Storage/bed solution with rear seats forward?

orbitelevendk · Jul 1, 2024

We typically travel with the 2nd row seats almost fully forward so we can reach our 2 kids sitting there. This gives us ample room in the rear for luggage, however I can't help but wonder if there was some way to buy/build an expanding/collapsing rear shelf (the one the bed sits on) that would expand to make it so we had two levels of storage when the seats are forward for "driving mode", but could be collapsed when we're in "living/dining mode" with the seats back, and obviously out of the way for "sleeping mode".

Any creative solutions/hacks/bodges out there?

secret lemonade drinker · Jul 17, 2024

Have a look at Van Essa Mobil Camping . de

They have some sleep systems that may fit your requirements

Phil Dub · 2025-07-10T22:36:49+0100

orbitelevendk said:
We typically travel with the 2nd row seats almost fully forward so we can reach our 2 kids sitting there. This gives us ample room in the rear for luggage, however I can't help but wonder if there was some way to buy/build an expanding/collapsing rear shelf (the one the bed sits on) that would expand to make it so we had two levels of storage when the seats are forward for "driving mode", but could be collapsed when we're in "living/dining mode" with the seats back, and obviously out of the way for "sleeping mode".

Any creative solutions/hacks/bodges out there?

Hi. I made a parcel shelf from aluminium square tubes for my old T6 Beach. I t worked well as you can leave it in place when you open the lower bed as you can still get you legs under the shelf.
I still have it in my garage if you are interested in buying it.(it probably won't work if you have a kitchen unit)

Storage/bed solution with rear seats forward?

orbitelevendk

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