Cargo saddlebag, or similar? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Darkslide632 · 08-01-2013, 11:34 AM

I own a 2009 Yaris Hatchback that I love, but I also have a family of 4 who likes to go camping, etc. Obviously space is an issue, especially with young kids who are still in car seats. I'm looking for something that I can use to expand storage space, and wondering if anyone here has any suggestions.

Thanks!

BEEF · 08-01-2013, 11:54 AM

There have been many discussions about a yaris hauling a small trailer. I have thought about this for myself. I have seen traliers as small as 3.5' by 4' and was thinking of something along those lines for a similar reason.

I have also been told that the towing capacity was ~700#

Just an idea.

Darkslide632 · 08-01-2013, 12:00 PM

I'd really prefer not to have to pull a trailer if I can help it, but I appreciate the info.

BEEF · 08-01-2013, 12:12 PM

I thought about the containers on the top and I think they would work if you had a 4 door but not sure how it would work on a 2 door.

you do have the option to slide the back seats forward which gives you another 6-8" of cargo space (but at the sacrifice of people space)

47_MasoN_47 · 08-01-2013, 12:31 PM

Family of 4 in a Yaris hatchback? I hate to be negative on our little cars, but that's probably not the best vehicle for taking family trips on.

CTScott · 08-01-2013, 01:13 PM

We (family of 4) have done long weekend runs with one of our Yaris liftbacks. I found that by removing the plastic cover over the spare tire we could gain a significant amount of cargo space, as there is a lot of wasted air space there.

We were able to not just fit our stuff, but had enough space to bring three cases of wine back for a New Hampshire state liquor store.

WeeYari · 08-01-2013, 02:10 PM

Starting using this last year in order to go on long family vacations in the Yaris rather than larger thirstier vehicle.

Easily holds a huge duffel bag with all clothing for a family of 3, leaving the interior storage free for coolers, gifts, etc.

BEEF · 08-01-2013, 02:40 PM

We've been doing day trips in my 3 door liftback for almost a year now. my wife and i with 2 daughters (4 and 8 yrs old). we recently bought a mazda3 sedan so the yaris is off of family duty. very few complaints though with some of our trips being 6 hours round trip, we probably wouldn't have gone taking my wife's SUV (the vehicle she traded).

screenprintr · 08-01-2013, 10:23 PM

Our four door sedan has plenty of room. The trunk is quite big. I have to pickup my daughter and boy friend from the Airport a week after next. They both have big duffel bags, plus they're both adults not kids.

Unfortunately I carry a bunch of stuff in my trunk. Have to empty some of it out.

nookandcrannycar · 08-01-2013, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Starting using this last year in order to go on long family vacations in the Yaris rather than larger thirstier vehicle.

Easily holds a huge duffel bag with all clothing for a family of 3, leaving the interior storage free for coolers, gifts, etc.

How much of a decrease in fuel economy do you see while putting this to use?

08-01-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
Darkslide632 Drives: 2009 Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 3	Cargo saddlebag, or similar? I own a 2009 Yaris Hatchback that I love, but I also have a family of 4 who likes to go camping, etc. Obviously space is an issue, especially with young kids who are still in car seats. I'm looking for something that I can use to expand storage space, and wondering if anyone here has any suggestions. Thanks!

08-01-2013, 11:54 AM	#2
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	There have been many discussions about a yaris hauling a small trailer. I have thought about this for myself. I have seen traliers as small as 3.5' by 4' and was thinking of something along those lines for a similar reason. I have also been told that the towing capacity was ~700# Just an idea. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-01-2013, 12:12 PM	#4
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I thought about the containers on the top and I think they would work if you had a 4 door but not sure how it would work on a 2 door. you do have the option to slide the back seats forward which gives you another 6-8" of cargo space (but at the sacrifice of people space) __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-01-2013, 12:31 PM	#5
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Family of 4 in a Yaris hatchback? I hate to be negative on our little cars, but that's probably not the best vehicle for taking family trips on. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

08-01-2013, 01:13 PM	#6
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	We (family of 4) have done long weekend runs with one of our Yaris liftbacks. I found that by removing the plastic cover over the spare tire we could gain a significant amount of cargo space, as there is a lot of wasted air space there. We were able to not just fit our stuff, but had enough space to bring three cases of wine back for a New Hampshire state liquor store. __________________

08-01-2013, 12:00 PM	#3
Darkslide632 Drives: 2009 Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 3	I'd really prefer not to have to pull a trailer if I can help it, but I appreciate the info.

08-01-2013, 02:10 PM	#7
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Hitch Basket Starting using this last year in order to go on long family vacations in the Yaris rather than larger thirstier vehicle. Easily holds a huge duffel bag with all clothing for a family of 3, leaving the interior storage free for coolers, gifts, etc. Attached Images __________________

08-01-2013, 02:40 PM	#8
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	We've been doing day trips in my 3 door liftback for almost a year now. my wife and i with 2 daughters (4 and 8 yrs old). we recently bought a mazda3 sedan so the yaris is off of family duty. very few complaints though with some of our trips being 6 hours round trip, we probably wouldn't have gone taking my wife's SUV (the vehicle she traded). __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-01-2013, 10:23 PM	#9
screenprintr Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 213	Our four door sedan has plenty of room. The trunk is quite big. I have to pickup my daughter and boy friend from the Airport a week after next. They both have big duffel bags, plus they're both adults not kids. Unfortunately I carry a bunch of stuff in my trunk. Have to empty some of it out.

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