Alternative uses for tailgate seat storage space

[Celia Vanchez]

I’m thinking of investing in some Helinox seats as I find the VW ones not that comfortable and they have no head rest. They would also take up less space possibly freeing up the seat storage in the tailgate. With that in mind does anyone have ideas how the seat storage area in the tailgate could be put to alternative uses?

 

[ThomasHJ]

VW Campershop in NL: https://vwcampershop.nl/ (the online webshop of our local VW dealer who only works on VW claifornia campers) used to sell a set of bags speficially designed to place in the tailgate chair storage compartment, but I cant seem to find them online anymore. You could contact them.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Anything lightweight but bulky could fit in. Such as sun canopies / shelters, waterproof clothing, etc.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Anything lightweight but bulky could fit in. Such as sun canopies / shelters, waterproof clothing, etc.

 

[Lorri]

Hi. We store the roof topper and screen cover and 2 pillows (pillows suctioned down).

 

[Kayleigh]

I store a VW chair and Helinox sunset chair on one side. On the other side I have some packing cubes with spare clothes

 

[SanderR72]

VW Campershop in NL: https://vwcampershop.nl/ (the online webshop of our local VW dealer who only works on VW claifornia campers) used to sell a set of bags speficially designed to place in the tailgate chair storage compartment, but I cant seem to find them online anymore. You could contact them.

https://vwcampershop.nl/top-volgens-rob/achterkleptas-tas-achterklep/

 

[barry]

we stored our two folded up Brompton bikes in their own B&Q plastic boxes in the rear space. it kept them contained and still left lots of room for other things.

 

[SusiBus]

we stored our two folded up Brompton bikes in their own B&Q plastic boxes in the rear space. it kept them contained and still left lots of room for other things.

B&Q plastic boxes? Any chance of a picture please?

 

[Baldrick]

I’m thinking of investing in some Helinox seats as I find the VW ones not that comfortable and they have no head rest. They would also take up less space possibly freeing up the seat storage in the tailgate. With that in mind does anyone have ideas how the seat storage area in the tailgate could be put to alternative uses?

Great ideas thank you. Just checked and there’s a British supplier for tailgate bags just in case that’s easier - plus one for this being a great idea as we’re 2½ weeks into a six stop tour of Britain for various different events and the two uncomfortable chairs less with the equivalent extra storage would have been ideal.

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[Kayleigh]

Great ideas thank you. Just checked and there’s a British supplier for tailgate bags just in case that’s easier - plus one for this being a great idea as we’re 2½ weeks into a six stop tour of Britain for various different events and the two uncomfortable chairs less with the equivalent extra storage would have been ideal.

Travel bags fitted for Volkswagen California T6 - T6.1 tailor made travel bags (1 bag) | Time and space saving for £ 48.95 | Perfect fit Car Bags

Easy to pack and time saving travel bags fitted for your Volkswagen. Our Car-Bags travelbags are tailor made for the California T6 - T6.1 build 2015-2022. 1 bag Perfect fit travelbags £ 48.95. Fills the boot completely A MUSTHAVE!

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Good find
A search for California on the same website shows some other useful custom fit bags for the cupboards.
ShopForCovers-VWCalifornia

 

[SanderR72]

Good find
A search for California on the same website shows some other useful custom fit bags for the cupboards.
ShopForCovers-VWCalifornia

I have that hanging bag for the wardrobe. Not as good as real shelves but a good enough solution for your clothes.

 

[Celia Vanchez]

we stored our two folded up Brompton bikes in their own B&Q plastic boxes in the rear space. it kept them contained and still left lots of room for other things.

Wow! That’s remarkable

 

[Kayleigh]

we stored our two folded up Brompton bikes in their own B&Q plastic boxes in the rear space. it kept them contained and still left lots of room for other things.

Surely you don’t mean in the tailgate chair storage do you?

 

[SanderR72]

Surely you don’t mean in the tailgate chair storage do you?

Maybe it was meant like that if they have the Brompton model Origami

 

[Celia Vanchez]

Wow! That’s remarkable

I store a VW chair and Helinox sunset chair on one side. On the other side I have some packing cubes with spare clothes

Kayleigh, I found your post very interesting. I was in London recently and went to an outdoor shop and really liked the Sunset chair. Does it fit in the tailgate ok or does it require a bit of juggling? Also did you remove the polystyrene moulds for the purposes of the VW chairs?

