Member Since: 20 Sep 2010
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Boot liner / mat recommendations
Hi all,
Recently got a dog (Collie) and he’s growing fast. When this lockdown is over I can see us doing lots of runs to the beach.
I’ve been looking at boot liners / mats and there seems to be a bewildering array. I don’t want to spend big bucks but don’t want to pointlessly spend cash on something that is useless.
Any recommendations?
TIA
Dave
12th Jun 2020 10:46 pm
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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I have a couple, the newest was a full length (up to the back of the front seats) from https://www.ukcustomcovers.com/ - I'm impressed with it for the cost, sturdy and well fitted. You probably won't want a full length, but they will probably have one for the boot only.
I then have the standard rubber mat on the floor on top of the cover.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
What you do need is a way to restrain your Collie to comply with the law.
TransK9 make excellent cages - https://www.transk9.com/ I have had a couple & they are excellent. Second hand ones are available on their website or can be purchased here from time to time.
I have and use both, but the alternative is probably a Cargo Barrier - The JLR Part Number is VUB501170. There's one for sale here at an excellent price:-
Note it's missing the fittings, which may be difficult to acquire.
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13th Jun 2020 8:01 am
ianm27
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+1 for UK custom covers
fitted these to mine and are great at protecting the rear compartment from two Great Danes
and it comes in a neat carrying case for when you don't need itUncle Ray's spare wheel protector
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13th Jun 2020 2:06 pm
v8bobber
Member Since: 20 Sep 2010
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Thanks all. I think I’ve seen these on eBay, so will have a look again later.
Is it worth getting a mat to on top of that aswell?
Thanks again for help so far
Dave
13th Jun 2020 2:33 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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Yes Dave, mat on top of the boot linerUncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
13th Jun 2020 2:39 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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+1 for the above.
Custom cover rear boot liner with LR mat over the top.
The velcro that comes with the custom cover is rubbish but another forum member recommends velcro pads from Toolstation as a replacement.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
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13th Jun 2020 2:51 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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I used the same Hatchbag liner for 13 years on all my Disco’s along with the flexible LR rubber mat. The cover for the tailgate lasted 10 years before I replaced it.
I’ve gone for the same set up with the FFRR. These photos show just the liner not the boot mat.
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13th Jun 2020 4:26 pm
adam
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One of the first things I bought for my D3 in early 2005 was a full load liner from LR, could line the whole load area with both sets of rear seats down and protect the tailgate and front seat backs - it was superb, lost count of number of tip runs with no interior damage, used to roll up and fit on the floor in the gap between the final rear seat and the tail gate. Sold it on this site when I sold the D4. I’d recommend something similar.Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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13th Jun 2020 4:34 pm
Hobson
Member Since: 20 Jun 2018
Location: Essex
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Hatchbag gets my vote. I've had one in my D4 in conjunction with a TravAll boot mat for about 2 years now and it's put up with working Braccos and Spaniels, plus two Bassets and a large Lab. Also used for tip runs full of garden waste. Still in perfectly sound condition. The only issue is the Velcro tends to come unstuck from the plastic trim panels but that's no big deal.
14th Jun 2020 12:08 pm
Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Teesdale
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I use a bootbuddy liner. The advantage is that it's semi-rigid so a) it doesn't need loads of velcro to hold it in place and b) it's easy to get in and out, you just slide it.
http://www.boot-buddy.com/
14th Jun 2020 12:29 pm
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
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+1 for boot buddy.
You can buy the extra liner that slides inside it to cover the whole load area when all seats are down. They do rubber mats to fit inside it to keep the dog from sliding about and keep the dog comfy and also a liner that goes over the lower boot door carpet to keep it clean. Managed to work well with my Irish Wolfhound for 6 years and great for carrying loads (bags of rubble, boxes etc) and keeping everything clean.
Not cheap though.Gary
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14th Jun 2020 4:03 pm
Discologist_2
Member Since: 22 Jun 2020
Location: York
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Brian_DL13 wrote:
I use a bootbuddy liner. The advantage is that it's semi-rigid so a) it doesn't need loads of velcro to hold it in place and b) it's easy to get in and out, you just slide it.
http://www.boot-buddy.com/
Sounds handy. I might give that a try.
22nd Jun 2020 1:19 pm
LT
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Velcro can be pain. The best solution I’ve found is to first use the recommended Bug and Tar remover on the plastic trim where you fix the Velcro to and then use paint preparation wipes (Halfords) to go over the same area with. So far so good. 👍2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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