Overview
- Installation - Testing
- Conclusion |
Overview |
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Raingler
has been developing innovative cargo containment devices for Jeeps
for the last 3 years. Recently, Raingler have expanded their product
line to other makes and models. They currently have 5 products designed
for the Xterra, and more in development. One
of my favorite products is their interior X-NET
The main components of the Raingler
interior X-NET kit include:
- Interior X-NET
- Mounting Hardware
For more information about this product
and other cargo and net accessories visit Raingler |
Overview
- Installation - Testing
- Conclusion |
Installation |
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Installation
is easy and takes only about 15 minutes. |
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Interior X-NET Installation
Before you get started, make sure
the 6 ceiling clips are facing the correct way. The fore and aft
ceiling clips need to have their largest opening facing front to
back, while the 2 center clips need to face each other as shown
in the image to the right. |

Adjust the ceiling
clips first |
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Adjustable buckles |
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All 6 of the attachment straps
are extra long to allow you to custom fit the X-NET to your Xterra
and cargo.
Starting at the front or back, pass
the straps through the ceiling clips. Loop them around and pass
them through the buckles. Do the same for the side ceiling clips
and the other end.
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The rear mounts (nearest the tailgate)
should be snugged as far as they will go for proper placement of
the X-NET.
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Snug them down
good |
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Strap tucked away |
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The side mounts should be adjusted
about as shown in the image to the left. Once your X-NET is full
with cargo, you can adjust the side mounts for tightness.
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Once all the buckles are fastened,
loop the extra webbing around and through the buckles to get the
ends out of the way.
You are then ready to fill the X-NET
with what ever you like, within reason. Heavy objects, or anything
that could cause injury during an accident are not recommended.
If you do store something heavy, use a carabiner or something similar
to attach it to the webbing.
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Strap tucked around
and away |
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Overview
- Installation - Testing
- Conclusion |
Testing
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Testing
has been ongoing since I installed the Raingler interior X-NET in
August 2002. |
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So far, I am very happy with the
interior X-NET.
The weather in Colorado is always
changing, and it's nice to have somewhere to permanently store foul
weather gear.
Stashed up in the X-NET, jackets,
hats and gloves stay clean and dry, and out of harms way (and don't
become chew toys for our dog).
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A bunch of stuff
for testing |
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Our usual stash
of cold weather gear |
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The X-NET offers a lot of room
for storage, space that is otherwise wasted in the Xterra.
Visibility out the back is not compromised.
Even when filled with half a dozen jackets, gloves and hats, the
X-NET doesn't pull down from the ceiling more than an inch from
its unladen position.
The only concern with the interior
X-NET is head space if you regularly have people taller than 5'
10" sitting in the back of your Xterra. If this is the case,
contact Raingler, as they are working on a shorter design along
with other cool new products.
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Overview
- Installation - Testing
- Conclusion |
Conclusion
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A
great design, and a great price, the Raingler interior X-NET
is an excellent choice for additional storage space. |
Review
by xoc October 10, 2002 |