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Robbie
 


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Storing Booster Cables Idea

Booster cables can be a bit of a pain to store: big, unwieldy with heavy end ready to damage something expensive. I've had this set a while and the bulky box keeps them neat it only really stores under the 3rd row or loose in the boot:

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Anyway, I have a number of old laptop cases hanging around and they are perfect for storing the booster cables, allowing them to be easily stashed in the rear cubbies. As they are padded there is no chance of damaging anything whilst getting them in or out. Importantly they are also rattle free:

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2 of them in the LH rear cubbie:

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Finally a 3rd one (black, so rubbish picture) containing ratchet straps and bungie cords. The red bar is the hazard triangle:

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They use the space efficiently as they slip into narrow places so there is still a fair amount of room left for the rest of your gear.

Not life changing in any way but a cheap option that works well with the vehicle. You can buy neoprene laptop slips on Amazon and alike for a few quid if you don't have them cluttering up the house.

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Neat solution Robbie Thumbs Up .....after recent events are they for the car or you ? Very Happy
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I like. Nice an simple. Thumbs Up
  
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euangibson wrote:
Neat solution Robbie Thumbs Up .....after recent events are they for the car or you ? Very Happy


Laughing Not sure what they would attach to but I think it could smart somewhat!



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Mine are just shoved under the 3rd row of seats,but I particularly like the "rattle-free" element of your idea...nothing drives me mad like a rattle.
On the return journey from the last trip green-laning in the Lakes,there was an infuriating tinkling coming from the boot......3 stops later,and partially demented by this time,I identified it as the loose washer that sits on top of the Sprinter jack.... Evil or Very Mad
 "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...

Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights

D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do... 
 
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Mine are rather large for that solution, 50mmm2 cable with Anderson connectors too, but I have them in a suitable bag under the third row behind my drivers rear passenger.

The idea for other items to store in those areas is a good one though Robbie Thumbs Up
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50mmmm2 is rather beefy - jump starting something particularly big?

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Great idea - need to look in the office on Monday and see if any spare ones lying around Thumbs Up

Also, hope you're getting back to normal now Robbie?
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Hi Ieuan, I think I am fine but just need the docs to catch up with my way of thinking; I have more tests when I get back from holiday. My job means they take this stuff seriously but the downside is that they tend to show you the door if you are less than perfect. Secretly I always wanted to be a mechanic but flying stuff pays the mortgage.
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Posted elsewhere but I noticed that I am using the same brand for storing smaller items in the D4, such as my IID Tool. Perhaps I should get shares in Crumpler:

Robbie wrote:
I bought mine one of these to sleep in for all of £2.20 inc vat and delivery (Amazon):



The tiny Crumpler PP55 is a perfect fit.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001NEI...&psc=1

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I'm all for an organised and rattle-free future.

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Not a bad idea at all Very Happy
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