SUVs come in different types with varying amount of cargo capacity in cubic feet. Most often, buyers use this factor to compare and choose the model they think offers the most storage space there is when thinking of outfitting it for emergency vehicle use. However, this can be misleading because this specification is difficult to actually transfer into real-world use of the cargo space.
For instance, comparing three different SUV models may lead to conclusion that one model will offer the most room to spare after fitting in the equipment. It can even accommodate a large vehicle laptop mount while still providing extra space for other payloads. But still, it may lack a hidden storage area and may restrain stowing since the third-row head won’t fold automatically.
This clearly shows that the SUV with the best cargo space area is the one that can accommodate your things in the most convenient way. So, in effect, it’s not only the available cargo space measured in cubic feet that has to be considered. In addition to being able to fit in a vehicle laptop mount, here are the other things to consider as well.
- SUV cargo cover storage - while all SUVs come with a retractable cargo cover, only few offer a place where you can keep it inside the vehicle when not in use. Other models don’t have this feature so you have to keep the cover in the rear cargo area or at home.
- Provision for power - in some SUV models, the power outlets are placed in the rear cargo area while in other, they are installed in the third-row passengers. The location of power outlet will affect how and where you can install your vehicle laptop mount.
- Hidden storage bins - if you want to place your valuables in the rear cargo area, there are SUV models like the Pilot and Traverse that offer a hidden storage bins. You can keep your camera or a laptop on them if you want to exclude them in your gears and tools.