1968-1972 Bus Battery Tray RH Rear 211813162M - OEM Number(s) (211813162M)
Protect your 1968–1972 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus battery with this reproduction heavy gauge steel right side battery tray repair panel with attached bracket — a direct fit replacement for acid-corroded or deteriorated originals.
Battery acid leaks are one of the most destructive and most overlooked sources of rust on a Bay Window Bus. When the battery overheats and acid escapes, it attacks the metal tray from below — corroding the steel, compromising support, and eventually deteriorating the surrounding panel structure entirely. A corroded battery tray is not just an eyesore — it is a structural and electrical reliability concern.
This reproduction heavy gauge steel battery tray installs at the stock right side location and provides correct, solid support for the battery on 1968–1972 Bay Window Buses equipped with small oval taillights. The attached bracket is included for complete installation. Direct fit at the original mounting location — no modification required.
Fits the Following Volkswagen Models:
Fits 1968–1972 Volkswagen Bay Window Bus — Right Side. Fits Buses with Small Oval Taillights Only.
Features / Benefits:
- Reproduction heavy gauge steel right side battery tray for 1968–1972 VW Bay Window Bus
- Replaces acid-corroded, rusted, or deteriorated original battery tray panels
- Attached bracket included for complete installation
- Direct fit at stock right side battery location — no modification required
- Heavy gauge steel construction for solid, long-term battery support
- Fits Bay Window Bus with small oval taillights only — confirm taillight style before ordering
- VW reference part number: 211813162M
Material / Finish:
Heavy gauge steel construction. Bare metal finish ready for preparation, priming, and paint.
Dimensions:
17.5 in. x 12 in. x 2 in.
Because Details Matter:
Battery acid corrosion on a Bay Window Bus is one of those problems that starts small and ends expensive. A deteriorated tray leaves the battery unsupported and the surrounding panel vulnerable to further rust. This reproduction steel tray stops the damage at the source — correct fit, correct gauge, correct location — and gives your Bus the solid battery foundation it needs to keep running reliably.
Learn more from the following Mid America Motorworks Knowledge Library articles:
VW Body Panels & Sheet Metal - What to Expect
Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)
- 211813162M
- 686420268499
- 95-55-69-0
- 9555690