Modify a cargo barrier

'I wanted to modify a Milford barrier and contacted them about it.
The answer was the same as with towbars, legally you cant.'

I would expect that answer from someone with a vested interest in selling you a new one!! LOL

Cheers Stefan

So there is no Australian standard or rating I have to abide by?

IE what bolts to use ect?

Will have a bit of a google and look around

Cheers Stefan

from the milford website

'Question: “What about if I wish to modify or install a secondhand cargo barrier?”
Answer: “The cargo barrier is designed and tested under strict compliance and high impact conditions, therefore in order to maintain the desired performance of the Cargo Barrier, strict adherence to the recommendations of the Australian Standard and our installation instructions is essential. Under no condition do we recommend modification of the product or the use of alternative anchorage points — to do so will void the warranty & rated capacity.
Where a Cargo Barrier is modified or a secondhand barrier which is damaged or has an unknown history is fitted, then the rated capacity plaque must be removed and replaced with a non-rated capacity tag by the installer. Failure to remove the rating plaque in these circumstances will result in the product liability transferring from the manufacturer to the retailer / installer of the product.'

You can buy just the Milford mounting kit for $79 from TJM
Well worth it to get the correct paltes bolts etc

No panic here, just wondering what others have done ect....or if anyone has more legal info on the subject

Cheers Stefan

forgot to add....Not compulsary but very desirable in mine and your opinion, as you added one to your GQ. Just don't want my daughters head to be the first resistance to any load shift in an accident.

Cheers Stefan

Milford do not and have never mounted their cargo barriers to the seat belt mounts. Seat belt mounts are for seat belts only and should never be used for mounting a cargo barrier.
Get the genuine Milford kit and mount it as it was designed to be mounted.
Regards Andrew.

Zip ties and glue are safe are thay not?? LOL

Cheers Stefan

By your standards I would say fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha Ha Ha

Just for that "rustic look" try and include some fence wire in there somewhere, BUGGER.

Hey Stefan,
don't include Boldjack in this project as it would soon turn into something bigger than "the Snowy Hydro Scheme" LOL

Sorry Bert!!!

Colin.

ouch ;)

If you want something done properly, come and see me. No job too big or too small :-)

I have a full range of zip ties, fencing wire and duct tape .

Hey BoldJack
I thought you'd be out of zip ties, fencing wire & duct tape by now...
Used them all up to keep Jacqueline going !!

OHHHH Dave, you can be a Bittttch sometimes.

That's what I reckon. A barrier is not a compulsory item. It protects passengers against stuff running forwards, so anything you put in to block movement must be better than leaving it without a barrier. A bit of commonsense re where and how you mount the thing should be pretty right. If it is a little smaller than the one designed for your vehicle, what the heck. just don't put small items around the edge.

thanks for your input.

Cheers Stefan

Didn't think there would be any issues but sometimes there are little rules hidden away that only come to light when the shyte hits the fan. Just checking! LOL

Cheers Stefan