I was looking at the Fit's cargo net, but it looks like it can only be mounted horizontally. I've seen other cars mounted vertically, which I like better. It seems like it would keep things upright better.

Any way to do a vertical net? Are there other places to hook the net, such as the rear seat back latches?

Also, is the Fit cargo net any better than a generic/non-custom cargo net? Does custom matter for an elastic net?

 

I had to move my cargo net so that I could put a large plant into the back of my fit yesterday, and without thinking about it, I ended up hooking it onto the rear seat back latches. The little plastic pseudo-carabiners don't close properly around those thick metal rods, but it stayed exactly where I put it for the rest of the day.

If you're going to do it all the time, I'd recommend getting a pair of larger carabiners to hook it in place, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

Seems like I saw a recommendation years ago for all automakers to provide this in open-cargo designs, as cargo items can easily become projectiles.

 

Hidden Dangers in Your Car

That's not the article I'd seen, but it has some insight.

 

Not that article in specific, but the general idea is one of the big reasons I installed the cargo cover. Sure, if I make a Home Depot run I'll pull it out and flatten the seats, but otherwise I want stuff reasonably secure.

 

thanks for the replies. Anyone have input into spending $40 on the Honda cargo net vs a generic cargo net, like this $10 one?
Walmart.com: Reese Carry Power Hammock Cargo Net: Automotive

 

You mean, other than being purchased from Walmart?

I have the Honda Cargo net, and it's kinda slick in that it has a zippered pocket in it. So you can either use it over things to hold them down, or you can put smaller items inside it. Mine's currently holding a stack of paper plates and a first aid kit.

 

You know the honda first aid kit fits perfectly in the right pocket in the cargo area.

 

Yeah, but the Honda First Aid kit probably costs more than the one I'd already bought before I knew I was getting the Fit.

 

Hi,

Not sure this is exactly what you want but I recently attached a cargo net against one side of my '08 trunk. It keeps my coats, shopping backs and emergency kit in place and doesn't interfere with either the cargo cover or seat fold. The net is Sunlite 13" bicycle bungie net (Amazon); I looped wire behind two trim screws for the top attachment points. Hope this helps!

 

That's pretty damned clever.