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Old 03-28-2022, 11:50 AM
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Are you able to fit a hard carry-on/medium size luggage to F-type convertible trunk without any issues?
I have the following luggage and just wondering if they will fit.
Exterior measurements 22.7" x 14.7" x 9.6"
Exterior measurements 26" x 18.5" x 11"
https://www.awaytravel.com/suitcases...-on?color=navy

https://www.awaytravel.com/suitcases/medium?color=coast
 
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I just looked at my trunk space but can only estimate the fit, not having the actual cases.
Firstly, there is absolutely NO WAY that you could ever fit both at the same time - not clear if that is your intent.
Secondly, it looks as though you could fit either of them individually provided you remove the center preformed bin.
That should allow you to position one case down lower in the center bottom of the trunk.
Hope this helps. We use soft-sided duffle bags and the like and are able to pack a lot into the trunk for road trips.
 
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Old 03-28-2022, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CJSJAG
I just looked at my trunk space but can only estimate the fit, not having the actual cases.
Firstly, there is absolutely NO WAY that you could ever fit both at the same time - not clear if that is your intent.
Secondly, it looks as though you could fit either of them individually provided you remove the center preformed bin.
That should allow you to position one case down lower in the center bottom of the trunk.
Hope this helps. We use soft-sided duffle bags and the like and are able to pack a lot into the trunk for road trips.
Thank you for the response! Yes, I figured I can't fit both, I was wondering if I can fit either one individually.
 
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Just returned from a 500 mile round trip. Packed one carry-on sized suitcase, one duffel bag, a small soft ice chest and several random soft bags. At one point we tried two roller carry-in for size, and they fit. Not much room for anything else.
 
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Texas: How did you manage to fit the 2 cases in a vert?
 
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Both were roller carry-ons. Not packed full, as I remember, they laid alongside each other, oriented along car’s long axis. Boot lid closed with no problem.
 
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This is the only matched set of luggage you need for an F-Type:

 
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I have the Jag fitted luggage, which is soft. If carefully packed they work quite well for a long weekend or better if less formal longer trip.
 
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I was baffled by how Texas could possibly fit 2 roller carry-on cases, so set out to measure/test my trunk space.
I did confirm that the smaller of TOYsArs cases will fit without removing the pre-formed well insert


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The case needs to be well over to the left (as shown) to provide enough trunk height for the bag thickness.
There is about 16 inches of trunk width left over after fitting the case but this is a less useful as the wheel arch seems to intrude more on the RHS than on the LHS.
I was not able to check the other size, though my impression is that it probably not fit, either front to back or height wise.
Also, just to be totally clear, the case will not fit with its long side oriented fore and aft - there is not enough trunk hieght for the thickness of the case.
I stand by my original statement that there is NO WAY to fit 2 hard carry-ons in the convertible, though they may well fit in the coupe.
 

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CJSJAG, thank you so much for trying this, exactly what I was looking for. Do you have a link to your luggage dimensions?
 
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TOYs:
The case I used is almost exactly the same size as your smaller case.
Actual dimensions: 10x14x22 .
The trunk lid just (barely) shuts on the 10 inch height with the case unloaded, so do not think you would be able to stuff it..
The Ebay listing shows dimensions as 21.8 x 13.5 x 9 incl. wheels.
Mine definitely seemed closer to 10 than 9 inches
https://www.ebay.com/itm/22320952375...=10001&mkevt=1

If you need to use the expansion section it likely will not fit unless you tilt it into the center well.
 

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump
This is the only matched set of luggage you need for an F-Type:

I had those as a living room set in my 20s.
 
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David:
I hope you got the matched set?
 
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I leave the F-Type at home when I use airline travel to go someplace. I hire a car service. If I am driving to a destination I just pack very light and with soft sided luggage.
 
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I will now direct this group to my thread...How many gyrodynes
fit in a coupe?.......The entertainment owning an f type never ends.
 
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Originally Posted by jaguny
I will now direct this group to my thread...How many gyrodynes
fit in a coupe?.......The entertainment owning an f type never ends.
Gyrodyne......the name of my new Greek restaurant!
 
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Gotta eat some crow here....both my wife and I distinctlyl remember fitting two roller carry on bags in a 'vert trunk. Tried it again today-no joy. One roller bag will fit easily, the second, no way. Gonna have to use soft sided luggage from here on out. sorry for misleading anyone.
 
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One of the reasons I changed from convertible to coupe was the trunk space, It's almost impossible to pack a week travel trip even with custom F-type bags, I believe the smallest trunk i ever experienced, height is bad, everything needs to be with precision, one wrong move and the trunk won't shut again! Best two seater vert i had so far on luggage is the Boxster, carry 3 times more, easily.

Anyway, I would only remember the issue when packing for a trip. All forgotten when roof is down

 
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Originally Posted by bcbruno
One of the reasons I changed from convertible to coupe was the trunk space, It's almost impossible to pack a week travel trip even with custom F-type bags, I believe the smallest trunk i ever experienced, height is bad, everything needs to be with precision, one wrong move and the trunk won't shut again! Best two seater vert i had so far on luggage is the Boxster, carry 3 times more, easily.

Anyway, I would only remember the issue when packing for a trip. All forgotten when roof is down
what custom FType bags did you get? I am getting ready to order a custom set from Roadster Bag Germany. I can pack light, it’s the misses that can’t.

Can we store stuff underneath the convertible box compartment? It looks like we can slide a thick garment back underneath.

you got rid of the convertible for a coupe due to the storage space? Do you miss the convertible feeling?
 

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I have this ones that I still use on the coupe, the small fits perfectly for the car stuff (OBD, VAP, OIL etc):

Acceptable quality, cheap look and a bit weird to carry, principally at hotel check-ins... Was the only set at the time I found in full leather and with the all trunk volume usage.

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Traded mostly because was "only" a Base trim, trunk annoyed me sometimes so I almost went back to Porsche if I hadn't found this R version I have now. The glass roof compensates a little but convertible is still my preference, makes more sense on a two seater.


 


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