Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
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Hi,
The LR Flexible Loadspace Protector VPLAS0015 of which I m thinking of ordering, is stated to to protect up to 'window height'.
Just wondered with it being flexible/floppy and all that, how it is secured to the sides?
Also, when row 2 seats are folded flat, will it protect to window height on the rear side doors as well?
Anyone have this Protector in their D4?
Cheers. 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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 9th May 2010 8:51 am |
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pharden
Member Since: 02 May 2010
Location: Newport RI
Posts: 6
 
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My understanding is that it is a heavy nylon material that uses velcro strips to hold it in place along the sides. It really depends on what your needs are for the cargo area.
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| 9th May 2010 2:42 pm |
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DiscoDB
Member Since: 12 Feb 2007
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 16
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Hi, I have this flexible load space protector.
The sides are secured by silicone suction cups, 2 per side on elastic straps, attaching to the side windows.
(To be honest, they are not very good, keep dropping off)
When row 2 seats are folded flat the rear door sides are not protected.
Previously had a D3 with ebony interior and never felt the need for this, however the D4 with almond interior I find it's essential if you carry anything remotely mucky.
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| 9th May 2010 7:05 pm |
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Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
Posts: 206
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Thanks guys.
I drop my second row seats and at times, pretty well fill the back with fishing equipment ~ sometimes muddy.
Although I have protected the floor of my current D3 with an all over piece of leatherette material, the sides which have not been protected, have a few marks which I would try not to repeat in the D4. 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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| 10th May 2010 8:21 am |
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RichardB
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
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I've been looking for similar in anticipation (D4 on order...) as I'm usually carting around wet/muddy gear on regular basis.
I've seen, what looks like, a pretty good alternative protector on ebay and was thinking about that as an option. Might be worth a look? I'd be interested in views on these too.
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| 10th May 2010 9:51 am |
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Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
Posts: 206
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Richard,
Do you have the eBay item number and I will take a look as well?
Cheers.
Griff. 2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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| 10th May 2010 12:54 pm |
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RichardB
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
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eBay Item No. 110529064906
Above is the eBay item I was looking at. As I said, I don't have first hand experience of this but first impressions were favourable.
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| 10th May 2010 10:31 pm |
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dazadd
Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 336
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Ever seen these:
http://www.hatchbag.co.uk/
Got one in my D4 and legacy, and had one in the D3 and tha audi before that. Not the cheapest but suberb at protecting the rear of the car. Copes with 18 stone of dogs day in day out and never had a problem, wet or dry  2018 D5 3.0 HSE Lux
1x D3, 4 D4's - All gone
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| 11th May 2010 7:47 am |
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MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
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I have been considering one of the hatchbags with all the optional extra's.
dazadd (or any others), do you have to fix any of the velcro strips to the trim anywhere that are very noticeable when the cover is not being used?
Also, how bulky/easy to store is it when not in the car? I woud expect to use it when on longer trips when fairly laden but not at other times where I would continue to use the LR rubber mat.
Griffmaster, fyi, I was going to order one of the LR flexibile covers but when speaking to my dealer about it he said he didn't think they were very good, that the suction cups didn't secure it well and most that they had sold had been returned due to dissatisfaction, the "hatchbag" appears to be a better option.
Dean
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| 11th May 2010 8:39 am |
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dazadd
Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 336
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Velcro strips are visible when it is not fitted, but to be honest it never comes out unless we need the rear seats, and at that point the cargo barrier has to be removed as well!. Doesn't weigh that much and could easily be stored in the corner of the boot or cupboard in a garage. 2018 D5 3.0 HSE Lux
1x D3, 4 D4's - All gone
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| 11th May 2010 11:01 am |
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SazzaG
Member Since: 30 Jan 2010
Location: Sussex
Posts: 106
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Another vote for Hatchbag here. We got one with the tailgate cover, and optional side panels that cover it right up to the windows in the boot, as my lab tends to jump up. It's fantastic - there's no way the dogs can make a mess of the car now!
Haven't taken it out yet, but I don't think the velcro strips will look particularly intrusive.
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| 11th May 2010 12:27 pm |
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hc76
Member Since: 02 Sep 2009
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 105
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How quick and easy is the hatchbag to take in or out? I'm thinking of getting one buy my only concern is that it will be a pain when I need to use the 3rd row of seats. 2016 D4 Landmark - Waitomo/Ebony
2012 D4 HSE - Orkney/Almond - gone
2009 D4 XS - Buckingham/Ebony - gone
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| 12th May 2010 5:55 am |
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dazadd
Member Since: 12 Apr 2006
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 336
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Takes less than 2 minutes to remove. Held around the sides with heavy duty velcro, re-fitting 5 mins once you've done it a couple of times.  2018 D5 3.0 HSE Lux
1x D3, 4 D4's - All gone
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| 12th May 2010 7:46 am |
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