which cargo barrier for 110 Defender?

[Steve223]

hi,

just wondering which cargo barriers you have installed. a search on eBay showed a more expensive Milford one http://bit.ly/1nqYTCc and a cheaper tradesmen one. Does someone have experience with any of them?

cheers

Steve

[Ummagumma]

I can get some pics of the cargo barrier in my 110 when I get home if you like.

[Steve223]

I can get some pics of the cargo barrier in my 110 when I get home if you like.
thanks that would be great, where did you buy yours?

[lowbox]

I have a Milford in the Disco, a Landrover genuine in the 110 and I had a bodged up one in the 90. The Milford is much stronger, doesn't rattle and has a decent coating. The Landrover one is flimsy, it disassembles itself over time and has a lightweight paint job that looks like it won't last. I'd buy a Milford again, probably even over my homemade bodge welded and galvanised one in the 90 :D

[firsttimedefender]

I use a woven fabric from Opposite Lock - same as the ones in racecars. Took bit of mucking around because not self-supporting but find it very usefeul as a tradie. It can be easily dropped to allow longer/larger items. I had to construct a 'support bar' that spanned the defender roof so I could attach it all the way to the roof.

I used to have a milford in my old disco and it was excellent too, just a pain because it limits you once installed.

[Lagerfan]

We got ours, for a 90, from Autosafe Industries Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.autosafe.com.au/) but they do a 110 version too. It's rock solid, top build quality, can't really recommend it enough. From memory about $490 fitted.

[Ummagumma]

This is my cargo barrier.
Unfortunately I don't know anything about it, it was in the car when my parents first bought it (I got tge car off them). It looks to be well constucted and has done it's job over the years.
Pics aren't uploading at the moment, I'll try again in a bit.

[Ummagumma]

Photos are still not working for me :(

[lochie]

Steve.I rolled my Deefer,the vehicle ended on its roof,it was a write off.I had fitted a Milford cargo barrier previous to the trip.The only problem was the battery leaked and it burnt the ''bum'' out of my navigators jeans.She was of medium build but we had trouble unlocking the seat belt.The Milford did a great job ,this all took place near Birdsville.My advice is when it comes to safety pay the extra dollars.After that experience I fitted dual Gel batteries-no leakage.Finally,I strongly recommend Milford and I have no connection with the company.Cheers Lochie

[ProjectDirector]

I bought an AUTOSAFE from TJM a few months ago. No complains no squeaks. It is made here in Melbourne.

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[Scallops]

I too will vouch for the Mford as being a quality item. I can remove it from my 110 in under 5 minutes - by myself, so nae drama if you need space for longer loads. Fits in 2 positions, too.

[Steve223]

I too will vouch for the Mford as being a quality item. I can remove it from my 110 in under 5 minutes - by myself, so nae drama if you need space for longer loads. Fits in 2 positions, too.


Think I will go with Milford quick removal will be a bonus, did you self install heard it's better to let someone with experience install them

[Scallops]

Think I will go with Milford quick removal will be a bonus, did you self install heard it's better to let someone with experience install them

Bought it from ARB Westside......fitted by ARB Westside. Quality install, done properly, and from then on it, all you need to do to take it out or replace is do up or remove 4 large plastic nuts.....these are quality, rated items and as mentioned above somewhere, will also afford some protection from roof collapse in any roll. I have mine in the forward position, right behind the front seats, so mine doubles as a de-facto roll bar.

[TeamFA]

Fits in 2 positions, too.

Ours had a Milford fitted when we bought it... but there are two positions for it? Our was basically up against the back of the passenger seats - where else does it go?

[Scallops]

Ours had a Milford fitted when we bought it... but there are two positions for it? Our was basically up against the back of the passenger seats - where else does it go?

As I mention above, it can go right behind the rear seats folded up, effectively behind the front seats. These barriers come with the brackets for the front mounting, and simply require the two forward floor mounting holes drilled too when the instillation is done.

Having the barrier in the front position gives me plenty of rear cargo space, but it does turn the vehicle effectively into a 2 seater.....but that is OK for me....just myself and Kat. But if I need to use the rear seats, the barrier is out in under 5 minutes.

[noyakfat]

Yep, Milford is good gear. Can't comment on the defer, as mine is yet to arrive on our shores, but I did have one in an 80-series cruiser I owned. Very strong and versatile as mentioned in the post above.

Cheers

[jabber]

These are really high quality...

www.raingler.com (http://www.raingler.com/merch88Rover.htm)

I have the disco one that I've used in my wife's honda pilot, two of my old discos, and now my 110 (though I'm still working on better lashing points).

[Steve223]

Thanks for all the input , booked it in with Opposit Lock Gordon and will get the Autosafe one $750 installed

[BilboBoggles]

You might want to try bargaining them down. I had an autosafe installed in Melbourne for around the 500 mark Jan last year at opp lock.

[CraigE]

i would only ever buy Milford. Have had 5 now in various vehicles, these guys do the research to make sure they get it right. Their engineers are also happy to talk.

[CraigE]

Thanks for all the input , booked it in with Opposit Lock Gordon and will get the Autosafe one $750 installed

$750 is about $250 to dear. I bought mine for $350 from memory and fitted myself.

[landy]

I'll second Milford quality and price. I bought the Milford as when I was posted to Puckapunyal an American exchange soldier bought a Defender and flipped it onto its roof dodging a large roo while approaching the front gate. He had his wife and child in the car at the time. The roof just clasped like a coke can. It was flat from the tip (almost) of the bonnet to the top of the Milford behind the rear seats. Adults suffered minor cuts & bruises while the child was completely unharmed still strapped into the child seat.
The car was written off. But if it wasn't for the Milford it would have been much worse, if not fatal.
So when I got mine I fitted a Milford too. But agree your price is way to much. I paid $500 for mine. Fitting takes about 2 hours as you have to remove and drill trim. But in fairness if you can't or don't feel comfortable fitting yourself than $250 is about right.

Cheers

Nino.

[Reads90]

We got ours, for a 90, from Autosafe Industries Pty Ltd - Home (http://www.autosafe.com.au/) but they do a 110 version too. It's rock solid, top build quality, can't really recommend it enough. From memory about $490 fitted.

This is the one I have in my 110

Lot cheaper than Milford but I can really see the difference in them.

I have a Milford in the disco so know what they are like