Land Rover Cargo Barrier

[DiscoFan]

I need some up to date info on cargo barriers for the D4 (most of the threads on this topic are quite old now).

Interested to hear from anyone with the genuine LR barrier in their D4. Pics of mounting method would be fantastic.

I'm after something that's functional, aesthetically pleasing, easy to install/remove and requires minimal modification to the interior trim.

If there is a better option to the LR barrier, what are they and how are they better?

Thanks.

[BSM]

If there is a better option to the LR barrier, what are they and how are they better?

Thanks.

I was going to get a cargo barrier about a year ago. Although they play a very important role in protecting the occupants in the case of a crash, I've always found them to be quite restrictive in terms of versatility of the load space, and they obscure rear vision.

The alternative that I came up with, and which I find completely acceptable for my needs is to use a cargo net to tie down the bulky load ( especially when going camping).

I purchased a small gorilla net and I created some rope loops on the tie down points. This allows me to clip (with carribeenas from Bunnings) the net either directly onto the tie down points or to use the loop extensions when the load is especially bulky. In essence I wrap and tie down the load in the rear of the car before closing the tailgate. It works really well as far as I'm concerned. Couple that with a roof rack and I don't see that I will need a cargo barrier.

[Epic pooh]

I have a milford barrier and am happy with it. It permits use of the cargo blind whilst installed. If installed properly, no tools removal in about 3 minutes, installation slightly longer at about 5 minutes.

Personally I actually only secure it at the bottom and have not installed the top straps, I always put in the cargo blind and the barrier is tight and firm like that and the top is hard up against the roof (no rattling or suchlike). I know this is not the recommended approach, but it works for me (when used it is only to keep bags of light things from flying around the boot as I carry heavy things in the van).

[SimmAus]

+1 for the Milford. It is a tight squeeze for the cargo blind.
In terms of installation holes - only 2 at the rear door cross member. When not using the barrier I simply keep the location screws in place.
The 2 lower ones use the tie downs / torx screws on floor.

[jon3950]

Milford are good and I have had a few of them over the years. However in the D4 I went for an Autosafe barrier. Its advantage over the Milford is that it doesn't require any holes in the trim so it can be removed completely without a trace.

The LR barrier doesn't comply with the Aust Std and wouldn't restrain much in an accident, which is why they call it a dog guard. The mounts are pretty flimsy - you can see them in the fitting instructions on Topix.

If you carry anything with a bit of weight in the back (like camping gear) I would suggest you buy a barrier that complies with the Std - Milford, Autosafe and Hayman Reese are the one's I know of.

Cheers,
Jon

[DiscoFan]

Thanks for all of the input. Sounds like I should give the LR one a miss.

[letherm]

+1 for the Milford. It is a tight squeeze for the cargo blind.
In terms of installation holes - only 2 at the rear door cross member. When not using the barrier I simply keep the location screws in place.
The 2 lower ones use the tie downs / torx screws on floor.

+1 for the Milford too. The cargo blind is a tight fit but I saw a thread here that mentioned getting longer top straps that push the top of the barrier slightly forward and take the pressure of the blind. I contacted Milford and was referred to a tech guy who posted me out a couple. I haven't put them on yet so can't definitively comment on that aspect but the original poster said that there was now no pressure on the blind and hence less chance of wear on the blind from the barrier rubbing against it.

I looked at the LR one too but discarded it as an option.

Martin

[AnD3rew]

I also have the Autosafe one, as Jon says there are no visible mounting holes and it can be easily removed in about 5-10 mins.

And yes if you want to carry anything heavier than a tissue box in any wagon you should have a cargo barrier. It is a pain if you want to use the rear seats or carry longer loads inside but it might save your life.

[mikeford]

I have a Milford barrier fitted to my D4 it only takes a few minutes to remove and a little bit longer to re-install. If you get one make sure they supply the longer top brackets so that you can easily still use your Cargo blind. I would never have gear in the back without a cargo barrier.

[discojohn]

I had the LR barrier installed about 12 months ago - works well and is contoured to the shape of the rear seats (I only have a 5 seater). Cargo blind works fine with it installed, although you have to loosen the barrier fittings to remove the cargo blind if loading up the cargo area for camping.
The barrier is rated to 60kg and has two unobtrusive attachments points either side, top and bottom. Also comes with a hammer attached to break the glass if you somehow became locked behind the barrier with the doors locked!
I think the other posters may have confused the cargo barrier with the dog barrier, which serves a different purpose and is not rated.
I wouldn't haven't any hesitation recommending the LR barrier - may just boil down to pricing, assuming the alternative versions fit as well (may need to check with the manufacturers that you can still use the cargo blind with them fitted).