Cargo Barrier Recommendations

[lmsbb Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close lmsbb]

I am looking for a non genuine cargo barrier to fit in the back of my 2022 Prado 7 seater. I don’t like the look of the genuine Toyota ones. It needs to be a stand alone barrier not connected to any rear drawer systems. Any recommendations appreciated.

[Brisbane4101 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brisbane4101]

I use the Kaon light cargo and pet barrier, it is not rated (I don't know how many actually are). It is very well made (steel), I like it as I can drop the middle of the middle row seats to add long items, and if I need to drop the middle sets entirely, I just have to remove the two head rests, and the seats fold down. It was $340odd, delivered (if you haven't bought from them before, I think you get a 5% discount if you sign up to their mailing list), and I installed it in about 10mins.

I also have a 2022 Prado, GXL

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

Also use the Kaon. Well made although a bit fiddly to take in and out. Much better and easier to use than the genuine Toyota barrier

[Grinbot Member Find all posts View Profile Close Grinbot]

Yep, KAON is the way to go.

I also have the shelf that attaches to the cargo barrier and find that very useful.

[lmsbb Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close lmsbb]

I can appreciate the Kaon pet/light barriers for what they are, however I am looking for a heavier style Aus rated full barrier

[Leethal Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Leethal]

I fitted an Off Road Systems half barrier which is free standing and with the second row seats folded forward I can fir long objects under it if needed.

Lee

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

I can appreciate the Kaon pet/light barriers for what they are, however I am looking for a heavier style Aus rated full barrier

There aren't many options. I moved from a fully rated barrier which was a real PITA to use to the Kaon. I was often not putting the full barrier in because of the hassle.

Engineering wise the Kaon doesn't have the certification, however, it looks very solid and if properly secured it should prevent stuff flying into the main cabin, which is the main objective. (Speaking from experience in accident rescue and as a qualified mech eng.)

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lmsbb, that's fair enough of course, but some things (maybe obvious) to consider:

- Any cargo that has most of its mass below the middle seat height shouldn't be an issue in a frontal crash
- Heavy things like a fridge or food crates etc. should be tied down anyway

So what's left after that? In my case, relatively light weight stuff that I'm confident that the KAON will handle.

If you are worried about what happens in a roll over, then yeh, maybe a full spec cargo barrier is the way to go.
Nice to hear that mechanical engineer krypto gives the KAON the tick of approval :-).

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

lmsbb, that's fair enough of course, but some things (maybe obvious) to consider:

- Any cargo that has most of its mass below the middle seat height shouldn't be an issue in a frontal crash
- Heavy things like a fridge or food crates etc. should be tied down anyway

So what's left after that? In my case, relatively light weight stuff that I'm confident that the KAON will handle.

If you are worried about what happens in a roll over, then yeh, maybe a full spec cargo barrier is the way to go.
Nice to hear that mechanical engineer krypto gives the KAON the tick of approval :-).

Fully agree with your analysis. I always tie down my fridge, even with a cargo barrier installed. For Kaon to fail, it would need to pull out the grab handles in the rear which are secured to the chassis, and the rear seats would need to fold forward... in which case you are in deep shit.