Tailgate guards

[User00056]

I've hunted high and low for a tailgate guard for my XC60, and the only manufacturer I've managed to find is Barjo. Prices are pretty steep, and the lead time seems ridiculous despite the good reviews.

Would anyone happen to know of any decent alternatives? A cage is out of the question as I have two dogs and need to make the most of the available another space

 

[sauer]

Montrose rope & sail do a boot liner tarp that has flap that flips over tailgate stop scratches and flips back again
We got one in back of wife's skoda scout

Car Boot Liners (Universal fit) - Montrose Rope & Sail

Available in sml, med, lrge, our Universal Boot Liners will protect your car interior from muddy pets & more. Customise your boot liner for the perfect fit.

www.montroseropeandsail.co.uk

Paul

 

[Donkey Basher]

Looked into this a while back & concluded Barjo are the only people making them. However, some years back a friend of mine wanted similar for the back of his L200 so bought a large cage s/h for not a lot of £ & used it to make a bespoke panel. Basically he measured the aperture, including where the bends were between top & bottom tailgate then used the large side of the cage with the door cut to size & with the vertical bars bent by hand using a pair of adjustable spanners. He then zip tied it to the strut mounts etc on the truck.

 

[User00056]

Looked into this a while back & concluded Barjo are the only people making them. However, some years back a friend of mine wanted similar for the back of his L200 so bought a large cage s/h for not a lot of £ & used it to make a bespoke panel. Basically he measured the aperture, including where the bends were between top & bottom tailgate then used the large side of the cage with the door cut to size & with the vertical bars bent by hand using a pair of adjustable spanners. He then zip tied it to the strut mounts etc on the truck.

That'll not work with mine as there's nowhere to tie into.

Even though the dogs are tethered it still worries me that they can feasibly jump out when the boot's opened though. And given that they're both rescue podencos they're not likely to respond all that well to training.

It's looking very much like I'll just have to take the £400-odd hit from Barjo. It just seems a helluva lot of money for something quite simple

 

[User00056]

Montrose rope & sail do a boot liner tarp that has flap that flips over tailgate stop scratches and flips back again

Thanks mate. I've already got a liner fitted. I need a guard to stop them jumping out

 

[Donkey Basher]

That'll not work with mine as there's nowhere to tie into.

Even though the dogs are tethered it still worries me that they can feasibly jump out when the boot's opened though. And given that they're both rescue podencos they're not likely to respond all that well to training.

It's looking very much like I'll just have to take the £400-odd hit from Barjo. It just seems a helluva lot of money for something quite simple

So how does the Barjo one connect then?

Many many years back I put a dog guard into my 205 with the seats folded down by securing a wooden batten between the two rear grab handles in order to provide a fixing for it.

Is there a way you could do similar, or make up some wooden equivalents of whatever fixings the Barjo uses?

 

[User00056]

So how does the Barjo one connect then?

Many many years back I put a dog guard into my 205 with the seats folded down by securing a wooden batten between the two rear grab handles in order to provide a fixing for it.

Is there a way you could do similar, or make up some wooden equivalents of whatever fixings the Barjo uses?

You need to drill and secure some bolting plates (which I'm not particularly keen to do) It needs to look good though, however I do it.

 

[Donkey Basher]

You need to drill and secure some bolting plates (which I'm not particularly keen to do) It needs to look good though, however I do it.

I removed the screws from the grab handle & then inserted a pair of suitable bent flat 90 degree brackets between the handle & the plastic insert the screw went in then did the screw back up. Visible if you were looking for it but not obtrusive.

I’d agree with you about not wanting to drill holes in the car but internal plastic trim can be easily replaced & you could even source used from a breaker & keep the original for when you move the car on?

Just thinking aloud & hoping it might provide food for thought for you?

 

[User00056]

Just thinking aloud & hoping it might provide food for thought for you?

Thanks mate

 

[Chris Rob]

I had the same problem with my Range Rover Sport, I ended getting this from Amazon and it works well at keeping the dog from jumping out the moment the tailgate is opened.

You can get different sizes and they are pretty cheap at just over £20 delivered, they extend and have over-centre clips that lock the sliding part into position, although made of plastic so far it's stood up well.

I only use the one but if you want to fill a bigger space just buy two and use one on top of the other.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2D7T3C2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[WalkedUp]

I assume it is to leave the dogs unattended with the boot open? About 10 years ago I had some custom fabricated for my Range Rover and Audi A6 respectively by Guardsman. I don’t bother with either now as the Range Rover is long gone and I just drop the windows on the Audi or leave the boot open and dogs sunbathing (subject to not being stolen). Home Page - Guardsman Dog Guards

As an aside… if a pup jumps out before instruction it learns very quickly not to. I’ve changed the wheel on a motorway or busy A road enough times to know that full control existing a vehicle is imperative.

 

[nun_hunter]

Depending how tenacious the dogs are at getting out and if you need to leave them for an extended period with the boot open but I'd consider an elasticated cargo net. Minimal cost and you probably have suitable fixing points already so no modification or damage.

 

[User00056]

As an aside… if a pup jumps out before instruction it learns very quickly not to. I’ve changed the wheel on a motorway or busy A road enough times to know that full control existing a vehicle is imperative.

It's more to keep them safe than anything else. I get that training is important, but these are rescued adult podencos so any training is a slow, slow process. They're also sighthounds with extremely high prey drives who tend to disengage brain at times of excitement. I never had any issues with my lab' or whippet, but these dogs are literally a different breed altogether.

I've bitten the bullet and bought a custom Barjo guard, so that solves the issue. Expensive at over £400, but I know it'll fit properly and keep them completely under control