Storage lid props

[Squatch]

Has anyone here installed props to keep the under seat storage lids open? I have the roll over couch with storage underneath.

Something like this.
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=49541&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CPOH54DNvs4CFQpehgod9MgNbA

or even just this.
http://ahturf.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=47171&gclid=CMjXm9jNvs4CFckkhgodlWUFmQ

I find it a bit of a pain to load things in and out with one hand while holding the lid open with the other. I think I'm also going to add some locks to provide some semi secure storage options.

 

[MarkBC]

I could have used something like this about a million times...but I usually grab some random object to prop the lid up.
A permanent solution would be a good thing -- maybe one of those linked.

 

[BobM]

I just riveted a piece of Velcro long enough to reach the back cushion. I also place some Velcro tape to the back to keep it out of the way when not in use

 

[EDR]

I use something similar to BobM, but I used 3 small rounded head screws and braided twine. Secured the twine to the back of the roll over couch with a screw and put the other screws under the lids. I left a gap under the 2 lid screws and made loops in the twine to slip over the screw heads.

 

[RicoV]

We use center lid supports like this:

 

[MarkBC]

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I just riveted a piece of Velcro long enough to reach the back cushion. I also place some Velcro tape to the back to keep it out of the way when not in use

I like this idea, too -- very simple.

 

[BobM]

You can buy a roll of the Velcro at Home depot or even cheaper at Harbor Freight Tools. Comes in handy for so many things. I even use them to keep my water hose coiled.

 

[BobM]

P.s. I also use it through the handles of grocery bags to keep them from sliding around

 

[Squatch]

This post must have struck a chord!

Lot's of great ideas folks.

 

[N'kwala]

2 D rings and a little bungee cord, work pretty well to keep lids up. I'll do a photo tomorrow.