaust, audio, etc...> >86 Ninja 250R "GOPED" 50+mpg bullet: Slip-ons, Pod filters, Jet kit, LED signals, custom plate bracket<

05-13-2008, 09:12 PM	#18
aggiefocus2007 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 107	Re: How to fill a hatch?! there is a difference between the outdoors and two people who haven't showered in 3 days. __________________ 2003 ZX3 Dark Blue Steeda Cold Air Intake Nology Hot Wires Yakima Roof Rack

05-14-2008, 08:09 PM	#20
rpvitiello I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stamford, CT, US (The NYC area) Posts: 6,290	Re: How to fill a hatch?! yea no hatch here just the sedan. I find it is useful to flip up the rear seat cushons, but leave the back of the seats in the normal position. Gives you the most hight for moveing tall items upright, and keeps them from knocking around. You could probabally fit a 42" plasma TV IN the box that way if you can get the box through the door openings. I moved a 37inch LCD out of the box just sitting in the back seat. Also you can fit 3 medium size rubbermade totes across with the back seat bottom forwar, but the backs up, and they dont block ANY of your rear view that way. __________________ Welcome to CT, it’s almost like driving in Europe, narrow twisty roads, BMW, Mercedes, VW and any other euro style car everywhere. Just one thing ruins it… American drivers. Drive swift and safe, Not slow and stupid last rites

05-17-2008, 10:02 PM	#22
rpvitiello I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stamford, CT, US (The NYC area) Posts: 6,290	Re: How to fill a hatch?! he he no thats ok, when i drive, i DRIVE 1/2 the time i forget to turn the stereo on! When i watch a tv, i am home watching a movie. Oh and the TV was not for me that i was moving, it was an Xmiss gift for my Grandmother. __________________ Welcome to CT, it’s almost like driving in Europe, narrow twisty roads, BMW, Mercedes, VW and any other euro style car everywhere. Just one thing ruins it… American drivers. Drive swift and safe, Not slow and stupid last rites

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