Whitey87
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The link didn't work, but I'm assuming these are just the 50ltr really usefull storage boxes with clip top lids?
£99.00 Bed That Fits a SWB Kombi Perfectly
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That's the ones mate.
There are cheaper ones but these are really strong summer and winter. The cheap ones just shatter
And the really useful ones stack on top of each other perfectly which is ideal when storing them when not camping.
From memory it's just over 2m when down.
Thats a shame. We can get a mattress in the back behind the back seats but it would be nice to be lifted off the floor. I don’t want to build something permanent as I use the back for work so need the space. Think ikea are out of stock of them at the minute but would be handy to try it out before buying one lol
I’m in Shrewsbury. Happy for you to try mine for size.
Hi
I made a shelf out of 18mm ply and use self retracing ratchet straps to lift it up and down
Then use air bed when camping .
Can be took out or left flat on the floor
I keep it fixed up most of the time as a parcel shelf, also good for hiding stuff underneath.
It’s solid when fixed in place, I used extra straps underneath to fix to lashing points to stop it moving
The ratchet straps are rated to 250kg swl , break at 500kg, from Halfords .
This is good if you need full van space for work etc ,so didn’t want anything fixed in van.
Just had to drill a couple of 10mm holes to support front of board, using 2 lashing points from floor
Also in the back I used motorsport harness bolts which screw in to existing seatbelt mounting holes behind panel
Jason
I made a shelf out of 18mm ply and use self retracing ratchet straps to lift it up and down
Then use air bed when camping .
Can be took out or left flat on the floor
I keep it fixed up most of the time as a parcel shelf, also good for hiding stuff underneath.
It’s solid when fixed in place, I used extra straps underneath to fix to lashing points to stop it moving
The ratchet straps are rated to 250kg swl , break at 500kg, from Halfords .
This is good if you need full van space for work etc ,so didn’t want anything fixed in van.
Just had to drill a couple of 10mm holes to support front of board, using 2 lashing points from floor
Also in the back I used motorsport harness bolts which screw in to existing seatbelt mounting holes behind panel
Jason
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Submersiblesid
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Ross’st6
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Hi what’s the width between your carpeted wheel arches? I have the plastic wheel arch covers and don’t know if the bed would fit between my arches. Thanks.
Cheers bud.
I asked the chap in wednesbury store if he had heard of the t6 forum and mentioned the thread....he was amazed at how many were using the bed.
Not sure of the actual measurements but the bed is really tight. Literally a perfect fit. You'd struggle with anything other than carpet lining.
You think that these beds could be cut in half and made telescopic with thumb twist locks.
Think maybe it would make the overall cost 120-150£
Edit: i.e with a sleeve tubes over existing frame
Nice one Paul....don't forget a photo of it in the van pal.
