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Syncronoid
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 Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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Another option....
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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I love the concept of this product and it inspires me to think of a hard case alternative. Some sort of a formed, assembled plastic pocket that fits in the hatch with doors in the vinyl clad card.
One more item for the wish list. 
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joetiger
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
I love the concept of this product and it inspires me to think of a hard case alternative. Some sort of a formed, assembled plastic pocket that fits in the hatch with doors in the vinyl clad card.
One more item for the wish list. |
Sort of like this?
There are a few ancient threads (with mostly dead photos) on similar ideas:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?searc...=titleonly
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jimf909
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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^^^ Just like that! But bigger and fancier with a good looking door that keeps all the unicorns and rainbows safely stowed while under way.
Thanks for the thread search. Some inspiring ideas and spaces to fill...
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jimf909
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| Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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I ordered tha Vangaroo in July and installed it last weekend. it's well designed and constructed. At the same time I drilled the hatch latch-release to accommodate a cable for an internal release. That's working well but needs a ring to pull it with.
An upward view of the Vangaroo...
The intersection of these seams is a perfect spot for a grommet that provides a straighht shot to the hatch release (after drilling a 3/8" hole in the hatch brace and adding a grommet to that)...
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joetiger
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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I replaced an ABS panel with the Vangaroo and have noticed a drop in engine noise (I have a very raised deck lid and an inline four.) I think it helps muffle the racket back there, or at least the racket doesn't bounce off of an ABS panel.
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kguarnotta
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:17 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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I just came across this thread...some neat products. I love the idea of being able to store all my bedding in that space.
As far as the vangaroo - is it waterproof? On my long list of "things to do"
I've got to figure out how water is getting in my rear hatch.
I also really like the idea of an internal release - and that grommet seems like a great idea.
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Fiddlestyx
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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How closely does the beige match the beige interior, is it drastically different?
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TopBud
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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I ordered one, it came quickly. Dave was great for communication. The instal took a few minutes. IT is an awesome upgrade. I do not have a Westy, just a tin top and love the extra out of the way storage. I also ordered the front speaker panels. I can not wait to upgrade my front speakers with something that sounds good.
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valvecovergasket
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:05 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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weve enjoyed ours camping over the summer and having been using it to store all our dirty clothes
it replaced an abs panel, havent noticed any changes in engine noise but its a super handy spot for storage, really easy to install and well built!
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xclemjustinx
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| I would love to get one of these, but the previous owner drilled the holes in my rear hatch a little to big and I'm afraid that if I get one of these, it might fall off when its packed with stuff. Hmmmmm |
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kguarnotta
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:24 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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There must be a way to get larger snaps or attachments?
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valvecovergasket
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| I would love to get one of these, but the previous owner drilled the holes in my rear hatch a little to big and I'm afraid that if I get one of these, it might fall off when its packed with stuff. Hmmmmm |
get the big plastic snaps from amazon that have been mentioned in several of the abs panel threads. theres multiple sizes to choose from, should be a non issue
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xclemjustinx
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| xclemjustinx wrote: |
| I would love to get one of these, but the previous owner drilled the holes in my rear hatch a little to big and I'm afraid that if I get one of these, it might fall off when its packed with stuff. Hmmmmm |
get the big plastic snaps from amazon that have been mentioned in several of the abs panel threads. theres multiple sizes to choose from, should be a non issue |
What?!!!!! I will check the threads. Thanks!!! |
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| kguarnotta wrote: |
I just came across this thread...some neat products. I love the idea of being able to store all my bedding in that space.
As far as the vangaroo - is it waterproof? On my long list of "things to do"
I've got to figure out how water is getting in my rear hatch.
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It looks like it's constructed with urethane coated cordura which is waterproof. But it's assembled with lot's of stitches that aren't sealed so I'd call it water resistant.
If you're getting water in there then you'd want to fix that before keeping stuff you don't want to get wet. The window seal seems like it's most likely.
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mrshrimp
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| Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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| We have been trying to declutter our van especially with two kids now we always have too much stuff and not enough storage. This is a great idea I just ordered one and David was very responsive and made it easy. |
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DuncanS
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| Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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Discovered this cavity years ago and didn't know about the pouch so here was my solution.
I'll take some better pics tomorrow or rather later today when the sun comes up. This is a piece of 1/4" ply which is covered with some of the spare grey carpet which goes over the rear seat back and other places. The ply is hinged with a continuous piano hinge at the bottom and at the top has two wooden turn buttons which hold it closed. A bag with jumper cables goes in the DS side and on the jack side are various components of my camping mod gear--rain awnings for the side windows and sticks for the bed extensions.
Cut some of the wiper motor mount away to give better access and would love to get rid of more, but looks tough to do as the motor assembly takes up a lot of room. Had some trouble with stuff interfering with the hatch release, so added a bolt to keep stuff away from it. However, I love the idea of the pull string and will add that in the morning--no ring though as it will probably foul the latch when closing--just a loop in the string.
Next hing--away panel will be on the PS side panel where the washer bottle is mounted. Inverter in there with cooling vents anything else that will fit.
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: Vogel Werks Designs Rear Hatch Storage aka The Vangaroo |
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^^^ DuncanS, your mods are some of the most creative and effective solutions.
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