 

[Kayleigh]

Kayleigh, I found your post very interesting. I was in London recently and went to an outdoor shop and really liked the Sunset chair. Does it fit in the tailgate ok or does it require a bit of juggling? Also did you remove the polystyrene moulds for the purposes of the VW chairs?

No, it fits in really easily between the seat and back of the folded chair. It may push the Cali chair apart very slightly but the zip still closes as normal.

 

[Celia Vanchez]

No, it fits in really easily between the seat and back of the folded chair. It may push the Cali chair apart very slightly but the zip still closes as normal.

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Wow! I never thought of that solution; amazing. I’m thinking i could leave one VW chair behind and use the second compartment for storing hook up cable, utility bag and shower kit in the other stuff etc. Like the colour of your van

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Good find
A search for California on the same website shows some other useful custom fit bags for the cupboards.
ShopForCovers-VWCalifornia

I would have parted with a lot of money on that site!

 

[Kayleigh]

Wow! I never thought of that solution; amazing. I’m thinking i could leave one VW chair behind and use the second compartment for storing hook up cable, utility bag and shower kit in the other stuff etc. Like the colour of your van

If there’s two of you you’ll be fighting over the Sunset chair! It makes a good extra storage place. I have some of these bags on the other side with packing cubes of clothes stuffed further inside

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They can fall out though if I unzip too far.

An alternative are these bags that I posted previously:

Travel bags fitted for Volkswagen California T6 - T6.1 tailor made travel bags (1 bag) | Time and space saving for £ 48.95 | Perfect fit Car Bags

Easy to pack and time saving travel bags fitted for your Volkswagen. Our Car-Bags travelbags are tailor made for the California T6 - T6.1 build 2015-2022. 1 bag Perfect fit travelbags £ 48.95. Fills the boot completely A MUSTHAVE!

www.shopforcovers.com

 

[Celia Vanchez]

If there’s two of you you’ll be fighting over the Sunset chair! It makes a good extra storage place. I have some of these bags on the other side with packing cubes of clothes stuffed further inside

windhike Naturehike Lightweight Cassette Camping Storage Bag, Portable Camping Cookware Organizer, Large Capacity Camp Stove Storage Bags for Outdoor : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

windhike Naturehike Lightweight Cassette Camping Storage Bag, Portable Camping Cookware Organizer, Large Capacity Camp Stove Storage Bags for Outdoor : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

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They can fall out though if I unzip too far.

An alternative are these bags that I posted previously:

Travel bags fitted for Volkswagen California T6 - T6.1 tailor made travel bags (1 bag) | Time and space saving for £ 48.95 | Perfect fit Car Bags

Easy to pack and time saving travel bags fitted for your Volkswagen. Our Car-Bags travelbags are tailor made for the California T6 - T6.1 build 2015-2022. 1 bag Perfect fit travelbags £ 48.95. Fills the boot completely A MUSTHAVE!

www.shopforcovers.com

Thank you that’s very helpful

 

[sidepod]

Surely you don’t mean in the tailgate chair storage do you?

Glad someone said that!

 

[sidepod]

If there’s two of you you’ll be fighting over the Sunset chair! It makes a good extra storage place. I have some of these bags on the other side with packing cubes of clothes stuffed further inside

windhike Naturehike Lightweight Cassette Camping Storage Bag, Portable Camping Cookware Organizer, Large Capacity Camp Stove Storage Bags for Outdoor : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

windhike Naturehike Lightweight Cassette Camping Storage Bag, Portable Camping Cookware Organizer, Large Capacity Camp Stove Storage Bags for Outdoor : Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

amzn.eu

They can fall out though if I unzip too far.

An alternative are these bags that I posted previously:

Travel bags fitted for Volkswagen California T6 - T6.1 tailor made travel bags (1 bag) | Time and space saving for £ 48.95 | Perfect fit Car Bags

Easy to pack and time saving travel bags fitted for your Volkswagen. Our Car-Bags travelbags are tailor made for the California T6 - T6.1 build 2015-2022. 1 bag Perfect fit travelbags £ 48.95. Fills the boot completely A MUSTHAVE!

www.shopforcovers.com

Is that just a bag in a bag?

 

[sidepod]

Ditching the VW seats was the first thing we did. Too awful for words.

It’s surprising how much stuff you can fit in.

It’s mostly shoes/boots in our case. As long as it’s a snug fit and won’t fall out when unzipping etc.