DIY Window Bags

[SandyR]

Hi all, has anybody thought about making window bags for a Beach. I really like the Vanessa MobilCamping and others out there, but the prices are eye watering expensive. I have modular bags for our camping clothes from when I had an Ocean. My thinking would be use some polypropylene cut to fit the windows and then Velcro on the back of my existing bags to attach to the cut sheet. Anybody done this or have ideas eg template etc ? All the best Sandy R

 

[calikev]

i did try i gave up in the end i could not finf a suitable bag or a good way of fixing it as the vanessa ones are so well made i went for them best thing i have bought

 

[SandyR]

i did try i gave up in the end i could not finf a suitable bag or a good way of fixing it as the vanessa ones are so well made i went for them best thing i have bought

Thanks for that, appreciated. Think that may be what I need to do. Just wrestling with parting with my cash, as bought the boot drawer , solar panel and the Vanessa Oslo kitchen module ( ouch ! ).

 

[calikev]

you won't regret it

 

[CannonDale]

Thanks for that, appreciated. Think that may be what I need to do. Just wrestling with parting with my cash, as bought the boot drawer , solar panel and the Vanessa Oslo kitchen module ( ouch ! ).

Did you get the boot drawer from the club shop? I am thinking of getting one.

 

[SandyR]

Yes I did. It’s brilliant added some Velcro and Rubber stops to protect the the Back of the 3 seater bench seat. Really like it very well made.

 

[calikev]

be quick i think there are only 2 left and it might be a while before they can get anymore

 

[BeagleMum]

Hi all, has anybody thought about making window bags for a Beach. I really like the Vanessa MobilCamping and others out there, but the prices are eye watering expensive. I have modular bags for our camping clothes from when I had an Ocean. My thinking would be use some polypropylene cut to fit the windows and then Velcro on the back of my existing bags to attach to the cut sheet. Anybody done this or have ideas eg template etc ? All the best Sandy R

Vanessa bags are expensive but great quality, they are really useful, we don’t regret paying a premium for them.

 

[mjrose]

These are cheaper but definitely look like a step down in quality:

Fenstertasche für VW T5 / 6 California

www.wohnmobil-shop.com

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[Romke]

I really like the Vanessa MobilCamping and others out there, but the prices are eye watering expensive.

People here are always looking at Vanessa and Brandrup but there are many others who make Cali stuff. Thais (Spanish) have good quality alternatives at far better prices.
Window bags here: https://www.thaissl.fr/en/boutique/campervan-accessories/pocket-rear-window/
Lots more: https://www.thaissl.fr/en/categorie-produit/campervan-accessories/

 

[SandyR]

Thank you all for thoughts and input.

 

[SandyR]

Have bitten the bullet and gone for the Vanessa’s.

 

[BeagleMum]

Have bitten the bullet and gone for the Vanessa’s.

Right choice you won’t regret it

 

[Guy Raymond]

Yes I did. It’s brilliant added some Velcro and Rubber stops to protect the the Back of the 3 seater bench seat. Really like it very well made.

Hi. Does it maximize/ optimise the available space in the boot? From initial pics it didn't look like it did. Thanks

 

[calikev]

Yes it does

 

[campandfly]

People here are always looking at Vanessa and Brandrup but there are many others who make Cali stuff. Thais (Spanish) have good quality alternatives at far better prices.
Window bags here: https://www.thaissl.fr/en/boutique/campervan-accessories/pocket-rear-window/
Lots more: https://www.thaissl.fr/en/categorie-produit/campervan-accessories/

I like the colour of these bags and the long pockets.
Not sure whether to order left or right side for the UK drivers side Cali SE.
Also they may be on lockdown as I have emailed and tried to call them.
No reply as yet :-(

 

[Guy Raymond]

Yes it does

Thanks. Can you send me the shop link please?

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[calikev]

VW California Beach Rear Pull Out Rear Tailgate Drawer (Now Powder Coated In Black) Collection Only

VW California Beach Rear Pull Out Rear Tailgate Drawer (Now Powder Coated In Black) Collection Only

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Guy Raymond]

Got it!

VW California Beach Rear Pull Out Rear Tailgate Drawer (Now Powder Coated In Black) Collection Only

VW California Beach Rear Pull Out Rear Tailgate Drawer (Now Powder Coated In Black) Collection Only

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Thanks kev. I'm not a member so I can't message you directly. Does membership give me a discount on this?

 

[calikev]

Yes 5% discount in the shop

 

[Romke]

Have bitten the bullet and gone for the Vanessa’s.

Your choice, your money. You could have saved over 120 euros per window bag with the Spanish ones, and you would have had aluminium heat reflecting backs as a bonus.

 

[SandyR]

Your choice, your money. You could have saved over 120 euros per window bag with the Spanish ones, and you would have had aluminium heat reflecting backs as a bonus.

It certainly is.

 

[Duxdeluxe]

Is it me being stupid because for my Beach (with triple seat ) a pair of VanEssa bags €295, the Spanish ones €336

 

[SandyR]

Correct !

 

[Duxdeluxe]

Correct !

Correct I’m being stupid or correct with the prices ?