Thread: cargo barriers

I have a Milford in an 07 Puma - plus a home made false floor across the wheel arches with tie downs and a luggage net. The milford is excellent as it is near vertical and it really maximizes the load area. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit and Michelles Sacs canvas barrier bag for oddes and ends on the barrier.

Originally Posted by Jim621

I was considering making my own cargo barrier, but using safety rope netting. this way you could easily remove the net, scrunch it up and stick it under the front seats if needed.

eg, the trailer covers, three quarters of the way down this page Custom made safety nets and safety netting

The catch is how to connect them to the inside points of the car.

Steve

Steve British Army do this. They have the frame of the cargo barrier with hooks all around which the netting hooks into. Have no pics but have seen it in various cars. I think the netting may be elasticated...

have found a autosafe one $470 fitted


compared to the milford one that i had quotes of $710 and $880 fitted

Yeah... my Milford was $739 fitted to an 09 Puma last year in Adelaide. However that included mounts for both front and rear installations. I currently have it fitted behind the rear seats but it easily removes and fits behind the front seats without tools. From the autosafe website it would appear that you have to choose either the front installation OR the rear installation as the cargo barrier is different for each installation.

The Milford was expensive and I'm sure you could easily make something if you are handy at metal work or alternatively purchase the Landrover "dog barrier" from OS for about half the price. However, I got the cargo barrier because I carry small kids and heavy lumpy stuff in the same vehicle, and the Milford barrier has both an excellent build quality and an outstanding reputation in vehicle accidents.

Cheers
Mark

Just found this -

Defender Milford Cargo Barrier on Ebay.

Starting at $250,

Land Rover Defender Milford Cargo Barrier - eBay Accessories, Interior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 22-Apr-10 08:49:32 AEST)

Not mine or any body that I know, but looks okay.

Puma OEM Cargo Barrier now fitted. Nice tight fit, no movement, no contact with interior trim, no modifications required (some earlier posts mention elongating holes) and easily removed for seven seats. I previously removed a milford from a Td5 due to the amount of slack in the fittings which meant that the top of the barrier rubbed a slot in the roof lining. It would never tighten and always rattled.

OEM option is now described as a cargo barrier, maybe due to its ECE R17 compliance, although less than Australian Standard milford. It is still a substantial safety barrier. No one in their right mind would have unrestrained large weights in the back and just rely on a cargo barrier.

Happy with fit and finish and price.