Cutting hole through Cargo Barrier
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 10:42
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Stephen M (NSW)
Hi All, was wondering if by cutting a hole through a cargo barrier on one side of it to fit our self inflating matress in (queen size) will this make it illegal in any way and/or take any strength out of it. I'm only talking of cutting through the mesh. I really dont want to have to have the rack on top just for the bed. It will be on the drivers side. Was also thinking of modifying it at work by where I intend cutting a hole through it make it like a little door with a latch on it so when we dont have matress in I can have the mesh back in place. Will also get used for water/snow ski etc ???. Regards Steve M
Reply By: DIO - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:00
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:00
There are factory cargo barriers with opening sections on them. For example, Holden do a barrier with a central poly carbonate hinged window/flap that opens rearwards to facilitate (1) emergency escape hatch for passengers if 3rd row seats fitted (2) ability to carry longer object - although I consider this to be dangerous and contrary to the purpose of fitting a cargo barrier.
If what you are considering doesn't in any way compromise the intended purpose of the cargo barrier and you feel comfortable sitting in front of it with objects stored behind it then all hould be OK. Most if not all of these cargo barriers have to comply with specified Australian Standards. If in doubt,
check with the manufacturer. That way you can't go wrong.
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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:23
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:23
Hi Dio, Im thinking of making the hole on the drivers side so that worst case if having to hit the anchors big time it will only slide forward as far as the back of the drivers
seat. Dont want it in the middle for that reason so I dont end up with a water ski trying to insert itself through the cd player. Regards Steve M
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:02
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:02
cargo barrier's are not compulsary, I took the center panel out of
mine so I could access the sleeper , Imagine if one were sleeping in the rear of a Troopy with a full barrier, and some nut latched the spare wheel carrier and a fire started , NO WAY OUT, besides it's good when in mud or rain , I don't have to get out and enter from the rear doors.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:15
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:15
"and some nut latched the spare wheel carrier and a fire started "
I know they are only small side windows but I betcha you'd fit through.......LOL
Hows things Doug??
Cheers
Michael
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Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:18
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:18
Hi Doug, it would have to be a bloody big hole to get my arse and guts through it. I have removed the third row of seats bolts and all. Wont go back in unless I sell it. Regards Steve M
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (FNQ) - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:20
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008 at 11:20
Michael
Things are great, weather is like sex... wet and warm...not as much rain as down South though....YET
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