Rear Sliding Tray

[GrumpyGranddad]

Mine pulls out fully with bikes attached...

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Thanks.

 

[andyinluton]

Re t6.1’s
Can’t be tested yet because they haven’t brought out a sliding shelf version specifically for the t6.1 Ocean and apparently the existing one for the t6 means that the t6.1 bench seat has to be set further forward due to the ‘lounge’ function and results in a gap between seat back and rear shelf. The club shop said there might be a new version later this year (Or there’s the option of a DIY version).

Ive just translated the vwcamper.de website & that states that the seat is 5cm further back in a T6.1 not further forward.

Please note with the T6.1 California Ocean and Coast:

The bench in the T6.1 is positioned differently due to the lounge function!
The bench is now 5cm further to the stern. So if you want, you have more space at the front.
Of course, everyone is free to put the bench back as it was in T5 and T6. Then the 760 fits again. And even a little further forward, the 810.

But if you want to take advantage of the space gained in the passenger compartment, you can also find it with us in the future.
For the T6.1, we are currently developing a shorter version for the new standard position in the T6.1. The Jalopy 710!

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Ive just translated the vwcamper.de website & that states that the seat is 5cm further back in a T6.1 not further forward.

Please note with the T6.1 California Ocean and Coast:

The bench in the T6.1 is positioned differently due to the lounge function!
The bench is now 5cm further to the stern. So if you want, you have more space at the front.
Of course, everyone is free to put the bench back as it was in T5 and T6. Then the 760 fits again. And even a little further forward, the 810.

But if you want to take advantage of the space gained in the passenger compartment, you can also find it with us in the future.
For the T6.1, we are currently developing a shorter version for the new standard position in the T6.1. The Jalopy 710!

Yes, being 5cm further back means that the sliding tray in the shop won’t fit unless the seat is pushed 5cm further forward and then you have a gap between it and the shelf. The Jalopy 710 version by vwcamper.de is a shorter version to avoid it. Also full width which for me is great.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

Calicap do one for the T6.1

Calidrawer JALOPY Heckauszug

Heckauszug für alle California Varianten mit einem von Volkswagen verbauten Geschränk ab Werk. T5.1 Comfortline und Trendline -…

shop.vwcamper.de

Have you bought from their website?

 

[Docsu]

With nothing on the back of the tray you can get to the toolkit no probs.

Thanks. Next on my ’to do’ list then

 

[Loz]

Yes, being 5cm further back means that the sliding tray in the shop won’t fit unless the seat is pushed 5cm further forward and then you have a gap between it and the shelf. The Jalopy 710 version by vwcamper.de is a shorter version to avoid it. Also full width which for me is great.

That's interesting, does that mean that the bed is 5cm Shorter than before?

 

[DoctorBob]

Have you bought from their website?

I've not yet bought the tray yet - still waiting for van to arrive and then will be sorting out what I want to do with the boot.. highly likely I will be getting this though.
I have purchased other items from their site and its been packaged well and arrived quickly.

 

[Jim2007]

On a related theme I’ve wondered whether the shelf can be pulled out fully if a tow bar mounted tilting bike rack is fitted. Looks doubtful.

The Atera Genio Pro allows our shelf to pull out to within about 5cm of fully extended. Comfortably enough to get at everything.

 

[SailSki]

I have an Atera Strada DL3 & 4th bike extension and the Calicap.de drawer for the T6 Ocean can still slide out fully with the bike rack on

 

[Mr T]

That's interesting, does that mean that the bed is 5cm Shorter than before?

That was my conclusion as mentioned in post #21.

 

[andyinluton]

That 5cm is about a 50% increase in leg room for the back seat passenger when the 5th seat is in place.

Current Brochure confirms the bed is 50mm shorter. ( also still shows sports mode on the gearbox)

 

[a892374923874]

Just about to try making my own tray - I think I want it about 800mm deep to allow it to slide out fully with a tilting bike rack in place. The one in the shop is 600mm.

Ordered 50mm x 50mm x 3mm angle to mount the rails onto, and to make the tray frame. Also ordered some 3mm bar.
Is 3mm ok for the tray frame? I've seen builds on here using 1.5mm or 2mm.
What would be a good thickness for an aluminium sheet base? 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm?
Cheers

 

[Jim2007]

Just about to try making my own tray - I think I want it about 800mm deep to allow it to slide out fully with a tilting bike rack in place. The one in the shop is 600mm.

Ordered 50mm x 50mm x 3mm angle to mount the rails onto, and to make the tray frame. Also ordered some 3mm bar.
Is 3mm ok for the tray frame? I've seen builds on here using 1.5mm or 2mm.
What would be a good thickness for an aluminium sheet base? 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm?
Cheers

I used 3mm and it’s solid, but being aluminium quite light. Holds 80kg no problem. I used 13mm plywood for the base. Again, it’s solid showing no flex when fully loaded. When sizing your tray you may wish to consider sizing it to accept Euro crates which come in a range of standard sizes. Mine holds 2 of 600x400x175h (or 4 in two layers if the bed is set in its upper position) and 2 of 300x400x290h. As mentioned in a post above if you go for the size you’re suggesting, it will slide almost all the way out with a tilting bike rack on the back.

