What Fits - Cargo Area

[Felt_Rider]

This has happened a few times where I was at work thinking about dropping by the big box store during the lunch hour to pick up some project materials or tools and wondered if whatever would fit in the cargo area. I would even spend a few minutes with a general Google image or web search to see if I could find anything similar to view. I also have a bike blog with a CX-5 review and notice that a lot of web key word searches that find my blog are related to bikes fitting in the cargo area.

I am not sure if anyone else would consider a compilation thread (either descriptive or pictorial) would be worthy for those like me that want to see if something will fit okay or not. I know we have measurements of the CX-5's interior and we can measure the object, but sometimes a picture is better. I have a few other things like a small antique desk my wife bought that fit in with the cargo door shut all the way.

The only two things I have picture wise at the moment are an assembled wheelbarrow and 10' long 3/4" conduit. The conduit almost made it in with shutting the cargo door. Missed it by about 3 or 4 inches. The ends were up near the front windshield with cloth buffer and a towel protecting the plastic on the cargo door.


Anyone else want to contribute?
Of course having a small utility trailer would be nice, but my wife has voted against the purchase.

Links since the pictures do not embed.
https://goo.gl/photos/WsSpew5w57WD2DmCA
https://goo.gl/photos/9QZfjfwfrDy5ziXh9
https://goo.gl/photos/8nL9i3JgbGJ7BDrU7
https://goo.gl/photos/czh8RCAq5XBXV5xt9

 

[JSB33]

I picked up a kitchen table and 4 chairs last weekend. They are rather bulky and if they were any bigger it would have meant 2 trips but I was most pleased that it all fit.

Why are you asking your wife about buying something, its always better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

 

[Felt_Rider]

Why are you asking your wife about buying something, its always better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

I am already in that position virtually every other week with things that she calls toys.

It was a little unsettling for me going from a full size truck (typically to tow an inboard ski boat) for many years to a small CUV, but I am pretty grateful for having something much smaller and economical in the daily urban commute. It is just on random occasions now that I hope I don't get out to the parking lot to find out that I can't get it in the cargo area.

I've been doing a large DIY patio paver project and I am now at the last thing that I need to get home, which is renting a plate compactor. Before I started the project that was the one thing I stressed about getting home with the CX-5. It will fit in the cargo area based on the dimensions, but at 160 lbs I know that I could not lift it in without major risk of damaging paint or the cargo area plastic. So I bought a heavy duty hitch cargo carrier for the rental.

I've had all the other materials delivered. The last delivery was brought in on a semi and moffet to unload 5 pallets of pavers and wall blocks, 2 tons of granite dust for $80. The guy used the moffet to take all the materials to the backyard and put them right next to the project area. They also delivered 6 tons of crush run for $50 and also dumped it next to the project area. To me that was a good deal for delivery and where they placed it. If I re-sod the backyard I think I will get that delivered as well.

Like your example the only things I think I will cause me a little anxiety is when my wife insists on buying some random piece of furniture and expect us to squeeze it in the CX-5. I usually tell her it will have to be delivered and she ends up not getting it. Maybe there is a benefit of not having a full size truck anymore.

 

[minnesotaart]

Just an FYI, you CAN get 10 foot items inside and close the hatch too. The trick is to recline the passenger seat all the way and go crossways with the item: right-front to left-rear. It's tight, but I have done it!

 

[Felt_Rider]

Thanks for the tip. I didn't think of reclining the front seat and going crossways. Tips like this is what I had hoped others would contribute.
When I did a Google image search for CX-5 and hauling I got a number of examples for other vehicles, but not too many for the CX-5.

I always feel bad for those I see coming out of my HD and they loose their load out the back of the car, SUV or truck in the middle of the road. I've seen it happen quite a few times. I would rather be prepared as much as possible. I try to get away from those that have plywood and other sheet material strapped to the roof rack and it looks like it is going to blow off the top.

 

[minnesotaart]

30 years ago I bought a fold-up trailer like this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-heavy-duty-folding-trailer-62648.html

With pretty minimal maintenance it has carried on splendidly and carried home many, many heavy, bulky items for countless projects. It folds up and has a small storage footprint when not on use. You MIGHT be able to convince your wife that it would be a GOOD thing.

 

[CX-5um]

In the CX-5: 2 queen size beds, 2 night stands, 2 lamps, 2 medium 4-drawer dressers, sheets and bedding all boxed from Ikea plus a 60-inch canvas painting. Had an unobstructed view to the rear. Nice to have the seats fold flat.

 

[2ndCX-5]

I have hauled 20 eight foot 2x4's right up the middle laying on the center arm rest, and about 50 pavers (on a seperate trip) in the cargo area. I call my CX-5 my "truck". I have found very little that it can't handle.

 

[SA Bill]

Washing machine died. Went to Sears (USA) and picked out a new one. The still boxed washer fit easily in the back (washer laid down on its back) with the middle seats folded down. That's why I love the CX-5. Fun to drive and still very practical/handy.
Bill

 

[dgraham2038]

giant defy road bike front wheel on....nuff said!!

 

[mazdamarty]

I was pretty happy to find that all 4 of the stock 19" tire/wheel assemblies fit in the back, with the 2nd row seats in their normal position. Plenty of room side to side, but only just enough room front to back.