Choose the side pair if you want to organise the edges of the TANK 300 cargo area while keeping the centre open; consider the middle shelf if you need a horizontal divider and can spare the vertical space. The MEIKA cargo shelf listing offers “Left and Right Cargo Side Shelves – 2 Pieces” and “Middle Cargo Shelf – 1 Piece” as separate purchase options. Selecting one does not automatically supply the other. The page does not publish a load rating, installed mass, full dimension drawing or complete Australian model-year fit chart. Ask for those details before treating either option as a load-bearing touring solution.
Product listings checked 15 October 2026. We have not installed or load-tested these shelves. The cover is a generic AI concept, not a product photo or verified TANK 300 installation; the three diagrams are original editorial explainers. Product details, price and availability can change.
What exactly is sold in each MEIKA option?
| Store option | Components stated on the listing | Basic storage idea | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left and Right Cargo Side Shelves – 2 Pieces | A side-shelf pair | Uses the cargo area's side zones | Exact brackets, usable dimensions, side-trim interference and whether both pieces fit your layout |
| Middle Cargo Shelf – 1 Piece | One middle shelf | Creates an upper and lower cargo zone | Seatback and tailgate clearance, access beneath the shelf and whether its mounting requires the side pair |
| Both selected separately | Two different options purchased together, if compatible | Potentially more segmented storage | Confirm the seller supports the combined installation and lists every required bracket and fastener |
The page describes a modular vehicle-specific system, but its short description does not establish whether the middle unit is freestanding, attaches to side pieces, or needs another support. Do not infer that a photo showing multiple shelves represents one box. Ask the seller for a packing list for the exact variant in your cart and a photograph or diagram showing only that variant installed.
How do side shelves change the usable cargo space?
A side pair can make small tools, recovery accessories or camping supplies easier to separate from bags on the floor. It does not create extra cargo volume: it rearranges the space you already have. Measure what needs to fit between the two sides—fridge, storage boxes, pram, dog crate or luggage—and leave practical hand room for lifting and securing each item. A shelf projection that looks modest in a product photo can narrow a useful gap. Ask for the inside-to-inside distance and the installed shelf depth, not only an outside product measurement.
The middle shelf may suit people who want a flatter upper platform and a lower compartment, but the height of the space beneath matters. A tall fridge or bulky bag could become harder to remove. Check access with the tailgate open, the rear seats at the angles you actually use, and any drawer, cargo barrier, window storage or tie-down hardware already installed. For family use, confirm the shelf cannot contact seatbacks during their full intended movement. For camping use, measure with bedding and equipment in place, not in an empty vehicle.
Will these shelves fit my Australian TANK 300?
The listing names the GWM TANK 300 and refers to the cargo area shown in its gallery; that is not a model-year-by-model-year fitting certificate. Send the seller your Australian build year, grade, powertrain and clear photos of the left and right cargo trim, rear seats, floor and tailgate aperture. Ask whether factory cargo accessories, trim changes or aftermarket drawers alter the mounting position. Obtain the bracket drawing, complete fastener list and written advice on whether drilling or trim removal is required.
Before any installation, test for clearance with the tailgate fully shut, rear seats in each position you use, floor access open and existing tie-down points still reachable. Keep access to vehicle service items and emergency equipment. If a bracket would obstruct a factory restraint point or require modification of a structural or safety component, pause and get qualified fitting advice rather than improvising. Our TANK 300/500 tailgate toolbox guide follows the same rule: the vehicle and hardware layout matter more than a broad model name.
How much weight can a cargo shelf carry?
The current MEIKA description does not state a tested load rating or the mass of each option. We cannot supply a safe kilogram figure by estimating from photos or material appearance. Request a written, variant-specific capacity, including whether it applies on-road only or under corrugated-road and off-road vibration, and how the load must be distributed. Also ask what the complete kit weighs with brackets; shelf mass consumes vehicle payload along with passengers and other accessories.
Until the seller documents the rating and mounting, use shelves to organise light items, not to support a heavy fridge, battery, water tank or unsecured recovery gear. Put dense gear low on the cargo floor and restrain it at suitable vehicle tie-down points. A shelf is not a cargo barrier. It does not make unrestrained equipment safe in a sudden stop, nor should it block rearward visibility, a seat latch or a factory restraint. Re-check fixings after installation according to the supplied instructions and have a competent fitter assess any uncertain mounting.
Is the aluminium colour listing the same kit?
No. The aluminium cargo side shelf set is a separate store product, with Khaki, Matte, Blue and Black variants. Its short page names the TANK 300 but does not show a detailed dimensional or compatibility comparison with the MEIKA modular system. Do not assume that a colour variant is the MEIKA side pair, that a single listing includes a middle shelf, or that brackets from one product can support the other. Request the exact parts list and mounting method for whichever product you select.
Which option should I buy first?
Start with an inventory of the gear you actually carry. If the centre must remain open for large boxes or a fridge, compare the side pair against a dimensioned cargo sketch. If separation into upper and lower layers matters more, ask about the middle shelf and whether it can be installed independently. If you want both, obtain written confirmation of the combined arrangement, full supplied hardware, total installed mass and a load plan. Do not order by the largest-looking gallery image alone. The best shelf is the one that fits your particular vehicle and cargo routine without compromising safe restraint or access.
Quick answer: the MEIKA side pair is two pieces, the middle shelf is one different piece, and neither listing provides a published load rating. Verify component count, drawings, clearances and a written capacity before buying or carrying weight on a shelf.
