Milford launches Puma cargo barrier today

[BlueWagon]

Today Milford launched a new cargo barrier for the current model Defender wagon (10/2007 +)

Part number: 706775

RRP $612
Installation $127

There is also a fit kit available

As soon as I found out, I organised an installation with a local retailer for next Wednesday.

I will post some photos as soon as it is installed in the defender.

I notice that the cb isn't on Milford's website yet ,but the factory assured me this afternoon that it is now available nationally for all of you not living in Adelaide.

I have a trip planned for the nullabor at the end of this month so it is really good timing since I've been waiting for it all year.

Mark

[dullbird]

do you know whether it comes with an escape hatch?
I believe they had started to do this with some of there barriers but wouldn't give me an answer when I asked

really want a hatch on ours as we have window grills so want to be able to get the dogs out in an emergancy

[BlueWagon]

do you know whether it comes with an escape hatch?

Hi Dullbird

I can't tell from the pic but it looks the same design as that for the disco models and the older defenders as shown on the milford website !. There is a thing down the bottom but i don't think it is an escape hatch or "access window".

All cargo barriers are required to have some means of escape to prevent entrapment...but i suspect this is covered by providing a hammer to smash the rear window. Not much use for your situation!

I guess I can let you know on Wednesday when it is installed.

Cheers
Mark

[BlueWagon]

OK so the cargo barrier is now installed in my Puma.
Apparently there were some issues with the floor mounts and the installers had someone from the Milford factory out to have a look. They said that Milford will make a slight adjustment to the location of the floor mounts in the next batch in order to facilitate installation. No problem for me as the installation was a fixed price!

Seems as solid as the proverbial brick ****house!

I had it mounted behind the rear seats but it can be moved to behind the front seats by using the extension rails supplied.

NB no hatches, windows etc.

Cheers
Mark

[weeds]

which side should the green glass hammer thing be fitted? it looks like its on the cargo side

[BigJon]

Cargo side is the correct side.

They were introduced after some kids died in a wagon by pulling the tailgate shut on themselves. They couldn't get out and died on a hot day.

The hammer is there so if that happens you can smash a window.

[dmdigital]

Too late for me as I have a LR fitted. Shame to see Milford still needs to drill in to the vehicle when there are existing mounting points.

Weeds: Hammer should be on cargo side to smash rear window incase of entrapment.

[BlueWagon]

which side should the green glass hammer thing be fitted? it looks like its on the cargo side

The cute little green hammer is clipped onto the cargo side but could just as easily be clipped onto the passenger side!

I might replace it with a small tomahawk that can also be used for banging in tent pegs and chopping kindling.

I guess if the vehicle rolled and the rear door wouldn't open and the sliding windows were jammed and you happened to be travelling in the cargo space you might need to smash your way out.

When I bought the vehicle this year and found out there was no Milford barrier available I asked the dealer to fit the alternative LR guard (which was on their accessory list) pre delivery but they got back and said they couldn't get one because it didn't meet Oz standards?? So I decided to wait for the Milford one.

Did anyone get their LR through an Oz LR dealer or did you buy it direct from the Poms??

[BlueWagon]

Did anyone get their LR through an Oz LR dealer or did you buy it direct from the Poms??

I meant LR (dog) guard not "LR" should use this "preview post" thing next time

[weeds]

Cargo side is the correct side.

They were introduced after some kids died in a wagon by pulling the tailgate shut on themselves. They couldn't get out and died on a hot day.

The hammer is there so if that happens you can smash a window.

Too late for me as I have a LR fitted. Shame to see Milford still needs to drill in to the vehicle when there are existing mounting points.

Weeds: Hammer should be on cargo side to smash rear window incase of entrapment.

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