Sliding parcel shelf retrofit

[H Rafiq]

Is there any way to retrofit a sliding parcel shelf like the Leon estates have into a mk3 Leon hatch?

 

[Damo H]

Retrofit, as the interior parts just won't transfer across.

To do it would be a massive piece of work a lot of customisation and £££.

What is it you're trying to achieve that the normal parcel shelf arrangement just doesn't do for you?

I think a simpler approach would be to use the parcel shelf as a frame, cue a hole in the centre and create some kind of flap and just disconnect the strings from the parcel shelf to the boot lid.

 

[H Rafiq]

Just want an easier-to-live-with parcel shelf. It’s annoying at the moment. In the way. If it was retractable it’d be so much easier and simpler. It’s not high enough when the boots open either.

 

[LeylandVCDS]

Rear quarter panels inside the boot are longer on the estate than the hatchback, so it wouldn't be a case of just installing estate parts into the hatch. You wouldn't get away with the hatchback side trims as you need the mounts for the locking catches to keep the blind shut that only the estate has, I'll try to grab a pic of the side trim on the estate for you
EDIT: First pic of the hatch, others of the estate, as you can see they are totally differrent

 

[H Rafiq]

Could grooves be cut into the current boot panels to accommodate for the estate shelf?

 

[LeylandVCDS]

Could grooves be cut into the current boot panels to accommodate for the estate shelf?

Very much doubt it. The panel on the hatch is thin, and instead of cutting a groove, you'd just cut a hole. Estate panel is a full moulded panel, much thicker in profile

 

[spembo]

As someone with the mk4 estate and was looking forward to benefits over the rigid shelf. All I can say is I pretty much leave it retracted most of the Tim and ended up removing it completely and leaving at home on a recent camping trip

 

[Walone]

As someone with the mk4 estate and was looking forward to benefits over the rigid shelf. All I can say is I pretty much leave it retracted most of the Tim and ended up removing it completely and leaving at home on a recent camping trip

Surely that means everyone can see what's in your boot?

 

[spembo]

The rear windows are tinted, so a little less visibility. Most of the time there's nothing in except a few carrier bag, but if was unattended and something in then i would close.

I suppose main advantage is it's easier to store away.

 

[SuperV8]

As someone with the mk4 estate and was looking forward to benefits over the rigid shelf. All I can say is I pretty much leave it retracted most of the Tim and ended up removing it completely and leaving at home on a recent camping trip

The MK3 parcel shelf can fit in notches under the boot floor if it gets in the way.

 

[H Rafiq]

The MK3 parcel shelf can fit in notches under the boot floor if it gets in the way.

Even with the Seat Sound subwoofer and spare tyre in? To be honest, I have a rubber boot mat installed so it’s effort to store it away under the boot floor. I just take it in the house if we need haul large items.

 

[spembo]

The mk4 also slots underneath, but means you’ve got have the boot in the upper position so you’re losing all the boot space associated with that setup.