Hidden Compartment in Dodge Durango / Jeep Grand Cherokee - WOW!

By accident I found hidden decent size water tight compartment in my Dodge Durango, Excellent space for storage and more...

[@motorcyclemike1299]

I use mine as a beer cooler. You can fit 13 beers, (12 oz cans) and 4 lbs of ice. It's not easy to get to while driving but my kids don't mind passing me one on long trips.

[@kurs3d280]

My guy openly admitting to drinking and driving 🤣

[@djcarroll9369]

@@kurs3d280 with the kids in the car 😒

[@Gitnardoproductions]

Dad of the year

[@nessie42786]

Role model goals! Loser.

[@fryloc359]

We used to have a Town and Country with the stow and go seats. My wife and I would hide Christmas presents there. I never thought of using them as coolers.

[@jimdisney]

1:56 Or whatever else you want to smuggle ....Hahahahahaha

[@dodge33445]

PErfect place for a nice 10 inch sub woofer!

[@thesportswarehouse8853]

oooooor whatever else you want to smuggle lol

[@jorkygonzalez720]

😂😂

[@jokare4568]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lucyfan1976]

It is for what became the future start stop on the 2016 and above. They use a second battery for the start stop now

[@hutch8632]

Thanks for video. The smuggle thing was funny as hell by the way

[@bwoodward0012]

That’s where the transfer case control module is in our AWD 13 crew Durango

[@bradleypumba]

Is this one not awd

[@lanascunt]

I can bring cheese from Mexico now

[@Pamelamay65]

My husband has cleaned our truck many times. How did you find this lol. After watching your video of course we had to check. Yes we found it 👍

[@cjevans62]

It’s a beer cooler same in dodge rams in front of back seat both sides holds six tall cans and half bag of ice so you have a cold drink when you get to where you were going

[@FassstlaneFinesseGame]

How do u drain the water after the ice is melted???

[@antonybooth8180]

@@FassstlaneFinesseGame That's what the kids a for.

[@patrickbrown6975]

Perfect spot for a subwoofer, improve the low end of your systems performance! Nice work! Having the battery nearby too, makes for easy amplifier installation as well

[@SuperPete276]

Good idea, thank you

[@brianbutz2746]

This is a actually a hold over on many Daimler/Chrysler co-designed products. I had this under my seats on both my 13' Durango's and my current '18 Jeep GC Summit. But I first noticed this way back on our 2006 Mercedes R350, it is the exact same unibody platform that the Jeep and Dodge share, also the MB ML and GL class of that time period. MB built theirs on that same architecture, but now have updated that architecture many times since the first 2011 Durango. But my 2015 Chrysler 300 S AWD had this underseat bin as well. But going back further on the 06 MB R350 4Matic, it had a smaller battery in it that was used to power accessory items, like when you hit the Park button on any MB, It electronically shifts to park for you and possibly for the MB optional Restonic mode that recirculates the A/C or heat after the car is off and you are parked with it totally turned off. I studied this old platform since it began and was shared with Chrysler thru their MB/Daimler ownership. They are great platforms, but It is finally changing to the new Fiat platform now, hope it lives up the old MB platform that lasted well over 10 years and brought quality to FCA products in the the Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Charger, Challenger & 300 platforms that shared with MB cars/trucks back then and FCA kept alive until Fiat could finally had to update these platforms. For them this was difficult as they don't build as large of cars/trucks as Benz.

[@KIINGDOMMM]

hidden no more..🤦🏾‍♂️ was smart to just show the whole world like everyone without a Durango needed to know this😂

[@michaelmace924]

How many crooked people do you think watched this? 🤔

[@morogpstreet2856]

How many cops watched this video and said thanks snitch.

[@luvluv8929]

My younger son and I found that out today while cleaning our 2020 Durango GT. Well I didn’t open it yet. Now I know what I’m doing tomorrow 🤣😂🤣😂.

[@TheGenerationX894]

It's for the battery. In the US the battery is under the passenger seat. If this was specd for right hand drive, they'd put the battery under there which would be the passengers seat.

[@mlsmurphylawnservice]

This makes the most sense

[@cornelioknelsen5987]

Some of the higher trim levels have the air suspension control module in it.

