I have an MSA carpet in the hatch area.  The back edge is up against the two rear luggage strap mounts, and this forces the carpet forward, leaving a bulge in the middle.  The carpet is too long.  Should there be, or should I cut notches in the rear edge of the carpet to make room for the mounts, or should I  punch through the carpet and screw the mounts down on top of the carpet?   

Thanks

I suspect your carpet is not too long.  The carpet should butt up against the vertical bulkhead ridge and the screws for the luggage strap mounts should go through the carpet - effectively securing the carpet in place.  Don't cut notches in your carpet at this location.

Thanks Jim,

I was a bit concerned that having the back of the carpet screwed to the floor might make spare-tire access an issue, but (hopefully) that's a problem we won't have to deal with often.

I appreciate your advice.

 

4 hours ago, Richard McDonel said:

Thanks Jim,

I was a bit concerned that having the back of the carpet screwed to the floor might make spare-tire access an issue, but (hopefully) that's a problem we won't have to deal with often.

I appreciate your advice.

Richard,

To clarify - the area that I am referring to is the bulkhead right behind the seats,not at the taillight panel.  You do want the strap mounts at the taillight panel to be aft of the carpet edge so you can easily get into the spare tire well.  There is a good possibility that your carpet edge binding is already notched at this area to fit around the strap mounts.  Sorry that I was not more clear on the first response.

Jim

Edited October 20, 20195 yr by jfa.series1

Jim,

Thanks for clarifying.  No, I'm afraid there are no notches cut in the back of my carpet (aftermarket #%^&*@).  Fortunately I have a friend who is a sail maker and he should be able to cut and stitch-trim  the recesses I need.

 

Best regards