RAV 4 PHEV GR Sport Load Cover

[Boristhebounce]

Hi Guys,

I've just ordered a GR Sport PHEV, and I know, one thing which is going to drive me to distraction is the load cover.

I've had them before where by you just have to grab it and there isn't a grab handle to enable you to pull the cover over squarely so it won't locate easily.

I know its a small thing but its just something that drives me mad and will take the edge off what is otherwise a brilliant car.

Is there anyone else out there that has the same obsession and has managed to change the load cover for one that has the grab handle.

They are just a sprung push fit between the bulkheads so I would think there is another one out there the same width and fit from another car with a grab handle that would work.

I know my current Merc EQC is exactly the same,  just a more bulky fitment so that one wont work.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Cheers

Nev

 

 

 

[Nick72]

Hi Nev,

There's an extended grab flap to pull out and it automatically coils up. Pull out and drop in the slots to cover.

Honestly I use it all the time. No problem whatsoever. I prefer it to all others I've used including the load cover I had on an AMG a few years back.

I've not seen any alternatives other than a fixed frame unit to put loads on top. 

[Boristhebounce]

14 hours ago, Nick72 said:

Hi Nev,

There's an extended grab flap to pull out and it automatically coils up. Pull out and drop in the slots to cover.

Honestly I use it all the time. No problem whatsoever. I prefer it to all others I've used including the load cover I had on an AMG a few years back.

I've not seen any alternatives other than a fixed frame unit to put loads on top. 

Its just the lack of an aperture to put your hand in to grip it I don't like, I know a minor thing but it irritates the life out of me. like the one attached.

[GBgraham]

I must agree that it is a lack of designer forethought by Toyota but I wouldn't be worrying or getting aggrieved about it. If it botherers you that much I'm sure it could easily modified to meet you specification by a car trimmer or upholsterer.

[Boristhebounce]

1 hour ago, GBgraham said:

I must agree that it is a lack of designer forethought by Toyota but I wouldn't be worrying or getting aggrieved about it. If it botherers you that much I'm sure it could easily modified to meet you specification by a car trimmer or upholsterer.

Yea, I could actually do it myself I've seen the grab handles that you just clamp either side of the cover and bolt it through and cut out the middle so should be no problem.

 

[ernieb]

Quick Look:

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[Boristhebounce]

3 hours ago, ernieb said:

Quick Look:

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Just the job 

Cheers

[Nick72]

7 hours ago, Boristhebounce said:

Its just the lack of an aperture to put your hand in to grip it I don't like, I know a minor thing but it irritates the life out of me. like the one attached.

Honestly I find it easier to grab anywhere on the flap but everyone has their own preferences. 🙂

[Nick72]

What I would like is a hard cover with storage under the cover since it's often unused space and somewhere I could put some extra survival gear for the forthcoming alien invasion. 

[ernieb]

😱👽