[@KaisTheFireWarrior]

Oh that makes sense, mine was full of wires and I have air

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

THANX MATE. I NEED TO CHECK THAT OUT. TOP MARKS👍👍👍

[@SuperPete276]

No problem 👍

[@sbrmilitia]

That area gets very hot. You concealed carry should be in a place where you can get it too easily.

[@pabloeskabar9611]

I found an easily accessible area that will fit most mid sized firearm's comfortably and offers decent concealment. But you may need to purchase a driver's side steering wheel airbag removal tool from Amazon. 🤷🏼‍♂️😆

[@johnviera3884]

It’s a perfect 8 inch subwoofer spot

[@dhansel4835]

On the passenger's side it has a door like that, that holds the car's battery. This may be for a dual-battery system IF Dodge Durango has a diesel engine in which you will need 2 batteries. Never the less it is good to know.

[@cobrarivard1436]

I thought batterie aswell... if someone has the money they could drop a diessel engine in there if they wanted so this would make alot of sence

[@a51xanthor4]

its for the air suspension control mod for models that have them.

[@HellsHatersEnt]

My thoughts as well, like maybe they move the battery there for right hand drive models.

[@ByronForrest2010]

I'm late like by 5 years, but I will check it out. Thanks

[@fdtruck125]

i use that for my 2nd battery for all my lighting and stuff just like the reg battery under the pass seat

[@dodgert]

Nice hiding spot. Some beer

[@jackjack21j]

I know where to hide my drugs at now 😂😂😂

[@johncrump6314]

Awesome straight forward instructional video My 2018 citadel has same exact issue with burnt bulb contacts You are a rockstar Thank you!

[@doubleaa8251]

Nigga you ain’t watch the right KZbin vid

[@Rudeboy187]

Very interesting

[@MidlandTexan]

Pretty neat.

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

I always wondered what the intent was by Dodge because it don't seem Standard as its not easy at all to open or close. Maybe a Gun Storage.

[@thejackofalltrades2692]

For a battery. Extra battery or some dodges have the battery there instead of under the passenger seat.

[@DeVonMArtis]

The battery is in the same compartment under the front passenger seat

[@ThePdxchamp]

It's a battery box like the passenger side. Designed for other countries

[@cristalgriffincg]

Oh nice, now o know where i will be leaving my important belongings

[@quickname8046]

"Or whatever you want to smuggle " 😆 🤣

[@Canoecamper]

“or whatever else you want to smuggle.” 🤣

[@paulburns9234]

Thats for the air ride computer

[@einsteincasino8539]

The 2011 dodge Durango has it as well. It snaps on and off. Pretty cool.

[@SuperPete276]

Awesome, thank you for sharing that.

[@jrwaghd1]

My 2011 has this also!!

[@THEWORLDISYOURS_T.V]

That’s for when you have awd model it has a computer inside it

[@SuperPete276]

Its actually for self leveling suspension pump for when you have towing package

[@scotteshellenberger]

Under the other seat is the same compartment that holds the battery.

[@reservemyname749]

It’s because the battery sits in that same compartment but is under the passenger side. It’s just symmetrical design

[@jn5727]

It's actually for the Nivomat self leveling air system

[@angeladawson8424]

Another difficult area is the compartment where the spare tire would be. Some have a big full area. Ours as only half of it. I do not know what is under the plastic area.

[@bodyshotjake7475]

That where audio upgrade subwoofer goes

[@alieazzy1631]

For subwoofers like BMW and MB does I guess

[@jordanrossing4926]

Ours is empty but some of these become police vehicles and I’m sure that spot becomes very useful for electronics. And so close to the battery!

[@Bigmanjbmopar]

I found this on the drivers side it has a 2 harness module in the front and a platform for something else in the rear of it. Not sure what the modules is or what else would go in the other spot interesting though would lime to know now.

[@miket5506]

Usually the AWD models have the module in there. It’s the transfer case control module. My ‘17 Durango r/t has it. The transfer case control module on my ‘01 ram is a lever on the floor and doesn’t complicate something simple by adding electronics into the mix lol. I’m actually going to relocate that module in my Durango and install a second battery under there at some point

[@angeladawson8424]

Are 2017 RT durango has a plastic cover on it. No carpet.

[@coltguy32]

Mexican Cartel storage compartment perhaps

[@alien948]

Well it's not hidden or secret anymore... My 2019 GC Overland has this compartment full of electronics. There's no room to stash anything else in there. Looks like controller modules. My 2011 Limited also had this compartment, and it too was full of the same electronics modules.

