its on the Double, you pull a cord at the back to be able to fold it flat
Double-Seat Hinge - feedback?
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Is that on the 2+1 set up in the Kombi in the back? I did try but I've possibly been dumb.
No it is the rear double seat.... Thanks though. Trying to source rear the bed from a caravelle
It's definitely the front double
Hi Guys,
I have just bought this;
VW T5 / T6 double folding passenger seat conversion,NEW Improved bracket ! | eBay
Should be with by Friday/ Monday.....I will do a write up once I've got it and started the install.......must make the passenger double seat more drivable on long distances and the additional benefit of folding the front seats down.
Matt
I have just bought this;
VW T5 / T6 double folding passenger seat conversion,NEW Improved bracket ! | eBay
Should be with by Friday/ Monday.....I will do a write up once I've got it and started the install.......must make the passenger double seat more drivable on long distances and the additional benefit of folding the front seats down.
Matt
Sorry it was the rear passenger double i wanted to have recline like the caravelle seats... a mod for that would save me having to put in the caravelle set up
Well, fitted the hinge today...took about an hour, but you must make sure you have the spline adapters for a socket set.....so the steps I went through were....undid the nutsholding the seat down, undid the bolts holding up the wires under the seat, then lifted the seat back about 5 inches to get access to the 6 bolts (3 either end of the seat). Slightly undid the bottom 2 bolts, but took the top bolt on each end all the way out. Then undid the 2 additional bolts holding the centre seat bracket....Then I had the rear of the seat in my hand.....took this inside the house (coz it was freezing!) and undid the seat outer, from the rear, then undid 3 bolts under the seat liner...which released the bracket.....I put the new bracket in place and redid the disassembly in reverse......looks great, seat is now at least 10 degrees further back which is a much nicer position for a passenger and the seat now folds flat too. I have attached a few pictures to show it now in its glory.....may stop me getting a single seat for a while 
This is interesting stuff as I’m also trying to decide on best option for making the front double seat a bit more comfortable, and was wondering if anyone had proceeded with either the Outdoortechnical product or the one sold on eBay? I have the non-folding double seat and I'm tempted by the less expensive option on eBay but if anyone has first hand experience of either product I'd appreciate any info. Cheers.
Hi Rob, I took up the challenge with the eBay one......piece of cake to fit and wife says it sooooo much more comfortable. Here's my step through, along with some pictures.
Seat Hinge
Matt
Seat Hinge
Matt
I went for Outdoor tech, and sent mine back for p/ex, seams fine, easy to fit, but i suppose if i was fussy i would not have it reclined quiet so much, but its a lot better than the standard one.
Thanks Saxoboy, really useful information, also the upholstery on your seats looks great.
I don't know if it affects the swivel base operation but regarding lowering the seat height I noticed this modified seat base on eBay, it says it returns the seat to its original height even with a swivel base fitted. Quite expensive though!
eBay item number: 182921346287
(VW T5 T6 LOWERED double passenger seat (brings height back to original w swivel)
I've had this fitted - top bloke - it reclines the seat back about 10 degrees, which makes a big difference (about the thickness of the seat) and also makes it so it folds foward and can be used as a table (or to get longer items in)
Could some one pls send me details were I can get this done ASAP
Thanks Karl
Thanks Karl
Hi Adrian
ill contact him Gordon straight after the xmas hols. thanks for the reply
merry xmas and new year
Just ordered one of these too. I really like the double seat and storage you get with it but the wife says it’s uncomfortable on long journeys and wanted a single seat conversion. Hopefully this will be the best of both..... and the folding option was really useful in my old T5, so it will be a bonus to get that feature back again.
