Made this gizmo out of 4x8 sheet of 15/32 plywood. Three pieces of wood are attached with door hinges. So far got $30 in it.
I had two problems this gizmo fixes:
First, I have a dog kennel that takes up the whole rear since only way to secure it is with bungi cords to the four tie down loops. With this folded up in rear I can bolt kennel to the side on the gizmo so I can use rest of space efficiently.
Second reason is for car camping. There is exactly six feet of room in back of CX-5 when you pull passenger seat all the way forward, but there are two problems. First, there is a one foot hole between folded rear seat and front passenger seat where you put your head. This gizmo extends that last foot so you can lie your head down. Second, the rear area is 1.5" lower than rest of flat area. By putting a couple of pieces of 2x2 under gizmo in the rear area it becomes completely flat. A thermarest camping mattress fits perfectly.
Its looks ugly, but plan to cover it in black felt soon. Thought I'd show pics before covering it because it would be hard to see with black felt.
Now I have extra space in the rear and can go car camping in comfort. I go to astronomy events that often times won't let you set up a tent, but will let you sleep in your vehicle. Works for me.
I had two problems this gizmo fixes:
First, I have a dog kennel that takes up the whole rear since only way to secure it is with bungi cords to the four tie down loops. With this folded up in rear I can bolt kennel to the side on the gizmo so I can use rest of space efficiently.
Second reason is for car camping. There is exactly six feet of room in back of CX-5 when you pull passenger seat all the way forward, but there are two problems. First, there is a one foot hole between folded rear seat and front passenger seat where you put your head. This gizmo extends that last foot so you can lie your head down. Second, the rear area is 1.5" lower than rest of flat area. By putting a couple of pieces of 2x2 under gizmo in the rear area it becomes completely flat. A thermarest camping mattress fits perfectly.
Its looks ugly, but plan to cover it in black felt soon. Thought I'd show pics before covering it because it would be hard to see with black felt.
Now I have extra space in the rear and can go car camping in comfort. I go to astronomy events that often times won't let you set up a tent, but will let you sleep in your vehicle. Works for me.
