What is this rubber bit?

edocali · May 4, 2021

I found this rubber bit on my driveway and I am wondering if it comes from my T6 Ocean.
I looked at doors but can’t find a place it may be missing from …

andyinluton · May 4, 2021

Its a buffer off the front edge of the metal bed frame, stops the sliding bench jamming the seatbelts when the bench is pushed back against the frame. They are always falling out. Should be two - one on each side.

Stephen Clarke · May 4, 2021

I was going to post exactly the same, I found one in my boot at the weekend!

edocali · May 4, 2021

Thanks! What a forum !
I would have never found out ... because both bits are missing

I didn't manage to put it back in, I guess it goes in this plastic corner

which could be unscrewed to push in the round rubber buffer back.

How does one order spares for such a tiny thing ?

andyinluton · May 4, 2021

Yes thats the hole they fit in, need pulling in from behind rather than pushing.
Available in the club shop under VW Spares at £5.99 for a pair.

Jester · May 4, 2021

edocali said:
Thanks! What a forum !
I would have never found out ... because both bits are missing

I didn't manage to put it back in, I guess it goes in this plastic corner View attachment 77901 which could be unscrewed to push in the round rubber buffer back.

How does one order spares for such a tiny thing ?

Best refit with a small dob of super glue.

edocali · May 4, 2021

andyinluton said:
Yes thats the hole they fit in, need pulling in from behind rather than pushing.
Available in the club shop under VW Spares at £5.99 for a pair.

Thanks ! found them and ordering

Vagophile · May 4, 2021

edocali said:
I found this rubber bit on my driveway and I am wondering if it comes from my T6 Ocean.
I looked at doors but can’t find a place it may be missing from …

This rubber stop is one of the bits most enquired about on this site. It's a shame that VW can't be bothered to make them more secure by sticking them.

andyinluton · May 4, 2021

Vagophile said:
This rubber stop is one of the bits most enquired about on this site. It's a shame that VW can't be bothered to make them more secure by sticking them.

They've given up and omitted them completely on the T6.1!

GrannyJen · May 4, 2021

I love that rubber bit ...

Without it this forum would lose 10% of it's discussion material :shocked

edocali · May 4, 2021

andyinluton said:
They've given up and omitted them completely on the T6.1!

Has the bed frame corner a different plastic cover ? can you post a 6.1 pic?

andyinluton · May 4, 2021

No its a complete redesign, not even a metal shelf any more.

I wouldn't actually be worried about replacing them, I gave up after numerous attempts to keep them attached.

GrannyJen · May 4, 2021

edocali said:
Has the bed frame corner a different plastic cover ? can you post a 6.1 pic?

As Andy said,

Iv gave up replacing mine. 2 Cali's, lots of lost bits, around 500 nights without and no problems.

edocali · May 4, 2021

Thanks all, well ... my order is placed.
I will add glue and if the new bits will stay, fine, else I won't bother again.

altvic · May 4, 2021

andyinluton said:
No its a complete redesign, not even a metal shelf any more.

I wouldn't actually be worried about replacing them, I gave up after numerous attempts to keep them attached.

I think the rubber bungs are to allow rear seat belts free flow and not get trapped where rear shelf meets rear seat in emergency. I could be wrong but I would keep them there with spot of glue.

ArunAlec · May 9, 2021

edocali said:
Thanks all, well ... my order is placed.
I will add glue and if the new bits will stay, fine, else I won't bother again.

I’m trying to find them on the shop site but can’t! Could you tell me what they are listed as?
thanks

WelshGas · May 9, 2021

ArunAlec said:
I’m trying to find them on the shop site but can’t! Could you tell me what they are listed as?
thanks

Rear Bed Rubber Bumper (Pack of two)

Rear Bed Rubber Bumper - attach to the metal bed extension/parcel shelf to avoid damage.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

ArunAlec · May 9, 2021

WelshGas said:
Rear Bed Rubber Bumper (Pack of two)

Rear Bed Rubber Bumper - attach to the metal bed extension/parcel shelf to avoid damage.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Thanks

ArunAlec · May 9, 2021

I think I can see why these get dislodged. If the seat back is dropped without the bench being pulled forward far enough the top of the seat comes down onto the side of the rubber stopper.