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Storage net with book, wallet and key in the VW California pop-up roof
Pop-Up Roof Storage Net
Organise your California pop-up roof with our storage net for your camping utensils. Where to put it in the pop-up roof? Where do you put the book you want to read before you go to sleep?Where are your wallet and keys safe at night?The mobile phone / tablet / Kindle ... slips off the narrow shelf in the pop-up roof.Where won't it fall off? The storage space in the pop-up roof is limited in the VW California.Rigid supports obstruct the already narrow descent and ascent or make for artistic interludes at night. The partner is thrilled ...At the latest with an insulating inner tent, it becomes difficult to close the roof with such supports. The solution: put it in the storage net. The PLATZDA storage net creates ~100 x 40 cm of storage space under the roof lining in the pop-up roof of the VW California Beach, Ocean, Coast and Comfortline.Camping utensils, smartphone, torch, e-reader, ... you can now organise them safely in the storage net and have them within easy reach at all times. The utensil net for your campervan is installed in no time at all.Simply use the existing lashing points in the pop-up roof of the T5, T6 and T6.1 California.No additional drilling, gluing, screwing or similar is necessary - absolutely suitable for leasing! The material of the storage net has a high abrasion resistance and does not deform even after prolonged use.Within the wide border, the net keeps deposited objects safe and on top, so the entry height is hardly reduced and nobody bumps their head.The stowage net has a sturdy mesh fabric that won't bend, even with your open bunch of keys on top. Sophisticated details for the VW California pop-up roof We searched for a long time. We didn't want any more enclosed flyscreens, nor did we want a black and incongruous stain in the light-coloured roof lining and to be able to use the lighting at night without it being dimmed when reading. The search was worthwhile! We found a friendly, bright and well-fitting mesh fabric with a mesh size that also leaves the LED lighting usable.Instead of a non-changeable rubber band, which made the edge unsightly, the edges of the storage net are now straight and tightly edged all around. The storage net is now attached directly to the pop-up roof with four individual HQ rubber ropes. This means less material is wasted and the rubbers can be replaced, e.g. with ones in a different colour. Made by campers for campers, this has of course also been thought of: Super-flat and located inside the bedding, the pop-up roof from the California also closes with the storage net fitted as before, even with an extra insulating inner tent, e.g. for autumn and winter camping. The scope of delivery includes a storage net and the fastenings for the lashing eyes in the pop-up roof. The picture gallery shows the utensil net in use on the headliner of the pop-up roof in the VW California.
€49.99*
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VW California Beach roof cabinet with 73 liters volume under the pop-up roof
Roof Cabinet for VW California Beach
The EINFACH roof cabinet is the first and only solution to add a roof storage cabinet in the rear of your VW California Beach T5, T6, and T6.1 without the need for drilling into the van. The dent-free bonus for the higher-built 3-seater sleeping-bench is included for those who sleep with their heads in the rear: The EINFACH cabinet's body is reinforced for stable storage yet soft if you happen to stand up too quickly. On top of that: Window pockets still fit in the rear windows, and the rearview mirror remains unobstructed. Gladly bigger! In your compartment under the roof fit the towels for the vacation, pillows that otherwise fly around in the trunk, the extra pair of shoes that otherwise stays at home, hats for all weather conditions, clothes, blankets, ... shortly all that is too bulky for window pockets and otherwise disappears in the shallows of the rear. The extra pocket at the front stick holds you e.g. the flashlight for the night hike ready. No searching for the lamp, just take it out and off you go. The fabric cabinet for the bus canopy measures 113 x 50 x 16 centimeters (W x D x H). Approximately 73 liters brings EINFACH under your VW California Beach roof. Quite simply You don't have to drill any holes in the bus to hang the overhead locker underneath the pop-up roof in your VW California Beach T5, T6 and T6.1. EINFACH is attached to the VANZEIT® VANRAIL system profiles by plug-and-camp. The VANRAIL itself is simply plugged in - once on the left and once on the right - underneath the roof and is included with EINFACH. The roof cabinet is then screwed onto both VANRAILs. Is easy-peasy fastened, holds on the road and also off; camping-proven and off-road-proven. Quite easily The strong outdoor bus fabric is washable and the entire roof cabinet weighs just under three kilograms. This saves fuel and the vehicle's center of