Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Installation is a bit of work. Product comes to you folded up and (1) one sheet of basic instructions with pictures. Not really enough detail. Basically it works on the same concept as the poles on a small tent or sun shade. Each pole intersects (slides) into the other. One right side, one left side and one center. Seems easy enough - NOT! The poles are measured and cut to slide into each other, with very little "forgiveness". So if you don't sequence them correctly - you'll get stuck - one side or the other won't fit. Some tips for future purchasers: 1) Install the CENTER poles first. Instructions do not mention this - found this is the best way to get all the poles to intersect correctly. I think one other reviewer mentioned this and he is 100% correct. 2) Instructions say to loosen the velcro holding the poles in place. Yes, that is correct. But be ready - once you have all the poles inserted - you have to really yank on the velcro to bring it back together. The manufacture uses strong velcro (which is nice), so once you do get the two parts back together - it will hold. Again, just be ready to yank hard on them. 3) We did not notice when ordering - but if you look at the picture - you will see the retaining screws are facing toward the backseat or cargo area. In other words - toward the dog(s). We were a bit concerned with this - just a fluke thing could happen - dog catches collar, pokes an eye, etc. So before installing in the car (SUV), we made sure all the retaining screws are turned down and inward toward the mesh. Makes tightening them a little more challenging - but this way, nothing is "presented" or facing the pet. 4) Once assembled and Installing the barrier in the car: installation will go far easier with two people. One holds in place while the other secures the straps. The hardware "clamps" to hold the straps in place are sturdy and tight - but you have to thread the straps into the clamps, hold the clamp in the open position and then pull the straps to tighten. Trying to do that and hold it up - difficult. We had to install two of these - so I wanted to do one solo. Found the easiest way if working alone - is to pre-thread the straps into the clamps with enough "play" to slide OVER the headrest and then tighten up. Overall - the product looks solid - is light, but sturdy. It looks like it will provide a safe barrier between (in our case) the backseat and the front passangers. We do secure our dog on a safety harness as well - one that is loose until the breaks are applied - so the problem there is that he has enough play in the seat belt to try and come up front. Hence, this barrier. Apologize for the long review - hope it is helpful.