Tailgate stand VW T6 T6.1 California - experience and alternatives?

[Auberg-ine]

very simple, although I'd fear damaging the struts with that metal screw head

The VanLovers solution is not with a metal screw head, but with a ring:

Arretierungsringe für Heckklappen

Arretierungsringe für Heckklappen diverser Fahrzeuge wie VW-Bus, Vito, Viano, V-Klasse bei montierten Fahrradträger.

www.vanlovers.de

 

[Louis II]

This looks perfect. I guess their permanently fitted right? No rattling whilst travelling? I wouldn't be using them with the bike rack loaded. Purely to avoid an accidental closure when unloaded.

Hi, yes permanently fitted and not noticed any rattling.