Securing stuff

Lee · 12-31-2016, 10:14 AM

My X5 is just over a month old, and I couldn't be happier. Small problem, though:

Today I bought a rack of beer and to keep it from sliding, I secured it with a bungee cord. Seems like there may be a better way.

Would appreciate an ideas/suggestions on securing stuff in the back or on the backrow floor.

BMWBuffalo · 12-31-2016, 10:50 AM

In the trunk there should be a handle you can pull to lift the floor up, this will expose a compartment where you can store items. My car is a European build, so not sure if the US build is different.

OEMJumper · 12-31-2016, 12:13 PM

this compartment exists on the US model as well. not sure if its only for M sports since there is no spare tire there ....maybe the non m sports have that space occupied with the spare. but in general, yes, the carpet is slippery and things slide around......however, there is a cargo net stowed away in the left corner compartment of the trunk under where the rear tail light is pull off that carpeted corner and the cargo net should be there if you dont have one already.

TOPEC · 12-31-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by f15Msport

this compartment exists on the US model as well. not sure if its only for M sports since there is no spare tire there ....maybe the non m sports have that space occupied with the spare. but in general, yes, the carpet is slippery and things slide around......however, there is a cargo net stowed away in the left corner compartment of the trunk under where the rear tail light is pull off that carpeted corner and the cargo net should be there if you dont have one already.

the net is only there if u have the storage option added. mine does not have the storage option and it did not come with the net

alphaod · 01-01-2017, 08:40 AM

I use a cargo mat. Works preventing things from sliding about.

MarkG_M5Comp · 01-01-2017, 10:06 AM

I asked my dealer to price up the cargo rail accessories but they never came back to me.

Costco (UK) currently have flat rubber boot mats for £10 - bought one of these and its perfect!

Much cheaper than the BMW option.

X54TH · 01-01-2017, 10:19 AM

Our X5 Msport has no spare and therefore there is spare storage compartment underneath. I also have the cargo mat, cargo flat net and an upright net.

Lee · 01-01-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Our X5 Msport has no spare and therefore there is spare storage compartment underneath. I also have the cargo mat, cargo flat net and an upright net.

Good stuff. Where did you get the nets?

X54TH · 01-01-2017, 10:56 AM

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Good stuff. Where did you get the nets?

The floor cargo net is OEM as well as the mat. I had a hell of a time finding an upright envelope style net that was good quality. I actually ended up using the net from my Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland by adding a couple of hooks. It fits perfectly and the quality is great.

Now for the Jeep I got a "made in China" special from eBay which is great if you wanted to secure a tissue box.

Kzang · 01-01-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

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Originally Posted by X54TH

Our X5 Msport has no spare and therefore there is spare storage compartment underneath. I also have the cargo mat, cargo flat net and an upright net.

Good stuff. Where did you get the nets?

Lee are you in the US? If so check your rear left secret compartment. You should have a nice surprise there.

Almaretto · 01-01-2017, 06:25 PM

Mine came with net in glove box. My xdrive40e does not have the lower compartment and only small place for charger. My F10, does have small hidden location. Cargo mats do help with friction. There are various compartment options for grocery bags, both OEM and non-OEM solutions.

Lee · 01-02-2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Lee are you in the US? If so check your rear left secret compartment. You should have a nice surprise there.

That was better than Christmas! Thanks for the steer.

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Lee Lieutenant 64 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Securing stuff My X5 is just over a month old, and I couldn't be happier. Small problem, though: Today I bought a rack of beer and to keep it from sliding, I secured it with a bungee cord. Seems like there may be a better way. Would appreciate an ideas/suggestions on securing stuff in the back or on the backrow floor.
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BMWBuffalo Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (2)	In the trunk there should be a handle you can pull to lift the floor up, this will expose a compartment where you can store items. My car is a European build, so not sure if the US build is different.
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OEMJumper Private First Class 382 Rep 192 Posts Drives: Space Grey F15 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Queens iTrader: (0)	this compartment exists on the US model as well. not sure if its only for M sports since there is no spare tire there ....maybe the non m sports have that space occupied with the spare. but in general, yes, the carpet is slippery and things slide around......however, there is a cargo net stowed away in the left corner compartment of the trunk under where the rear tail light is pull off that carpeted corner and the cargo net should be there if you dont have one already.
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine came with net in glove box. My xdrive40e does not have the lower compartment and only small place for charger. My F10, does have small hidden location. Cargo mats do help with friction. There are various compartment options for grocery bags, both OEM and non-OEM solutions.
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