How is the Loading Zone™ Original Cargo Gate* different from load bars?
The Original Cargo Gate is versatile in that it divides from the bottom cargo area to the top of the rails with no assembly or mounting hardware required. Simply lift, lock and load for a perfect cargo divider.
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What is the Original Cargo Gate made from?
The cross members are constructed of 1 x 1 anodized aluminum, while the majority of the assembly is made from heavy-duty nylon plastic. The locating pins, clips and locking mechanism are of stainless steel construction, and the landing pads and feet are rubber.
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How much does the Original Cargo Gate weigh?
The four available models weigh between 6.5 pounds and 8.5 pounds. The smallest unit, the LZCG 1101 for compact trucks, weighs 6.5 pounds. The LZCG 1301 and 1302 for midsize trucks weigh approximately 7 pounds, and the LZCG 1501 for full-size trucks weighs 8.5 pounds.
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How do you install the Original Cargo Gate, and what tools will I need?
No tools are needed for installation - and it only takes a few minutes. You simply lift the locking handle, adjust the landing posts to the nominal width of the truck bed via the locating pins, and push the Original Cargo Gate against the bed floor so the rubber feet grip. Then, depress the locking handle down until it clicks. You're done.
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How does the Original Cargo Gate work?
The design of the compression cam in the handle is the key. Once you adjust the landing post and press down the handle, the cam action forces the landing posts out - applying up to 300 pounds PSI against the inside edge of the bedrails. This is much stronger than the inner walls of the fender walls and provides a tremendous amount of resistance.
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How much will the Original Cargo Gate hold?
The Original Cargo Gate will hold up to a 65-pound static load. It was designed to hold items against the firewall or tailgate in a snug position. This way you can be sure that your cargo is safely secured at all times and arrives intact.
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How do I keep my Original Cargo Gate from being stolen?
Loading Zone has a Locking Lanyard available, which is not only a safety feature but also works as a theft deterrent. It is made from coated aircraft cable with two loops at the end. Just feed it through the Original Cargo Gate and noose it tight while locking the other loop to the cargo cleat inside the cargo area. The Gate is still movable.
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Does the Original Cargo Gate work with bed liners?
The Original Cargo Gate works with or without parallel ribbed bed liners. The rubber feet are adjustable so that they can be moved to fit between the ribs of the liner or between the ribs of the truck bed itself.
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Does the Original Cargo Gate work with bed rugs?
Yes! The Original Cargo Gate works with bed rugs. In fact, bed rugs actually enhance the performance of the Original Cargo Gate.
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Does the Original Cargo Gate work with tonneau covers and caps or camper shells?
The Original Cargo Gate will work on almost all top mounted systems. As long as the Original Cargo Gate has the ability to make contact with the side rails, without interference with the cover, it makes life easy . . . no more climbing under the tonneau cover to retrieve your cargo.
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Does the Original Cargo Gate fit all trucks and vans?
Loading Zone currently has four (4) Original Cargo Gate models that fit the majority of the trucks, vans and SUVs that are sold today (except step sides and flare sides). All have been designed to work as a cargo management system. Many accessories have been developed to make hauling, containing and dividing almost any load effortless.
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Will there be an Original Cargo Gate designed for the new Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
Loading Zone anticipates producing an Original Cargo Gate to suit the Ford Sport Trac. The release of this gate is currently scheduled for end of first quarter 2003.
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What other products does Loading Zone offer?
Loading Zone's focus is on automotive cargo management tools. We have developed an array of add-on accessories that will work with all Original Cargo Gate models such as Sub-Dividing Gates, Handy Hooks, and Locking Lanyards. Our Sub-Dividing Gates are currently scheduled for fall 2003.
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What kind of warranty does the Original Cargo Gate have?
Loading Zone offers a limited lifetime warranty to the original purchaser against all defects related to materials and workmanship of the Original Cargo Gate. Seller's Warranty does not apply to any good which have been subjected to misuse, damage, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited to improper maintenance), accident, improper installation, modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts or attachments), or adjustment or repair performed by anyone other than seller or one of seller's authorized agents. To exercise your warranty, the Original Cargo Gate needs to be returned, at owner's expense, to the following address with explanation. The Original Cargo Gate will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Loading Zone, LLC.

Loading Zone, LLC
3500 Western Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035