gravity remains low. You have more in your vacation budget and the environment is happy. The inside of the sturdy fabric is coated and wipeable. The cover can be washed individually at 30 degrees. Try this once with another roof storage box ;) Fully stable. You can see the stable ribbing with sail battens on the floor in the first picture. After removing the slats lengthwise or crosswise, the fabric wardrobe can be compactly rolled up for storage. Are you still stuffing or are you already sorting? Add packing cubes inside the fabric overhead cabinet and towels, bath towels, underwear, ... all the stuff sorts itself out in the packing system.You have more time for camping. But stuffing is also okay ;) Whether stuffing or sorting: The removable front you can open left, right or on both sides at the same time on the tightly closing stainless steel latches. So you can always easily get to your camping utensils. Even when the front is removed, the contents of the fabric cabinet remain secured behind the bar on the base body to prevent them from slipping out. P.S. Of course, our shelving systems, e.g. DAGEHTNOCHWAS, fit in front of the shelf and provide you with additional storage space for your camping accessories. P.P.S. Of course, window bags also fit in the rear windows.
€369.99*
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System Profile Base Roof Vanzeit VANRAILs
Base T-Nut Profile Fastening System California Pop-Up Roof
The all-in-one profile: Clothes hooks, clothes rail, wardrobe, shelf, rack, key rail, kitchen utensil holder, magnetic strip, ... up to the overhead cabinet ... it all fits, fits always, and looks good while doing it. Checked Off ✔️ Hooks for jackets, hooks for the base cap, hooks for the backpack, hooks for Sunnersta, ... it's like with shrimp and Forrest Gump. With the unimaginative ones on Etsy and elsewhere, you can find them all. Few hold, most look like they are, and - "strangely" - they all look the same. Now you can surf, research, compare, ... and waste your time to find the best for you. It's the same sauce. "Yes, but my idea doesn't fit there anyway." Why isn't there just a single way for me to attach what I like? You've found it. The one to hold them all I've tried it all... Airline tracks, C-tracks, rack tracks, sliding tracks, groove profiles up and down... Both in appearance - aluminum silver, anodized - and in function, this profile has proven itself in our camping for years. You might already know it from its use in my simple roof cabinet for hanging under the pop-up roof. The lightweight profile is made of aluminum, has a 6mm groove, and allows mounting with normal machine screws along its entire length (590 mm). It accommodates M3, M4, M5, and M6 threads.You simply insert a T-slot nut of your choice into the profile where you want it and tighten your accessory with a screw. It's as simple as that. Machine What? Machine? Yes, that's an unbeatable advantage. In times of half-blind and brain-dead post-turtles ( aka politicians in Germany ), where inflation outside the statistical basket knows no bounds, and procurement only knows red lines... ... having a standardized part from mechanical engineering that remains available for the foreseeable future is a dream. And there's no need for a "fact check":In mechanical engineering internationally proven for decades - this part holds. Rock solid. Up to the Roof Under the pop-up roof, the VANRAIL system profile finds secure support on the proven profiles of my "old Swede." 2mm stainless steel even supports a full-grown pull-up in the sliding door. Look who's hanging there... Two profiles (1x base and 1x extension) fit next to each other on each side, giving you the full available width below the headliner for mounting. A connector joins them simply. At VANZEIT ®, of course Of course, the VANRAILs fit on both the driver's side and the passenger's side. To protect the bed frame and the interior of your VW California, the backs of the two attachments in the pop-up roof are felted. The roof can, of course, be closed with the rail mounted. Inspiration Nicole and I have tested which furnishings in camper's everyday life fit on the VANRAIL and make your bus life easier. Practical: magnetic strip for, e.g., cutlery above the mini kitchen A handle knob as a coat hook ... endless variations :)) Now a basic: IKEA Sunnersta rod How about a tablet holder, IKEA Good for dish towels, hand towels, ... Always at hand :] (Soap) dish for small items, e.g., the keychain Elegant! Steel clothes rod Super stable clothes hooks for the wardrobe For some, a picture ledge, for others, probably the cheapest shelf Do you already have an idea of what you'll attach to your VANRAIL?Feel free to write to me with an email. I look forward to it! With us, it is the custom shelf in the pop-up roof that we attach to it. I will add additional IKEA hacks with the system profile and other furnishings from the blue-yellow furniture store in the campervan to the blog post with my DIY bus hacks for VW California.
€49.99*
Description

