# Securing a bunch of random crap in the trunk **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 30, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166 "2009-05-30T04:48:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/1 "2009-05-30T04:48:34Z")
Hey everybody, I’m trying to figure out a way to keep extra engine oil, extra transmission fluid, a set of sockets and a ratchet, and perhaps my shop manual - all in the trunk of my car, without it sliding around and annoying the hell out of me. My dad suggested a Milk crate, but i’m looking for a sexier solution. Are there aftermarket versions of those slick cargo nets that you can install yourself? Please and thanks. jmw ---
**Author:** ![budd2049](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/77aa72/32.png) [@budd2049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/budd2049)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/2 "2009-05-30T04:52:38Z")
A “sexier” solution for keeping stuff in the trunk? I chuckled at that. 🙂 There’s probably aftermarket cargo nets and the like available for your particular make and model. A good place to start would be [www.jcwhitney.com](http://www.jcwhitney.com). ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/3 "2009-05-30T13:22:53Z")
If you do end up with any kind of crate or bin, you could try using one of those gripper mats that are cut to size and used under small carpets. I’ve had good luck with those. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/4 "2009-05-30T13:23:11Z")
I have a rubber mat and all the miscellaneous stuff I carry in a lidded plastic box from Wal Mart sitting on the mat. The nice thing is that even if a bottle containing fluid leaks the plastic box contains the fluid. Why do you need extra tranny fluid? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/5 "2009-05-30T15:21:33Z")
I bought a plastic bin with a lid that matches the car’s color. I also bought adhesive fabric squares and bonded them to the bottom of the bin. That stopped the bin from sliding. ---
**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreasyJack)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/6 "2009-05-30T16:42:00Z")
I second the milk crate-- that’s what I use. It’s nice because you can use it as a stool while you’re futzing with stuff by the side of the road. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/7 "2009-06-05T13:52:03Z")
Just in case the thing springs a leak and im stuck out in the middle of BFE. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffmw05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@Jeffmw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffmw05)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/securing-a-bunch-of-random-crap-in-the-trunk/31166/8 "2009-06-05T13:52:25Z")
Thanks for all the fresh ideas!