Storage Nooks and Crannies

[C-MAXER]

Well this suggestion won't be reachable from inside the car as you'll have to get out and open the rear passenger door but I just discovered there is a good bit of room underneath the rear seats.  Easily enough to store 3 or 4 golf umbrellas.  I only have one (not much rain here) and need it more for shade from the sun while watching kids soccer games, etc:

 

 

NOTE:  this space is needed for dropping the rear seats but that can still be done with just this one umbrella.  I certainly wouldn't store anything breakable or rigid under there.

Edited April 1, 2013 by C-MAXER

[asb]

Aha!  I'll give it a try.

[SnowStorm]

And I drove a Ford Econoline van out west for 10,000 miles without realizing you could adjust the steering wheel (pull up on the turn signal stalk).  Always thought it was kinda high and flat until it came back from a test drive by the prospective buyer with the wheel at a more normal angle.  Finally looked in the manual!  There was plenty of storage space in that van though!

[Rick Rowland]

I found the rear floor lifts a year later at a local car show. Sure  blends in. Find something new all the time.

 

Rick

[mnrobitaille]

There's always the back compartment, next to the battery. That would probably be enough space for whatever size umbrella you've got. Of course, you have to go back to the liftgate to get it out

 

We found a good use for this compartment: wine/champagne/alcohol bottles.