Yes, we also have a ladder with us. If we have it with us, it is on the roof and helps us access the reserve canisters or other items stored up there.

You can find the ladder in the blog, in the equipment list.

Why not a rope ladder?

Rope ladder as a climbing aid in the small big bus 2018
Rope ladder to the pop-up roof in the small big bus

We already tried this with our first California. Yes, for the kids, it was cool to climb up the "boat ladder." And at a boat dock, it was useful once. But we weren’t convinced.

What didn’t convince us?
You need a separate ascent and descent on each side.
This option works best when the seat has not been turned. That takes up space or involves unnecessary back-and-forth if more than two people are traveling.

Why not a telescopic ladder?

The answer is simple: Less storage space. Those things are bulky. In the Coast, Ocean, or Comfortline models, they take up a lot of space in the large drawer or end up in the trunk. So, walk all the way around the car just to get to the roof? Nope.

They’re also bulky when set up. If you use a small cooler or extra console in the middle, it gets cramped. When eating with four people, it’s in the way and has to be removed. Turning the seats is also not possible without disassembling it. Nope.

What alternatives are there for accessing the pop-up roof in the California?

What should the climbing aid be able to do?

  • It should be between the driver’s seats so that it can be used together and no one steps on the sensitive seat heating.
  • The seats must remain rotatable.
  • The packed size should be as small as possible and
  • it should not be too heavy.

I'll keep it short: Our solution is the ROPDA climbing aid (Low German for "up there").

You simply hang it between the grab handles above the driver’s doors.
When not in use, you release one side and let it hang in front of the door. This way, it’s not in the way.

Done camping? Remove both sides and wrap the seat belt around the non-slip step.
This way, it fits, for example, in a storage compartment in a door, the glove compartment, or likewise.

Properties
Length1.850,00 mm
Width100,00 mm
Height40,00 mm
Weight 280 g
Material: Plastic, Webbing, Wood, Multiplex
Manufacturer

VANZEIT®

#organiceyourvan in no time at all: Plug-And-Camp set-up for your campervan.
Climbing aid and alternative to a ladder into your pop-up Manufacturer number: 95069190000

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Illustrations and photos are similar, subject to change and errors excepted.

The VANZEIT ® Difference?

We think different.

Instead of average, with us, you get creative, practical, and durable setups from original ideas.

Our own camping experience is reflected in the attention to detail – and you’ll feel it in every use.

Trust in expertise for a relaxed time in your van!

 
🕐 New Product Ideas

A missing coat hook in our first California led to my invention: THE well-known hook for the pop-up roof, our ABHÄNG.

Why drill into your bus? From my incomprehension of this and the limited headroom under the existing roof cabinets, our EINFACH was born.

Every idea matures between my own ears, from actual need and missing solutions.

🕑 Thoughtful Product Design

Initial sketches turn into prototypes.

Once I'm convinced, I construct it using CAD, based on the already specific dimensions.

The design is then implemented with 3D printing and in the workshop, then being tested.

In the refinement process, I remove unnecessary parts from the design.

🕒Tested in Camping Life

Nicole and I take new accessories on tour directly with our bumblebee (aka T6 California Beach).

Is a contour not perfect, or is a feature not used while camping?

If so, it gets adjusted and tested again. And possibly again...

Only what convinces us over a season and proves its value gets produced.

🕓 Made in Northern Germany

We found our production partners within a few kilometers of us.

This guarantees short distances and quick, personal agreements by handshake.

Small series' production ensures fast adjustments, even with your suggestions.

🕔 Ensures More Freedom

Simple design integrates timelessly into your individual setup.

Focusing on the essentials gives you more space.

Less ballast means less fuel consumption. You go further.