RT Shelf Kit

[sjcpanther]

I recently purchased the rear trunk shelf kit for my RT. All this is is a flimsy shelf that is held down on one end with Velcro and it sits on top of a strap that goes across the center.

My problem is, the items I place on top of the shelf slide off during the ride. It's like the straps don't support the complete shelf.

Kind of frustrating. Have any of you put this shelf in yourself? Am I missing something?

Any ideas?

 

[Bob Denman]

:bbq::bbq: I have kept these shelves "on my radar" for quite a while. I've added the top trunk liner, and the MP3 player pouch out back, and I wonder if the shelf kit fits with those mods in place...

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

My RT-S had one installed by the Dealer when I bought it new and frankly it's a waste of space. I keep it in the up position 80% of the time for short trips and never use it for long. It good to hold gloves or your glass case that's about it.

 

[harrypottar]

My limited came with the shelf and the luggage. The only bag I use all the time is the rear one to keep all the lose stuff from getting lost in the trunk. The shelf works really well in this combination. Below the shelf I keep first aid kit, tire repair/inflator some small odds and ends. The BRP travel cover sits on top of all that with the strap to hold it all down. Shelf then rear luggage rests on the strap. I added the rear trunk liner and light as it one very dark abyss.

harry

 

[jthornton]

I recently purchased the rear trunk shelf kit for my RT. All this is is a flimsy shelf that is held down on one end with Velcro and it sits on top of a strap that goes across the center.

My problem is, the items I place on top of the shelf slide off during the ride. It's like the straps don't support the complete shelf.

Kind of frustrating. Have any of you put this shelf in yourself? Am I missing something?

Any ideas?

Do you have a photo of the shelf? Is that a BRP accessory?

JT

 

[harrypottar]

Do you have a photo of the shelf? Is that a BRP accessory?

JT

http://store.spyder.brp.com/product/631102/219400232/_/Rear_Top_Cargo_Shelf

harry

 

[jthornton]

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http://store.spyder.brp.com/product/631102/219400232/_/Rear_Top_Cargo_Shelf

harry

Thanks Harry, It would be interesting to see a photo of it installed. I can't imagine having one with all the stuff my wife puts in the trunk.

JT

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: A picture of it intstalled, might be helpful... :thumbup:

 

[captblack]

Inspector Gadget sells a shelf ... if you go down the page to the listing for the shelf, click on the installation instructions and he shows a fix he did to make the shelf more secure. It might help with yours ...

http://www.spyderrt.info/1_2_Products.html

 

[redflasher]

Bought the shelf on ebay. Pretty worthless I think. Pulled it out and its now on a "shelf" in the garage.

 

[rcturner]

My shelf on my Limited worked OK but the velcro kept coming loose from the front edge of the trunk. When this happened, it didn't work very well. I glued the velcro to the front edge of the trunk mounting surface with hot melt and it has stayed. Now the shelf works as it should.

 

[Bob Denman]

Based upon what I'm hearing; the shelf kit won't work if you've added the top trunk liner? :shocked:

 

[bullant12]

I had the shelf on my previous RT. Before that I had IG's wooden shelf and although it was great quality, I never got the thing to work correctly so I ended up going to BRP's shelf. It worked ok, but it limitted to stuffing big things on the back and most of the time it was lop-sided so a lot of small things would fall on the "black hole" and would end up removing the tool case and half cover. I have Tricled's Spyder Pockets on the top of the lid and it does a much better job.

BRP had them on the Spyder Store in the Owner's event but since it was pretty much on retail price, I didn't even go for it. I'll just use the frunk and the FLO (Front Lid Organizer) for my smaller stuff.

FYI Bob, the shelf and the MP3 player pocket will fit together just fine.

 

[sjcpanther]

Inspector Gadget sells a shelf ... if you go down the page to the listing for the shelf, click on the installation instructions and he shows a fix he did to make the shelf more secure. It might help with yours ...

http://www.spyderrt.info/1_2_Products.html

Thanks. I'll check it out.

 

[sjcpanther]

Thanks Harry, It would be interesting to see a photo of it installed. I can't imagine having one with all the stuff my wife puts in the trunk.

JT

I'll try to post a couple of pictures later this evening.

 

[Chief One]

Junk

You didnt miss anything.
Sorry you got ripped off like I did
Its a piece of junk!
I got so frustrated with it I just threw it away.

Chief

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[sjcpanther]

Inspector Gadget Rear Shelf

Has anyone got the shelf from Inspector Gadget?

Do you know it it folds up?

Seems pretty secure.

 

[bullant12]

Has anyone got the shelf from Inspector Gadget?

Do you know it it folds up?

Seems pretty secure.

Read my previous post:

Before that I had IG's wooden shelf and although it was great quality, I never got the thing to work correctly so I ended up going to BRP's shelf.BRP had them on the Spyder Store in the Owner's event but since it was pretty much on retail price, I didn't even go for it. I'll just use the frunk and the FLO (Front Lid Organizer) for my smaller stuff.

It will FLIP up, but it is made of solid wood, so it will not fold up.

 

[gnirtsnod]

I recently purchased the rear trunk shelf kit for my RT. All this is is a flimsy shelf that is held down on one end with Velcro and it sits on top of a strap that goes across the center.

My problem is, the items I place on top of the shelf slide off during the ride. It's like the straps don't support the complete shelf.

Kind of frustrating. Have any of you put this shelf in yourself? Am I missing something?

Any ideas?

Under the heading of "Any Ideas?" I, too, am trying to figure out a solution, and I've come up with one that worked well enough on my recent trip to Maggie Valley. I purchased three, stackable storage containers at Office Depot that fit snuggly into the hole (deepest part of the trunk), leaving the side space for caps, gloves, glasses case, etc., and enough room on top for my BRP jacket.

The containers have snaps to keep them shut and a recess on the top that is used for nesting with another container. The recess on the top container works well for placing items that you need quick access to. I selectively filled the containers with the stuff least needed in the bottom to often needed on the top. Oh, and I used the passenger pad bolt in the back center of the trunk to fasten a 1/2" conduit clamp for my flashlight, to cover me for the occasional dig into the abyss.