Interior storage solutions(no mods preferred)

[erty176]

Hi all, currently leasing my ranger so I don't want to do anything I can't undo. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get more internal storage? I thought about the idea of removing rear seats like I saw elsewhere, but I do have passengers from time to time. Anyway to expand the capacity of the existing bins at all? Also not well utilizing the space under the seat so if anyone has solutions there they would also be appreciated.

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[slowmachine]

What are you trying to store?

 

[erty176]

First aid kit, spare ratchet straps, jumper cables, some tools etc. Currently using these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08B3FQCG2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

but even when they are tight to the seat back they bulge out a ways so trying to find other cubbies to put things and keep them a little more out of sight.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Your only options are the seat molle panels or the under the rear seat space.

I have not sat down to think about it anymore any time recently, but you could also run a large flat molle panel on the roof liner (see link), the only trick is finding a way to properly secure it once weight is attached.

https://www.amazon.com/OneTigris-Multi-Purpose-Organizer-Display-Grommeted/dp/B07DQKVJHW/ref=sr_1_43?crid=3SQBYSHFWL6ET&dchild=1&keywords=large+molle+panel&qid=1635168362&sprefix=large+,aps,1129&sr=8-43

Unfortunately you cant create more space in the cabin beyond its real dimensions. You might want to start considering rear bed storage systems. The bed opens up a plethora of storage options;

 

[Fitzmotor]

The Ranger does not have a ton of storage, I came from a F150 which had a quite bit more, I have the spaces under the seat packed and I had the area behind the seat pretty well packed, but then I thought the A/C was not working like it was unless the window was down, I realized that I had packed in the exit vents behind the back seat, as soon as I opened up the space around the vents the air flow was back to normal.
I have considered pulling out the two plastic compartments under the seat and looking on the side them, hoping that the whole space there is somewhat usable except where the driveshaft hump is.
I just had to laugh and realize it is a compact truck, I wish there was a kit to fold the rear seat back down so it was flat, then I could load in all my riding gear on a durable flat surface.

 

[Grumpaw]

As OFC posted...you have a 5 foot x 5 foot storage area behind the cab. First aid kit in cab...yeah. But jumpers and ratchet straps, tools, ect...get a storage box like one from Contico and keep stuff in there.

 

[Frenchy]

Yeah there are the molle pannels you can get but if you have passengers inside from time to time your best bet may be a swing box. Yeah they cost a few but probably your best option.

 

[Sardog]

I have the Decked box in my truck and the amount of waterproof storage that I get with that works well for my situation. I am sure that since it is a lease you wouldn't want to spend that amount of money to add to yours, but maybe if you are handy you could make something similar out of plywood and waterproof it. would not be hard to mount it semi permanently in the bed. I am sure that you would be able to find someone to buy it after you are done with the lease also to recoup some costs.

 

[Tony Robyn]

The Ranger does not have a ton of storage, I came from a F150 which had a quite bit more, I have the spaces under the seat packed and I had the area behind the seat pretty well packed, but then I thought the A/C was not working like it was unless the window was down, I realized that I had packed in the exit vents behind the back seat, as soon as I opened up the space around the vents the air flow was back to normal.
I have considered pulling out the two plastic compartments under the seat and looking on the side them, hoping that the whole space there is somewhat usable except where the driveshaft hump is.
I just had to laugh and realize it is a compact truck, I wish there was a kit to fold the rear seat back down so it was flat, then I could load in all my riding gear on a durable flat surface.

Yes, the 150 rear seat vertical fold up is brilliant. Huge stow area created.

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