Soft floor between front seats?

[Kevin&Becci]

Hello all.
Maybe an odd query!
We have a T6 Ocean and loving it. I'm getting concerned about the softer floor between the 2 front seats (behind the the handbrake). Does anyone else have this? It really feels like me that the floor could give way easily...

 

[jeff]

It's the same on a t5. But has never caused a problem .

 

[Kevin&Becci]

Thanks. I'm finding it really disconcerting but wasn't sure if it was 'normal' or not.

 

[WelshGas]

There is a thick foam like pad with wiring channels in it for wiring looms between the electric/electronic components under the 2 front seats., under the carpet. Normal.

 

[Hotel California]

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/have-i-got-a-problem-with-my-floor.7835/#post-68903

 

[Skylark2.0]

It gives me that sinking feeling...

 

[jts46]

Same on mine to.

John

 

[Kevin&Becci]

We have been thinking about this. The T7 should change the spongy floor to a trampoline so the children can get up to the roof bed!

 

[BikerGran]

There is a thick foam like pad with wiring channels in it for wiring looms between the electric/electronic components under the 2 front seats., under the carpet. Normal.

So is it ok to walk on this bit or should I avoid doing so? It just seems to make more sense to move from the driver seat to the back (to make tea or whatever) this way than to get out of the driving seat and into the living space through the sliding door!
Would it be better if I placed a bit of hardboard or similar under the carpet?

 

[WelshGas]

So is it ok to walk on this bit or should I avoid doing so? It just seems to make more sense to move from the driver seat to the back (to make tea or whatever) this way than to get out of the driving seat and into the living space through the sliding door!
Would it be better if I placed a bit of hardboard or similar under the carpet?

No, it is perfectly OK to stand there. It is a thick foam/fibre pad with channels on the underside that fits over a wiring loom that goes between the bases of the 2 front seats.

 

[jts46]

BikerGran
Mine is the same, had cali nearly 10 years and no problem

 

[BikerGran]

Thanks folks!

 

[Ian Maddocks]

Is it okay to stand on the carpeted area next to the handbrake, ie when transitioning from driver seat to the back (& vice versa)?

My floor is very squidgy, so not sure if it’s strong enough.

Apologies if covered on another thread, I did search first!

 

[GrannyJen]

Totally.

I do it all the time many times a day when camping.

It feels a little squidgey, there is a soft part that think protects something underneath but nothing to be worried about.

 

[threetone]

Squidgy here too, still stand there tho

 

[TripleBee]

Totally.

I do it all the time...

Thought you were going to say while driving.
That would be quite daring.

 

[BeeBee]

good to know ...we were wondering what this 'squidgy' floor was !

 

[WelshGas]

good to know ...we were wondering what this 'squidgy' floor was !

See Post 10 above.

 

[MattBW]

There is a thick foam like pad with wiring channels in it for wiring looms between the electric/electronic components under the 2 front seats., under the carpet. Normal.

 

[JAPRACER]

Is there a rubber mat available for that area?
Bit off topic but trying to keep the light carpet clean

 

[andrejab1]

I just got a thin doormat and cut it to size. Cheap option, but effective.

 

[Loz]

Is there a rubber mat available for that area?
Bit off topic but trying to keep the light carpet clean

We have a "really useful" box in that location. It's also the right height so that you can still swivel the seats.

 

[SusiBus]

trying

Thin washable mats from Costco. Make a paper template from thick paper, then cut to shape. Two in the back which stop dirt getting into the runners. Easy to to move when sliding the bed forward, then just go in front of a Porta Potty between the bed and front seats.Excellent. Cheap and effective flooring thats easy to keep clean.

 

[Neilos]

Brandrup carpet fills that gap perfectly. Expensive but fits well.


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[Elly Swanson]

We have a "really useful" box in that location. It's also the right height so that you can still swivel the seats.

We have a really useful box there too and it is “really useful” - to store stuff in, like books, knitting, etc, and as a step to the dog to get up to his bed on the passenger side (UK) that stays facing forward. I glued a piece of carpet to the lid as it was a bit slippy for the dog. You can see it in the photo.