Safely securing luggage and cargo in rear

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Looking for something similar. The Raingler option seems reasonable. However, it doesn't actually cover very much of the cargo area, given that the LC's tie down points are relatively close together.


EDIT: nevermind, the pictures on the product page make it look small because they're the wrong pictures. I posted a question on their page about the webbing dimensions, hopefully they will say that it has better coverage than the pictures show.
 
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Looking for something similar. The Raingler option seems reasonable. However, it doesn't actually cover very much of the cargo area, given that the LC's tie down points are relatively close together.


EDIT: nevermind, the pictures on the product page make it look small because they're the wrong pictures. I posted a question on their page about the webbing dimensions, hopefully they will say that it has better coverage than the pictures show.

Yeah... I saw pelican cases released a new pro cargo line which would be great for around $600 per case. They do offer tie downs and seem to fit perfectly in the cargo area. I'm not sure how I feel about that as I can get a drawer system for around $1200 or build one myself for that $600 figure.

I would prefer a platform that would allow me to safely and securely store things like my camp chair and stove underneath, but at this point I just need a safe solution.
 
They responded to my question by updating the product description with the webbing dimensions: 36" x 36". That actually seems like a good size to cover everything in the back between the tie-down points. They have a "mil-spec" option for the webbing material, too. For around $150 total, seems like a reasonable medium-cost solution.
 
I recently swapped my 100 for a 200. My 100 was hit hard in a parking lot when a driver lost control and slammed into the rear passenger wheel. It was totaled, unfortunately. I had heavy recovery gear in a lightweight plastic box in the back and it went flying with such force that it broke the side wheel wheel cover. I would like to have a recovery box in the 200, but want it well secured this time. I need something I can remove and only on one side of the cargo area. I need the height on the other side for mountain bikes. Not interested in hauling my bikes on the outside of the truck. What box would everyone suggest and how would I secure it? Thanks for your comments.

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We had a customer in the shop a little while ago running a Kaon Cargo Barrier with a very-low-height drawer system of ours. I though this was a really novel barrier: clamped onto the 3rd row handles and was secured through the 2nd row head rests posts. Very simple, no vehicle mods and will keep the biggest items from turning into ballistic projectiles.

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We had a customer in the shop a little while ago running a Kaon Cargo Barrier with a very-low-height drawer system of ours. I though this was a really novel barrier: clamped onto the 3rd row handles and was secured through the 2nd row head rests posts. Very simple, no vehicle mods and will keep the biggest items from turning into ballistic projectiles.

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Did you happen to see whether that cargo barrier was designed and mounted in a way that still allowed the 2nd row seats to move forward/back, adjust recline angle, etc.? I'm guessing those adjustments would not be possible with the barrier in place?
 
Did you happen to see whether that cargo barrier was designed and mounted in a way that still allowed the 2nd row seats to move forward/back, adjust recline angle, etc.? I'm guessing those adjustments would not be possible with the barrier in place?
The bottom of that Kaon barrier had 4 bent tabs with holes in them that you passed the headrests through. We found that even with this there was enough flex within the cargo barrier itself and enough wiggle-room in the headrest-holes that you still had some ability to move the seats. You could certainly accomodate some recline and some forward/back, but we didn't necessarily validate the full range of motion of the 2nd row.
 
I use a Raingler net. There is an easy install version that uses the seat belt attachment points and a strap that runs through the 3rd row ceiling handles.

There was a group buy on the forum within the last year or so. I think there are some pictures if you search for it.


I use this Raingler net paired with the Kaon roof shelf and sides. Works well and definitely don't feel so exposed with gear in the back.

I'd steer away from putting everything up on the roof rack. I did that for a while with some modified gun cases and then some Roam cases. Wasn't crazy about either...
 
I recently swapped my 100 for a 200. My 100 was hit hard in a parking lot when a driver lost control and slammed into the rear passenger wheel. It was totaled, unfortunately. I had heavy recovery gear in a lightweight plastic box in the back and it went flying with such force that it broke the side wheel wheel cover. I would like to have a recovery box in the 200, but want it well secured this time. I need something I can remove and only on one side of the cargo area. I need the height on the other side for mountain bikes. Not interested in hauling my bikes on the outside of the truck. What box would everyone suggest and how would I secure it? Thanks for your comments.

That's amazing how hard it launched that box. I've always been a stickler about securing stuff because I cannot handle rattles, but it makes me glad there's a tangible safety factor too.

While I love drawers, you could make your own flat mounting platform that replaces the third row seats and mount any kind of tie down solution to that. A couple sheets of baltic birch plywood secured to the third row latches on the floor would do nicely. Very convenient for just screwing down anything anywhere without feeling bad about drilling any holes in your actual vehicle.

I used these L-track/O-track things on top of my drawers, good for general purpose stuff.

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More recently, I've added a Packout mounting plate since I've moved my camp kitchen stuff into a big packout (not in the picture) and I'll be using the smaller one for trail tools in addition to the tool bag.

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We had a customer in the shop a little while ago running a Kaon Cargo Barrier with a very-low-height drawer system of ours. I though this was a really novel barrier: clamped onto the 3rd row handles and was secured through the 2nd row head rests posts. Very simple, no vehicle mods and will keep the biggest items from turning into ballistic projectiles.

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Wow this is literally perfect
 

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