Thread: Cargo area separation.

I know its not a D2, but gonna watch with interest.
Just interested as to why there should be a legal requirement for a cargo area "barrier" when one isn't fitted in the first place.

As long as it's not relied on for a roll over (safety cage/structure), I can't see why anything used for a cargo "barrier" should be an issue for legality, just so long as rear view isn't obstructed permanently. In which case, loading your vehicle with empty boxes obscurring the mirror could be classed as illegal!
So as long as it could be removed, whats the issue.

Not taking the P or anything, just genuinely curious.....

My D1 in the UK had a removeable heavy duty plastic mesh fixed as a barrier. It was a product called Tensar, a plastic meshing used in soil reinforcement and for temporary soft fencing around small work areas. Not sure what the equivalent would be in AUS....?
Was orange in colour but NOT a fine mesh type material. VERY durable and VERY strong. Was made taut from the cargo floor to the roof, and worked extremely well in stopping things flying through the cabin - which is of course what a cargo barrier should do!! And could be rolled up when not in use and stored in the cargo area

Cheers,

Originally Posted by paulthepilot_5

Hi all.
I was looking into the idea of making a polycarbonate cargo barrier just behind the front seats in my series 3.

Are there any legal requirements or restrictions (in Queensland) for installing such a barrier in a vehicle?

Cheers
Paul

Paul,
What is the reasoning behind using polycarbonate? For impact you would be much better fitting a cargo barrier with quick release knobs if removal is an issue. Then you could attach some thick clear polycarbonate or thick clear plastic if you want to segregate the front and back to improve air con. The downside of this is the back may get very hot. Would give you the best of both worlds. I am sure Milford or someone similar have released polycarbonate cargo barriers for some vehicles. May be worth a call to them in SA for advice.