As I am having to wait an extra 6 weeks for my new SD4 HSE I have time to consider what accessories to buy for the FL2. I have already ordered a tow bar, which is probably the only major accessory I willl go for. However, I need to consider how to protect the rear from my two dogs. In the past I have had flexible liners (Volvo V70) and full rigid loadspace protectors (Subaru Forester).
The advantage of the former is that it covers the backs of the rear seats from muck and dog hair, but stands up less well to abuse. The advantage of the rigid type is that it is very tough, but the lip can be a nuisance when carrying stuff with the seats down and it doesn't keep muck off the top half of the seat backs and wheel arches.

Any advice on what I should go for? I see that a rubber mat is available which may be a compromise. Is the flexible loadspace liner fairly tough? I am keener on this solution in theory because it would prevent the nightmare of white dog hairs weaving themselves into the black carpet! However, if it is flimsy, unsightly, etc I may decide otherwise. BTW, what colour is it? It looks silver in the brochure.

GeorgeG wrote:

I need to consider how to protect the rear from my two dogs.

put them in a trailer...  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

Is this what you are after. I would think this would be your best option.

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Hi there, the best place is the boot liner from "Hatchbag" I have had three now for various cars and had one for my new Freelander before I took delivery of the car.. It's just what you want! Price..about £90. Good luck!

GSMY11 wrote:

Hi there, the best place is the boot liner from "Hatchbag" I have had three now for various cars and had one for my new Freelander before I took delivery of the car.. It's just what you want! Price..about £90. Good luck!

Do not buy the Landrover one - Rigid Loadspace Protector
Part No: LR002424
It is utter crap, it came rolled up and is flimsy as hell and misshapen, where the corners were pressed you could nearly see through the material, no substance to it at all and is now relegated to the local tip.

EYorkshire wrote:

Do not buy the Landrover one - Rigid Loadspace Protector
Part No: LR002424
It is utter crap, it came rolled up and is flimsy as hell and misshapen, where the corners were pressed you could nearly see through the material, no substance to it at all and is now relegated to the local tip.

Well, mine came with the car as new and (maybe 'cos it's never been rolled up) is perfectly fine.

I decided on this rather than the flexible liner (having had Hatchbag liners with previous cars) as the flexible liner is a PITA if you need to fit / unfit it. It's advantage, of course, is that it gives protection to the boot sides and the back of the rear seat. However, given that in the FL2 the boot sides are plastic rather than imitation carpet, dog hairs don't stick and they're easily wiped down.

I've no regrets at all about getting the rigid loadspace protector rather than a flexible liner. (Currently running 2 dogs, one yellow lab and one Ikita!) Brian

MY11 FL2 SD4 GS
Extras to same spec as XS apart from the Satnav, plus Xenons.
Ipenema Sand, Ebony.

I bought this one last year and can highly recommend it !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREELANDER-2-Land-Ro...2a11c816f8

Not seen the land Rover bootliner, so can't compare but Hatchbag is of excellent quaity. Just remember that it is fully fitted and taped into position. If you regularly lower back seats for extra bootspace then that would be a bit of a hassle...but then i expect they all would be. It can be done but tapes to be undone etc.

GSMY11 wrote:

Not seen the land Rover bootliner, so can't compare but Hatchbag is of excellent quaity. Just remember that it is fully fitted and taped into position. If you regularly lower back seats for extra bootspace then that would be a bit of a hassle...but then i expect they all would be. It can be done but tapes to be undone etc.

Oh, I agree hatchbag is good quality. Wouldn't be surprised if they're the OEM for the LR ones

But having had flexible liners in my two previous cars, I find the rigid loadspace protector to be much better, in the FL2 at least. Brian

MY11 FL2 SD4 GS
Extras to same spec as XS apart from the Satnav, plus Xenons.
Ipenema Sand, Ebony.

You can reverse the rear floor - shiny plastic on top and carpet underneath. Might remove the need for a liner altogether?