SWB rear load shelf ideas?

[jjg23]

Hey all
I’m keen on some ideas for a simple shelf design to increase load capacity for day van. I need to load sailing/windsurfing kit, I’ve briefly seen a few shelves installed but can’t find any companies selling these. Maybe I need to just get some ply and cut myself.
ideally I’m thinking of about 50cm height, with a two third split (aligned with the 2:1 seat) where you could fold one third of the shelf over to allow a bike to be loaded on the van floor (with the corresponding seat removed).
Anyone got any tips?
Thanks!

 

[Jaywylers]

Hi this is what I’m looking to do also, but incorporate a bed and bike hanging!

found this website for the storage solution that can be used as the bed.

VW Plain Ply Kombi Pod — Van Furniture

Only currently available in SWB sizes Our new VW T5/T6 Kombi Pod, unique to Van Furniture. Designed to fit in a VW Kombi T5 / T6 where the rear seats fold flat, this creates a large bed area. Designed and built from 15mm lightweight ply for maximum strength, this leaves a beautiful natural finish

www.vanfurniture.co.uk

 

[jjg23]

Ah nice one, that looks great!
My only issue is that the folding board is the central area one, but I need it to fold over on the left side as you look in from tailgate, so I can slide a bike in without taking wheels off (having removed one of the second row seats in my 2:1 row).
I’ll get in touch with that company and see if can do that, although I guess the issue will be finding a way to support the weight of the left edge of the left board when folded down... hmmm

Hi this is what I’m looking to do also, but incorporate a bed and bike hanging!

found this website for the storage solution that can be used as the bed.

VW Plain Ply Kombi Pod — Van Furniture

Only currently available in SWB sizes Our new VW T5/T6 Kombi Pod, unique to Van Furniture. Designed to fit in a VW Kombi T5 / T6 where the rear seats fold flat, this creates a large bed area. Designed and built from 15mm lightweight ply for maximum strength, this leaves a beautiful natural finish

www.vanfurniture.co.uk