Free Cargo Net

Hellrot · 03-24-2019, 09:04 AM

What is this net even useful for?

RossTheBoss · 03-24-2019, 10:32 AM

I hold some of my kids toys in it. Some toys that we can't leave the house without. Extra water bottles soccer balls from rolling around etc. I have mine further forward up against the back of the car seat

DonJuan · 03-24-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellrot

What is this net even useful for?

I'm trying to find out myself! Lol

chumbedi · 03-24-2019, 12:51 PM

Never used net in my X5 40e from 2017. Maybe it is useful when having to transport longer items and lower tailgate has to be open.

DBV1 · 03-24-2019, 03:34 PM

Thanks - did not know we had this either. Not really sure what we would use it for either though.

fr_tz · 03-24-2019, 03:45 PM

Saw this thread and went to look for mine in the F16 and there it was. Hilarious. Wonder if my E70 had one as well?

Kzang · 03-24-2019, 04:17 PM

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I just discovered this few days ago lol... last owner had no idea I guess.

Kinda big/high though. I dunno if i'll use it like that. I thought it was designed to lay flat on the trunk and secure objects from moving around by hooking to the latching points on rails

I also thought it was designed to go flat like in the F30.
This is where I have it for now while I think what to put in it lol

Why can't you use it flat?

DonJuan · 03-24-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

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Originally Posted by taseal

I just discovered this few days ago lol... last owner had no idea I guess.

Kinda big/high though. I dunno if i'll use it like that. I thought it was designed to lay flat on the trunk and secure objects from moving around by hooking to the latching points on rails

I also thought it was designed to go flat like in the F30.
This is where I have it for now while I think what to put in it lol

Why can't you use it flat?

Honestly I haven't tried it because I don't see where it hooks, but I lo have to find a real use for it.

Kzang · 03-24-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

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Originally Posted by taseal

I just discovered this few days ago lol... last owner had no idea I guess.

Kinda big/high though. I dunno if i'll use it like that. I thought it was designed to lay flat on the trunk and secure objects from moving around by hooking to the latching points on rails

I also thought it was designed to go flat like in the F30.
This is where I have it for now while I think what to put in it lol

Why can't you use it flat?

Honestly I haven't tried it because I don't see where it hooks, but I lo have to find a real use for it.

You can clip them on all 4 stainless steel rings? That's what I've been doing

DonJuan · 03-24-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by DonJuan

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Originally Posted by taseal

I just discovered this few days ago lol... last owner had no idea I guess.

Kinda big/high though. I dunno if i'll use it like that. I thought it was designed to lay flat on the trunk and secure objects from moving around by hooking to the latching points on rails

I also thought it was designed to go flat like in the F30.
This is where I have it for now while I think what to put in it lol

Why can't you use it flat?

Honestly I haven't tried it because I don't see where it hooks, but I lo have to find a real use for it.

You can clip them on all 4 stainless steel rings? That's what I've been doing

I guess I'll try that.

Hellrot · 03-24-2019, 05:41 PM

Flat would be way more useful. My F30 had an awesome net that was used flat.

Hellrot · 03-24-2019, 05:43 PM

I like how the panel cover hiding the net has a little net on it.

The Libertine · 03-25-2019, 08:56 AM

In case anyone is curious, the rectangular opening (next to where the net is stored), is used for holding the emergency triangle. Another EU/UK part requirement that we do not get in the US.

alphaod · 03-25-2019, 04:03 PM

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In case anyone is curious, the rectangular opening (next to where the net is stored), is used for holding the emergency triangle. Another EU/UK part requirement that we do not get in the US.

I have a warning triangle along with two hours worth of flares for emergencies.

For those that have been fortunate enough never to be stuck on the side of road to need this stuff, you'll be surprised how useful a warning triangle and flares will cause people to actually give you room especially when in the middle of night.

Stronghand_F15 · 03-25-2019, 06:33 PM

Apparently no one knows about this... I just bought a 2014 F15 and sure enough there it was! Saved me money having to buy one thankkkk you!!!!!!

The Libertine · 03-26-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

I have a warning triangle along with two hours worth of flares for emergencies.

For those that have been fortunate enough never to be stuck on the side of road to need this stuff, you'll be surprised how useful a warning triangle and flares will cause people to actually give you room especially when in the middle of night.

Have a warning triangle as well.

