Cargo Management System Upgrade

[questionmark123]

First off, I LOVE my new 2022 Badlands.
The ONLY thing that I am having trouble with is the rear cargo management system (the trunk divider). On the Badlands we bought, the plastic divider came standard, and any time we go grocery shopping, or try to put anything on the top, it slides around like nobody’s business. Does anyone else have this problem?

I was going to look for a replacement with some rubber on it, or something of the sort, since I love the idea, but the material they made it out of makes it nigh impractical. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?

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[Jmuns]

Just get a rubber non-slip mat from a hardware store, or roll of some rubberized padding

 

[Cursed Bronco]

I have the rubber hatch liner and it doesn't help much at all. Groceries always slide around so I resorted to using the hooks as much as possible.

 

[Meanderthal]

You could go to a skateboard shop and get some long pieces of grip tape. Not much will slide on that before the BS starts to slide!

 

[Jmuns]

Here is a great example of one such item. This photo is from a thread over on the 6G forum right now. My wife used this exact setup in her other car, and we still have it rolled up in the garage for times when you absolutely need things to stay put.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMaster-Black-36-in-x-36-in-Rubber-Anti-Fatigue-Comfort-Mat-KFTRM9191-1/206355967

 

[MNBronco]

This cargo net isn't for the shelf, but useful to put things in so they don't slide around. We're using one from an old Mazda MPV we hung onto. Works pretty slick.

Maybe this would work for the top shelf, but probably not an exact fit.

I don't remember, are the hooks on the side above the top shelf? If so, something like that, or measure the distance between hooks and find a universal cargo net with similar dimensions.

 

[mikldom]

Toolbox liner or the rubber stuff you put under a rug to keep it from sliding on a hard floor. I use both and work great.

 

[RushMan]

First off, I LOVE my new 2022 Badlands.
The ONLY thing that I am having trouble with is the rear cargo management system (the trunk divider). On the Badlands we bought, the plastic divider came standard, and any time we go grocery shopping, or try to put anything on the top, it slides around like nobody’s business. Does anyone else have this problem?

I was going to look for a replacement with some rubber on it, or something of the sort, since I love the idea, but the material they made it out of makes it nigh impractical. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?

Don't have my ordered BS BL yet, probably months away, but I was thinking of this same problem.
The idea that I came up with was rubber sheeting contact cemented to the top surfaces, leaving clearances for the locking mechanisms, and hinges.
https://www.amazon.com/Exactly-Rubber-Neoprene-Sheet-Durometer/dp/B0B47NM4Q2/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=1331509144844433&hvadid=83219470938822&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=98323&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83219665263683:loc-190&hydadcr=24660_13493308&keywords=rubber+sheeting&qid=1694266405&sr=8-14&th=1
I don't know if this is suitable or not, just food for thought.

 

[Sport Fan]

First off, I LOVE my new 2022 Badlands.
The ONLY thing that I am having trouble with is the rear cargo management system (the trunk divider). On the Badlands we bought, the plastic divider came standard, and any time we go grocery shopping, or try to put anything on the top, it slides around like nobody’s business. Does anyone else have this problem?

I was going to look for a replacement with some rubber on it, or something of the sort, since I love the idea, but the material they made it out of makes it nigh impractical. Anyone have any suggestions or experience with this?

The CMS also came with my new 2023 HLE - I've folded the shelf in the storage position up against the rear seats to gain more space in the cargo area.

 

[Jmuns]

Don't have my ordered BS BL yet, probably months away, but I was thinking of this same problem.
The idea that I came up with was rubber sheeting contact cemented to the top surfaces, leaving clearances for the locking mechanisms, and hinges.
https://www.amazon.com/Exactly-Rubber-Neoprene-Sheet-Durometer/dp/B0B47NM4Q2/ref=sr_1_14?adgrpid=1331509144844433&hvadid=83219470938822&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=98323&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83219665263683:loc-190&hydadcr=24660_13493308&keywords=rubber+sheeting&qid=1694266405&sr=8-14&th=1
I don't know if this is suitable or not, just food for thought.

This may work. It's a pretty tight folding shelf and also a tight fit when you slide it into the slot behind the seat. Would be interesting to see if this is thin enough to keep that functionality.

 

[RushMan]

This may work. It's a pretty tight folding shelf and also a tight fit when you slide it into the slot behind the seat. Would be interesting to see if this is thin enough to keep that functionality.

Check the fit using rubber shelf liner. It's about the same thickness.
Maybe it will work with less than full area coverage?

 

[Mark S.]

Why not just put rubber feet on whatever you sit on top of the shelf?

 

[Jmuns]

Why not just put rubber feet on whatever you sit on top of the shelf?

If it was a crate or something that was always in your car, then that would work. For groceries, luggage, packages, etc that's not feasible.

 

[Dude]

The ONLY thing that I am having trouble with is the rear cargo management system (the trunk divider). On the Badlands we bought, the plastic divider came standard, and any time we go grocery shopping, or try to put anything on the top, it slides around ..

I solved that problem by purchasing two (different size) moving blankets from Harbor Freight. I keep those on top of the CMS shelf. This solves the problem of things sliding around and I often use the moving blankets with one or both rear seats folded down to prevent marks or scratches to the plastic in the Bronco Sport interior.

I also have this cargo net. Its 4 hooks attach to the 4 built in attachments directly next to the rear cargo hatch in the back - no drilling or anything else is needed but the net comes with various installation options that aren’t needed for my usage. This net prevents something not too heavy from sliding out when the hatch is open or you can fold the CMS shelf half way and insert grocery bags into the nets compartment.

Large Adjustable Elastic Envelope Cargo Net - 43" x 17.5" Nylon Mesh Flexible Storage Organizer Net for SUV Car Trunk with 2 Installation Options - XL Black https://a.co/d/1YvcEnV

 

[Wolf256]

Y’all do realize there is a weight limit on the shelf, right? My shopping would never fit on top. I use the bag hooks to keep things from sliding, but I guess I’m one of the few that uses the shelf to conceal what I may have put in the back.

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