We Test The New Chair Pod & Show You How to Fit Them To Your T5/T6 tailgate | Van Shades.

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  • Available to order now here: transporterhq....
    Every now and then, something special & unique hits the Transporter market. The new Chair Pod from Vanshades is without doubt our favourite product of 2022.
    Less than half the price of the genuine California version, easier to fit plus takes up considerably less room. Every centimetre counts when you'll trying to squeeze as much as we do into our Volkswagen Transporters on a camping trip.
    Soon to be available from transporterhq.eu as well.
    Great, well thought out design, and really easy to fit which we show you how to do in this video.
    Please do hit that like button, it mean's a lot to us. Please share this video with anyone with a T5-T6.1 tailgate that might be interested.
    As always, thanks for watching!

ความคิดเห็น • 98

  • @bigredtri
    @bigredtri ปีที่แล้ว +20

    £600 for a plastic box with two camping chairs in. Has the tailgate dropped on your head?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It amazes me people still think like this. Have you no concept of R&D costs, mould costs (around £12k on this) import costs and duty, staffing, materials, warehousing, transport, distribution, shipping etc.
      Anyway, thanks for your comment and I understand this item isn't for you. They're nearly sold out so thankfully other see the value.

    • @bigredtri
      @bigredtri ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@THQAutomotive still not worth it

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bigredtri ok 👍

    • @Cous1nJack
      @Cous1nJack ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bigredtri this isn’t vivarohq tightwad.

    • @TomPhotoix
      @TomPhotoix ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@THQAutomotive would have not been better to sell more at a lower price to recoup R&D costs? I would have bought this at maybe £200 as a cool little mod, but at £600, no chance. I’m sure many others feel the same.

  • @autodetailyorks
    @autodetailyorks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got a fabworx r&r bed and it right at the back of the van more or less touching the carpeted tailgate trim,
    Will this fit?
    Or fit with r&r beds.
    It's alot to find it doesn't fit.

  • @sacrockenberg
    @sacrockenberg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking at these through Kombilife in Australia. Are these suitable for the T6 Multivan, and how wider are they compared to the OEM trim.

  • @drewmce
    @drewmce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I right to assume this wouldn't fit with a Fortywinks Kombi bed?
    Also, beard looking on point! 👌

  • @danielwood5334
    @danielwood5334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like this ! Can it be fitted with an ovano switch drawer in place ?

  • @stevenmeston9980
    @stevenmeston9980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great quick fix to reduce the interior space. Brilliant!

  • @wildhogget69
    @wildhogget69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow really nice, and I can afford them, just need a van to install them in 😄

  • @JamesWilliam70
    @JamesWilliam70 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like it, but I've heard it doesn't fit if you have or want the Ovano switch XL in the back of your T6.1 Kombi.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct. The ovano takes up the same space the chair pod goes in.

  • @nickpmoody
    @nickpmoody ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Can these be fitted to a T6 Caravelle? Mine has the pull down strap and the tailgate release button but I guess these can be cut into the pod? Cheers.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They come with the tailgate release cut out. There would be a way to re-fit the pull down strap but most people remove them.

  • @fasterthansid933
    @fasterthansid933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how the internet draws the cynical and bitter out of the woodwork. If it’s not for you or too expensive for you then why feel the need to announce your cynicism or bitterness. Yeah it’s out of my budget too, but it’s a very cool idea and no doubt it will sell well.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well said and thanks for your comment 😊

  • @richardhifi
    @richardhifi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would these work with the struts on a T6.1 with an electric tailgate?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good question i forgot to cover, yes they will, do problem.

  • @LoxleysEscapePlan
    @LoxleysEscapePlan ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi dude, random one, what are the sneakers you're wearing in this video??

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure about Blake. I'm wearing Reebox Nano X Rich Froning edition

  • @peterwilding9744
    @peterwilding9744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality item easy to install And a fantastic idea take care everyone 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @djandi9029
    @djandi9029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also sell in germany? 😅😊

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, they will be available shipped to Germany from transporterhq.eu

  • @mfairclough74
    @mfairclough74 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great product and idea, will probably end up getting this. But just feels overpriced to me.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your comment. I know what this has cost to develop and produce etc. i actually think this is well worth it but appreciate others don't know the R&D and mould costs etc like we do.

