Interior Design is Lacking...Ideas?

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JMan5000

JMan5000

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Good to be back - I hope you've all been well.

I took my 'new to me' 02 TLC on its maiden voyage to WY for a mule deer and antelope hunting trip this past October and it took the 3500 mile round trip like a champ and asked for more. 12 mpg fully loaded w/ 2 quads and loaded coolers...plus two fat guys - not too bad.

During that trip I noticed that the interior creature comforts are LACKING to say the least for the driver and passenger. The cup holders are the only place you can really keep a couple cell phones w/out putting them up on the dash. The center console is a big waste of space so I've learned. There is no other surface for these sorts of things...and then mix in GPS units, drinks, food, gloves, hats, binoculars, range finders, cigars, and whatever else you can think of - we were frustrated within the first 100 miles of the trip - there's just no place to put anything.

Is there something out there for interior organization, or has someone on the forum designed something to enhance this interior space? I searched and didn't really find anything good...maybe I need to dig deeper.

Thanks for your help guys!!
 
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I have a bunch of stuff set up in my LX for EDC/every day mobile office work. Phone is on a magnetic mount because it is my GPS. I didn't see the need for another GPS unit when off-line maps are available anywhere I'd need to go. My bluetooth earpiece rests in the transfer case shifter boot, pens, lighters, misc stuff in the top console, bigger items and chargers in the lower. I drilled a hole in the center of the lower console facing toward the shift lever to run my charger cables through so they retract into the console out of the way. I use an ecig and it rests in the console pocket that used to be an AHC controller. Contracts/paperwork go in between the seats and consoles out of the way and don't interfere with the seat belts. Pistol goes on a magnetic mount near my knee on the side of the console, or in the driver's map pocket depending on which gub I'm carrying that day. Glasses go on my face or in the glasses holder by the sunroof controls. I don't really eat in the truck other than road trips in which case, there's a bag of snacks or a small cooler behind the front seats (there's normally a dog in the back seat so no passenger's feet to care about). It's the co-pilot's responsibility to organize those during the trip. Drinks go in the cupholders because cup holders. I keep 3 FRS radios in the driver's map pocket along with a microfiber towel for glasses cleaning or whatever else might need a wipe. Wheel lock key (and corresponding socket for my lugs) go in the glove box with receipts, manuals, and napkins. Two full bottles of water get stored in the 3rd row cup holders on the passenger's side. AC power converter lives in the pocket on the back of the driver's seat along with a sun shade. Anything else gets placed in the cargo area or various other pockets. There isn't much else I'd want/need to have access to from the driver's seat while I'm driving. I can't say I've noticed a lack of places to put things I need while driving.
 
MongooseGA said:
I have a bunch of stuff set up in my LX for EDC/every day mobile office work. Phone is on a magnetic mount because it is my GPS. I didn't see the need for another GPS unit when off-line maps are available anywhere I'd need to go. My bluetooth earpiece rests in the transfer case shifter boot, pens, lighters, misc stuff in the top console, bigger items and chargers in the lower. I drilled a hole in the center of the lower console facing toward the shift lever to run my charger cables through so they retract into the console out of the way. I use an ecig and it rests in the console pocket that used to be an AHC controller. Contracts/paperwork go in between the seats and consoles out of the way and don't interfere with the seat belts. Pistol goes on a magnetic mount near my knee on the side of the console, or in the driver's map pocket depending on which gub I'm carrying that day. Glasses go on my face or in the glasses holder by the sunroof controls. I don't really eat in the truck other than road trips in which case, there's a bag of snacks or a small cooler behind the front seats (there's normally a dog in the back seat so no passenger's feet to care about). It's the co-pilot's responsibility to organize those during the trip. Drinks go in the cupholders because cup holders. I keep 3 FRS radios in the driver's map pocket along with a microfiber towel for glasses cleaning or whatever else might need a wipe. Wheel lock key (and corresponding socket for my lugs) go in the glove box with receipts, manuals, and napkins. Two full bottles of water get stored in the 3rd row cup holders on the passenger's side. AC power converter lives in the pocket on the back of the driver's seat along with a sun shade. Anything else gets placed in the cargo area or various other pockets. There isn't much else I'd want/need to have access to from the driver's seat while I'm driving. I can't say I've noticed a lack of places to put things I need while driving.
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Wow - that's thorough - thank you! This is specifically for road trips when we're loaded to the gills with stuff....lots and lots of little stuff - everywhere. When I drive it day-to-day I usually practice similar storage philosophies. Thanks for the insight to your storage methods - I will certainly use your advice.
 
Not sure about the US but in the middle east you can get pockets like there
1956213

Basically they hang over the shifter and have many storage pockets I don't like the look of them but they are really useful and easy to put and remove
 
01gxr said:
Not sure about the US but in the middle east you can get pockets like thereView attachment 1956213
Basically they hang over the shifter and have many storage pockets I don't like the look of them but they are really useful and easy to put and remove
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My mind has been blown - wow! If it came in black or gray then I'm all over it. I'll do some research - thank you!!
 
I have had the same issues for years. I finally decided to buy a dash cover and transmission cover from Escape Gear from S. Africa recently, though I'm not a huge fan of those things generally speaking. I have beige but they also offer gray. Equipt is the US dealer it appears. I shhould receive them in the next few days and can report back
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bhamnole said:
I have had the same issues for years. I finally decided to buy a dash cover and transmission cover from Escape Gear from S. Africa recently, though I'm not a huge fan of those things generally speaking. I have beige but they also offer gray. Equipt is the US dealer it appears. I shhould receive them in the next few days and can report back
www.escapegear.com

Escape Gear Seat Covers - Against The Elements

Escape Gear Seat Covers - Heavy duty, cool, luxurious, breathable, custom-fit cotton canvas or water resistant custom-fit polycotton Tuff Canvas.
www.escapegear.com www.escapegear.com
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Very interesting - for $70 it's not a bad option. Let us know what you think of the product!! Thanks!
 
bhamnole said:
I have had the same issues for years. I finally decided to buy a dash cover and transmission cover from Escape Gear from S. Africa recently, though I'm not a huge fan of those things generally speaking. I have beige but they also offer gray. Equipt is the US dealer it appears. I shhould receive them in the next few days and can report back
www.escapegear.com

Escape Gear Seat Covers - Against The Elements

Escape Gear Seat Covers - Heavy duty, cool, luxurious, breathable, custom-fit cotton canvas or water resistant custom-fit polycotton Tuff Canvas.
www.escapegear.com www.escapegear.com
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Was just going to suggest this. I think the dash cover is a killer idea for easy in-reach storage.
 
I remember seeing some replacement seat leather that added a pocket to the front of the front seats.

My '04's rear leather is in great shape, the driver seat is starting to look cracked though. I was curious how well this pocket worked for things like a cell phone, wallet, or small pistol.

On second thought, not sure how I feel about cell phones sitting near my crotch for extender periods of time.

edit: In addition to that, I've used things like the cab commander from Duluth. Cab Commander 2.0 DEEPEGR

It works best when you're in the truck by yourself, but you can swing it around to the rear to hang from the headrest if you want.

There's several cheaper ones on Amazon that work in a similar fashion as well.
 
I have the Proclip center dash piece with a Scosche magnet mount attached for the phone. Joey @NLXTACY at Wits'end has some possible options with his APU units for inside the arm rest lid, even his fire extinguisher mount has some storage space. His trash bin unit could even be expanded for other duties. Maybe check @bhicks to see if he has anything for the 100 series. Those are a couple of MUD vendors to support.
 
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