been thinking of making a rear package tray for the Mini since mine never had the stock one for hiding whatever is in the hatch does anyone have a pick of one out or measurements of theirs i may have to use the cardboard method to get the shape

 

Have you tried Craigslist to buy one. I saw a couple in different states over the weekend that they were asking $20 for. I remember one was in California. You might get lucky and find a cheap one near you.

 

You can sometimes find them used , otherwise they are new here:

Rear Window Shelf Deck MINI Cooper S version 51467111559

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51467111559/




There is also a little know storage unit that hooks under it:

MINI Trunk Storage System 82110154464 ( aka saddle bags )

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82110154464/






https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ddle-bags.html




Also another cool storage item in the grocery bag holder: 82260306812 ~20$

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82260306812/

 

The Sonax trunk organizers are pretty cool. Cheap and don't take any modification to the trunk. Just another option. If you do DIY this make sure to post up and show us how it turned out!



-Luccia

 

Great suggestions guys! I've never seen the saddle bags before. That's cool!

 

Thanks, the saddle bags are a cool little know part. Only known buy older owners for circa 2004 days.

 

Certainly better to get an original than trying to construct one

A good tip, after you get one is before putting your rear seat backs down, place the package tray in same orientation at the fold joint. Keeps it nice, safe and secure.

A complaint from some owners has been how the seat belt fixtures dig into your leather or vinyl of the seat backs when folded down. This will protect from that as well.
Art

 

Another little known fact,
The tray is actually contoured to fit along the rear headrests and over the rear cup holder when the seats are flat.

Kinda difficult to describe, but basically it's a "hat" that you put on the seats when they are almost flat, and then sits safe when flat covering the "leading edge" or tops of the rear seats when in the flat position.

 

Yea, they have a little contour, and I always through the rear grille was to let sound form the rear trunk ( exhausts ) enter the cabin, the Cooper versions does not have this, cool feature.

 

thanks i have never seen the little under holder before as well awesome info thanks if I cant locate one locally i will be ordering one thanks again!

 

You are welcome.

 

check out the market place on this site. There appears to be a used one for sale. Dont let the initial asking price scare you off, I think he's down to $75.00

Al

 

Some automobiles have those to allow the 'flow-through' ventilation system (required) to function properly.
Art

 

Yea, vents when you close the trunk, thinking that also . The "Cooper" one does not have that , so thinking its more for sound.

Cooper