horizontal cargo net (not vertical) , etc I saw the above mentioned in another thread on PC (sorry, author unknown) and it reminded me of how little I know of these items Is this the type recently added to the PRIUSCHAT shop, or is horizontal, as I suspect, the spyder type? Please what are the advantages of one over the other. Although I am trying to keep the cargo area empty most of the time there will be I'll have tools (potter's), 12 packs of coke (many), hmmm, mayybe even pots....could I put stacks of pots on a horizontal one? Do any or all require special installation? Any comments appreciated. TIA. B'racha who is off to find a good back seat dog cover or hammock so "Yoda" can go for a ride
...or is horizontal, as I suspect, the spyder type? Please what are the advantages of one over the other. My preference is the vertical type (the one that does not lie flat) because you can just throw stuff in it, typically groceries which otherwise would roll around. I do not have one for my Prius yet, but I have one from my departed 00 Camry. Can anyone provide info on how the Prius (06) cargo net attaches, and if I can easily adapt the old Camry cargo net to fit in the Prius?
I have both and find them both helpful. I stick the milk jugs and other big stuff under the horizontal one to keep it from sliding around and tipping over. I put the bread and other little stuff that would like to roll around in the verticle one. There's nothing you need to do to add a horizontal, just use the existing metal d-rings. The vertical requires drilling 2 holes for new plastic d-rings...but that's very very easy.
>>I have both and find them both helpful. Hmmmmm, not a bad idea. Thank to both of you for your speedy replies. B'racha
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tanteb & rgrpick @ May 6 2006, 01:41 PM) [snapback]250817[/snapback]</div> I also added two additional plastic D-rings just behind the rear passenger seat. Now I have the option of mounting my cargo net at the 'front' of the trunk right behind the passenger seat, or in the usual position at the rear. Having the net at the front of the trunk makes loading and unloading of larger items like strollers or groceries easier, and it's where we keep the net most of the time. Peter.
I find the vertical one a hinderance to put things in the trunk. (Vertical one you get from the Prius Chat -support Danny! - or the dealer). The horizonal one I leave hooked on the front 2 d rings and pull it over items when I need to tie them down (keep them from rolling). I bought mine from http://www.davidhonl.com/ but their website does not seem to come up.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PriusDad @ May 6 2006, 05:53 PM) [snapback]250867[/snapback]</div> Oh, I like that idea... Where'd ya get the extra D-rings and any special precautions for the drilling in that area?
In addition to the cargo net that came with my 2006 Prius, I bought two fold-up canvas 'totes' from Bed, Bath and Beyond. They're made by Case Logic. They're about 1 foot deep, with a 'footprint' of about 1 foot by 2 feet. They zip closed and they have 2 carrying handles. They're great for carrying 'stuff' in from the car, including groceries, 12-packs of soda, etc. Cost was $14.99 each.
Well, since I posted my quex re: cargo nets I have made a pleasant discovery. The thick, clear, "EXACTMATS" that can now be ordered through the PRIUSCHAT Shop, have excellant grip--to carpet, and , surprise, to objects placed upon them. Nothing slides......nothing!! We also sat a tallish object upright and it didn't tip over while driving but I suspect that the totes Jeannie mentioned would be a good idea for bottles of wine or other unstable tall items. Looks like I won't be needing the cargo nets after all...... If you're interested in protective mats, the EXACTMATS are great, and they blend in and are not visually distracting as some mats are. B'racha
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 6 2006, 04:32 PM) [snapback]250881[/snapback]</div> I tried to get just a cargo-net mounting kit, but the Toyota dealer didn't offer one. Fortunately, they had a special on the cargo net, so I just bought a second one. Consequently, we could have both nets set up at the same time if we wanted to. I mounted the D-rings by drilling the recommended size hold from the instructions in the triangular area just forward and below the slot that the retractable cover goes into. Attached are some pictures that show the D-Ring location and the cargo net in its forward position. [attachmentid=3291] [attachmentid=3292] Regarding any special precautions... no. I had seen pictures of a Prius taken apart for the installation of sound-deadening material (Dynamat), and it didn't look like there was anything critical in that spot. Since the installation, the car hasn't exhibited any strange behavior, so I don't think I messed anything up. Peter.
The vertical requires drilling 2 holes for new plastic d-rings...but that's very very easy. Do dealers sell d-rings which match interior?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(j24816 @ May 6 2006, 10:59 PM) [snapback]251011[/snapback]</div> D-Rings that come with the cargo net kit (and pre-installed when the car came from the dealer) are black. So I guess they match every interior. <_< Peter.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(j24816 @ May 6 2006, 03:27 PM) [snapback]250811[/snapback]</div> The idea of drilling holes in my car scares me a bit. I have the net but haven't installed it yet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Renee @ May 7 2006, 04:54 AM) [snapback]251033[/snapback]</div> If you use the supplied patterns and the right sized drill, it's pretty simple. I would say to first drill a pilot hole with a smaller drill (maybe 1/8"), and then finish with the final drill. Using the pilot hole keeps the larger bit from wandering when you start to drill the larger hole. The installation of the clips is easy too. Make sure the flat cap/pin is pulled out on the D-ring, then slide the D-ring into the hole, and finally press the cap to lock it in place. Peter.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(inventor00 @ May 6 2006, 05:56 PM) [snapback]250869[/snapback]</div> I got my "horizonal" one off E-Bay.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Renee @ May 7 2006, 04:54 AM) [snapback]251033[/snapback]</div> It's not as scary as it sounds. The cargo net kit (by that I mean the Toyota net purchased from the dealer) comes with very easy to use templates. All you are doing is drilling a pair of 8mm holes into the plastic trim panels (not into the sheet metal). Start by taping the templates into place. Now take a sharp, pointy tool like a scribe or an awl and press a small hole into the plastic at the spot shown on the template. You are not trying to puch a hole through the plastic, just make a divot so that when the templates are removed you can see where the center of the holes are to be drilled. Remove the templates. I took a 1/8" drill bit and manually twirled it around and expanded the divot made with the scribe. This will allow the 8mm drill bit to center well. Take your 8mm bit and wrap some masking or painters tape 5mm up from the tip of the bit. This is a depth gauge and will help keep you from over-drilling through the plastic and into the sheet metal. Drill your 8mm hole using a variable speed drill. Slow and easy worked for me. Take your D-ring. make sure the button in the center is pulled out as far as it will go. Press the D-ring anchor into the hole. When the back is flush with the trim panel, push the button in to lock it closed. Finis. Caveat: 8mm is probably an unusual drill bit size for most american toolboxes. I used a 9/32" bit which makes a slightly undersized hole. Press the D-ring fixture in slowly but firmly. The fit is very tight so don't brute force it.
"I also added two additional plastic D-rings just behind the rear passenger seat. Now I have the option of mounting my cargo net at the 'front' of the trunk right behind the passenger seat, or in the usual position at the rear. Having the net at the front of the trunk makes loading and unloading of larger items like strollers or groceries easier, and it's where we keep the net most of the time. Peter." Hi Peter, Could you tell me pls from where can i get additional D-rings, or could you send me a pic of yours? thanks a lot. Daniel
