Protec PB-309CT for Bass Trombone

After using the original Bach bass trombone case for 40 years (!), I decided to try a new case. This protect semi hard case has just arrived. It seems very well made and the Bach 50b3l instrument (closed wrap) fits without any adjustment. It is probably more protective than the original case which had twice allowed the slide to hit to bell when being shipped abroad with various youth orchestras many years ago.
I was concerned that the slightly longer case might not fit in the boot of the smaller of out cars, but it does fit, just (Fiat 500).
Only one drawback so far. I have not found anywhere to keep the slide cleaning rod which could easily have been incorporated in the padding next to the hinge - or have I missed something?