All of This Fits Into The Trunk!

slk55er · 07-07-2007

We just returned from a 2-week, 2600 mile trip to the Oregon coast in our SLK55, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary.

Thought you'd like to see that with room to spare, we managed to fit all of the pictured items into the trunk, including: 2 carry-on bags, a hangup bag, a makeup bag, a red storage bag, a small cooler, a 4-pack of Snapple, a blanket and some towels, a water bottle, a bag of goodies, a storage box for miscellaneous items, and a pair of size 13 athletic shoes.

The trick was to stack the 2 carry-on bags and then lay the hangup bag across the top of all the other items.

BTW -- In case you are going to stuff a lot into your trunk, you may want to consider protecting the sheet metal from damage due to closing the lid on something in the trunk -- see my post on Trunk Lid Protector at:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...mb-forgot.html

*easty* · 07-07-2007

Thats awesome mate, congratulations on both the anniversary and the road trip.

I got really good at packing mine also in that manner after living out of it for over 3 months.

here's one of mine..

The people of Oregon must wonder why there's so many SLK's driving about for fully laden boots.

it's good to know you can fit a few coats and maybe some towels behind the seats.

Tslick · 07-07-2007

Talk about "Pack Rats"

Welcome slk55er

**-1-** · 07-07-2007

EXCELLENT work X2. Both interesting and deceiving, that SLK trunk. SLK55er, congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage milestone!

**SLKman** · 07-07-2007

Great Job on the lasting Marriage of 40 years!!!

Were half way there.

Sounds like a fun trip.

SLKman

sirwolfie · 07-07-2007

Well done on both counts

watsons · 07-07-2007

Congrats on your 40th anniversary! It's amazing!

**alroumi** · 07-07-2007

Congradulations on your 40th anniversary, looks like a good trip especially with the 55 in the open roads.

**FishtailnZ** · 07-07-2007

Congrats on the Anniversary! I can attest to the amount of stuff you can fit into these cars too - we've done a few extended trips my wife and I, and between the trunk and behind the seats, it's amazing how much you CAN put into these cars!

Ynot · 07-07-2007

That's awesome, that's alot of stuff packed into the SLK. Congrats on your 40th Anniversary. And welcome to this forum, glad you've made it.

SLKfor2 · 07-07-2007

Congrats on the 40 years, it's truly wonderful!

It's incredible how much you can fit in there!

**webslinger** · 07-07-2007

Wow thats even more than I expected would fit.

I could've almost cried seeing all that space in the back of our 55. Once you've packed for a few 2 weeks+ trips in the back of a Honda GoldWing, the 55 trunk looks like a pickup truck bed!

Congrats! - 22yrs here.

V8SLK · 07-07-2007

ohhhhhh, so that's where i went wrong. i put the suitcases on the passenger seat and the wife in the trunk.

**Cold Shot** · 07-07-2007

Now, if we could just get a set of golf clubs in the trunk, I wouldnt have to use the front seat. Congrats on reaching the 40 year milestone. I hope you both really enjoyed the trip.

mtiede · 07-07-2007

Ah, but put the top down

**bclark** · 07-08-2007

Seein' is believin'
Thanks for the photos and
congratulations for reaching such
a milestone!

MarkR171 · 07-08-2007

Congratulations on 40!

The SLK trunk really is surprising sometimes. I managed to fit 2 golf bags with full sets of clubs with the top down too!

Baron7700 · 07-08-2007

ive done the same, once i realized to take my woods out and lay them differently, i was able to put the top down!
Gratz on 40,

anyone who played with legos or plays tetris alot should be good at this kind of thing!

**etyu** · 07-08-2007

Congratulations on your 40th anniversary!

**DesignoSLK** · 07-09-2007

The R170 doesn't seem to be as capable as the 171 when it comes to top-down trunk space, but it still does OK...as long as the top stays in the upright position...

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Scott...you kill me!

Congrats on the 40th slk55er!! The wife and I hit 21 on the 4th (everyone always celebrates our anniversary...how nice).