[@neilhunter964]

isn't it the same as the battery compartment under the driver seat?

[@robbrun5209]

guess it is for the air ride system option hardware

[@DJoseR1313]

I found that in my Durango but it has a battery in there aside from the one on under the passenger seat... I haven’t checked if it’s connected but I’ll double check to make sure that it is.

[@SuperPete276]

Awesome, let us know. Thanks

[@Pamelamay65]

I found something under our passenger seat as well. Is that what it is, a battery? How do you know if it is connected? What is it for? I'm Sorry if these are stupid questions for you though I don't know.

[@DJoseR1313]

Pamelamay65 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Aunt Pamela knows exactly what I’m talking about. Poor aunt Pamela, can’t catch a break from all these questions to SAVE HER LIFE!!... but don’t worry because just between us, I know Sherlock Holmes and he might answer those hard questions for you, CLOCK IT DA HOUSE!

[@brianbutz2746]

​@@DJoseR1313 This is a actually a hold over on many Daimler Chrysler co-designed products. I had this under my seats on both my 13' Durango's and my current '18 Jeep GC Summit. But I first noticed this way back on our 2006 Mercedes R350, it is the exact same unibody platform that the Jeep and Dodge share. MB builds there's on the same old architecture, but not have updated that architecture many times since the first 2011 Durango. But my 2015 Chrysler 300 S AWD had this as well. The battery was in there on the 300. But going back further on the 06 MB R350 4Matic, it had a smaller battery in it that was used to power accessory items, like when you hit the Park button any MB, It electronically shifts to park for you and possible for the MB option Restonic mode that recirculates the A/C or heat after the car is off and you are parked with it totally turned off. I studied this old platform since it began and was shared with Chrysler thru their MB/Daimler ownership. It is finally changing to the new Fiat platform now, hope it lives up the old MB platform that lasted well over 10 years and brought quality to FCA products in the the Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Charger, Challenger & 300 platforms that shared MB cars/trucks back then and FCA kept alive until Fiat could finally had to update these platforms. For them this was difficult as they don't build as large of cars/trucks as Benz.

[@BurgaBea_Stro]

Thanks I'll check my wife's truck when I get off

[@SouthOfHell77]

The passenger side has one also, and the battery is under the passenger seat.

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

I have one in my 2011 Citadel 2wd. It could be used for an extra battery if you decided to put a hell of an audio system in it.

[@SuperPete276]

Why not

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

@@SuperPete276 why not? Why not what?

[@Kay4sho_504]

I’ve had this in my 2014 Chrysler 300 I always wanted to kno what it was I never opened it but if u feel from the front seat it’s open but I never opened cause I thought I would fuck something up

[@alaniethic9015]

Side note your freaking gorgeous

[@ralphtrayler4396]

On the passenger side under the front seat is where the battery is

[@TeSolycMandalor]

The dodge boys were in to smuggling

[@sNoLove-zl2vb]

The battery is in the same compartment under the passenger seat.

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

It's there on my 2011 R/T

[@Goooo2882]

yes

[@Sexy_Goat]

Emergency road beers or ammo, or both

[@hairychesticles1]

lol

[@zaccorpseman7366]

On my WK2 GC that place is for the air suspension control module and I clench my teeth whenever I see people go water-crossing with these cars... Won't be so fun if the battery or something else is flooded

[@tikafayallc1873]

You can open ot from the front

[@busyboy85]

There’s another one under the passenger seat. That’s where the battery is located.

[@antongjonaj3427]

Cops will sniff that right away

[@brian1680]

If you want to conceal your firearm..great spot.

[@SuperPete276]

Well, I carry my conceal on me, if I need to use it, I don't have to move the seat, get out of the car to get to it :)

[@chilIychilI]

Mine first contained a small group of vicious hamsters that i deployed in my local mall after a claw machine ripped me off... But I guess their not trained to exfel.

[@bob02911]

Its for the batteries in my 2019 jeep grand cherokee

[@daram82]

The battery is actually stowed away under the passenger seat, in the 2012-2019 year models. I am sure that the 2020 also has the same.

[@jonnyzambuca9154]

@@daram82 got the 2020,.. I'll check it out let you know 👍

[@michaelmace924]

That's the gun compartment model.

