245/50R20 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Another mod I did, is designing and assembling a non-retractable cargo cover. It is easily removable at any given time and can be stored flat on the trunk floor. It is constructed from a ¼” plywood core covered on both faces with a black automotive grade carpet. It is supported by a ¾” aluminium tubing in the back (near the back seats) and by black nylon laces attached to the door pillar. The front has also been reinforced with a ¾” aluminium tubing. The aluminium back tubing is inserted into half circle rubber inserts fixed to the side panel. It is 6” from the back seat to allow normal reclining. The carpet is attached to the back seat using regular snaps. The snap easily disengage from the weight of the seat when using the electric folding feature. As the door rises, the cover lifts. Both strings are attached to the door pillar. It is non retractable, but still practical. Enjoy! Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 well done... this one might get some followers and maybe some design improvements by the next guy how did you make the outline/stencil? cardboard? can you show a better pict of the rod/attachment at the rear seat area? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
245/50R20 Posted August 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 well done... this one might get some followers and maybe some design improvements by the next guy how did you make the outline/stencil? cardboard? can you show a better pict of the rod/attachment at the rear seat area? Thanks Lex, I used cardboard to get a general idea of the shape. Once I had a fairly good pattern design, I removed 2” all the way around, except at the back where the tube support is. The cardboard was then use to replicate the shape on the ¼” plywood. The carpet has been glued over the plywood using 3M upholstery glue (Spray). The carpet size at this point was exceeding more then 4” all the way around except for the back (toward the seats) where I left 10”. Both side of the plywood were covered the same way. The result is a solid core (Carpet + Plywood + Carpet) and soft edges (Carpet + Carpet). For the rod attachment, I went for simplicity. I bought 2 X ¾" rubber foot from the local hardware store. I cut off one side to get a U shape and screw those support directly on the side plastic panel at ±7” from the back seats. Voilà! The aluminium support tube can easily slide in and out the U shape rubber support and the back seats can recline normally without hitting the aluminium support tube. The plywood is screwed to the aluminium tube with small black screws hidden by the carpet. The tube is situated at the back edge of the plywood. The extra 10” of carpet is folded downward and attached to the back seats with 3 snaps. The final contour was cut in place with a good pair of scissors to assure a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 very clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUFetch Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Norm, Nicely done. It's too bad Ford didn't bother to do somethign like this. It's almost like they ran out of money when it came time for the cargo area. It looks like you have a cargo net. Can you provide details of where you got it, part number and cost? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMAN Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Norm, Nicely done. It's too bad Ford didn't bother to do somethign like this. It's almost like they ran out of money when it came time for the cargo area. It looks like you have a cargo net. Can you provide details of where you got it, part number and cost? Thanks This guy has 3 for 13 dollars on Ebay Cargo net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUFetch Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 This guy has 3 for 13 dollars on EbayCargo net Thanks for the link. It looks like it wraps around underneather the spare tire cover and attaches there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Can I put one in my 2008? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) you could also use one made for a motorcycle.. pretty similar in design and size. 'maybe' not as fit perfect and price is about the same so I would likely do this Ford specific one.. but just an FYI to consider on the 2009, what makes the cargo net specific to the 2009? does the 2009 floor have holes or attachments built in for the hooks? or does it just wrap around and attach to itself? Edited August 11, 2009 by Lex Talionis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxb006 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) you could also use one made for a motorcycle.. pretty similar in design and size. 'maybe' not as fit perfect and price is about the same so I would likely do this Ford specific one.. but just an FYI to consider on the 2009, what makes the cargo net specific to the 2009? does the 2009 floor have holes or attachments built in for the hooks? or does it just wrap around and attach to itself? The 2009 Edge does have a few buttons and latches in the cargo area to attach the net. Edited August 11, 2009 by pxb006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 so that makes it tough to use a cargo floor mat like WeatherTech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxb006 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 so that makes it tough to use a cargo floor mat like WeatherTech? Depends how high the lip is. Works with my Ford cargo liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beston38st Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Depends how high the lip is. Works with my Ford cargo liner. The 2009 has "button" fasteners ( I think 4 of them) installed in the side trim of the cargo area up high on both sides and also 2 "latch" type rings on the floor door trim piece on either side of the door latch. I don't know if there are any on the floor itself so it might not interfere with a cargo mat. Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 just an FYI, for the not so mod capable, I accidentally found this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKXJon Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Has anyone found any Canadian product suppliers? Most of the companies I have found do not ship to Canada, or are charging an extra $50 to ship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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