Useless open shelf on the VW California T6.1 - ho to fix it ?

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Robert-ert

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Polska Bydgoszcz
Vehicle
T6.1 Ocean 150
Just look at this completely pointless open shelf right in the middle of the VW California T6.1 dashboard
Everything you put there rattles like crazy, slides around, and eventually falls out. Classic “why did they do this?” VW moment. So I decided to fix it properly. I designed and 3D-printed a custom solution that actually makes use of this wasted space.
The result:
  • A rigid but flexible drawer made from TPU — stiff enough to hold its shape, soft enough to absorb vibrations and kill the annoying rattling sounds.
  • A dedicated mounting point on top that lets you securely screw in any accessory you want (phone holder, tablet mount, cup holder, extra storage, GoPro, whatever you fancy).
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Now the shelf is actually useful, quiet, and customizable. Big upgrade for daily van life comfort.
Would you use something like this in your California? Let me know if you’d be interested in the files ;) will post it on makerworld as usual.
How you doing with this place ???
 
It’s almost as if the stylists have the final say in the design process (for reasons nobody has ever understood)?
 
Looks good, is it possible to get a copy of the .stl posted?

TIA
 
It's a great design. I have printed a set in TPU and the fit is excellent. Thanks for sharing.
 
looks really cool, getting some printed for when we are back from current expedition, will report back in "a while" - like June...
 
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