We bought a 2016 panel van a few months ago with a view to using it as a day van and for occasional camping trips for the wife and I, along with our daughter.
We have had side windows fitted and the rear is now "de-vanned" and fully insulated and carpet lined.
Having used it as much as we were allowed in the summer it is now time for the next major expense. The rear seating/bed and a small storage/kitchen unit.
The novelty of all 3 of us up front is wearing off. We need some rear seating. We also need a bed instead of an air mattress in the back.
The original plan was to have a small unit behind the drivers seat but we have gone off this idea.
After a considerable amount of research we have come to the conclusion that the optimum layout for our day van is a full width rear seat that converts into a bed with a small kitchen pod mounted behind it, accessible when you open the rear doors. Wife not keen on a narrower bed and we don't need a full side of cupboards.
Clearly, the rear seating needs to be M1 certified.
Much that the Scopema Rib beds look lovely, they do come in with rather a hefty price tag.
Current thoughts are to fit a 1400mm full width Titan Mid Mount space saver rock and roll bed with an EVO Designs Rear Pod 2C behind it.
www.evomotiondesign.co.uk
Although neither supplier will guarantee compatibility they would appear to fit, looking at the drawings both have made available.
The pod is 343mm high. The bed drawings show 350mm clear below the rear cushion when folded down. So it would appear to fit underneath. Pod is 474mm front to back, so there appears to be plenty of space. 675-90=585mm.
The Titan bed and EVO pod unit appears to provide reasonable value and should give us the functionality that we are seeking.
Is there anyone out there with experience of this set up or something similar? Keen to have any thoughts before I take the plunge and commit to the expense.
Thank you, in anticipation.
We have had side windows fitted and the rear is now "de-vanned" and fully insulated and carpet lined.
Having used it as much as we were allowed in the summer it is now time for the next major expense. The rear seating/bed and a small storage/kitchen unit.
The novelty of all 3 of us up front is wearing off. We need some rear seating. We also need a bed instead of an air mattress in the back.
The original plan was to have a small unit behind the drivers seat but we have gone off this idea.
After a considerable amount of research we have come to the conclusion that the optimum layout for our day van is a full width rear seat that converts into a bed with a small kitchen pod mounted behind it, accessible when you open the rear doors. Wife not keen on a narrower bed and we don't need a full side of cupboards.
Clearly, the rear seating needs to be M1 certified.
Much that the Scopema Rib beds look lovely, they do come in with rather a hefty price tag.
Current thoughts are to fit a 1400mm full width Titan Mid Mount space saver rock and roll bed with an EVO Designs Rear Pod 2C behind it.
REAR POD 2C Fits the Caravelle
Kitchen pod flat pack for DIY construction designed to fit under the Caravelle seat at the rear of the T6 T5 van. Same function as the Rear Pod 2 however this variation has been reduced to 350mm in height to fit under the Caravelle. Features: Rear Pod 2L kitchen unit NEW lift up worktop...
www.evomotiondesign.co.uk
The pod is 343mm high. The bed drawings show 350mm clear below the rear cushion when folded down. So it would appear to fit underneath. Pod is 474mm front to back, so there appears to be plenty of space. 675-90=585mm.
The Titan bed and EVO pod unit appears to provide reasonable value and should give us the functionality that we are seeking.
Is there anyone out there with experience of this set up or something similar? Keen to have any thoughts before I take the plunge and commit to the expense.
Thank you, in anticipation.
