We Test The New Chair Pod & Show You How to Fit Them To Your T5/T6 tailgate | Van Shades.

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Every now and then, something special & unique hits the Transporter market. The new Chair Pod from Vanshades is without doubt our favourite product of 2022.
Less than half the price of the genuine California version, easier to fit plus takes up considerably less room. Every centimetre counts when you'll trying to squeeze as much as we do into our Volkswagen Transporters on a camping trip.
Soon to be available from transporterhq.eu as well.
Great, well thought out design, and really easy to fit which we show you how to do in this video.
Please do hit that like button, it mean's a lot to us. Please share this video with anyone with a T5-T6.1 tailgate that might be interested.
As always, thanks for watching!

[@bigredtri]

£600 for a plastic box with two camping chairs in. Has the tailgate dropped on your head?

[@THQAutomotive]

It amazes me people still think like this. Have you no concept of R&D costs, mould costs (around £12k on this) import costs and duty, staffing, materials, warehousing, transport, distribution, shipping etc. Anyway, thanks for your comment and I understand this item isn't for you. They're nearly sold out so thankfully other see the value.

[@bigredtri]

@@THQAutomotive still not worth it

[@THQAutomotive]

@@bigredtri ok 👍

[@Cous1nJack]

@@bigredtri this isn’t vivarohq tightwad.

[@TomPhotoix]

@@THQAutomotive would have not been better to sell more at a lower price to recoup R&D costs? I would have bought this at maybe £200 as a cool little mod, but at £600, no chance. I’m sure many others feel the same.

[@stevenmeston9980]

Great quick fix to reduce the interior space. Brilliant!

[@THQAutomotive]

we think so :)

[@Elitevolkswagens]

Clever design and a great bit of kit! 👏🏼😎

[@THQAutomotive]

We think so too 😊

[@neilowen9468]

Awesome piece of kit! 👌

[@THQAutomotive]

It really is. It's going to come in mega hardy for me.

[@peterwilding9744]

Quality item easy to install And a fantastic idea take care everyone 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks Peter

[@missingMBR]

That looks awesome. Such a good idea

[@THQAutomotive]

It really is and very well executed by the Vanshades team.

[@darklabelleather]

Awesome kit!

[@THQAutomotive]

It's sure is, Van Shades have done a great job 👏

[@ianhamilton7975]

Blake's Jordan VI are mint 🤣. Oh, and loving the pod, obvs

[@THQAutomotive]

He put them on just for the video 😜

[@joeythelips2341]

Great system it's so simple why didn't someone think of this years ago.

[@THQAutomotive]

VW do something similar for the California but its over twice the price and not so we designed and built.

[@wildhogget69]

Wow really nice, and I can afford them, just need a van to install them in 😄

[@tenrohle]

These look sick. Sure everyone wants something for less money than it actually costs to make things, but if you value space saving and aesthetics, it's worth the outlay. Top work.

[@THQAutomotive]

100% 😊

[@autodetailyorks]

I've got a fabworx r&r bed and it right at the back of the van more or less touching the carpeted tailgate trim, Will this fit? Or fit with r&r beds. It's alot to find it doesn't fit.

[@sacrockenberg]

Looking at these through Kombilife in Australia. Are these suitable for the T6 Multivan, and how wider are they compared to the OEM trim.

[@drewmce]

Am I right to assume this wouldn't fit with a Fortywinks Kombi bed? Also, beard looking on point! 👌

[@A3AsHlEy]

Love this idea are these able to be fitted along side the van shade blind for tailgate?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes

[@THQAutomotive]

The existing version of tailgate window pod will need 55mm trimming off the bottom. All new window pods will have this pre-done.

[@danielwood5334]

Like this ! Can it be fitted with an ovano switch drawer in place ?

[@THQAutomotive]

No it can't I'm afraid.

[@nickpmoody]

Awesome! Can these be fitted to a T6 Caravelle? Mine has the pull down strap and the tailgate release button but I guess these can be cut into the pod? Cheers.

[@THQAutomotive]

They come with the tailgate release cut out. There would be a way to re-fit the pull down strap but most people remove them.

[@geedub2019]

Finally ....I like it( price is another conversation) Who's going to be the first to put a set of down lights in it?

[@THQAutomotive]

Haha, we'll see

[@JrangeyV8]

I did not expect to see a clip of Micheal Rosen in the video. ‘Nice’ 😂

[@THQAutomotive]

Always adds a bit of comedy 😂

[@nutnaa]

Nice bit of kit, how much is this sticking out in cm?

[@THQAutomotive]

Only 75mm at the top and 90mm at the opening flap. This is over 30mm narrower than the genuine Cali version.

