What is this for....

DrJuanKerr · Oct 11, 2018

Due to a rushed delivery at VW [I was in a major hurry], the salesman wasn't able to fully talk me through the Cali and its full functionality.
Most I can glean from the manual but, under the bed, this was in a packet.
Could someone tell me it's function please?
Also, how is the safety net fitted into the pop up roof please?
Thanks

WelshGas · Oct 11, 2018

DrJuanKerr said:
Due to a rushed delivery at VW [I was in a major hurry], the salesman wasn't able to fully talk me through the Cali and its full functionality.
Most I can glean from the manual but, under the bed, this was in a packet.
Could someone tell me it's function please?
Also, how is the safety net fitted into the pop up roof please?
ThanksView attachment 38859

It is the Roof Tie Down Kit. All explained in the California Supplement Manual. Well it is in mine. Safety Net also explained.

motacyclist · Oct 11, 2018

It’s the tie down kit to be used in the event of elevation roof hydraulic failure. Instructions for use are in the manual.

Can’t help you with the safety net sorry, never had need of it.

:welcome

Hotel California · Oct 11, 2018

I think there are a dozen threads with thesame question .
Someone was even so kind to post a video on how to use it....
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/emergency-roof-tie-down-kit.14925/#post-160405
There are few people who actually have had the need to use the kit when the roof hydrolics had failed , keep it in the toolbox just in case.

Sad · Oct 11, 2018

Is it worth mentioning the black rubbers that will be found rolling around the cabin?

DrJuanKerr · Oct 12, 2018

Awesome! The video was particularly helpful. Thanks

Nick Stubbs · Oct 12, 2018

That's interesting, must have a look for that...

soulstyledevon · Oct 12, 2018

Sad said:
Is it worth mentioning the black rubbers that will be found rolling around the cabin?

Hmm
I found these recently. They are in landfill somewhere.
Hoping they’re not really needed

DG1 · Oct 12, 2018

It wouldn't have been that difficult for VW to put a label on the package in three or four languages explaining what it is. Even reading the manual cover to cover, it is not that clear that this is what is being referred to when describing the process of tying down the roof. It might stop people throwing it out...

DG1 · Oct 12, 2018

Sad said:
Is it worth mentioning the black rubbers that will be found rolling around the cabin?

Is there a post about this somewhere - I tried searching "black rubbers" and "grommet" but couldn't find anything. I found two little black rubber things under our sliding seat, but couldn't work out where they came from, so have saved in the glovebox just in case What are they?

Sad · Oct 12, 2018

soulstyledevon said:
Hmm
I found these recently. They are in landfill somewhere.
Hoping they’re not really needed

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/does-anyone-know-what-this-is.6976/page-2#post-183763

:thumb

soulstyledevon · Oct 12, 2018

Sad said:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/does-anyone-know-what-this-is.6976/page-2#post-183763

Thank you Sad.
I thought that’s where they were from. But decided I don’t really need them.
A California isn’t a California without the odd rattle

WelshGas · Oct 12, 2018

soulstyledevon said:
Thank you Sad.
I thought that’s where they were from. But decided I don’t really need them.
A California isn’t a California without the odd rattle

They are not there to stop any rattle but to prevent the rear seat belts jamming between the rear frame and the bench seat. Easily replaced permanently with a spot of Superglue.