Thread: Milford Cargo Barrier Measurement

Originally Posted by schnitzel

Wondering if someone can help me. I'm trying to plan the layout of my cargo space (particularly around my fridge). I need to know how much depth in the cargo space (Disco 2a) I will lose by putting a Milford cargo barrier in.

For example, what is the distance from the back of the top edge of the rear seat to the back of the cargo barrier inside the cargo space.

I'm imagining (hoping) you lose about 40mm but if someone could verify this for me (and maybe even take a photo with one seat dropped down and the other still locked vertical) that would help out immensely.

Basically - I need every mm I can squeeze and am weighing up a "half cargo barrier" that goes from the top of the seat to the ceiling if the milford barrier intrudes too far back into the cargo space.

Thanks in advance. Adam

I have to head back down to my MY99 D2 - not a D2a, but I don't believe there is any difference in the context of your query - in a couple of hours so I can do the photo you seek and try and get the measurement for you.

You will lose 60mm with the gap and thickness of the barrier. The barrier follows the slope of the seatback then goes vertical from the top of the seat. You can gain some (not much) cargo space depth by removing the rear door storage bin(s)

Thanks for the feedback team. Would really help if you could get a picture or two. Again, youve been a great help, much appreciated. I'll put some pics up when I start building my rear cargo area fit out. Cheers Adam.

Originally Posted by schnitzel

Thanks for the feedback team. Would really help if you could get a picture or two. Again, youve been a great help, much appreciated. I'll put some pics up when I start building my rear cargo area fit out. Cheers Adam.

I tried to take a photo this evening for you but it was rubbish as I wasn't trying hard enough...through the window in a dark shed with the flash on having just told my wife that Yes, I would be coming up for dinner....added to that I have child seats in at the moment.

I'll have some time in the morning to get something for you.

Why put in a full milford?... Just use a half height barrier...

For my d2a, from memory my cargo barrier had about a 30mm gap between the barrier and the back of the rear seats. I made some new longer fixing straps to move the barrier forward to against the rear seats, to maximise the rear cargo area.

The bottom fixings are just flat straps, I made new longer ones to suit. For the upper mounts, I made an extension piece to move the barrier forward.



The barrier now sits hard up against the rear seats.

Originally Posted by twodoors

Why put in a full milford?... Just use a half height barrier...

Because with a half height barrier, you are relying on the seat catches to restrain a load moving forward. It is my understanding that seat catches are not generally designed to restrain loads behind them. In my opinion, a half height barrier should only be used where the lower area is fully restrained by a (bolted down) drawer system etc, otherwise use a full height cargo barrier.

Cheers,

Here are a few photos as requested.

There are two measurements shown. The one that is smaller is taken from the back side of the middle set belt 'thingo'. This, at least in my case, seemed to be the closest point where seat-backs and cargo barrier were located. The headrests are angled away from the barrier.

The third photo shows the driver side seat pulled forward a bit and the passenger side one left locked in place.

Any more queries or measurements feel free to fire away. Happy to help.

Are you planning to fit the barrier yourself?