Where in the van do you store your camping seats?

[Blackstar]

Two weeks ago I picked up my new T6.1 T30 Highline 150 (yes, photos when we get it back from the conversion company!).
Whilst waiting in the dealers we looked over the California Beach and were very impressed with the neat seat storage in the tailgate.
Two questions please:
Can this system (or third party copy) be purchased and fitted to a regular T6?
Where do people store their camping seats?
Many thanks.

 

[Bargy62]

Bungeed to the back of the passenger seat when travelling

 

[JOG]

Hi,

We are on our second Cali Beach. The seat storage is lovely but replacements are frighteningly expensive. The chairs alone are £100 each and they are nothing to write home about! I think it is possible to buy the kit for the tailgate (as a collection of replacement parts) but you may find it is pricey!

 

[Another planet]

Is this what you mean? Chair Pod – Vanshades

 

[JOG]

Is this what you mean? Chair Pod – Vanshades

Very good! Think that is what original poster was looking for!

 

[Another planet]

I think these are also worth considering - you can get pouch for them FRONT RUNNER EXPANDER CHAIR from First Four Offroad

 

[Blackstar]

Is this what you mean? Chair Pod – Vanshades

Exactly this thank you. But at £310 I think I'll pass. My normal fold up ones that have a pouch should fit in the upright cupboard, I hope!

 

[James1000]

I bought the flattest directors chairs I could find and they sit nicely in the folding roof space

 

[bobbybasic]

There are a couple of aftermarket options I know of:

This from Germany

Die Heckklappentasche für alle VW mit Heckklappe und dem "Pappensatz"

eines der besten Features des VW T5 California ist die in der Heckklappe integrierte Stuhltasche - jetzt gibt es dieses System für alle VW T5 mit dem einfachen "Pappeinsatz" in der Heckklappe zum Nachrüsten.

www.california-camping.de

And this from vanshades

Vanshades | Van Window Blinds For VW T5, VW T6 & Ford Transit Custom

The Vanshades Window Pod® system is a camper van window blinds and frame system that's pre-assembled, stylish and easy to install.

www.vanshades.co.uk

The vanshades chair pods have been out of stock for a while. When I asked in Jan they said they were fine tuning a new design and hoped to be manufacturing in the first quarter of this year.

 

[VanDamMan]

Hi @BairStrokes ... There is a trade off to consider when buying camping chairs....Comfort or convenience ....we like most start off with a nice compact chair then discover its weaknesses..not very comfy...but easy to store ( we have a utility pod) we are now using a bigger better supportive chair but with that comes the storage issue ( they lay across the rear floor ) I would consider your long term plans regarding chairs and storage... Practical is not always comfortable

 

[Andysmee]

Hi @BairStrokes ... There is a trade off to consider when buying camping chairs....Comfort or convenience ....we like most start off with a nice compact chair then discover its weaknesses..not very comfy...but easy to store ( we have a utility pod) we are now using a bigger better supportive chair but with that comes the storage issue ( they lay across the rear floor ) I would consider your long term plans regarding chairs and storage... Practical is not always comfortable

I can't imagine going back to fold up chairs from the 60s, we curl up in ours for hours at a time, and having canvas at the side protecting us from the wind is essential

 

[Insert Coin]

I have a fat arse, there’s no easy way to store this, but it’s soooo comfy -

Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[T6ARF]

I have a fat arse, there’s no easy way to store this, but it’s soooo comfy -

Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Looks lovely and comfy!

 

[CAB]

Bungeed to the drivers seat.

We bought the thinnest, lightest recliners we could find.

https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-bought-today.12436/post-354412

 

[Stay Frosty]

I have a fat arse but it’s soooo comfy -

Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Timber Ridge XXL Camping Directors Chair 70 cm Wide Heavy Duty Oversized Folding Chair for Full Padded with Side Table Supports 270KG. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

Sadly just a boney non comfy arse here so tend to lean nonchalantly against the van trying a "blue steel" look or sulk inside reading.
Our two backside squeezer chairs go in the side compartment beneath the wardrobe and behind the gas cupboard.

 

[RosscoPCole]

We the usual fold up camping chairs that fold up long and thinish. They fit under the rock and roll bed with ease. We had a kick plate mounted to the front and back of it so they don't slide out. Also it looks better.

 

[chearmstrong]

We use Helinox chairs - they are quite compact but comfy and super lightweight. They pack down to a small bag so take very little room.

Chair One

Helinox Chair One available now at Ultralight Outdoor Gear with FREE UK+EU Delivery, reviews, full tech specs & helpful buying advice.

www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk

 

[Cymro]

Hi,

We are on our second Cali Beach. The seat storage is lovely but replacements are frighteningly expensive. The chairs alone are £100 each and they are nothing to write home about! I think it is possible to buy the kit for the tailgate (as a collection of replacement parts) but you may find it is pricey!

Think that’s expensive for a chair? Even after a £100 discount, this one’s £394.99. https://m.addnature.co.uk/nordisk-m...bJ-nw_me7eoBnquMY1Ttq9mFe0lsaPm4aArD2EALw_wcB

 

[JOG]

Think that’s expensive for a chair? Even after a £100 discount, this ones £394.99. https://m.addnature.co.uk/nordisk-m...bJ-nw_me7eoBnquMY1Ttq9mFe0lsaPm4aArD2EALw_wcB

Freaking hell!

 

[MrSkip]

Between front and middle seats, a perfect fit, we always have middle ones facing rearwards so wouldn't be suitable for everyone but perfect for just the two of us and the dog