Junk in Your Trunk - What are You Storing?

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · Apr 30, 2020

What is everyone hauling around in their Passport for emergencies, repairs, everyday items, tools, etc.? What’s stored where; in which trunk storage box, cubby, dedicated carrier/box, or glovebox? Do you have any ideas for optimizing the storage space?

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 30, 2020 (Edited)

I’ll start...

Large under floor storage box

Emergency flares, 15 & 30 minute
Hi-Vis Work Gloves
1/2” Breaker Bar for tire changes
22mm Deep 1/2” Socket for lug nuts
Ratchet - Dual Drive, Extendable
Common sockets needed for the PP
LED Work Light
Blanket
Honda Transmission Lock Release Tool
18” Socket Extension and socket for above Honda tool

Small under floor bin

Glove Box

Tire gauge
Flashlight
Car Safety Hammer / Escape Tool
Owner’s Guide
Wheel lock tool

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19BCPDave

· #3 · Apr 30, 2020

Rear Cargo Area
1. Rope
2. Stroller
3. Flashlight

Im so not prepared.

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Louuuuu

· #4 · Apr 30, 2020

19BCPDave said:
Im so not prepared.

You don't have to be... you have a Honda.

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 30, 2020

Louuuuu said:
You don't have to be... you have a Honda.

To help others as well. 🙂

ProdGirl

· #6 · Apr 30, 2020

Jeez...I don’t feel like a Boy Scout!
But I’ve always driven Honda and never had any major issues.

CA earthquake/fire/power failure kit - some first aid stuff, 2 changes of clothes, solar powered USB battery pack, sneakers, $200 cash.
2 Cell phone chargers
Blanket
Rigging rope
Ratchet strap
Flashlight
Leatherman
Wrench that fits the bolts on my license plate
Gallon of bottled water
Reusable grocery bags
Small insulated lunch box
Car wash towels

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 30, 2020

It’s nice to help others

19BCPDave said:
Rear Cargo Area
1. Rope
2. Stroller
3. Flashlight

Im so not prepared.

Now if you had duct tape on your list, the police would’ve been called. 🚔😀

Rope + duct tape =

Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 30, 2020

ProdGirl said:
Jeez...I don’t feel like a Boy Scout!
But I’ve always driven Honda and never had any major issues.

CA earthquake/fire/power failure kit - some first aid stuff, 2 changes of clothes, solar powered USB battery pack, sneakers, $200 cash.
2 Cell phone chargers
Blanket
Rigging rope
Ratchet strap
Flashlight
Leatherman
Wrench that fits the bolts on my license plate
Gallon of bottled water
Reusable grocery bags
Small insulated lunch box
Car wash towels

Thanks Heather! I’ll throw a Leatherman in there, along with a solar USB charger, some clothes, and another phone charger.

I usually keep about 8 bottles of water (16oz) in my cars at all times. I drink water constantly, and even bring a bottle into stores and other places. Always thirsty.

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ProdGirl

· #9 · Apr 30, 2020

Beachbum07 said:
Thanks Heather! I’ll throw a Leatherman in there, along with a solar USB charger, some clothes, and another phone charger.

I usually keep about 8 bottles of water (16oz) in my cars at all times. I drink water constantly, and even bring a bottle into stores and other places. Always thirsty.

Good job. You are better equipped in your Passport than I am at home!
I hear you on always thirsty. I’ve got water in my hydro flask always. And if its before Noon - coffee as well!

Marca

· #10 · Apr 30, 2020

Spare set of clothes, fleece jacket, rain jacket, leatherman multitool, K-bar hunting knife, camera, flashlights(2), spare batteries, Bic lighters, work gloves, Glock 9mm, extra ammo.

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stevenD

· #11 · Apr 30, 2020

Marca said:
................ Glock 9mm, extra ammo.

Won't be long until Wrascal comments...

