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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Johan2003, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Johan2003

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    On a 2CV, enthousiasts built a Luggage space enhancement device.
    see first for Original and next pictures with the device : 2cv.nl :: Bekijk onderwerp - Gespot!
    Just open the trunk, mount the 'palma trunk' and close it again.

    Would the same trick be a good idea on the Prius II ? With the 5th door in a horizontal position, one gains a lot of space.
    You'd still have a rear view through the window below the spoiler.
    You could even make it with a seperate door flapping down for easy loading.
    Maybe repeat the license plate light and 3rd brake light.

    Or maybe it just exist already ...
     
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    Well, a few problems:

    1 - It's ugly as sin.
    2 - The Prius v now exists for those seeking greater cargo space in a Prius. Why cut into your car's body panels when you can just trade up?
    3 - Something like this would totally throw off weight distribution and aerodynamics, probably leading to poorer gas mileage.
    4 - Anyone who truly needs that much cargo space is probably in the market for a minivan or SUV... not a Prius.

    My $0.02
     
    #2 JasonGoalie34, Jun 2, 2014
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    1.it's only for travelling, not every day. (taste and colours ...) some find a prius ... well yeah
    2.the beauty of it is that you don't have to cut body panels : it's a U shaped insert that closes the openings when the trunk is half open. ( Palma bak 2cv Onderdelen bestellen voor citroen 2cv ami dyane acadiane Diversen )
    3.I agree on that, but an extra 'suitcase' on a bike rack would even be worse on weight distribution, for aerodynamics, I recon it would be better than roof mounted cargo.
    4.not really, I have 3 daughters growing up and now drive a station wagon version of a peugeot308 (lot's of space without needing a SUV, I can even transport my quest velomobile (2.8m long recumbent fully faired tricycle) in it. You'd need a very large SUV to do the same ;) a minivan would work better)
     
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    i'm thinking a sheet of plywood in the back from behind the front seats to 3 or 4 feet beyond the bumper would act as a cantilever. then just have a tent maker sew up something between the plywood and the open hatch?
     
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    hmm, a tent would make a lot of noise ... some composite of wood or aluminium structure is easier to coat with noise damping cloth without the risk on flapping around.
     
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    maybe you can design it so it slips into the back so you can close the hatch. what is theirs, molded plastic?
     
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    no, glasfiber/polyester (small batches)
     
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