Awning Crank Storage?

[Custardtart]

Sorry for a dull question but where do you store the awning crank.

The manual says in a tray under the 3 seat bench (mine's a 3 seat bench cali beach) but I've got 3 little trays under the seat - I can't see anything big enough for the awning crank.

:?:

 

[Freeley]

Mine has (from memory) 3 clips inside the top edge of the drawer under the bench seat.
It fits in nicely out of the way but still easy to get at when the drawer is full.
Does yours not have these clips?

 

[Custardtart]

Thanks for the quick response.

I can't see it on mine - hopefully here is a photo:

Can you guide me where to look in this photo?

 

[Andy]

Mine has (from memory) 3 clips inside the top edge of the drawer under the bench seat.
It fits in nicely out of the way but still easy to get at when the drawer is full.
Does yours not have these clips?

He is talking about a Cali not a Beach. You would be better off posting this in the Beach section.

Maybe a mod could move the thread.

 

[calikev]

Done

 

[Andy]

Sorry I did not realize that this was a double post !

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Saw this on the Calitop site. Not a bad solution if you find storing it in the bench seat drawer inconvenient. Just need a couple of Sunnersta clips from IKEA.

 

[Vagophile]

Saw this on the Calitop site. Not a bad solution if you find storing it in the bench seat drawer inconvenient. Just need a couple of Sunnersta clips from IKEA.

That's neat.

 

[kurienp]

That's neat.

Neat indeed. However, the key is in using the clips the wrong way/opposite way around. The wider part that usually clips the shelf is the one that is correctly sized for the rod.

 

[Calimili]

Neat indeed. However, the key is in using the clips the wrong way/opposite way around. The wider part that usually clips the shelf is the one that is correctly sized for the rod.

won't it rattle there whilst driving ?

 

[kurienp]

won't it rattle there whilst driving ?

Interestingly it doesn't - as the clip is held away from the body of the drawer when the top drawer is closed. If it does touch, a small foam piece can help.

 

[dripster]

if you've got some cash burning a hole in your pocket:
Markisenkurbelhalter KURBELIX | Campingzubehör für VW T6.1, T6, T5 u.a.: BUSSTOFF

Or you could cobble something together from some cheap hooks and rubber bands?

 

[Eber123]

Good afternoon,

I thought also that it is not that practical to store the awning crank under the back bench drawer (especially when one plastic holder already broke).

I got those holders:

Sonstige kleine Helfer

www.caliheat.de

They are ok, but it can be a wee bit fiddley to get the awning crank in place. How long the holders will last I don't know. They seem not very flexible pushing the crank into the holder. At least they were not that expensive.

Happy California,
Eberhard

 

[Billywizz]

I put mine in with the chairs in the tailgate

 

[WelshGas]

if you've got some cash burning a hole in your pocket:
Markisenkurbelhalter KURBELIX | Campingzubehör für VW T6.1, T6, T5 u.a.: BUSSTOFF
View attachment 72608
Or you could cobble something together from some cheap hooks and rubber bands?

I hope the front passengers are wearing crash helmets.
That could be lethal in a crash.

 

[dripster]

I hope the front passengers are wearing crash helmets.
That could be lethal in a crash.

You think?

 

[WelshGas]

You think?

Yes I do. Only held in place by 2 thin rubber bands and lined up perfectly with the R hand front occupant . At floor level maybe acceptable but not at head height.

 

[dripster]

Good job we all wear crash helmets, never can be too safe!

 

[WelshGas]

Good job we all wear crash helmets, never can be too safe!

Fortunately it would be your head not mine.

 

[Amarillo]

if you've got some cash burning a hole in your pocket:
Markisenkurbelhalter KURBELIX | Campingzubehör für VW T6.1, T6, T5 u.a.: BUSSTOFF
View attachment 72608
Or you could cobble something together from some cheap hooks and rubber bands?

I used a similar idea very briefly.

Awning crank stowage

Cranky?

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[WelshGas]

I used a similar idea very briefly.

Awning crank stowage

Cranky?

vwcaliforniaclub.com

A little more substantial but still a safety hazard. At least not dependant on 2 rubber bands.

 

[Calimili]

A little more substantial but still a safety hazard. At least not dependant on 2 rubber bands.

I agree it's a safety hazard. Should there be a roll during an accident that crank may easily be hit by a hand/arm and just detach. Do you really want a lose pole with two pointy bits at the front loose inside the cabin while you are rolling?
There must be a reason why vw put hooks inside a drawer to store the crank.
These aftermarket hooks might be maybe useful whilst camping, but for me a no go whilst driving.

 

[dripster]

Fortunately it would be your head not mine.

Indeed. Mind you, if you think that's lined up with the head of the RHS seat, we should play pool sometime!

 

[dripster]

This is cute, although not sure I could be bothered putting the insulation on/off:

Storing the folding crank for the awning

We've just taken delivery of a new T6 beach and we've got an awning. The crank for the awning was in the boot when we drove off from the dealer and I can't work out where this lives... (I rather it didn't roll around in the boot!) The manual says this : The folding crank for the awning is...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Amarillo]

There must be a reason why vw put hooks inside a drawer to store the crank.

Not in the Beach. People have a range of solutions, but no single obvious one.