tiggerfink

Did anyone purchase the extra cargo nets in the trunk? My car came with one on the right side and one facing the cabin. I got two more which one is suppose to be on the left side and one is close to the bumper side.

The left side seems to be missing an anchor hole.

blueSL

I have them but they are a hassle. They restrict access to the space under the trunk floor which is useful if you don't have a spare wheel. I have only three - one across the floor of the trunk, one which stands vertically across the rear of the trunk and one smaller one on the right hand side of the trunk.

tiggerfink

My car came with 3 too. Is the vertically one across the rear of the trunk next to the bumper or cabin?

LovinMercedes

I am not sure when they changed this but they went from having the net next to the bumper to the net being next to the cabin. The later models have it close to the cabin. The hooks are on the bottom of the mechanism that works the boot.

The other ones are as discussed.

tiggerfink

My car came with the vertical net next to the cabin. I got another vertical one to fit next to the bumper. The net came with the plastic hooks and screws. It is harder to remove the floor with the vertical net next to the bumper. That is probably why Mercedes started to place the vertical net next to the cabin.

I just wanted the vertical net to protect the plastic molding next to the trunk. But I also discovered that you couldn’t put the side net on the left side, because one of the holes is too big for the screw. The picture for side net accessories at MBUSA for the SL is misleading. It shows the net on the left side.

blueSL

Mine's an early car and it's at the back, next to the bumper. Not sure how useful it would be right inside the trunk if you need to remove what else is in there to get at it. Doubtless they agonised long and hard and had a big meeting the decide...

tiggerfink

Check out what I was talking about.

LovinMercedes

WOW, my car does not have the clips on the left side of the trunk to hold on the net next to the bumper.

tiggerfink

You get 4 clips and 4 screws when you purchase the vertical net. Unfortunately there is a plastic plug on the left side close to the cabin that is too big for the screw. So I cannot get a side net for the left side.

I also cannot use the floor net because of the plastic tray.

Chris 45971

My net is different than yours Tigger. I don't have the one thats verticle closest to the trunk latch. Instead, mine is stretched flat against the floor of the trunk. The net is very useful for firmly (unlike the others) holding items in place. I just grab a handfull, pull the net up, stick something under there, let it go and snap. Item held firmly in place.

tiggerfink

I have the floor net to. I do not use it because of the plastic tray. I purchased the vertical net that is close to the trunk latch yesterday.

Gunther

Tigger -

how do you like the plastic tray? I was thinking about getting it for my car as well....

Greg Elmassian

I have the tray and all 3 nets. I like it to keep the trunk clean, and also should my sl develop the dreaded leak problem, it will save me from mold, mildew and rust.

Greg

tiggerfink

I love the tray. I even have the rubber floor mats.

blueSL

Perhaps Tigger has a rubber fetish... the trunk liner is good to take care of any spillages and protect the trunk floor mat.

Greg Elmassian

Don't give Tigger a hard time, he has had the worst luck with water and rubber!

Tigger: You can leave the floor net attached and still get the liner in. I do that for daily use, and then pull the tray out and the all weather mats when I want it to look good.

Greg

Florida Chris

Is the rubber trunk liner a Mercedes part?

tiggerfink

Yes. You can get the nets and tray from your dealer. You just need to get one extra vertical net.

tiggerfink

Rubber is man best protection when he goes poking.

Gunther

the only downside to leaving the floor mat in place all the time is that it will create the diamond pattern in the carpeting in the trunk/boot.

Ken's SL

I bought a pre-owned 2009 SL550 Sport. Love the car! I have been looking to fill out what appear to be some missing elements. It was missing a tool kit, air compressor for the spare tire, and a few other small items. Last is the cargo nets...I have three, but seem to be missing the hooks for them. In particular, I seem to not have the hooks that are part of the cargo cover hinges. Any ideas what I can do about that?