Can a T6 Beach become an 8-seater with a pair of benches in rear?

[Harv]

I have been through all the threads, and googled a lot: but I cannot see anyone who has installed two of the 3-seater benches in the back of a Beach (T6). This would make the beach an 8 seater, with two captain seats up front.

Plus I want to find out if you could then flatten both benches to form the bed (without the multi flex board)? Then it could function like a Bongo Friendee?

Thanks

 

[RockinNRollin]

I expect all sorts of legality issues, especially if you ended up in a bump. The vehicle was never designed for that many occupants.

 

[WelshGas]

I have been through all the threads, and googled a lot: but I cannot see anyone who has installed two of the 3-seater benches in the back of a Beach (T6). This would make the beach an 8 seater, with two captain seats up front.

Plus I want to find out if you could then flatten both benches to form the bed (without the multi flex board)? Then it could function like a Bongo Friendee?

Thanks

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Firstly will DVLA allow it?
Secondly, if DVLA say yes will your Insurance company allow it?

The fact that you may be able to fit 2 three seat benches in is immaterial if the sliding system, which only uses 2 rails is not strong enough and not rated for such usage by VW.
Remember in a 7 seater Beach you are utilising an outer rail + central rail for seats 6 & 7, not just the 2 outer rails that the bench seat uses.