[@denaotto6444]

I would never 0ut my guns in there..kids in the back and you can't get to it when you need it

[@djcarroll9369]

No it isn’t they all have it, it’s for a second battery, the passenger side holds the battery, I think the hemis have battery under both seats.

[@coolsquad7428]

Also the dodge durango can water fort up to 8 inches it shows it in the owners manual from 2011 and newer

[@user-cm1by2ju4u]

23 SRT HC has 2 computers in that space

[@gabo3914]

the other side is the battery btw

[@codycameron7258]

I just checked my 2020 rt and it has a bunch of electronics in it unfortunately. I was also really hoping I could fit a small sub in that spot but it won't work out.

[@seanmcintyre5148]

Passenger side should be empty tho my driversides got modules in it but pass is empty

[@codycameron7258]

@@seanmcintyre5148 under the passenger is where the two batteries are though.

[@seanmcintyre5148]

@@codycameron7258 ah that's right

[@seanmcintyre5148]

I remember I got searched at the border one-time and they opened them up I didn't even know they were there

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Just put the claymore there with the remote start.. in case it gets stolen

[@S_M_i_T_T_Y]

Maybe for an extra battery?

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

To keep your Beer cold.

[@LACKoY-mj7dw]

Hey how do you replace the fog lights???🤷🏾‍♂️

[@geovanni888drumer]

@guess what I usually like to defend the ignorant public . However , you , you sir are a worthy adversary. I now proclaim you my norman . Not norman as in my norman bates' antagonist. No, not that norman, you are my Norman Osborn. As in you are the green goblin to my alter ego, SPIDERMAN!

[@sujataupadhaya3339]

Y

[@bushmaster4638]

Also, there is one on the other side that houses the battery...so

[@teasensual625]

oooorrrrr whatever else you want to smuggle!!!1

[@ejhenley3266]

We all know that’s for hiding the pack

[@MaryOKC]

Did you buy this vehicle new or used? It could be a drug running car. LOL! 😆 good find.

[@SuperPete276]

Used, LOL, Who knows :)

[@mikehawk120]

I keep used condoms in mine, save for the dogs.

[@mikeguidry7363]

That's a battery compartment passenger seat is where my battery is

[@nathanbrodeur]

The compartment on the passenger side is the battery compartment

[@SuperPete276]

Actually its for air compressor for self leveling suspension with towing package

[@nathanbrodeur]

@@SuperPete276 the battery is what I was saying is on the passenger side under the front passenger seat

[@j.tidwellphotography779]

Chrysler took a page out of AMC’s book like they did with the DeLorean. Mine has small traces of cocaine dust stuck to the sides 😵‍💫

[@rbvb7539]

Get high for free0

[@danebrantley6433]

Its for a battery

[@megajck]

Looks like a space for another battery

[@richalta919]

If your Grand Cherokee has Quadra lift (air suspension) then that space is taken up by the compressor controls.

[@jmgargoyle9852]

Batteries under the passenger seat.....

[@JFVelez20]

That compartment is for a CD PLAYER.

[@KaisTheFireWarrior]

Mine was full of wires and cables, no room for anything

[@highvalleycowboy1]

Yes! Drugs!!!

[@djdaone1894]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks

[@squ1r7y]

I checked and opened mine and it had Hilary's emails in there

[@swapbraz607]

In the 2011 that's where the battery goes

[@connormchugh535]

My 2013 has the battery in the passenger side under-seat compartment

[@tomrugger677]

Now everyone knows! Its a gun safe for concealed carry.

[@jtlouie3738]

This compartment is for a extra battery if used for a service vehicle. Believe this they (LAW ENFORCEMENT) know about it.

[@shondreahopkins1989]

For the battery

[@shondreahopkins1989]

You have the battery on the other side

[@NoWayJoseNJ]

Pistola? Si

[@Phantasmos]

Dude... Seriously... You ratted me out! That is where I keep my personal stash! It is Not contraband either!

[@SuperPete276]

LOL

[@gotalotta28]

Can anyone say Kilo?

[@FATHERTiME-jo6zj]

My battery is on the other side

[@jaredklug3502]

You put your weed in there

[@stellabryan]

That’s where the Battery goes on a Srt Durango…. I got one ..

[@djcarroll9369]

Lucky you lol