AND. . . Welcome to SLKWorld!!! Glad to have you!!!

07-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
slk55er SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. George, UT Vehicle: '05 SLK55 AMG, Orion Blue Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All of This Fits Into The Trunk! We just returned from a 2-week, 2600 mile trip to the Oregon coast in our SLK55, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. Thought you'd like to see that with room to spare, we managed to fit all of the pictured items into the trunk, including: 2 carry-on bags, a hangup bag, a makeup bag, a red storage bag, a small cooler, a 4-pack of Snapple, a blanket and some towels, a water bottle, a bag of goodies, a storage box for miscellaneous items, and a pair of size 13 athletic shoes. The trick was to stack the 2 carry-on bags and then lay the hangup bag across the top of all the other items. BTW -- In case you are going to stuff a lot into your trunk, you may want to consider protecting the sheet metal from damage due to closing the lid on something in the trunk -- see my post on Trunk Lid Protector at: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...mb-forgot.html

07-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Thats awesome mate, congratulations on both the anniversary and the road trip. I got really good at packing mine also in that manner after living out of it for over 3 months. here's one of mine.. The people of Oregon must wonder why there's so many SLK's driving about for fully laden boots. it's good to know you can fit a few coats and maybe some towels behind the seats. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	EXCELLENT work X2. Both interesting and deceiving, that SLK trunk. SLK55er, congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage milestone! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Great Job on the lasting Marriage of 40 years!!! Were half way there. Sounds like a fun trip. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Congradulations on your 40th anniversary, looks like a good trip especially with the 55 in the open roads. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 75 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Talk about "Pack Rats" Welcome slk55er

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sirwolfie SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glasgow, UK Vehicle: MY07 SLK55AMG Other Toys: AMV8,987S, 997S, SLK55AMG Posts: 45 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well done on both counts

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watsons Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 655 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Congrats on your 40th anniversary! It's amazing!

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2009 C63 pipelined Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,506 Country: Thanks: 294 Thanked 223 Times in 99 Posts	Congrats on the Anniversary! I can attest to the amount of stuff you can fit into these cars too - we've done a few extended trips my wife and I, and between the trunk and behind the seats, it's amazing how much you CAN put into these cars! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Fire Opal/Alpaca Premium+Media R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	That's awesome, that's alot of stuff packed into the SLK. Congrats on your 40th Anniversary. And welcome to this forum, glad you've made it.

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SLKfor2 SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congrats on the 40 years, it's truly wonderful! It's incredible how much you can fit in there!

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webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 551 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Wow thats even more than I expected would fit. I could've almost cried seeing all that space in the back of our 55. Once you've packed for a few 2 weeks+ trips in the back of a Honda GoldWing, the 55 trunk looks like a pickup truck bed! Congrats! - 22yrs here.

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	ohhhhhh, so that's where i went wrong. i put the suitcases on the passenger seat and the wife in the trunk.

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 621 Country: Thanks: 86 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	Now, if we could just get a set of golf clubs in the trunk, I wouldnt have to use the front seat. Congrats on reaching the 40 year milestone. I hope you both really enjoyed the trip. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Ah, but put the top down

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Congratulations on your 40th anniversary! __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 264 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Seein' is believin' Thanks for the photos and congratulations for reaching such a milestone!

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MarkR171 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Vehicle: '07 SLK280 Posts: 210 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations on 40! The SLK trunk really is surprising sometimes. I managed to fit 2 golf bags with full sets of clubs with the top down too!

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	ive done the same, once i realized to take my woods out and lay them differently, i was able to put the top down! Gratz on 40, anyone who played with legos or plays tetris alot should be good at this kind of thing!

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DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,702 Country: Thanks: 98 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	The R170 doesn't seem to be as capable as the 171 when it comes to top-down trunk space, but it still does OK...as long as the top stays in the upright position.... Scott...you kill me! Congrats on the 40th slk55er!! The wife and I hit 21 on the 4th (everyone always celebrates our anniversary...how nice). AND. . . Welcome to SLKWorld!!! Glad to have you!!! __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)