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Gray_Beard

· #12 · May 1, 2020 (Edited)

Large under floor storage:
Soft canvas tool bag with:
LED flashlight
Utility knife
Leatherman multi-tool
Screw Driver w/ 8 way changing tips
Breaker bar with 22mm 6pt deep socket
LED emergency red strobe
Tire plug kit
100 ft. of para-cord
Honda Transmission Release Tool
3/8 Ratchet with extension for Honda tool
2" drop hitch w/ 2' ball
OBD2 Adapter (sync with phone app)
Wheel lock
Just in the under floor storage:
5ft x 6ft quilted moving blanket
2 Ponchos
Small pair of wheel chocks
Small 12v air compressor
Set of folding reflective road hazard triangles
2 Pairs of Mechanics work gloves
Collapsible 3 compartment tote bag
Small underfloor storage:
First aid kit
Hi-viz bucket hat
Hi-viz vest
Paper towels
2 bottles of water
Spare tire wheel well:
Jumper cables in a Bucket Boss jumper cable case
Center Console:
Ruger Security 9 15rounds + 1 in Remora holster
Extra 15 rd magazine
LED flash light
Gerber folding utility knife
64 GB thumb-drive with thousands of tunes
USB cable
N95 face mask in zip lock bag
Good old fashion whistle
Locking Glove Box:
Owners guide
Insurance and registration cards
Under Drivers Seat:
Lockable pistol box cabled to seat rail

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Blue jean

· #13 · May 1, 2020

Tow strap
Come a long
Moving blankets
First aid kits 2
Cordless impact wrench / w22mm socket
Car sick bags
Bottle opener / cork screw
Hammer / ax
Rambo knife / shovel
Ratchet straps....

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stevenD

· #14 · May 1, 2020

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree...

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 1, 2020

Some really good additions! I need a shopping trip now. The one time you may need this stuff makes it all worth it. In the past few years, I’ve probably used about 20 flares for other people, and 3 for myself.

Compared to my old Pilot, the under-floor storage is a huge plus! No more messy trunk, or crap to move around when I need to use the trunk space.

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Gray_Beard

· #16 · May 1, 2020

Beachbum07 said:
Some really good additions! I need a shopping trip now. The one time you may need this stuff makes it all worth it. In the past few years, I’ve probably used about 20 flares for other people, and 3 for myself.

Compared to my old Pilot, the under-floor storage is a huge plus! No more messy trunk, or crap to move around when I need to use the trunk space.

The under floor storage is one of the best standard options for an SUV hands down!

Live by the motto: Better to have and not need, then to need and not have.

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StevzPassport2Adventure

· #17 · May 1, 2020

maybe I missed something in the owners manual but why do we need a transmission tool?

Also once the spare donut is gone, there will be so much more room, but not until I find a solution for mounting a full size spare on vehicle in some manner....

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Beachbum07

Discussion Starter · #18 · May 1, 2020

StevzPassport2Adventure said:
maybe I missed something in the owners manual but why do we need a transmission tool?

Also once the spare donut is gone, there will be so much more room, but not until I find a solution for mounting a full size spare on vehicle in some manner....

If the battery dies, and the PP is in park, you won’t be able to tow it without shifting into neutral. The Honda lock release tool will allow you to manually shift the transmission from park to neutral, and avoid damage to the trans.

StevzPassport2Adventure

· #19 · May 1, 2020

Beachbum07 said:
If the battery dies, and the PP is in park, you won’t be able to tow it without shifting into neutral. The Honda lock release tool will allow you to manually shift the transmission from park to neutral, and avoid damage to the trans.

Damn, never thought about that....is that a problem or just a precaution? and how do you use it? Your site listed didn't have a photo for it.

Wrascal

· #20 · May 1, 2020

My hidden box contains tools: 9mm open tip wrenches and 22 levers; plus some cleaning/ lube supplies. Riding above that is a large tool type chest containing jumper cables, a warm jacket (for cold restaurant use) and whatever gets tossed in. A small soft sided ice box contains ear-muffs.

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