If you have a console, here's an easy diy improvement

[Wmjohn]

The consoles on the 5th gen were designed by a caveman. The openings are cavernous and have few lids. Drop something in and you may never see it again.

So what's pictured as a simple attempt to recreate the sliding, flat lid over the center opening in my 4th gen console.

Makes a super "table top" if you need a flat surface for any reason.

PM me and I will share the dimensions. I used a 3/4" board but something thinner could work. The key is the 45 degree bevels hold it nicely in place, plus its easily removed.

Necessity was the mother of this simple solution!

 

[DanAR]

That does look nice. When I picked up my 2023 I apparently dropped my copy of the sales agreement into the black hole of the console and once home and in the house I realized I couldn’t find it. I searched the house, the truck at least 2 times, including the console - nothing. Finally went to the dealer and said I lost it, must have dropped it on the ground or something and I’ll need another copy. They printed another copy and asked me not to lose this one. I told them don’t worry, if I lose this one they won’t hear about it. Two days later while transferring some things into the new truck, I slid a tray back in the bottom of the console and there in the very bottom was the envelope with the original.

 

[Wmjohn]

Pretty sure this works on 19-25 consoles if yours looks like mine.

 

[jejb]

Must be a 1500 issue?

 

[Wmjohn]

Could be just 1500s, not sure.
The point is, if you have a hole or cavity on top, and you would prefer a smooth top, here's a solution.

 

[etbrown4]

I cut a section from some scrap mahogany to fit my 1500. Works great. 3/4 thick board probably best so you have a lot of bevel area fitting down inside the plastic. Make a cardboard template first. Won't be a perfect fit, but the bevels hold mine in place.