- If you have a tailgate van then the Chair Pod from Vanshades is excellent, we have one. The chairs are stored inside a canvas "bag" which is attached to the inside of the tailgate.
Chair Pod *NEW* - VanShades
I have just noticed that Vanshades have recently launched a Barn Door version of their Chair Pod. I don't know what it is like but assume if it is same quality as the Tailgate version it should be fine
Barn Door Chair Pod *NEW* - VanShades
Barn Door Chair Pod *NEW* - VanShades
Thanks. It's not a major concern. I've been planning on getting the chair pod and loc8 table and never considered this until my local converter mentioned it yesterday. He said there alre alternatives for routing ther switch elsewhere on the door if needs be.
LOL.
Just bought this. crusader-the-comfort-folding-camping-chair
Super comfy in the showroom and covered on the sides to stop cold draughts.
I feel soo old reading this.
Super comfy in the showroom and covered on the sides to stop cold draughts.
I feel soo old reading this.
I’m 6ft 7" and 24 stone, most camping chairs fold up when I sit on them 
This is on its 2nd season - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Thor-Over-Sized-Chair-Excalibur/dp/B01LY9PBU7
This is on its 2nd season - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vango-Thor-Over-Sized-Chair-Excalibur/dp/B01LY9PBU7
I use the one below,super comfortable,they also do a short back version.the long back one can be reclined and makes it just like a sunbed
Vango Kensington Tall Camping Chair | Leisure Outlet
Vango Kensington Tall Camping Chair | Leisure Outlet
I use the Oztent King Goanna Chair which I find very comfy. They are high at the back which gives good head support, they have a strap behind the lower back of the chair which can be adjusted to give excellent lower back support. The arms are nice and wide and as a bonus it has two can holders which are perfect and a couple of small pocket type holders. They are not exactly the smallest chair packed up but I find that they sit nicely behind my rib bed.
But then I thought I would go more compact in order to save more space and purchased a Vango microlight tall chair. It is nice and high at the back which is good for head support and they are quite supportive on your back, I do however find that they lean back which is good for lounging but not so good if you wanted to sit at a table. Generally I find them comfy but there is nowhere to put your arms luckily for you maybe but not me as I have already purchased them, they now sell them with arms which I feel will help a lot with the general comfort of the chair. They are very lightweight and portable but are also strong.
Of course the difference in packed away size is huge but you do trade some comfort for size. It depends what is more important to you.
The Oztent are 105 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm.
the Vango are 50 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
Of course purchasing the other chairs has now ended up with me wanting to take both sets of chairs so taking up even more room. The Oztent ones for lounging about on site and the others to keep in the van for when we are out and about as they are so portable and still comfy.
As they say the choice is yours.
Hope this helps.
But then I thought I would go more compact in order to save more space and purchased a Vango microlight tall chair. It is nice and high at the back which is good for head support and they are quite supportive on your back, I do however find that they lean back which is good for lounging but not so good if you wanted to sit at a table. Generally I find them comfy but there is nowhere to put your arms luckily for you maybe but not me as I have already purchased them, they now sell them with arms which I feel will help a lot with the general comfort of the chair. They are very lightweight and portable but are also strong.
Of course the difference in packed away size is huge but you do trade some comfort for size. It depends what is more important to you.
The Oztent are 105 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm.
the Vango are 50 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.
Of course purchasing the other chairs has now ended up with me wanting to take both sets of chairs so taking up even more room. The Oztent ones for lounging about on site and the others to keep in the van for when we are out and about as they are so portable and still comfy.
As they say the choice is yours.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for replies,We have the Vango Hercules which are great just the packed size is a bit bulky and we are trying to lessen the load and gain more space in readiness for a road trip around France and beyond.
Wife has found these on Amazon and has ordered them to try out.
Still looking though and I do prefer the fold flat Kensington type so not ruling them out .
Thanks it does help , the Vango is certainly worth a look at as that’s the kinda packed size we’re after
Do they have to be assembled?
Ye takes me less then 1 minuet all poles are attached with elastic and snap together. they are all aluminium no plastic joints. added some more photos to help you decide think you can get them for about £38 with a quick search on google the ones with arms are a bit more. 
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