Universal Foldable Round Car Cup Holder

AutoLiuma Universal Foldable Round Cup Holder — a foldable cup holder that mounts on a seat back, a campervan table or a folding camping chair where there is no factory holder. It folds flat when it is not in use, so it takes up almost no space until you actually need somewhere to put a drink.

Why it is worth fitting

Campervans, motorhomes, caravans, boats and older cars all share the same problem: plenty of surfaces and nowhere designed to hold a drink, so a mug ends up on a seat or a windowsill and goes over at the first corner. This is a small foldaway holder that screws or clips to a flat surface and folds out when needed. The folding is the point — a fixed holder bolted to a seat back sticks out permanently and catches on things, while this sits at about 25 mm deep when closed and can be forgotten about until it is needed. It is the kind of accessory that sells as much to camping and caravan buyers as to motorists, and at 100 × 95 × 25 mm it fits places a conventional holder cannot.

Key features

• Folds flat to about 25 mm deep, so it is barely noticeable when not in use
• Compact 100 × 95 × 25 mm body that fits tight interiors
• Screws or clips to a flat surface with no specialist tools
• Ideal for campervans, motorhomes, caravans and folding camping tables
• Also suits boats, work vans and rear-seat passengers
• Available in black and beige to match interior trim
• Folds out only when needed, so it does not catch on luggage or passengers
• Sells as a camping and caravan accessory as well as an automotive one

Specifications

Will it fit?

Universal — it mounts to a flat surface on a seat back, side panel or camping table rather than to a specific vehicle. Two things to check before ordering: the thickness and material of the panel you intend to fix it to, because a hollow moulded plastic trim panel will not take a screw the way a timber or metal surface will; and whether there is enough swing room for the holder to fold out, since it needs clearance in front of the mounting face.

Fitting and first use

Mark the mounting position at a height where the holder can fold out freely and a cup will not foul anything. Check what is behind the panel — on trim panels, look for a solid section or an existing fixing rather than screwing into a void. Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the screws to avoid splitting thin plastic. Fix the holder with the screws supplied, or clip it on where the design allows, then test that it folds and unfolds smoothly before loading it with a drink. Once fitted, check that it does not obstruct a seat folding, a door closing or a sliding door track.

Care and maintenance

Wipe it out after use to stop spills drying in the hinge, which is what makes a folding holder stiff. Do not overload it with a heavy bottle — it is designed for a cup or a mug. Occasionally check the fixing screws, since a holder that is repeatedly folded and loaded will work loose over time. Avoid leaving it open with a drink in it while the vehicle is moving on rough ground.

Frequently asked questions

Will it hold a large travel mug?

It is designed for a standard cup or mug rather than a very large bottle. Check the internal diameter against your usual cup before ordering.

Can I fit it to a plastic trim panel?

Yes, provided there is a solid section behind the surface to take the screw. On hollow panels, use a section with reinforcement or choose a different fixing method.

Does it work in a car as well as a campervan?

Yes — it is useful anywhere there is a flat surface and no factory holder, including the back of a car seat for rear passengers.

Will it rattle?

Folded shut it sits flat against the panel, so it is no more prone to rattling than the trim it is fitted to.

SKU: AP-020  |  Category: Car Cup Holder

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