We decided it would be prudent to actually pack our bags and see if they actually fit into the Boxster. If we were traveling in an RV or even an SUV, space would not be a problem. But we are traveling in a Porsche Boxster, with limited trunk space (and even more limited cabin space), so testing to make sure it all fits was worth the effort.
This is what it looked like before we started loading.
Front Trunk aka The Bonnet. . .
Rear Trunk aka The Boot. . .
A year or so ago I bought luggage (as a birthday present for hubby) specifically designed to fit in the Boxster from RoadTrip Luggage. The luggage is well designed and well made; however, in our case, it does not fit the Boxster as shown on their website because we have a spare tire. I believe that Porsche removed the spare tire in later years, but since our car is one of the very early Boxsters (I bought it in 1997), it does have a spare. We considered removing the spare to allow for more luggage space (and just carry a can of fix-a-flat), but decided the safety factor of having a spare outweighs the space we would gain. And we want to keep the car in its original condition!
So we packed our bags and they fit! However, we could only fit three of the four bags we bought from RoadTrip Luggage and we had to be creative on how to make them fit. We even have room for our pillows! But I’ve been told there is no room for any purchases, so no shopping allowed. Ha! There is always the option to ship things home!
This is what the front trunk (bonnet) looks like packed, with and without the pillows!
And the rear trunk (boot) . . .
Looks like we are gonna make it after all!
And the count down begins . . .
You two are so creative! The trunk looks larger than I remembered. We’re counting down with you and can’t wait for the adventure to begin! Love, Pam