Alternative Cali chairs

[Paul Merone 62]

One of my Cali chairs is broken so I'm looking for a replacement which will fit into the tailgate space. Any body know of anything? Thanks for your help.

 

[Cloudbreak]

One of my Cali chairs is broken so I'm looking for a replacement which will fit into the tailgate space. Any body know of anything? Thanks for your help.

someone was producing replacement parts for cali chairs I recall, the bolts tend to sheer through and you lose the plastic spacers

 

[Paul Merone 62]

someone was producing replacement parts for cali chairs I recall, the bolts tend to sheer through and you lose the plastic spacers

Thank you. I've seen these but mine is a different problem. I think a replacement is needed unfortunately.

 

[Peter84]

VW Campercentrum in the Netherlands sell them new. Bet a dealer in the UK would be able to get them as well.

https://vwcampershop.nl/outdoor/kampeerstoelen/campingstoel-achterklep/

 

[RockinNRollin]

I would suggest taking a working chair to a number of different big outdoor shops and see if you can find one that folds to the same dimensions or smaller. Might then need to think about an “anti rattle” solution but almost certainly cheaper than the OEM ones!!

 

[Camperfamily]

VWT5 T6 California Ocean, Beach Folding Seat Chair Decking Chair7H7069001C New | eBay

<p>Genuine VW T5 T6 California Ocean,</p><p>Beach Folding Seat Chair Decking Chair</p><p>Part Number 7H7069001C.</p><p>Will Fit All T5 T6 Transporters From 2003-Onwards.</p><p>For more information please contact 07786789996</p>

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[Paul Merone 62]

I would suggest taking a working chair to a number of different big outdoor shops and see if you can find one that folds to the same dimensions or smaller. Might then need to think about an “anti rattle” solution but almost certainly cheaper than the OEM ones!!

I agree they are very expensive and not particularly comfortable.

 

[Bluebird]

Thank you. I've seen these but mine is a different problem. I think a replacement is needed unfortunately.

Is it the plastic hinges that join the arm ? You can buy better quality aluminium hinges from a place near Ghent. I can find you a link if that’s the problem ?

 

[Paul Merone 62]

Is it the plastic hinges that join the arm ? You can buy better quality aluminium hinges from a place near Ghent. I can find you a link if that’s the problem ?

That is exactly the problem. Thank you. Are they difficult to replace?

 

[Paul Merone 62]

VWT5 T6 California Ocean, Beach Folding Seat Chair Decking Chair7H7069001C New | eBay

<p>Genuine VW T5 T6 California Ocean,</p><p>Beach Folding Seat Chair Decking Chair</p><p>Part Number 7H7069001C.</p><p>Will Fit All T5 T6 Transporters From 2003-Onwards.</p><p>For more information please contact 07786789996</p>

www.ebay.co.uk

Thank you. Very expensive though.

 

[Charlotterobin]

Try a Helinox Sunset...

 

[The Merle]

One of my Cali chairs is broken so I'm looking for a replacement which will fit into the tailgate space. Any body know of anything? Thanks for your help.

Front runner chairs are great you can fit extra one in with a cali chair so you may get two in one slot.

 

[flying banana]

That is exactly the problem. Thank you. Are they difficult to replace?

i fixed that problem on mine with 22mm copper pipe

 

[Bluebird]

That is exactly the problem. Thank you. Are they difficult to replace?

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece Anodized aluminum adapter for the repair of the armrest of the original VW California folding seats. The original VW camping seats can be folded and easily stored in the vehicle. At the front of the...

www.volkswagenshop.be

They are easy to replace, you only need a screwdriver, a rivet gun and something to cut out a bolt, I used a multi tool.

 

[Paul Merone 62]

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece Anodized aluminum adapter for the repair of the armrest of the original VW California folding seats. The original VW camping seats can be folded and easily stored in the vehicle. At the front of the...

www.volkswagenshop.be

They are easy to replace, you only need a screwdriver, a rivet gun and something to cut out a bolt, I used a multi tool.

That's great. Thank you very much. I will order it.

 

[Paul Merone 62]

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece

Repair kit armrest of the original VW camping chair - 1 piece Anodized aluminum adapter for the repair of the armrest of the original VW California folding seats. The original VW camping seats can be folded and easily stored in the vehicle. At the front of the...

www.volkswagenshop.be

They are easy to replace, you only need a screwdriver, a rivet gun and something to cut out a bolt, I used a multi tool.

I just went to order it. The product is €8.95 which is reasonable but they want €49.00 for shipping. I've emailed them to see if there is another delivery method.

 

[Bluebird]

I just went to order it. The product is €8.95 which is reasonable but they want €49.00 for shipping. I've emailed them to see if there is another delivery method.

I wasn't aware of the postage costs sorry. My hinge snapped when I was in Spain, I took a diversion to the shop on my way to Calais for the trip home.

 

[Paul Merone 62]

If anyone is interested I found some replacement chairs which fit into the tailgate storage

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BBZ4798L/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[Paul Merone 62]

i fixed that problem on mine with 22mm copper pipe

Hi. That sounds great. How did you do it? Any chance you could send a photo? Cheers

 

[flying banana]

Hi. That sounds great. How did you do it? Any chance you could send a photo? Cheers

Here you go. The one on the left I wrapped in black tape. But decided its not really necessary as no one would ever know unless they looked under the arm. Mine have been like this a few years now. I used nuts n bolts I already had and rivets. I have a garage full of stuff. The nuts need to be slim but the brass ones like mine are easier to file down as they're softer metal. I didn't take pics of the job itself but it's not rocket surgery. Works a treat and a very cheap fix

 

[Paul Merone 62]

Here you go. The one on the left I wrapped in black tape. But decided its not really necessary as no one would ever know unless they looked under the arm. Mine have been like this a few years now. I used nuts n bolts I already had and rivets. I have a garage full of stuff. The nuts need to be slim but the brass ones like mine are easier to file down as they're softer metal. I didn't take pics of the job itself but it's not rocket surgery. Works a treat and a very cheap fix

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Great. Thank you. I will give that a go although I suspect you are a lot more handy than me

 

[Nigel Fenwick]

I've successfully done the fix proposed by flying banana using a bit of 22mm galvanised tube I happened to have salvaged from a TP slide. You need to be careful when drilling the holes but it works a treat. It cost me £15 for a rivet gun but then I've already used that again to properly fix the sliding door catch bracket on my fold out table...

Thanks go to @flying banana