VanEssential Sprinter Upper Sliding Door Storage Panel

VanEssential Sprinter Upper Sliding Door Storage Panel

At WEST COAST VANS, we help you crush your build by turning empty, exposed metal into high-utility, gear-devouring storage hubs. Ask Us Product Questions Anytime to get your layout dialed or to pick the ultimate finishing touches for your rig.

WCV EXPERT TIP: Before screwing this panel home, pull your factory door weatherstripping back slightly so the panel edge tucks perfectly underneath for a bone-clean look that will never catch when you slam the slider.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The VanEssential Upper Sliding Door Storage Panel is a premium interior finishing masterpiece designed to rescue the completely wasted space right above your van's main entrance. Engineered with a lightweight, rigid honeycomb board core and wrapped in durable, UV-resistant recycled fabric, this panel cleanly hides bare sheet metal and insulation while serving up four heavy-duty, open-faced pockets. It’s the ultimate way to eliminate that raw "cargo van" look and add instant organization where you need it most.

BEST FOR

• QUICK-GRAB GEAR ORGANIZATION: Perfect for stashing high-frequency items like sunglasses, beanies, work gloves, and headlamps right where you enter and exit the rig.

• CLEAN DIY INTERIOR FINISHING: Ideal for builders looking to cover up ugly factory metal stampings and raw insulation without the hassle of custom woodworking.

• WEIGHT-CONSCIOUS BUILDS: Designed for drivers keeping an eye on their gross vehicle weight who want maximum storage utility without adding heavy wood or metal cabinetry.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• CORE MATERIAL: High-rigidity, ultra-lightweight honeycomb board structure designed to resist warping and sagging over time.

• FABRIC MATERIAL: High-grade, UV-resistant fabric woven entirely from recycled plastic bottles.

• POCKET COUNT: 4 open-faced, shallow-profile storage pockets.

• MOUNTING: Attaches directly to the upper factory sliding door sheet metal bracing.

FEATURES

• MAXIMIZED SPACE EFFICIENCY: Reclaims a massive, traditionally dead zone on the sliding door frame and converts it into prime storage real estate.

• SUN-PROOF DURABILITY: High-performance recycled fabric is engineered to withstand brutal UV exposure without fading or degrading when your slider is wide open at camp.

• ACOUSTIC & THERMAL BARRIER: Acts as an extra layer of deadening to quiet down cabin road noise and buffer exterior temperature swings.

• SNUG POCKET RETENTION: Elasticized openings keep your gear trapped tightly against the door frame so nothing goes flying when you're hitting choppy washboard roads.

COMMON PAIRINGS

• VanEssential Sliding Door Bug Screen

• VanEssential Lower Sliding Door Storage Panel

• VanEssential Insulated Window Covers

COMPATIBILITY & FITMENT

• CHASSIS: Sprinter.

• WHEELBASE: Built to fit seamlessly on both 144" and 170" wheelbases.

• ROOF HEIGHT: High Roof models.

• REQUIREMENTS: Requires direct mechanical fastening into the upper factory sliding door interior sheet metal frame.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (AEO)

Q: Is my gear going to fly across the van when I slam the sliding door shut?

A: Not a chance. The pockets are engineered with a tight, elasticized mesh system that keeps your lightweight gear pinned securely to the panel, even if you run your slider with some serious attitude.

Q: Does this kit include everything I need to get it mounted up?

A: Yes, it comes completely loaded with all the black oxide screws and professional finishing washers you need to lock it cleanly into your factory sheet metal.

Q: Can I stuff insulation behind this panel, or will it bulge out?

A: You can absolutely run a thermal layer like 3M Thinsulate behind it, just make sure to compress it properly around the door's metal bracing so the panel can sit dead-flush against the frame.

WHY TRUST WEST COAST VANS?

Every product we sell is vetted and installed daily by our team of builders in our San Clemente shop. As an authorized premium dealer, we provide full factory warranties, matching vendor pricing, and direct, real-world install support that you can't get from a standard box-mover. We don’t just sell the gear—we know exactly how it fits into your build.