KAON | Smart Interior Storage & Clever Touring Solutions

When you are living out of a 4x4 for weeks at a time, interior space quickly becomes your most valuable commodity. While big structural upgrades like bull bars and trays get a lot of attention, it's the smaller, daily-use storage solutions that make a touring rig truly liveable. Enter KAON.

Based in Brisbane, Queensland, KAON is a highly respected, 100% Australian-owned and operated engineering company. They specialise in designing clever, precision-engineered storage systems, cargo barriers, and standalone mounting solutions. KAON has been incredibly quick to support the INEOS Grenadier, rolling out a dedicated range of laser-cut, lightweight accessories that solve common touring headaches without requiring any permanent drilling or vehicle modifications.

Clever Interior Packing & Cargo Management

The rear cargo bay of the Grenadier Wagon is massive, but standard packing often leads to smaller, high-use items getting buried at the very bottom of your drawers or crates. KAON specialises in utilizing the dead space up near the roofline and windows.

1. Standalone Rear Roof Shelf

This is a game-changer for touring families. The Rear Roof Shelf mounts high up in the cargo bay, cleverly using the unused space right below the ceiling.

• The Fit: It features adjustable height settings and is carefully shaped to ensure it doesn't compromise your rear-view mirror visibility.

• The Purpose: Rated to hold 10 kg of evenly distributed weight, it is the perfect spot to stash lightweight, soft, or high-use gear like jackets, sleeping bags, towels, or window blinds so they aren't taking up prime drawer space.

2. Light Cargo & Pet Barrier Bundles

KAON’s Light Cargo Barrier is fully compatible with side curtain-airbag systems and provides a secure shield between your passengers and your gear.

• It can be bundled directly with the roof shelf or run independently.

• The barrier features a smart design that allows it to be uninstalled in under two minutes with zero tools if you need to load up bulky cargo.

• The mesh surface is rated to hold an additional 6 kg of gear, making it a perfect grid for mounting first aid kits or storage pouches.

3. Internal Side Molle Panels & Window Baskets

KAON’s Side Molle Panels fit perfectly over the rear cargo glass. Precision laser-cut from pressed steel and finished in a stealthy textured matte black powder coat, they provide a flush mounting grid for QuickFist clamps, tools, or tactical storage pouches. They even feature removable infill panels so you can use them as open pockets to tuck away soft items.

Rear Door Tables & Tailgate Essentials

When you pull up at a campsite or a roadside lunchtime stop, you want immediate access to a flat work surface without having to unpack half the car.

• Rear Door Drop-Down Table & Door Card: KAON engineers a premium, drop-down table setup that completely replaces the factory plastic trim on the larger rear door. It provides a robust, easy-to-clean bench for camp cooking, making a quick brew, or setting down tools, and it folds away flush against the door when it's time to hit the track.

• Rear Cargo Crates & Window Baskets: To prevent small items from rattling loose, KAON's model-specific cargo crates and window baskets mount cleanly to keep your camp kitchen supplies, paper towels, and cooking spices perfectly organised and secure.

Exterior Mounts & Engineering Highlights

KAON’s design ingenuity isn't just restricted to the inside of the cabin; they also solve functional exterior mounting issues:

• Side Mirror Antenna Mounts: If you prefer a clean, "hoopless" stealth front bumper or simply want to keep your UHF aerial out of your direct line of sight while driving, KAON makes a brilliant Side Mirror Antenna Mount (available for both left-hand and right-hand sides). It secures directly to the internal steel framework of the mirror housing, ensuring your aerial stays rock-solid while allowing the mirror to maintain its full range of movement.

• Exterior Rear Molle Panels: For those wanting to mount gear externally, KAON offers rugged, 4mm aluminium Exterior Molle Panels that secure tightly using the Grenadier’s factory side L-Tracks and roof mounts. Capable of carrying up to 40 kg, these symmetrical panels are perfect for mounting recovery boards (like MAXTRAX), shovels, or water storage away from the interior cabin.

Technical Specifications & Compatibility

Club Tip: When organizing the interior layout of your Grenadier Wagon, remember that KAON’s interior roof shelves and cargo barriers are fully compatible with the factory INEOS M1 cargo barriers. Because they require no permanent drilling or modifications to install, they are an incredibly easy DIY upgrade you can handle in the driveway over a weekend