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dexter

Member Since: 24 Nov 2016
Location: Winchester
Posts: 10

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green

Hardtop loadsoace matting options

I need a new loadspace mat for a Puma 90 Hardtop, is the Exmoor Trim option worth considering? A bit of sound proofing would be good but not essential, non slip is essential.

12th Apr 2019 1:14pm

shropshiredefender

Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 834

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I cut down a thickish (3/4 inch roughly) rubber stable mat for the back of my old 110 300tdi Hardtop, certainly non slip and damped the noise down alot. Cheaper than most alternatives as well.

12th Apr 2019 4:28pm

gcc130

Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 737

I also used stable matting from my local country store, two thicknesses available, I used the thinner one.
I think it was about £40/sheet a couple of years ago.

12th Apr 2019 6:22pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Thats what i use in the back of my pick up to give the dogs a bit of cushioning from the chequer plate. Definitely non slip.

12th Apr 2019 6:23pm

deaallen

Member Since: 15 Feb 2016
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 264

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Santorini Black

I got some pre cut, checker plate effect plastic matting with the edges hemmed for £10 from Newbury 4x4 show last weekend. I'm very happy with it , especially for the price. I plan on fitting the rear with soundproofing and carpet soon to go under it

12th Apr 2019 6:45pm

LR Sam

Member Since: 08 Nov 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 234

watching with interest - horse matting sounds the ideal solution - is it easy to cut? A friend recommended gym interlocking mats.

I have linexed my floor but my dog slips on the surface - it doesn't scratch it but isn't handy for her.

12th Apr 2019 8:47pm

shropshiredefender

Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 834

Cut mine with a carpenters hand saw

12th Apr 2019 9:24pm

Grouse

Member Since: 16 Apr 2012
Location: on the hill
Posts: 520

gcc130 wrote:
I also used stable matting from my local country store, two thicknesses available, I used the thinner one.
I think it was about £40/sheet a couple of years ago.

+2 and it made a massive difference to sound deadening

13th Apr 2019 7:43am

kaney

Member Since: 01 Oct 2018
Location: Bolton
Posts: 232

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I used a sound insulation and then added ply wood which i screwed down although i do use it for work ie mowers etc but you then could put a mat on top

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13th Apr 2019 8:36am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2640

I have a piece of rock crusher conveyor belt in mine. 3/4” or so thick and very heavy.

Same principle as the stable matting, but free

13th Apr 2019 1:24pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2526

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Stable matting is a good idea for load area flooring but it is heavy, an advantage 'cos it doesn't move around but it is not the easiest material to cut. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8

13th Apr 2019 5:55pm

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