I would except its one of those plastic craftsman toolboxes where all the bits and pieces have their own designated spot. i think its time to figure out a different method of organization i'm thinking.

Why not make a wooden "organizer"... that is basically a tray w/ a lip around the perimeter w/ 1" dowel rods sticking out the bottom. Drill 4 holes that match the dowel positions into the cargo tray. Wah-la your toolboxes stay in place and it is easily removable.

i'm thinking a bigger plastic bin....or maybe a bungee cord or two.....i just havent really sat down and taken a decent amount of time to really think about it and figure it out yet anyhow....plus during the week i almost live out of my 4 runner, so every time i clean and organize it, its guaranteed about 2 hours later i want something and inevitably go digging for it again, and my nice clean freshly organized t4r is messy again.

I, too, was worried about how the dogs would like the sliding cargo tray, but our 125 lb Giant Schnauzer curls up on it and loves it! I love the tray, because it reduces back strain loading and unloading things into the cargo area. Also, we move flat containers of food often (for parties, etc) and the tray feature is great for loading and access.

I would like to find a rubber/waterproof mat system that will work with the tray.

For longer trips with the dogs, I've wondered if we could find a mattress to fit to make the entire cargo area a comfortable bed.

It would also be great if the tray could be removable for some tasks.

Thoughts and suggestions greatly appreciated.

J4R

check this link out for a mat for your sliding deck: Husky Cargo Liner installed

Hi J4R - I don't have the sliding deck, so can't help in the waterproof mat system, but for a comfy dog bed/mattress, I use one of the faux fleece quilted type dog crate mats (the kind with the rounded bolster edge) on top of the husky cargoliner I have. I have really big dogs so use the largest size dog bed they have, which just about covers the entire mat and sits just inside the lip. These beds are really easy to wash too.

I also often use an inexpensive comforter or two, either an old one from the house or one from someplace like Target (I found a King comforter onsale there recently for $25, compare that to the price of a dog bed). If it is a King, even better as you can fold it in half and make it thicker. It provides decent protection for underneath, you can cover almost the entire area, and it is easy to wash. I can't wait to sleep back there myself on my next trip

dog duvets

the huge sized square beds fit perfectly between the wheel wells.

Wow, those are great Ryan_S, I've never seen those before, very reasonable price, thanks for the link. Great way to use old pillows or blankets!

Is Toyota still offering the sliding rear cargo w/underneath storage on the 2014 models? I ordered a Trail Premium back in March and it is coming in next week, but the dealership is telling me that is does not have the sliding cargo w/underneath storage and they have not given me a truthful answer as to why. Does anyone have any updated info in regards to this?

Yes, as far as i know. I purchased a Trail Prem about 3 weeks ago and it has the sliding rear cargo tray with under storage. I bought it off the lot though and didn't special order it. I think i did hear somewhere that the cargo trays were hard to come by, but then again i heard so many tales and mistaken information that it made it hard to believe them about anything! Good luck with your new ride...what color and other options did you get?