[@markpenniston]

Love the design but worried about it being plastic. Is the hinge flap plastic as well? Got visions of it snapping after a while.

[@THQAutomotive]

I thought the same so asked Van Shades and it's not the same material. I can't remember the exact answer but honestly, that won't be an issue

[@lindsaybailey6874]

Will there be enough clearance behind the ushaped van furniture? Can’t measure myself as it’s on order at the moment. We have t5.1

[@stantheman251]

You need 75mm clearence

[@richardbrindley6789]

Great piece of kit. It’s on the Christmas list. Going off topic sorry but do you have a date for t6.1 sequential LED rear lights for a tailgate? Thanks.

[@THQAutomotive]

Just tested them in this van and they're ready. Hoping to have them for Christmas.

[@xnaper]

@@THQAutomotive Lovely! Would be a nice Christmas present for myself. :) Are they E-marked?

[@THQAutomotive]

@@xnaper the chairs will be. I don't think there would be a reason for the plastic moulding to be.

[@xnaper]

@@THQAutomotive Sorry I meant the LED rear lights...

[@THQAutomotive]

@@xnaper Yes sorry. The lights are fully emarked

[@JamesWilliam70]

I like it, but I've heard it doesn't fit if you have or want the Ovano switch XL in the back of your T6.1 Kombi.

[@THQAutomotive]

Correct. The ovano takes up the same space the chair pod goes in.

[@richardhifi]

Would these work with the struts on a T6.1 with an electric tailgate?

[@THQAutomotive]

good question i forgot to cover, yes they will, do problem.

[@jessicatruman8105]

Can you do something similar but for barn doors?

[@THQAutomotive]

They are working on a barn door version

[@livelikeloxley8152]

Hi dude, random one, what are the sneakers you're wearing in this video??

[@THQAutomotive]

Not sure about Blake. I'm wearing Reebox Nano X Rich Froning edition

[@lefthandedscrewdriver3954]

Just read a few comments about the price. I imagine the guys who thought of this only have a small profit margin. Taking into account their costs. But I can see this product getting lots of popularity and lots of sales. So, good luck to them! Some of the best ideas are the simple ones.

[@THQAutomotive]

We agree.

[@jasonharling2415]

Have you worked out the compatibility with the Ovano yet guys?

[@THQAutomotive]

It doesn't fit I'm afraid

[@derz1978]

Does this pod fit if you're using an ovano/van-king/fortywinks system ?

[@THQAutomotive]

We'll test both the ovano and forty winks in the next week.

[@wildhogget69]

does this fit with the Ovano system in place as well?

[@THQAutomotive]

no its doesn't i'm afraid.

[@derekswift969]

Will this fit on a tailgate with a rear wiper and aftermarket curtain rails?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes it will, no issues.

[@170beacon]

Are the chairpods compatible with Ovano? Thanks!

[@THQAutomotive]

No sorry

[@scottmitchell9505]

Does this option suit a T5.1 Carvelle with a rear wiper?

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes it does

[@scottmitchell9505]

@@THQAutomotive excellent thanks

[@TKILPATRICK100]

what if you have the T5 with Barron doors?

[@THQAutomotive]

It won't work 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@djandi9029]

Also sell in germany? 😅😊

[@THQAutomotive]

Yes, they will be available shipped to Germany from transporterhq.eu

[@junglesairsoftblog6311]

Do the chairs rattle when you are driving?

[@junglesairsoftblog6311]

Never mind, just seen the price! £600, I think we'll just stick with sticking our chairs in the boot.

[@THQAutomotive]

Do they don't rattle at all. Thats the beauty of paying for quality, design, development, materials, mould costs etc and still less than half the price of the VW version 😱😍

[@mfairclough74]

Great product and idea, will probably end up getting this. But just feels overpriced to me.

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks for your comment. I know what this has cost to develop and produce etc. i actually think this is well worth it but appreciate others don't know the R&D and mould costs etc like we do.

[@mfairclough74]

@@THQAutomotive I appreciate that and know it’s probably been produced in small numbers to begin with. Honestly, I think it’s a brilliant product. Just felt a little disappointed when I saw the price.

[@fasterthansid933]

Funny how the internet draws the cynical and bitter out of the woodwork. If it’s not for you or too expensive for you then why feel the need to announce your cynicism or bitterness. Yeah it’s out of my budget too, but it’s a very cool idea and no doubt it will sell well.

[@THQAutomotive]

Well said and thanks for your comment 😊

[@Ash522MX]

£20 cheaper on van shades. Every bit helps

[@THQAutomotive]

We offer free shipping, Van Shades charge £20.

[@mattfeakes8711]

Great idea, lovely design, awful price, I’ll stick with my camp chairs

[@THQAutomotive]

Thanks for the feedback 😊