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Old 07-14-2008, 05:53 AM
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Default Re: Nervous 1st Time Hybrid Owner

Hello,

The trunk space on the TCH is not one of it's best points. For that matter a "regular" Camry isn't much to brag about either....

My wife and I recently did a 2k mile week long road trip and packed three airline approved roll-on / carry-on bags, a large lap top bag, and a large camera bag with room to spare. The only thing I put in the back seat area was a cooler so we could access it...

As well as doing what haraldo suggested and test fitting the trunk I have two other suggestions. First, use soft side luggage if possible to fill in the nooks and crannies. Second, think vertical...the trunk is tall and you can layer bags on top of each other...I had my laptop and camera system on top of the carry-on luggage...

Last consider how often you might need more space versus the ninety some odd percent of the time you don't... Is the trade off in gas mileage, size, etc worth buying a larger "trunk" for the smaller amount of time?

And welcome to the forum...

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Wayne

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Magnetic Grey, XM Radio, Body Side Moldings, Splash Guards, Formula 1 Pinnacle 35 Ceramic Window Tint, PadsPlus Neoprene Rubber Insert Set, Putco Chrome Door Handles and Trunk Trim, Michelin Primacy P215/60R16 95H Tires, SE Rear Spoiler

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