Backstop Behind Bench Seat

[NorCalSteve]

Behind my bench seat gets cluttered pretty fast. I doubt others have as much trouble as I do because I seem to use it as a "catch everything" area and am always throwing junk back there. What I want to resolve is, when I tilt the bench seat forward so I can paw through all the junk behind the seat, items will slip forward and then the bench seat will not go back into position until I find the problem area and slide the items back that slipped forward. What I want to do is put a sheet of something between the bench seat and that back area so, when I pull the back forward, there is some sort of wall holding things in. What I will probably do is just put a thin piece of plastic or wood that will begin behind the seat cushions and go up to just below the back rest. I was thinking about running it up further but then I would need to bend it so it would go behind the back rest, that tilts back some.

Before I ran out and started looking for materials, I figured it would be smart to ping WTW for any input. Maybe someone has already done this or someone may have a really cool way to address this. I would also be interested in material ideas as well.

Thanks!

Steve

 

[Stalking Light]

Maybe some kind of cargo net would work? I use a motorcycle one in my Eagle to contain 'stuff' by the back door.

 

[downhiller37]

Maybe some kind of cargo net would work? I use a motorcycle one in my Eagle to contain 'stuff' by the back door.

+1

Pet net
http://www.pettravelcenter.com/products/detail/646/24

Mesh sack
http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Ultra-Mesh+Stuff+Sack&o1=0&o2=0&o3=531-32

Mesh bags
http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Travelling+Light+%26trade%3B+Garment+Mesh+Bag+&o1=0&o2=0&o3=461-41

 

[billharr]

REI bicycle nets might work. I used 2 to make shoe holder, This post #246 on the modification thread.

 

[norcalhawk]

Try a few plastic storage boxes behind the bench. Boxes keep things contained pretty well and you can secure them with bungee cords or straps. There are a lot of sizes, configurations and colors at your local Target/Wal-Mart, etc.

 

[Wandering Coyote]

We have the same problem! We have our books in plastic boxes but even then, on wide turns and bumpy roads they lean on the seat.

SOLUTION:
This perfect sized stretch net from Oranize Dobie.

http://www.organizedobie.com/products/3283/8x72-Barrier-Stretch-Net

$26.75 +tax & shipping

 

[Kolockum]

I imagine the majority of us (my self included) use that as a catch all. I like the cargo net ideas.