Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Cargo Door

Most vans and SUVs come with rear cargo storage space. The access to that space varies depending on the type of rear door on the vehicle. Some have the spare tire on the back and open to the side. Others open from the bottom. My preference is opening from the bottom.

On my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo the rear cargo door has a window at the top. That window can be opened by itself to place items in the cargo space. It could be left open to allow loading a long piece of wood, for example, that does not fit completely inside. The rear seats fold down easily to allow for even larger items. The cargo space can then be accessed from the rear passenger doors as well as the rear cargo door. If an item is still too long, it could stick out the top of the cargo door with the window open. In this case, I would suggest tying the window down so it doesn't get damaged by bumps or the wind. And make sure to tie a flag on the end of the item as a warning if it sticks out very far.

The entire back door also opens from the bottom to allow full access to the cargo space. This gives a large open area for loading items of all sizes. It is a very convenient way to access the cargo space. If items are too long to fit, the entire door cold be left open. Again, I would suggest tying it down so as not to get damaged by wind or bumps.


If you look closely inside the cargo area, or click on the picture to enlarge it, you will notice my jumper cables in a leather case. It is part of my "being prepared" and organized. See my Organizational Tips blog for more organizational tips.