Retractable and/or removable net type cargo restraining system

A method for restraining cargo in a motor vehicle having a passenger compartment, a cargo floor with a front area, and a hinged exterior door which opens from outside the vehicle to provide access to the cargo floor, the method comprising the steps of:

• placing cargo on the cargo floor;
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• restraining the cargo from entering the passenger compartment by a net type cargo restraining system, the restraining system comprising:
• a net member having a length, the net member being detachably connected between a first point proximate the front area of the cargo floor and a second point on the door, whereby the net member is raised and lowered with the door to provide access to the cargo floor for loading and unloading purposes and to capture cargo on the floor when the door is closed;
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• means for varying the length of the net member between the first point and the second point thereby to accommodate cargo of varying size:
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• means for maintaining significant tension in the net member, thereby to closely conform the net member to the cargo and to positively restrain the cargo from entering the passenger compartment.