What this product does
A rigid folding tray for use in a parked vehicle. Share the seat mounting dimensions and intended use to check the configuration. The intended use is providing a fold-down surface at the rear of a front seat in a parked vehicle. Use the information below to decide whether this product belongs in your assortment and what to confirm before you approve a bulk order.
| Item | Reference or check |
|---|---|
| Material | ABS listed by supplier |
| Mount and load rating | Confirm against sample and test report |
| Intended application | providing a fold-down surface at the rear of a front seat in a parked vehicle |
| Measurements to provide | headrest rod count, spacing and diameter, mounting clearance and the space between the seat back and rear passenger area |
| Sample checks | Review the tabletop size, folded thickness, bracket contact points, hinge play and locking action. Check whether hardware is replaceable and list included parts. |
| Evidence to request | installation instructions, mount dimensions, hinge or locking checks and load data that states where the load was applied |
Where it fits and how to measure
Some headrests cannot be removed and some seats have no exposed rods. Even with compatible rods, the seat angle and rear clearance can affect how the tray opens or stows. Record headrest rod count, spacing and diameter, mounting clearance and the space between the seat back and rear passenger area. Include photos of the relevant area and identify the make, model, year and trim if known. Have the supplier compare the measurements with the specific configuration offered. A vehicle name alone may not identify the rail, seat or cargo layout.
How to use and evaluate a sample
With the vehicle parked, compare the mount and fasteners against the exact installation instructions. Confirm whether headrest removal is required before beginning. Check clearance through the full opening and closing motion and verify that the tray can be folded and held in its intended stowed position. Test the hinge action with an unloaded tray before reviewing any applicable load evidence. Document the steps you actually used and note any tools, clearance or preparation needed. If the physical sample differs from the drawing or the photos, resolve the difference before using those materials for a retail listing.
Problems buyers want to avoid
Buyers of comparable trays report difficult installation, looseness, rattling and tilt under pressure. Check the actual bracket and seat interface. If there is a cup opening, measure it instead of assuming common cups will fit. Supplier materials show conflicting load claims. Keep both figures internal until a record identifies the exact mount and test method. A load applied at the center and a load applied near the edge are different conditions. Show the sample in both positions in the product gallery.
What to verify before ordering
Review the tabletop size, folded thickness, bracket contact points, hinge play and locking action. Check whether hardware is replaceable and list included parts. Request installation instructions, mount dimensions, hinge or locking checks and load data that states where the load was applied. Keep the sample identifier, the drawing revision and photos together. Record which conditions passed, which remain open and any change you requested. A written sample approval makes it easier to compare incoming stock with the version your team reviewed.
How to request a comparable wholesale quote
Send the requested product and variant, quantity by item, destination and packaging requirements. Ask for a unit price at that quantity, the minimum order for the configuration, sample cost and production lead time. Request units per carton, outer dimensions and gross weight, along with the stated delivery terms. Compare quotations for the same configuration and destination. If a quote changes the material, hardware or packing, ask for a revised specification before approving it. For a mixed order, confirm quantities and packing separately for each item.
Prepare the listing and repeat order
Use measurements and images for the approved sample. Label the product and carton with the identifier that appears on the quotation. Record the verified fit conditions, the items included in the package and the customer questions that the instructions should answer. Confirm any artwork and image permissions before sharing materials with a retailer. When reordering, reference the approved sample and ask whether the configuration, packaging or specifications have changed. This gives your receiving team a consistent set of details to check when the shipment arrives.