Under bonnet storage

[No_heroes]

I’ve seen a few posts on people storing hook up cables under the bonnet.

Is it in this area by the battery? Never seen any issues?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

We have a 10m cable + household 3 pin adaptor stowed by the battery, and still plenty of free space. Our electric hookup point sits just under the cable in the photo.

 

[Calimili]

Yes, that's the area. I store a 30m cable there, above the battery

 

[Karlos]

Yes, that's the area. I store a 30m cable there, above the battery

Wow never thought of that I will check it during the week when its light thanks.

 

[No_heroes]

Solid little storage capacity. I was worried about heat changes etc but I’m sure it’s a fairly cool space. Think I will put me 25m EHU cable in there.

 

[soulstyledevon]

Yep, 20m stores there. Two lengths of 10m.
It does get hot, but the cable should be fine

 

[steve and lisa]

We store a meal in here on the journey the to the first campsite on a Friday night so we have a nice warm shepherds pie or similar to enjoy when we pitch up

 

[Volkywagen]

I leave my top up oil and screen wash in there.

 

[Skewif]

Jump leads
Spare electric tyre pump
Extending wheel brace
Length of hose
Length of rope
12v shower
2x 8 ton tow straps
Folding shovel
..and still have space!

 

[Meoncoast]

I keep the cat in there. No issues with Rodent damage.

 

[Shadrack]

Jump leads
Spare electric tyre pump
Extending wheel brace
Length of hose
Length of rope
12v shower
2x 8 ton tow straps
Folding shovel
..and still have space!
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You still got a battery in there?

 

[GrannyJen]

I'm still trying to work out how you open the lid

Whole new world in there, not going near it ....

 

[Keith Smith]

Mouse traps, after having them damage the car wiring. Seems mice prefer Jaguars to VWs but I'm not taking any chances.

 

[18hunts]

I store cable and oil there, got b*****ked by VW for doing it so now remove when in for service and then put back when home.

 

[Moakesy]

I store cable and oil there, got b*****ked by VW for doing it so now remove when in for service and then put back when home.

What did they say? Why did they care what you store there?

 

[18hunts]

Said it was a fire risk!

 

[Moakesy]

Said it was a fire risk!

Hmmm....best get rid of that gas bottle then!!

 

[B J G]

van DIY converters have put the leisure battery in that space.

Personally wouldn't restrict the battery air space. It does need ventilation which would be why VW are opposed to using it.

 

[alan middleton]

We did quite long journeys between campsites in Europe in the summer and the hookup cables weren’t particularly warm by the end of the journey. 10m and 25m cables, 3way Splitter and euro connector all fit easily. I remove all the cables when we’re not going camping, so haven’t been busted by VW.

 

[alan middleton]

Mouse traps, after having them damage the car wiring. Seems mice prefer Jaguars to VWs but I'm not taking any chances.

You should borrow Meoncoast’s cat. Nice and warm and cuddly when you get to your destination

 

[MartG]

You should borrow Meoncoast’s cat. Nice and warm and cuddly when you get to your destination

I'd expect it to be ready to savage you when you open the bonnet...

 

[Paul Grice]

I’ve seen a few posts on people storing hook up cables under the bonnet.

Is it in this area by the battery? Never seen any issues?

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I often start a casserole in a cast iron pot and then put it in the engine compartment to slow cook, especially good on long trip. Get a lovely aroma of home cooking through the aircon and saves having to pay the extra ten grand for the ocean versus my beach. Mind you, not so good on twisty mountain roads. 50 miles enough for a chicken stew whilst a trip of 200+ mikes great for a nice tender beouf bourguingnon.

 

[ArunAlec]

I often start a casserole in a cast iron pot and then put it in the engine compartment to slow cook, especially good on long trip. Get a lovely aroma of home cooking through the aircon and saves having to pay the extra ten grand for the ocean versus my beach. Mind you, not so good on twisty mountain roads. 50 miles enough for a chicken stew whilst a trip of 200+ mikes great for a nice tender beouf bourguingnon.

I might try that technique for smoked fish

 

[Eric1]

Under my bonnet (2021 6.1) the largest space is on the left (1st photo). The space by the battery seems very cramped (2nd photo). Is it safe to use the cavity on the in the 1st photo, which is about 30cm deep? Or would that be too hot? Is it safe to reduce the airflow around the battery by cramming stuff around it?

 

[lohr500]

Personally, I wouldn't store anything in either of those locations.

On the left hand side (as viewed from the front), you will have some movement/vibration from the engine and long term anything sitting there is likely to chafe away at the air intake hose and other ducting/wiring.

Same on the right with the wiring and the coolant reservoir hose.

From the earlier posts it looks like there was more space on the right, but I'm not sure I would want to ram so much gear around the battery as shown in one of the photos. Perhaps just the hook up lead.