Introduction: Velcro Vehicle Cargo Stabilizer

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About: I retired from the USAF in 2005 and now work for a local government as a project manager. I live in a fantastic neighborhood that enjoys getting together to celebrate whatever event happens to be on the cale…

Did you ever notice that as clean and organized as you try and keep your vehicle, there is always something in the trunk or cargo space that wants to slide around every time you start, stop or turn?

For me is it a roadside emergency kit, the one that has some basic tools, road reflector, jumpers cables, etc., but this solution can be used for most anything. I might also add that this works only if your trunk or cargo space is carpeted.

Introducing the aluminum angle Velcro attached load stopper thingy. Let just make some and you’ll see what I mean!

Step 1: Material and Tools

A length of 1”x1”x1/16” aluminum angle, I picked this up at Lowes for around $4.00. I also got a package of 12 Velcro sticky back square sets for around $3.00. You will also need some rubbing alcohol to clean the metal.

Tools are pretty easy, just a hacksaw and file (or grinding wheel if you have one).

Step 2: The Ones and Twos of It

First thing to do is determine what size stoppers you want. I figured I would go small and make more of them, but if you go larger, you can get the Velcro in larger strips that would fit better.

Second, cut the aluminum; I marked and cut several pieces of the angle at approximately 1” long.

Third, use your file or grinding wheel to smooth off the edges of the cut metal.

Fourth, clean the metal well with rubbing alcohol to remove any manufacturing oils and let dry.

Finally, take the hook side (generally the hard side) of the Velcro square and stick it to the outside of one side of your cut angle. It might be prudent to test the Velcro first to make sure it will stick to your carpet….maybe this should be step one…

Step 3: Now That Your Junk in the Trunk Is Stable....

This device is meant to be a stabilizer for small or lightweight objects sliding around only, be sure to always secure loads in the trunk or cargo space securely, but as a 10 minute fix to a nagging problem, I think this is a pretty good one! I have been using these for 3 months and have not had one fail yet.

Feedback is always welcome and thanks for checking out my Instructable!