Ergotech Dog Guard, Pet Barrier for Subaru XV and Crosstrek (2012-2017), RDA65-S, for Luggage and Pets

lots of pieces to put together, great product

This product is well made and came with all items needed to install. However, I think the directions could go a step further and add color pictures that were easier to read. Maybe my batch had the last printout and the ink was fading. A good clear picture of the end result would help immensely. In my case, I was just installing it blindly, not really seeing how everything would fit together. Ergotech, have you ever seen an exploded diagram? I am not sure if we are going to keep this thing on the car. I am pretty sure the first time we have to take it off to load something, its not going to go back on.

I’ve had this installed in my 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek for about a month now. Installation was fiddly, and required some minor body contortions, but was overall very reasonable. It’s the only barrier that didn’t eat up any of the already-limited space in the cargo area. My dog hasn’t been able to squid around the sides, but his head fits right through, and he continues to drool on the back seat. However, being able to keep him in the back has really reduced the amount of fur in other areas of the car, and has limited what he can drool on/lick. He’s managed to make some non-serious, easily-remedied “adjustments” to the barrier (slid it over, unscrewed a screw), but nothing that makes me question the effectiveness or quality of the item. He’s a good boy, and he loves the car! He’s just super-crazy-excited to get to whatever awesome place we’re going, and he hasn’t grown out of his enthusiasm.As others have mentioned, don’t let the shipping from the EU deter you. This arrived in less than a week.

bit of a struggle to put together...the plastic inserts which go around the headrest posts are a little too loose for my liking (~1mm gap or so on the diameter), so I will be searching for better ones. The overall quality is great, only deducting the star for the looseness.

I purchased this for my 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. I have a Siberian Husky who likes to make window art with her snotty nose on the back passenger windows, and I didn't like how she could get into the backseat of the car. If you own a Crosstrek, you know the cargo area is limited, so I wanted something that was custom built, didn't take away any storage room, and would keep my dog safely in the back. With this barrier, I got everything I needed. I absolutely love this dog/cargo barrier. The quality is amazing, and it's very well made. DO NOT WORRY about it shipping from Italy; I live in Alaska, and it arrived within the same week of ordering... WOW! The installation was truly very easy (all tools and hardware provided). From start to finish, it took me about 45 minutes to install it.

Perfect fit for a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. It is really sturdy and it does take some time to install (about 20 min) but totally worth it. It doesn't touch the upholstery, which is wonderful to not worry about rub marks. I have two pointers (GSPs) and it keeps them happily and safely in the back of the car. I was worried about the net-like material but it is hard and tight and my chew-on-everything dogs leave it alone. This a a great product especially since you can't find Subaru ones anywhere.UPDATE: after less than 2 years, one hard brake caused it to snap and the net to unwind. We will see how customer service responds to my inquiry.

Shipping from Italy was faster than expected and was delivered with signature by DHL. The barrier is much more secure than the kind which use pressure on the roof and floor to stay in place. My significant other's dog has not been able to breech this barrier unlike the pressure kind. Additionally, it's much easier to lay the seats down with this barrier. Finally, I believe that it would lead to greater protection from dog-projectiles in the event of a crash when compared to other barriers. It's really well secured to the head rest mounts.

This rack is durable and keeps my very sneaky dog where he's suppose to be but the backseat headrest are no longer adjustable when attached and is a pain to lower without fully detaching.