Tesla Model Y 7 Seater - no trunk anchors for safe cargo transport

[CaliforniaTes1]

We have to regularly transport baby gear, including a heavy stroller. I have not found anywhere to strap down stuff in the back. At best, this stuff moves around a lot while driving. At worst, it becomes a projectile in a collision. How do other people do this?
Is it safe to drill holes into the fabric sides of the trunk to screw in anchors? Are the sides plastic and would they screws even stay in place? Is there anything I should be concerned about drilling into?

 

[WheresMyKeys]

I would think for anything to be secured in a collision you'd need frame mounted metal anchors and proper, tight straps.

I have had a set of these and used them for years now when I have something I don't want sliding around.

CargoTech Containment System Blocks For Your Trunk | WeatherTech Canada

CargoTech Containment System is designed to help organize and secure your cargo such as groceries, coolers, gym bags, sporting equipment, luggage and more.

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They've worked great for me and easily hide in the sub trunk when not in use. I have a heavy-ish rolling tool / parts bag that I usually lay on it's side and these keep it still when driving around. Keeps smooth sided server chassis still also. I suspect they'd do next to nothing in a collision though.

 

[JayPaul]

There really isn't much space between the 2nd row and the roof line. If you recline the 2nd row the headrests will just clear the roof crossmember, if the headrest are even slightly extended they will touch the fabric.

For the 3rd row, large items will also have a very hard time finding their way between the seat and the rear glass.

I do have my son's stroller in the back, I went and got non-skid mats at Home Depot, and cut them so the fill the rear cargo area (with the 3rd row folded down). This really helps with 5-gallon water bottles, strollers and all cargo. My Amazon purchased 7-seater cargo mats are not non-skid enough. Every time I accelerate or stop hard, the cargo would slide around on the cargo mats, but since I put the non-skid mats on top I haven't had any issues.


I got 2 of these mats for my 3 and 2 for my Y. I cut both mats so the cut sides mate up. This keeps all cargo in place, and are easily removable.

Buffalo Tools Indoor/Outdoor Durable Anti-Fatigue 36 in. x 60 in. Industrial Commercial Restaurant Bar Rubber Floor Mat in Black RMAT35 - The Home Depot

Cushion hard floors with this 3 ft. x 5 ft. flat rubber floor mat (4-Pack). It reduces soreness and fatigue while you work. The 1/4 in.-thick pad covers up to 9 sq. ft. and is great for a garage or shop.

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[TMYB-C1]

I have a 3 and 1 year old, traveling with a stroller and whatever baby gear needed is a constant for me yet I've never worried about this.

Not saying you're wrong for giving it a thought, I just wouldn't worry too much about it.

Drive safe or let Elon do it for ya, I can't express how grateful I am to have FSD when I need to one handed drive while holding a bottle for the 1 year old.