Can we talk about the folding chairs in my Ocean?

[MelsCampervan]

Hi
I have a 2016 Ocean and both chairs have broken recently.
They have broken under the arm rest, the plastic holding the leg shaft has broken, and I see from previous threads that this has happened to others. We have barely used the chairs so this is disappointing.
First question, does any one know where I can get spares?
Second, is it a big deal if I sell my van on without VW folding chairs?
Thanks

 

[2into1]

I think the forum shop were starting to sell improved versions?
I'd certainly replace them before sale (if private). They are a big part of the Cali (vs conversion) experience. A dealer probably wouldn't notice if you could live with your conscious (I couldn't).

 

[Californication69]

Get yourself some La-Fuma chairs.
Big and bulky, but at least you can lean back and fall asleep for an hour in the sun / shade.

 

[flying banana]

They can be fixed with 22mm copper pipe. If you have basic mechanical skills it's easy. Both my chairs are running on Copper pipe. Cut a bit off. Drill, rivet. Done. Use search function

 

[TripleBee]

It seems like with every update of the California, they manage to worsen things.
Bellows, chairs, A/C panels, ABS sensors, ...
Why would they fix something that isn't broken?

OT
There are some usefull tips here on the forum. A quick search must lead you to one that fits you the most.

 

[andyinluton]

It seems like with every update of the California, they manage to worsen things.
Bellows, chairs, A/C panels, ABS sensors, ...
Why would they fix something that isn't broken?

As far as I can see the chairs, AC panel& ABS sensors on my current T6.1 are identical to those on my first Cali more than ten years ago. The only change is the bellows & the panoramic opening front is a great improvement.

 

[MelsCampervan]

They can be fixed with 22mm copper pipe. If you have basic mechanical skills it's easy. Both my chairs are running on Copper pipe. Cut a bit off. Drill, rivet. Done. Use search function

Thanks for this, I did see a post about this and will defiantly have a look as you have found it works well.

 

[MelsCampervan]

I think the forum shop were starting to sell improved versions?
I'd certainly replace them before sale (if private). They are a big part of the Cali (vs conversion) experience. A dealer probably wouldn't notice if you could live with your conscious (I couldn't).

I think I would be disappointed if I didn't have the folding chairs too. I

 

[KevH]

I think the forum shop were starting to sell improved versions?
I'd certainly replace them before sale (if private). They are a big part of the Cali (vs conversion) experience. A dealer probably wouldn't notice if you could live with your conscious (I couldn't).

I checked with the forum shop yesterday and they still don’t know when the ‘replacements’ will be available.
Personally the absence of original chairs would not be an absolute dealbreaker but I would certainly take it in to account when weighing up a deal.

 

[flying banana]

I checked with the forum shop yesterday and they still don’t know when the ‘replacements’ will be available.
Personally the absence of original chairs would not be an absolute dealbreaker but I would certainly take it in to account when weighing up a deal.

The chairs won't be missing , they will just be fixed. Unless a buyer takes the chairs out and tips them upside down no one would ever know!