Getting to know my Westy

[qyouquestion]

Hi all, I’ve had my California Westfalia 2002 for over a year now, got to know most things however on the inside of the pop top there are 5 round plastic shaped studs, with upside down T shaped slots in them as if you can put something in them. Two either side one in the centre. Anyone know what these are for?

 

[mrcheesbrough]

Hi all, I’ve had my California Westfalia 2002 for over a year now, got to know most things however on the inside of the pop top there are 5 round plastic shaped studs, with upside down T shaped slots in them as if you can put something in them. Two either side one in the centre. Anyone know what these are for?

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[qyouquestion]

Hi all, I’ve had my California Westfalia 2002 for over a year now, got to know most things however on the inside of the pop top there are 5 round plastic shaped studs, with upside down T shaped slots in them as if you can put something in them. Two either side one in the centre. Anyone know what these are for?

 

[bxl_lad]

likely mounts for a net (to stop kids/things falling from the bed)...
I feel sure I've seen these before for that purpose, though google image search I can't find examples.

 

[mrcheesbrough]

Certainly an aftermarket item. Are there any unusual fixings on the front edge of the roof bed? Inclined to agree with @bxl_lxd but haven’t seen one using these fixings before.


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[qyouquestion]

Hi all, I’ve had my California Westfalia 2002 for over a year now, got to know most things however on the inside of the pop top there are 5 round plastic shaped studs, with upside down T shaped slots in them as if you can put something in them. Two either side one in the centre. Anyone know what these are for?

Certainly an aftermarket item. Are there any unusual fixings on the front edge of the roof bed? Inclined to agree with @bxl_lxd but haven’t seen one using these fixings before.


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Hi all, I’ve had my California Westfalia 2002 for over a year now, got to know most things however on the inside of the pop top there are 5 round plastic shaped studs, with upside down T shaped slots in them as if you can put something in them. Two either side one in the centre. Anyone know what these are for?

Thanks guys, when the pop top is up I can’t see anything like a net wondering if they could be where you can attach a thermal screen???

 

[bxl_lad]

Thanks guys, when the pop top is up I can’t see anything like a net wondering if they could be where you can attach a thermal screen???

I guess the net (thermal screen or what-ever they're for) was not passed on when you bought the vehicle...

I'm sure there will be someone out there who can identify the use, I have seen these before (though can't remember where, could have been when we were scouting for a Cali to buy), so they're not unique...

Are they bolted all the way through the roof (so are visible from the outside)?

 

[sidepod]

I have the net (but no bin lids that need restraints). I can post a pic with it installed.

TBH every time I put the roof up I think I should remove it.

 

[qyouquestion]

While I’m on the subject of discovering my Westy, I’d like to meet up with other California owners but can’t make the meets this year as I work most Saturdays. I’m based in Bristol and wonders if people meet up in Bristol?

 

[qyouquestion]

likely mounts for a net (to stop kids/things falling from the bed)...
I feel sure I've seen these before for that purpose, though google image search I can't find examples.

Thank You that makes sense

 

[qyouquestion]

Certainly an aftermarket item. Are there any unusual fixings on the front edge of the roof bed? Inclined to agree with @bxl_lxd but haven’t seen one using these fixings before.
No unusual fittings on edge of bed,


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[qyouquestion]

I guess the net (thermal screen or what-ever they're for) was not passed on when you bought the vehicle...

I'm sure there will be someone out there who can identify the use, I have seen these before (though can't remember where, could have been when we were scouting for a Cali to buy), so they're not unique...

Are they bolted all the way through the roof (so are visible from the outside)?

Hi, I’ve looked at the fixing and they are held by a Philips screw, not sure if this goes all the way through to the roof there are 17 studs on the pop top I don’t know what they are there for

 

[qyouquestion]

I have the net (but no bin lids that need restraints). I can post a pic with it installed.

TBH every time I put the roof up I think I should remove it.

Hi Sidepod, that would be helpful if you could post a pic? Thanks

 

[bxl_lad]

voila... I knew I'd find something about this... Spotted this today on the German 'ebay' (incidentally your best source for all second-hand T4 Cali parts!):
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s...estfalia-aufstelldach-bett/881757871-220-7278
I think that confirms the suspicions