What to put in the Storage above windows?

tabasco_jim
tabasco_jim Posts: 54
edited November 2017 in Tips & Tricks
So what is everyone using this storage space for? It seems like you could only use it for small items like soft drinks or water bottles.
2017 T@B Max S, 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Birmingham, Al

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  • Photomom
    Photomom Posts: 2,217
    Wallets, iphones, ipods, charging cables, flashlights, headlamps, hair scrunchies, baseball hats, dog collars and leashes...
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Tommy
    Tommy Posts: 175
    DVD's and books on one, random stuff similar to @Photomom on the other.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Device cases - Bluetooth speaker - Guitar gear - ...
  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Posts: 3,770
    Careful, there's black holes in those shelves. I might have one of Jenn's usb cords that appeared in mine!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Posts: 1,232
    Random toiletries, sunscreen and the like on one, frogs on the other.




    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Posts: 1,232
    That is an old picture, there are more frogs now.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • Lil_Lucy
    Lil_Lucy Posts: 82
    I cut some peg board and inserted it into the shelf. I then purchased some peg board baskets and now we have room to store not only more things, but bigger things also.

    2016 T@b 320 Max-S (Silver/Red Trim) / TV: 2019 Ford Flex
    "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional."
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Posts: 4,437
    Lil_Lucy, Looks good. One question though, how did you keep the peg board standing straight up?
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Lil_Lucy
    Lil_Lucy Posts: 82
    ericnliz said:
    Lil_Lucy, Looks good. One question though, how did you keep the peg board standing straight up?


    Two little pieces of wood attached to the bottom of the peg board. If everything is cut to the right length and width, you just have to insert it at an angle towards the back of your T@b and it drops right in and stands on its own.

    2016 T@b 320 Max-S (Silver/Red Trim) / TV: 2019 Ford Flex
    "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional."
  • Tommy
    Tommy Posts: 175
    That's a really good idea @Lil_Lucy. I'm not a big fan of the black net that ours came with - it almost encourages everything to fall over.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Posts: 4,437
    Lil_Lucy, Thanks, You satisfied my curiosity ;) !
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Mr_Mrs_Gnome
    Mr_Mrs_Gnome Posts: 241
    We have an Outback so we have the netting. Thermocell, binoculars, camera, air horn for bears (they like to dance to it), iPod & speaker on door side. DVDs, books, on other side.
    '17 Outback S - TV 2016 Chevy Colorado in "Colorful Colorado"
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Question - We talking what we put there while traveling or stationery?
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    Maps... lots of maps.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • wizard1880
    wizard1880 Posts: 442
    Stationary I would hope.  Anything, and I mean anything left there during transport finds its way to the floor afterwards!
    T@@bulous
    2014 T@B CS Maxx
    TV: 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 V6 TDI (diesel)
    Martha Lake, WA
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Wizard - The stuff I have in there... On door side - Computer & iPad cases, maps, bluetooth speaker, guitar interface, extra computer mouse ... On drivers side - Rulers, pencils/pens, etc ... all stay in place while traveling. Rarely have anything bounce out.
  • mash2
    mash2 Posts: 584
    I leave cups in the center cabinet; misc electrical  - speaker cables and batteries charger right, and misc. coffee making things on the right - drip thing, filters and grounds in the left.  Mose importantly than what is in there, I have never had an issue with things falling out.  Not sure why others have had issues.    
  • wizard1880
    wizard1880 Posts: 442
    edited October 2016
    I'm not sure why things won't stay.  I've tried DVDs, books, and maps, but they always fly out.  Pens and batteries stay though.  Maybe since they're sitting loosely and not packed tight?  Perhaps a small pillow to hold things tight?  I'll try that next trip.
    T@@bulous
    2014 T@B CS Maxx
    TV: 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 V6 TDI (diesel)
    Martha Lake, WA
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    Mash2 a I think they mean the open cubbies over the windows on both sides of the Tab.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Photomom
    Photomom Posts: 2,217
    I don't leave things in the storage areas over the windows when we're moving. Based on other mishaps we've had, I think stuff would be all over the place when we arrived at camp. 
    John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Photomom - All depends on what you put there - The passenger side holds things better as it is deeper. The drivers side is pretty shallow.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    wizard1880 said:
    I'm not sure why things won't stay.  I've tried DVDs, books, and maps, but they always fly out.  Pens and batteries stay though.  Maybe since they're sitting loosely and not packed tight?  Perhaps a small pillow to hold things tight?  I'll try that next trip.

    Not enough to hold them still. None of my maps came out because they are in there tight.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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