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Dolsch Prowler Newbie From:Ladadi, Hessen, Germany |
posted 08-05-2013 03:58 AM
    
Hello Guys, my name is Franc and I am living in Germany. You might know the country without general speed-limit. ;-) I think about buying a Prowler for cruising on the weekends. But I am a bit of confused about the "luggage compartment". I think about something similar to the rack which can be seen on some early C3-Corvettes or on some of those Mazda MX5. Sometimes I do a weekend-trip with my wife and we are carrying a bit more than a toothbrush and fresh underwear with us. What do you recommend how to manage this? As there are only few Prowlers in Germany, I never had the opportunity to take a close look at the trunk and the trunk-lid. Please do not tell me to get one of those trailers. Sorry, that´s not what I want. Waiting for your suggestions Thanks and Regards |
stprinz            POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:ITALY |
posted 08-05-2013 05:38 AM
hallo franc. der "koffer"raum ist im prowler wirklich sehr beschrenkt. aber bestimmt wird dich jemand auf der web-seite anschreiben. normalerweise gibt es (so weit ich es weiss) für den prowler nur ein luggage rack oder weekender, die an die anhängerkupplung bei prowler aufesetzt werden. suche einfach mal auf der POA web-seite unter "luggage" da wirst du bestimmt was finden. |
Andy Atkinson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fayetteville, NC USA |
posted 08-05-2013 05:49 AM
Hello Frank, Do a "search" for " The Transporter" and you will see a add-on trunk made by Jim Sutton in Ocala, Florida. It is a quality product hand made by a first class gentleman. I just bought one and it looks fantastic! God bless, Andy Hello Guys, my name is Franc and I am living in Germany. You might know the country without general speed-limit. ;-) I think about buying a Prowler for cruising on the weekends. But I am a bit of confused about the "luggage compartment". I think about something similar to the rack which can be seen on some early C3-Corvettes or on some of those Mazda MX5. Sometimes I do a weekend-trip with my wife and we are carrying a bit more than a toothbrush and fresh underwear with us. What do you recommend how to manage this? As there are only few Prowlers in Germany, I never had the opportunity to take a close look at the trunk and the trunk-lid. Please do not tell me to get one of those trailers. Sorry, that´s not what I want. Waiting for your suggestions Thanks and Regards |
DrillinU POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:NY, USA |
posted 08-05-2013 05:49 AM
Hello Franc, Welcome to the site. I believe he might have 2 left. Read this post http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/009106.html |
garysss     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 08-05-2013 06:54 AM
There is plenty of room to pack for a long weekend. You just have to use soft luggage. Good luck with your purchase. |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 08-05-2013 07:06 AM
Franc, here is the underside of the prowler trunk lid, without the carpet liner. You can see the support frame. I personally don't think you would have a problem supporting a rack if you can find one to fit. I think it would look pretty cool too. You would need to do a little engineering.
Here is a rare look into the closed trunk from behind the seats.Only about 8" of clearance in there. And most of it is on a 45 degree downward slope.
