Thread: Cargo barrier: LR/Milford/Haymen?

Hey

I just installed a Milford in my d4. I must admit I didn't research the difference between the LR or Haymen brands so can't comment on the differences. I've always had Milfords in my cars so didn't see the need to change.

I don't have the blind so don't know if it would work with it.

I installed the barrier myself. I was quoted $200 for installation. Nothing particularly complicated about installing it yourself. You do need a pretty good quality hole saw to cut through the panel above the rear door and it can be a bit fiddly. Took about 1.30-2hrs. The lower mounts is simply undoing the tie down points and putting on a new bracket and then reinstalling. The upper mounts go all the way back to the panel above the back door. You have to remove the trim and drill holes in the metal work and then install a bracket.

Once the mounts are in it is less than 5mins to remove or install the barrier. There are just 4 bolts that you finger tighten. On my old car (GQ) I replaced these with bolts as I was planning on keeping it in all the time. In the disco I only fit the barrier when needed so I can use the third row seats so they work well.

I have the Milford barrier for no particular reason.

The luggage blind can be used.

As noted 5 min to put in or take out so really simply and does not impede the use of the rear seats when removed.

I have thought about having some of the mesh below the seat line removed so I could access things in the rear I the middle seat was folded forward but otherwise a very good investment.

I think the type depends on what they stock at the place you buy.

I had mine done at Opposite Lock in Rockdale and they stocked milford.

Got the milford in mine.I had a bit of a look around and worked out the milford was easier to get in and out.

Ours stays in almost all of the time as we don't use the rear seats at all.

Had it installed,but can't remember the prices.

I always have a cargo barrier,not just because of the safety aspect,but it is also good to pack against.

And keep the dogs where they should be.

I have the Hayman Reese (bought from LR) in my 3. Have always had Milfords before that, but wasn't available when I bought mine.

Fitting sounds identical to Milford. I would have either of them based on whichever is more convenient to buy. Fitting is pretty simple, the Hayman Reese came with the hole saws needed.

Can't fit the blind with barrier in place.

Has anyone found a neat solution to plugging the holes in the roof trim when the barrier is not fitted?

Cheers,
Jon

Can the barriers be fitted behind the front seats when the 2nd row seats are flat?

Thanks for the comments.

From the limited investigation I have done, the Milford and Hayman can only fit behind the second row seats. Not too sure about the LR original one, (in part the reason for my original post), trying to think of all possibilities....

i got the autosafe one for my D4. you don't have to drill any holes in the trim, so if you ever remove it and sell the car, there is nothing to show a barrier was installed - i think this is a big advantage over the other ones.

it is relatively easy to fit and you only have to drill out some holes that are already in the rear roof crossmember. the most fiddly bit is getting the nuts in behind the crossmember - they come with wire extensions for doing this.

you can use the cargo blind, but it is a tight fit.

putting in and taking out takes 2 minutes

cheers
lucas

I'd like to know if thereis a barrier that fits behind front seats.