Custom Cargo Carpet Cover

[T4RGold]

I was getting ready to load up for my first trip to the woods this season and decided to show you all how I protect the back of my 4Runner because, like many of you, I bring more than I'm gonna need. First, my tool box, then four deep cycle batteries, three 5 gallon water bottles, a 120 quart cooler for the meat, a 48 quart cooler for provisions, assorted hand tools, gear bags, firearms, etc...You know the drill.













I started doing this years ago with my Grand Cherokees.
Home Depot sells indoor/outdoor carpet in bulk 12 ft. widths. The cab is approx. 50 inches wide, so I buy a 6 ft. length. With this I can make 2 sets.
First I make a paper template. I do this by taping together pieces of paper that are cut out to match the contour of the interior. Next, I lay this out on the backside of the carpet, draw around it with a marker and cut it out. It's an easy job. They last through years of abuse and you can't beat the price!
I hope this is helpful.

 

[alico268]

There's people like me who lack skills and just buy a Canvasback liner, and then there's you who impress me to no end. I like the cubbies being covered, keeps items nice and rattle-free back there. Great job!!

 

[Yoderguy]

 

[Ducmonsta]

Nice inexpensive DIY. But it's gotta be asked.... WTF are you doing with 4 deep cycle batteries!?

 

[Yoderguy]

Nice inexpensive DIY. But it's gotta be asked.... WTF are you doing with 4 deep cycle batteries!?

Mobile method lab ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[T4RGold]

Nice inexpensive DIY. But it's gotta be asked.... WTF are you doing with 4 deep cycle batteries!?

WTF for sure. Good question.
I have a 24 ft. travel trailer at my camp. The batteries power my lights and furnace. It's much quieter than the generator and I don't have to transport all the fuel it would take. I normally stay 5 to 7 days when I go.

 

[twhigham]

That is brilliant! I did something similar using a Mohawk Home (made in the great state of Georgia) area throw rug I picked up at Wal-Mart for $10, but your solution covers a lot more area. I like what you did with the cubbyholes, too. Mine just covers the main cargo area without coverage for the back of the seats or the gap in-between. I may look into your solution before too long, before things get dirty back there.

 

[philsey]

Nice practical solution. I did that for my previous Pathfinder, and I like it better than the Weathertech I have now. And if it gets too dirty just replace it.

Good work on the fit - Is there a trick to making the patterns for the cubbies?

 

[T4RGold]

Nice practical solution. I did that for my previous Pathfinder, and I like it better than the Weathertech I have now. And if it gets too dirty just replace it.

Good work on the fit - Is there a trick to making the patterns for the cubbies?

I do it all with templates made from printer paper (actually card stock because it's more rigid). I cut small individual pieces that fit the contour of each side, each corner, each area to be covered and then tape them together with masking tape.

 

[delloro]

"...a 120 quart cooler for the meat...."

Atkins diet?

 

[T4RGold]

Atkins diet?

For the harvest.