All in all the most useful thing we have done to or bought for our van.

 

[a892374923874]

Thanks Jim, yes definitely sizing for eurocrates, and am looking at the ones you ordered. I've ordered these 160Kg sliders, which are 762mm. I'm not sure whether these or the 812mm would be better, I can always swap them out if necessary.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086JQ9DL2/?tag=unique09f-21

I'll mock up the tray frame in wood batten 1st to confirm sizing and positioning against the bench seat and the bike rack. My bike rack is a Thule XT Velospace 3+1, but rough measurements show it should slide out fully.

 

[Jim2007]

Thanks Jim, yes definitely sizing for eurocrates, and am looking at the ones you ordered. I've ordered these 160Kg sliders, which are 762mm. I'm not sure whether these or the 812mm would be better, I can always swap them out if necessary.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086JQ9DL2/?tag=unique09f-21

I'll mock up the tray frame in wood batten 1st to confirm sizing and positioning against the bench seat and the bike rack. My bike rack is a Thule XT Velospace 3+1, but rough measurements show it should slide out fully.

I used 800mm 80kg sliders with no problem. Same manufacturer through Amazon.

 

[Frank Toogood]

I just bought and installed a sliding tray from Calitop in Germany for our T5.1 Beach.
Cost including delivery was £470, (including import duty etc).
After putting it together, just had to insert the base that was bought separately – 12mm ply and a rubber mat.
Really please with it and it makes accessing the back easier, especially opening the fridge!
Definitely would recommend it.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

I just bought and installed our sliding tray from Calitop in Germany for our T5.1 Beach.
Cost including delivery was £470, (after paying import duty etc). After putting it together, just had to insert the base that was bought separately – 12mm ply and a rubber mat.
Really please with it and it makes accessing the back easier, especially opening the fridge!
Definitely would recommend it.

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Hi, Looks good!

Could I ask where you got your crates & which size crates did you get?

And is the fridge a DOMETIC CFX3 35.

 

[Frank Toogood]

Hi, Looks good!

Could I ask where you got your crates & which size crates did you get?

And is the fridge a DOMETIC CFX3 35.

Thanks.
The fridge is a Dometic CFX3 35
The tray from Calitop is a 'Beach 70'.
The Eurobox configurations can be downloaded from Calitop here.
And I bought the Euroboxes from Plastor in the UK
Hope that helps!
Frank

 

[Agnes]

Hi, Looks good!

Could I ask where you got your crates & which size crates did you get?

And is the fridge a DOMETIC CFX3 35.

I have one in the T6 and it's the best thing. Added eurocrates and now all is accessible.

 

[BeagleMum]

I just bought and installed a sliding tray from Calitop in Germany for our T5.1 Beach.
Cost including delivery was £470, (including import duty etc).
After putting it together, just had to insert the base that was bought separately – 12mm ply and a rubber mat.
Really please with it and it makes accessing the back easier, especially opening the fridge!
Definitely would recommend it.

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Love ours wouldn’t be without it

 

[Wongo]

Great one from
The shop, what size eurocrates do you need?

 

[EuropeanVanderlust]

Has anyone purchased the Calicap for the Grand California? Would love to hear your review and see pictures of installed. Or if anyone has done DIY for the Grand California that would also be helpul!
Thanks in advance!

 

[BertieBeach]

I very recently purchased a Spacemate Tray for our T6 California Beach. Having owned the van now for a few years, I finally feel I'm now starting to fully understand what is important for a van that works. As Spacemate are also midlands based like ourselves, I decided to drive over there to collect and Simon very kindly fitted the unit in a fraction of the time it would have taken me! A wonderfully helpful man / engineer who is truly passionate about making a great product. To go with the van, I also bought the add on kitchen and the power pack which I think is a no-brainer for our Dometic Fridge (CFX35W). It's an incredibly well engineering piece of kit and works wonderfully with the fridge. Just slides in and out, and with the tracked power cable there is no worry about yanking the power cable out! I'm still getting used to the idea that it can carry significant weight fully extended without issue - gone are the days of launching myself into the boot space to try and find something. The kitchen can be used in either position (out or in) and gives you an excellent working height if your sat on chairs. Not having any legs in the way to kick is a really boon and also keeps muck out of the van. We're experimenting with a shield around our CADAC (thanks Simon) and had to modify our CADAC insert as our gas connection is not central to the cooker like newer models. Once finished, the kitchen inserts can be placed under the spacemate for storage which is really handy (and no rattling). They're not cheap to buy, but they are great value and very well engineered - given the extra width of the beach I'm also loving the extra storage space! Once fitted, it's interesting to note just how many times you slide the tray in and out and as ours is flush to the tailgate I never have to worry about whether it will close or not. A wonderful item and I'm delighted with how it performs.