2010 Cargo Net issues and resolution (panel separation)

[HTMLSpinnr]

Originally Posted by a priori

Is that report generally available to Toyota Service Managers?

I see the separation happening already, so I'd like to get my dealer to make the correction. Should I have the Service Manager contact Avondale Toyota, or is there a better way to handle it?

The Service Manager submitted a quality report through their channels but I don't know if that's distributed to other dealers or just internal to Toyota. I'm also not aware of how long it would take to get propagated down the line.

Worst case, they could always call Avondale Toyota. They'll surely blame me though

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

The 2G cargo net anchors in a different spot than the 3G. 2G is right below the screw next to where the toneau cover locks in place when extended. 3G is further in mounted to the trim panel itself.

Could that possibly to help keep the cargo in the net further into the cargo area?

I know with the current one, sometimes things get squished when the hatch is closed because the bags are all lined up fairly close to the edge of the hatch. With the top mounted a little further back, maybe that'll tilt the net and help keep the bags away from the hatch.

[ggood]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Could that possibly to help keep the cargo in the net further into the cargo area?

I know with the current one, sometimes things get squished when the hatch is closed because the bags are all lined up fairly close to the edge of the hatch. With the top mounted a little further back, maybe that'll tilt the net and help keep the bags away from the hatch.

I decided to just use one of those canvas cargo boxes for that reason (also helped that I already had one and that GST gave me the wrong cargo net).

[HTMLSpinnr]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Could that possibly to help keep the cargo in the net further into the cargo area?

I know with the current one, sometimes things get squished when the hatch is closed because the bags are all lined up fairly close to the edge of the hatch. With the top mounted a little further back, maybe that'll tilt the net and help keep the bags away from the hatch.

Tideland, I haven't tossed much into this cargo net, but that was a frequent problem w/ the '04 and that cargo net setup. I'll try it out this weekend.

I can say this new cargo net is several inches taller, and possibly actually useful for a gallon of milk!

[Patrick Wong]

Fascinating, thanks for providing the resolution to this issue.

[DianneWhitmire]

That explains it. Great pics, dear! Thanks... I sure appreciate the heads up too - I have a few cars arriving with cargo nets and hope the LB port facility is ON this issue!!!

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

Tideland, I haven't tossed much into this cargo net, but that was a frequent problem w/ the '04 and that cargo net setup. I'll try it out this weekend.

I can say this new cargo net is several inches taller, and possibly actually useful for a gallon of milk!

I ordered the cargo net as a port option, but SET Jacksonville did not have it stock. I'll order it later or hopefully from PC Shop.
Got some groceries yesterday including a small seedless watermelon. All in the Prius cargo area. Well, driving home, I'm hearing clunk....clunk...clunk while braking or accelerating. About a block from the house..."Oh crap - hope that watermelon didn't break open. Thankfully no. But the net would have been a perfect holder - or if I used my head, the rear floor... dope slap.

Rick - does the tonneau cover still latch with the net attached up higher?

[HTMLSpinnr]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

Rick - does the tonneau cover still latch with the net attached up higher?

The slot visible in the picture above the anchor point is where the tonneau cover locks in. Problem is I've scratched the panels a few times being clumsy with the cover getting it secured.

[dakshah]

Originally Posted by DianneWhitmire

That explains it. Great pics, dear! Thanks... I sure appreciate the heads up too - I have a few cars arriving with cargo nets and hope the LB port facility is ON this issue!!!

Yes - so do I!!! Can I get it addressed at the dealership if it's not before I take possession?

[zencat]

Thank you for this. I have a net and I did notice this separation (also the scratching, but that's my fault). I will look into getting this fixed...maybe during my 5000 oil service.