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Cargoliner Alternative?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by keymusic, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. keymusic

    keymusic Active Member

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    Would anyone know of an alternative to the full Cargoliner for my 2015 Prius? I'm talking about the actual Cargoliner brand. It looks like it would work great, but $350 is a little too expensive for me. I like that it covers everything including the seat backs and sides of the cargo area. I'm just trying to figure out a less expensive way to do it.
     
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    canvasback? btw, if you're carrying the pretty boy/girl a lot, keep an eye on your battery vent duct fan.
     
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    Thanks. It looks like the Canvasback is about half the price.
     
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    I transport dogs, some of which shed a lot (Labrador Retrievers),
    I looked all around for a commercial solution to no avail and ended up with a DIY project using interlocking foam pads and glued together and cut to fit with sheet rock knife.
    I made them in two pieces so with seats up they are both in the back and with seats down, they lock together to
    form one piece that covers entire cargo area. Area cleans up with just a damp cloth wipe works like a champ.
    search on ebay for :
    Sportsman GOOP 3.7oz #120012
    ITEM PRICE: US $5.59

    48 Sq Ft EVA Foam Floor Interlocking Floor Gym Mat Black
    US $32.60
     
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    That's a great idea. I do have dogs, but also I transport music equipment like amps, speakers, etc. would it hold up to that? Some of its a little heavy.
     
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    I would think so.
    the foam is about 1/2 inch thick and I used some of the leftover pieces in my shop in front of my work bench and they are holding up just fine
     
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    Would you have pictures/step by step guide?
     
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    step by step
    I glued enough of the panels together then used aft gargo carpet for template then glued some more together to cover the front area and carefully cut out enough material to fit the area
     

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    That looks great. You should sell those! Did you say that you covered the sides too?
     
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    hmm, just wondering how often you can fold that a full 180 without falling apart?

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    in unhooks from the interlocking tabs when it is undone and folded over this has been in my car for about 10 months now and like a time-x takes a licking and keeps on ticking and as far as I'm concerned for less than 40 dollars it can't be beat
     
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    NOW it makes sense - I thought you had them all glued together/