Kzang · 03-26-2019, 09:19 AM

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Have a warning triangle as well.

Same here along with flares.

Mr.skytech · 03-26-2019, 09:31 AM

Amazingly i found it. I bought it used and its a 2014. The net is still in it's original plastic cover. No flares or triangle but still a new net. Thanks for the post!

Kzang · 06-26-2019, 02:45 PM

Bumping the thread for new owners..

Reign2016 · 06-26-2019, 03:42 PM

that little styrofoam box the net was in almost looks like a mini cooler we can use... id hate for melted ice to leak out though, may need to keep it in a ziplock

unluky · 06-26-2019, 04:51 PM

When you add a hitch, I can attest that this Styrofoam holder will hold your 2" receiver hitch in a hitch bag PERFECTLY and keep it from banging around or squeaking. All my hitch stuff fits in that bag and slides into that spot perfectly (along with a set of jumper cables) so you can have it when you need it on the road.

Some Asian Guy · 06-27-2019, 07:57 PM

Found mine! Still in the original packaging! I thought I'd take a look, and sure enough, there it was. I chuckled to myself and put it back. I suppose it'll be there for the next owner to "discover" as well.

03-24-2019, 09:04 AM	#177
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03-24-2019, 10:32 AM	#178
RossTheBoss 1st year CCA Member 25 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 x35i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I hold some of my kids toys in it. Some toys that we can't leave the house without. Extra water bottles soccer balls from rolling around etc. I have mine further forward up against the back of the car seat
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03-24-2019, 12:51 PM	#180
chumbedi Private First Class 31 Rep 131 Posts Drives: BMW X5e40 (F15) Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Dusseldorf (Germany) iTrader: (0)	Never used net in my X5 40e from 2017. Maybe it is useful when having to transport longer items and lower tailgate has to be open.
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DBV1 First Lieutenant 134 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X5d 2021 Tesla S Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks - did not know we had this either. Not really sure what we would use it for either though.
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fr_tz First Lieutenant 497 Rep 328 Posts Drives: F90/G05 50e Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2024 G05 50e [9.50]	Saw this thread and went to look for mine in the F16 and there it was. Hilarious. Wonder if my E70 had one as well? Attached Images
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Hellrot First Lieutenant 241 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 16 M235i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Flat would be way more useful. My F30 had an awesome net that was used flat.
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03-24-2019, 05:43 PM	#188
Hellrot First Lieutenant 241 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 16 M235i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I like how the panel cover hiding the net has a little net on it.
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03-25-2019, 08:56 AM	#189
The Libertine Major 1236 Rep 1,222 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Macan Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South East, MA iTrader: (0)	In case anyone is curious, the rectangular opening (next to where the net is stored), is used for holding the emergency triangle. Another EU/UK part requirement that we do not get in the US.
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03-25-2019, 06:33 PM	#191
Stronghand_F15 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thank you!!! Apparently no one knows about this... I just bought a 2014 F15 and sure enough there it was! Saved me money having to buy one thankkkk you!!!!!!
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Mr.skytech Lieutenant 52 Rep 429 Posts Drives: Point A to point B in style Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: My House iTrader: (2)	Amazingly i found it. I bought it used and its a 2014. The net is still in it's original plastic cover. No flares or triangle but still a new net. Thanks for the post!
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06-26-2019, 02:45 PM	#195
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Bumping the thread for new owners.. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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Reign2016 Private 40 Rep 57 Posts Drives: space gray xDrive35i MSport Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	that little styrofoam box the net was in almost looks like a mini cooler we can use... id hate for melted ice to leak out though, may need to keep it in a ziplock
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unluky Major 7528 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 04 z4 3.0 Sport & 15 X5 35i XD Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sedalia, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 XDrive 35i [0.50] 2004 BMW Z4 3.0 Spo ... [0.00]	When you add a hitch, I can attest that this Styrofoam holder will hold your 2" receiver hitch in a hitch bag PERFECTLY and keep it from banging around or squeaking. All my hitch stuff fits in that bag and slides into that spot perfectly (along with a set of jumper cables) so you can have it when you need it on the road. __________________ 2015 X5 XDrive 35i - 2004 Z4 3.0 Sport
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Some Asian Guy Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	Found mine! Still in the original packaging! I thought I'd take a look, and sure enough, there it was. I chuckled to myself and put it back. I suppose it'll be there for the next owner to "discover" as well.
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