Thread: preparing for the big lap

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

A cargo barrier is an excellent idea.

Generally I'd agree - but how do you do that and also use one of the third row seats? I've never been comfortable with having a kid sitting next to a screen (i.e., if there's a cage taking up one half of the third row and a kid using the seat in the other half).

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Generally I'd agree - but how do you do that and also use one of the third row seats? I've never been comfortable with having a kid sitting next to a screen (i.e., if there's a cage taking up one half of the third row and a kid using the seat in the other half).

They do supply a glass breaking tool with the barrier,but not an ideal situation.

We never use the third row,so have a cargo barrier in all the time.

FWIW,if the third row is never used,a cargo barrier is an essential accessory,for safety,and ease of packing the vehicle,particularly for touring.

All our LR's have had them.

I'd suggest more than 1 spare tyre if you're going offroad, or at least tyre levers and spare tube if another wheel is difficult. Was handy crossing the Gunbarrel many years ago... Best of luck (jealous)

Originally Posted by scarry

They do supply a glass breaking tool with the barrier,but not an ideal situation.

We never use the third row,so have a cargo barrier in all the time.

FWIW,if the third row is never used,a cargo barrier is an essential accessory,for safety,and ease of packing the vehicle,particularly for touring.

All our LR's have had them.

Legally you can't have someone sitting behind a cargo barrier - which makes obvious sense. What I have seen done though is a cage on half of the rear area (think like a dog cage) and a kid sitting on the other side - but if the car rolls sideways the kid's going to hit the side of the cage/cargo barrier, which is why I never did it. It's also why I'm leery of having a fridge in the back with a kid unless the fridge is really, really well restrained.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

What I have seen done though is a cage on half of the rear area (think like a dog cage)

I had a Milford CB fitted and decided that access to the 2nd row of seats from the back and easy removability would be good. I bought a TRAVALL half height CB which is removable in minutes. They are more a dog barrier than a CB and the size of the mesh openings is a fair bit larger. If I went on a trip I definitely would refit the Milford CB as it would be safer. Travall make the rear "cage" as you've described and it is indeed called a dog barrier. It's more a divider that sits at 90 degrees to the CB. The Travall is perfect for light use but is not as strong IMO as the other "genuine" barriers.

Martin

Originally Posted by BobD

Before getting drawers and other heavy stuff check the D3 weight on a weighbridge and add the caravan draw bar weight. With three kids and their stuff you may be over weight without even adding a roof rack and drawers. You need to travel as light as possible and you don't need a lot of stuff at all. Make sure everything you take is actually essential or don't take it!

Genevieve, I agree with Bob, check out this info for my '06 HSE. #18