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photobug
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Jun 17, 2017

more storage places

As usual, I'm always looking for more storage for all the junk I seem to need. One thing I run in to on all my vehicles is where to put my glasses, wallet and phone while I'm driving. Center console sometimes works, but it's usually stuffed with drinks, my wife's lipbalm, coins, other junk that seems to accumulate while on the road. I didn't really want to get a bigger center console unit because it makes it harder to get from the driver's seat to the back. What I did find was this overhead shelf unit http://www.vdpusa.com/truck/shelf-it.php
I got it from amazon for about $90 and it showed up the other day. I must say I'm pretty impressed. Solid steel tray with some kind of fuzzy coating to make it look like original. It was pretty easy to install once I figured out I was installing the brackets backwards. Once that was straightened out I went pretty quickly. Couple things I didn't like were the clips that hold the shades in place weren't pre drilled. Ford has some funky attachment where there is a screw holding it in place, then a big spike to make it move. it's also not flat on the base. Bit of grinding with a dremel and a drill bit for the holes and they're back in place. Installation requires no modification of the coach, they attach at the visor attach points then relocate the visors onto the bottom of the shelf. One thing I need to work on, is the sheet metal screws holding it together leave sharp points in the inside where you're running your hand. need to do something about that before I cut myself. I thought it might block some of my vision, maybe a little, but the part it blocks is the underside of the cabover so it's not an issue. I'll have to see how I like it while driving, but I think it should work fine. Depends on how organized you are and if you can follow directions correctly. takes about 30 min to install and only needs a screwdriver (electric screw gun works better) ((except for the drill for the visor clips))

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  • Thanks all. The best price so far is from eBay. I'm on the fence whether I'll buy or not. Healeyman and photobug must be a mind readers because it is indeed grey that I am looking for.
  • Tom, I'm showing amazon as out of stock on that model number. carID https://www.carid.com/vdp/pu-tan-mpn-sh2166.html
    jegs http://www.jegs.com/i/Vertically-Driven-Products/492/SH2166/10002/-1
    and summit racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vdp-sh2166 all show they have that one in stock. I've used all three companies in the past and haven't had any issues with them. I'm showing that model is tan, is that what you wanted?
  • I've had one for several years. The only downside is that it's flexible enough that it bounces up and down on rough roads. Regardless, I'd buy it again. You can replace the pointy sheet metal screws with machine screws and nuts.
  • I have a 2005 E450 which calls for the Shelf-it SH2166. I located it on eBay for $98.99 but can not find it on Amazon. Can you furnish an Amazon link?