A twist on the DIY cup holder
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A twist on the DIY cup holder
The DIY cup holder is described here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...c=269896&st=0&
As great as it is, it doesn't address one of my concerns which is to also augment the drink container with more insulation to keep things as cold as possible for as long as possible.
Here's what I've come up with which I think is a better solution, at least for my needs. My answer is a Lowe Alpine Waistbelt bottle pocket which features a stiff flat velcro rear as wide and tall as the pocket itself. That stiffness allows the top edge to be tucked under the center console leather cover.
It remains fairly securely in place although pulling a bottle out may dislodge the tucked portion from the center console. I know I can make this arrangement more secure to obviate this but frankly I'm content with it as is, at least for now
As great as it is, it doesn't address one of my concerns which is to also augment the drink container with more insulation to keep things as cold as possible for as long as possible.
Here's what I've come up with which I think is a better solution, at least for my needs. My answer is a Lowe Alpine Waistbelt bottle pocket which features a stiff flat velcro rear as wide and tall as the pocket itself. That stiffness allows the top edge to be tucked under the center console leather cover.
It remains fairly securely in place although pulling a bottle out may dislodge the tucked portion from the center console. I know I can make this arrangement more secure to obviate this but frankly I'm content with it as is, at least for now
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Haha, very nice 
I usually just stick whatever I'm drinking down to the bottom left of the passenger's seat. I never really bring open containers in my car, so this works fine for bottles, and it stays still too
I usually just stick whatever I'm drinking down to the bottom left of the passenger's seat. I never really bring open containers in my car, so this works fine for bottles, and it stays still too
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Spook,
That's what I used to do as well. But between the bottle getting warm too quickly and too often sliding away from that left passenger seat nook, something more was needed
--Bob
That's what I used to do as well. But between the bottle getting warm too quickly and too often sliding away from that left passenger seat nook, something more was needed
--Bob
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gospeedgo1,
Two problems for me with how you've described your handling of water bottles:
(1) My reaching under either seat while driving is a non-starter from both safety and my physiological standpoints. I don't have a very long reach
(2) Doesn't address keeping items colder than their container alone allows. This Lowe unit adds insulation.
Two problems for me with how you've described your handling of water bottles:
(1) My reaching under either seat while driving is a non-starter from both safety and my physiological standpoints. I don't have a very long reach
(2) Doesn't address keeping items colder than their container alone allows. This Lowe unit adds insulation.
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Originally Posted by Bob A (SD),May 3 2009, 04:21 PM
Spook,
That's what I used to do as well. But between the bottle getting warm too quickly and too often sliding away from that left passenger seat nook, something more was needed
--Bob
That's what I used to do as well. But between the bottle getting warm too quickly and too often sliding away from that left passenger seat nook, something more was needed
--Bob
I just drove home with two drinks in my car, and I had to hold one :/
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From: Black Hills of S. Dakota
Originally Posted by roy365,May 4 2009, 01:59 PM
How come not in red? LMAO!!!!!
