Bike bottle cage on gear column cover?

[Andy Short]

I want to fit a bicycle bottle cage in the front of my 2017 T6 manual 6-gear trendline.
The easiest convenient location is as shown. It would involve drilling 2 off 3mm holes and using self tappers that would protrude 2 to 3mm on the inside.
I would rather not strip it all down. Can anyone tell me if there is anything very close in behind the cover that I need to be careful of, or is it really risky?
If it is not practical, can anyone suggest a better place to mount it (non-anatomical answers preferred...! ).

 

[Broadside]

There is space in behind that panel, pop the cover off the lower fuse panel and you can put your finger in behind.

I doubt self tappers would be a good long term bet especially holding 1kg in the bottle carrier. I would drill the holes as you say but then use a screw with a nylock secured at the rear. I reckon you could get it tight enough holding a small socket over the nylock with your fingers reaching through the fuse Box access panel.

 

[Andy Short]

Ok. Thanks.
It is a standard cycle waterbottle. Probably less than 500grams full.

 

[DXX]

It’s unlikely that a future buyer will want the bottle cage or the two holes.
How about making a backing plate for the bottle cage and using HD Velco?

 

[Andy Short]

True. I have some 3M click fix velcro. Thanks.

 

[Cymro]

True. I have some 3M click fix velcro. Thanks.

Not what you want, but I thought I would put this link on in case someone is looking for a non-destructive mount for use in the cab area: Brodit Proclip Mounts for Volkswagen T6 Transporter/Pickup 2020

 

[Mud Digger]

I want to fit a bicycle bottle cage in the front of my 2017 T6 manual 6-gear trendline.
The easiest convenient location is as shown. It would involve drilling 2 off 3mm holes and using self tappers that would protrude 2 to 3mm on the inside.
I would rather not strip it all down. Can anyone tell me if there is anything very close in behind the cover that I need to be careful of, or is it really risky?
If it is not practical, can anyone suggest a better place to mount it (non-anatomical answers preferred...! ).

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@Hobbo posted some cup holders yesterday from 3D innovations might fit your Bottle

 

[Andy Short]

Thanks, but specifically a bike bottle cage.
Now fitted.

Thanks, all.

 

[Sackmycook]

Do you need a supply of Team Sky Pro bottles, new and unused ?

 

[Andy Short]

Thanks, but have several bottles to share among my 11 cycles...!!

 

[DXX]

Do you need a supply of Team Sky Pro bottles, new and unused ?

Have you got any ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ T shirts?

 

[JiMsHaDY69]

@Mud Digger do you have a link to where I can get one of those 3D printed cup holders?

Did a quick Google search, but it was all information management companies under 3D Innovations.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Sackmycook]

Thanks, but have several bottles to share among my 11 cycles...!!

But no pink ones I bet.....!

 

[Nickdaw]

@Mud Digger do you have a link to where I can get one of those 3D printed cup holders?

Did a quick Google search, but it was all information management companies under 3D Innovations.

Thanks in advance.

VW T6 Cup Holder Customized to your requirements (Made to order 3-14 days) — welcome

This cup holder will hold all popular brands of cans, bottles, costa, Starbucks, McDonald’s cups and other items up to and including 75mm diameter

www.3dinnovation.uk

 

[Broadside]

Do you need a supply of Team Sky Pro bottles, new and unused ?

In fairness those bottles you sold are great as they are Elite Fly bottles. Have you still got some available?

 

[Sackmycook]

Yes, quite a few !!