Outdoor Revolution Van Light chairs. Are you liking them?

[lohr500]

We are both finding the standard Cali chairs uncomfortable as the backs aren't high enough.

I like the idea that the Outdoor Revolution Van Light chairs will fit into the tailgate storage space, but are they a big improvement on the standard Cali chairs?

The alternative would be a Helinox Sunset foldable or similar, but not sure that they are high enough off the ground. My wife sat in a Helinox Sunset chair and wasn't impressed.

 

[KevH]

The OR chairs are certainly higher backed and we both prefer them to the VW originals.
However, it is difficult to slouch or sit lazily in them, which is my natural holiday pose, as the back is still not at that perfect height.
We made a cushion to fit over the top of the back which does help, but it still feels like a compromise between a really comfy chair and one that is good enough yet still fits in the rear door. I am 5’10” by the way.

 

[lohr500]

The OR chairs are certainly higher backed and we both prefer them to the VW originals.
However, it is difficult to slouch or sit lazily in them, which is my natural holiday pose, as the back is still not at that perfect height.
We made a cushion to fit over the top of the back which does help, but it still feels like a compromise between a really comfy chair and one that is good enough yet still fits in the rear door. I am 5’10” by the way.

Thanks. That was my concern.

An improvement, but probably not tall enough (I am 6ft) and with the backs too upright to laze around in.

We could do with finding somewhere locally that stocks them to try them out.

We may need to keep looking for a pair of those ultra compact foldable types but which are high enough off the ground to make it easy to get in and out of them!!

 

[KevH]

Thanks. That was my concern.

An improvement, but probably not tall enough (I am 6ft) and with the backs too upright to laze around in.

We could do with finding somewhere locally that stocks them to try them out.

We may need to keep looking for a pair of those ultra compact foldable types but which are high enough off the ground to make it easy to get in and out of them!!

The only I know of is the Chesterfield based club shop. If you are passing Stoke anytime fell free to drop by to look at ours.

 

[Blue Yonder]

No… we bought them, tried them, then sent them back. A bit more comfy but the fit in the tailgate was too comprised.

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

No… we bought them, tried them, then sent them back. A bit more comfy but the fit in the tailgate was too comprised.

What do you mean by comprised?
I currently put my EHU cable slotted in the space between the chair seat and back, which fits perfectly. I do wonder if the new chairs would allow the same?

 

[KevH]

No… we bought them, tried them, then sent them back. A bit more comfy but the fit in the tailgate was too comprised.

I have no problem slotting the new chairs into the tailgate, including a trusty ‘pitch reserved’ folding sign. Admittedly the OEM hook doesn’t catch the new chairs however I get no rattles, etc.
I have not tried fitting an EHU so can’t comment on that.

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

I have no problem slotting the new chairs into the tailgate, including a trusty ‘pitch reserved’ folding sign. Admittedly the OEM hook doesn’t catch the new chairs however I get no rattles, etc.
I have not tried fitting an EHU so can’t comment on that.

Think I'll have to go on a bimble to the shop and try them out with the EHU, bef committing to buy

 

[lohr500]

Following up on this, I spotted these today so I've ordered a couple to try.

20% off voucher on the website as well at the moment, plus an extra 7% from Topcashback.
Works out at about £20 a chair.

Free return to store so if they aren't OK, we can take them back.

Trespass Tall Lightweight Camping Chair Roost

Experience ultimate comfort on your camping trips with the Trespass Lightweight Camping Chair Roost. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to relaxation!

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If they are OK, I am hoping they will pack into the tailgate with the standard Cali chairs so they don't take up any space inside the van.

I'll provide an update once they arrive.