This message has been edited by beachcat on 08-05-2013 at 07:12 AM |
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Dolsch Prowler Newbie From:Ladadi, Hessen, Germany |
posted 08-05-2013 07:57 AM
Thank you all for the quick responses. But the rack mentioned is not what I mean. I found an old fred from 2007 discussimg the same topic: I´m afraid, the only way is D.I.Y. and drilling some holes into the trunk-lid, even if it hurts. But as I will need some more months to collect enough money, maybe there comes a solution somehow... Regards |
JeraneW     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 08-05-2013 08:34 AM
DO NOT DRILL THROUGH TRUNK LID. You will find better alternative in time.  |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 08-05-2013 09:17 AM
Do an Ebay search for "chrome luggage rack" or "car luggage rack" and you will see some nice possibilities. Many of them are for bikes but I found a few for cars. |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-05-2013 10:50 AM
The trunk lid is aluminum. I am not sure it would support much weight. |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 08-05-2013 11:01 AM
Here's one I have. In viewing, please read the comments posted about it. Maybe something similar will help or you could easily have one made to better conform and work better for you. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/003239.html |
dskatt POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Denham Springs, Louisiana , USA |
posted 08-05-2013 01:41 PM
Using soft luggage and some creative thinking, I can pack enough clothes for several days into the car. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-05-2013 01:55 PM
Put a couple of pairs of underwear in a zip lock bag, some socks in another one, etc and stuff them behind the seats and under the seat. Pack in small bags to put in the trunk and you can do it. |
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JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 08-05-2013 02:43 PM
If anyone knows how to pack, it would be Ed. Just don't get too near to him after the third day.  |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 08-05-2013 02:48 PM
Even with a 15 pound nitrous bottle in the storage area we could fit enough clothes for a road trip in there using black garbage bags and small soft sided luggage. Like Ed said - you would be amazed how many items you can fit behind the seats. For Prowler events, cleaning supplies, towels, etc. became an issue and we eventually got a trailer but for weekend or several day get-a-way trips we could make due without the trailer. |
goldeneye Prowler Enthusiast From:Graz-Austria |
posted 08-05-2013 03:48 PM
Hallo nach Good old Germany!!! Vielleicht sieht man sich ja mal bei dem ein- oder anderem Event. Viel Spass mit dem Prowler. Viel Spass hier auf der Community |
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Dolsch Prowler Newbie From:Ladadi, Hessen, Germany |
posted 08-06-2013 01:06 AM
Thanks for the replies. Dont worry, I won´t drill any holes in the lid. I Think, I prefer a solution similar to this one. But two of the "clamps" should be on the top edge and one on each side of the lid. Probably I need to get a cheap used one and do some cutting, welding, testing, cutting again, weld again ... As soon as I will find a good solution/position, I need to do it again with proper parts. Regards |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 08-06-2013 07:51 PM
One thing to be cautious about would be the possibility of the deck lid becoming dented at the points of contact. This of course would depend on just where the points of contact are located. I suspect some places would be more susceptible than others. Again, just a word of caution. |
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JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 08-06-2013 09:11 PM
If you mount something like you suggest, besides damaging the fragile trunk lid, you would obstruct your rear vision. No short cut here. Install a trailer hitch and get a luggage rack for it. In the long run, this will be less expensive than repairing a damaged deck lid. |
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Static Prowler Enthusiast From: |
posted 08-06-2013 09:34 PM
I have the trailer but I'm finding it overkill as a weekender. I am considering a hitch mounted cargo hauler for short trips. I could find only one lightweight aluminum model that comes in black. It weighs only 22 pounds. It costs only $150. http://www.discountramps.com/hitch-n-ride-carrier.htm A weatherproof cargo bag designed for the carrier is $60. http://www.discountramps.com/cargo-carrier-bag.htm The cargo carrier requires a 2" hitch so you need an adapter. An adapter with a riser (so the carrier rides a little higher) is $45. http://www.discountramps.com/hitch-riser.htm This can serve the purpose I think for around $300 and its lightweight enough to still have over 60 pounds of storage ability within the 100 pound tongue limit. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-06-2013 09:45 PM
Look at this thread http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/001494.html |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-06-2013 10:11 PM
quote: I heard on the radio that yesterday was National Underwear Day. Really. |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-07-2013 10:04 AM
quote: I have serious doubts that something like this will work, The rear of the car and trunk in the picture is way more level than the Prowler trunk. |
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JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 08-07-2013 02:20 PM
I have always been concerned that a cop, who has a bad day, may stop and ticket you for concealing the license tag while using a luggage rack. Be sure you know the law as "ignorance of the law" is no excuse. |
ivegotsugar POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas |
posted 08-07-2013 10:43 PM
These are the bags I use when I don't want to use my trailer. I place my clothes in them and they lay nicely ,and when I get to my hotel I just place everything in my duffel bag . http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10006747&N=&Ntt=space+bags |
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