Security: Is it possible to prevent rear seats from folding down?
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Security: Is it possible to prevent rear seats from folding down?
The Macan doesn't have a locked trunk area like a sedan does, but if it were possible to lock the rear seats then the rear cargo area could be fairly secure so long as the privacy panel is used. That privacy panel seems pretty tough, and can't be lifted up if the rear hatch is closed, even if the glass it broken. I think it would take some work to get through it and might stand up to a fast smash & grab.
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?
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I suppose one could attach a ratchet strap to the LATCH point and the other end to the rearmost tie down and apply minimal tension.
Last edited by jbx2; 04-28-2024 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Proof of concept pic
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The Macan doesn't have a locked trunk area like a sedan does, but if it were possible to lock the rear seats then the rear cargo area could be fairly secure so long as the privacy panel is used. That privacy panel seems pretty tough, and can't be lifted up if the rear hatch is closed, even if the glass it broken. I think it would take some work to get through it and might stand up to a fast smash & grab.
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?
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The Macan doesn't have a locked trunk area like a sedan does, but if it were possible to lock the rear seats then the rear cargo area could be fairly secure so long as the privacy panel is used. That privacy panel seems pretty tough, and can't be lifted up if the rear hatch is closed, even if the glass it broken. I think it would take some work to get through it and might stand up to a fast smash & grab.
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?
I'd love to feel more comfortable putting items back there with less concern about smash & grab theft, but the seats seem to be the weak spot. Anyone have a solution to keep the rear seats locked upright?