    • @mfairclough74
      @mfairclough74 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@THQAutomotive I appreciate that and know it’s probably been produced in small numbers to begin with. Honestly, I think it’s a brilliant product. Just felt a little disappointed when I saw the price.

  • @richardbrindley6789
    @richardbrindley6789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great piece of kit. It’s on the Christmas list. Going off topic sorry but do you have a date for t6.1 sequential LED rear lights for a tailgate? Thanks.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just tested them in this van and they're ready. Hoping to have them for Christmas.

    • @xnaper
      @xnaper ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THQAutomotive Lovely! Would be a nice Christmas present for myself. :) Are they E-marked?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xnaper the chairs will be. I don't think there would be a reason for the plastic moulding to be.

    • @xnaper
      @xnaper ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THQAutomotive Sorry I meant the LED rear lights...

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xnaper Yes sorry. The lights are fully emarked

  • @A3AsHlEy
    @A3AsHlEy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this idea are these able to be fitted along side the van shade blind for tailgate?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The existing version of tailgate window pod will need 55mm trimming off the bottom. All new window pods will have this pre-done.

  • @neilowen9468
    @neilowen9468 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome piece of kit! 👌

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is. It's going to come in mega hardy for me.

  • @tenrohle
    @tenrohle ปีที่แล้ว

    These look sick. Sure everyone wants something for less money than it actually costs to make things, but if you value space saving and aesthetics, it's worth the outlay. Top work.

  • @geedub2019
    @geedub2019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally ....I like it( price is another conversation)
    Who's going to be the first to put a set of down lights in it?

  • @markpenniston
    @markpenniston ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the design but worried about it being plastic. Is the hinge flap plastic as well? Got visions of it snapping after a while.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same so asked Van Shades and it's not the same material. I can't remember the exact answer but honestly, that won't be an issue

  • @lindsaybailey6874
    @lindsaybailey6874 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will there be enough clearance behind the ushaped van furniture? Can’t measure myself as it’s on order at the moment. We have t5.1

  • @mattfeakes8711
    @mattfeakes8711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea, lovely design, awful price, I’ll stick with my camp chairs

  • @170beacon
    @170beacon ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the chairpods compatible with Ovano? Thanks!

  • @jasonharling2415
    @jasonharling2415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you worked out the compatibility with the Ovano yet guys?

  • @derz1978
    @derz1978 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this pod fit if you're using an ovano/van-king/fortywinks system ?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We'll test both the ovano and forty winks in the next week.

  • @ianhamilton7975
    @ianhamilton7975 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blake's Jordan VI are mint 🤣. Oh, and loving the pod, obvs

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      He put them on just for the video 😜

  • @derekswift969
    @derekswift969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will this fit on a tailgate with a rear wiper and aftermarket curtain rails?

  • @joeythelips2341
    @joeythelips2341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great system it's so simple why didn't someone think of this years ago.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      VW do something similar for the California but its over twice the price and not so we designed and built.

  • @JrangeyV8
    @JrangeyV8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not expect to see a clip of Micheal Rosen in the video. ‘Nice’ 😂

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Always adds a bit of comedy 😂

  • @Ash522MX
    @Ash522MX ปีที่แล้ว

    £20 cheaper on van shades. Every bit helps

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We offer free shipping, Van Shades charge £20.

  • @jessicatruman8105
    @jessicatruman8105 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do something similar but for barn doors?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are working on a barn door version

  • @TKILPATRICK100
    @TKILPATRICK100 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if you have the T5 with Barron doors?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      It won't work 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @wildhogget69
    @wildhogget69 ปีที่แล้ว

    does this fit with the Ovano system in place as well?

  • @nutnaa
    @nutnaa ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice bit of kit, how much is this sticking out in cm?

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Only 75mm at the top and 90mm at the opening flap. This is over 30mm narrower than the genuine Cali version.

  • @scottmitchell9505
    @scottmitchell9505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this option suit a T5.1 Carvelle with a rear wiper?

  • @missingMBR
    @missingMBR ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks awesome. Such a good idea

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is and very well executed by the Vanshades team.

  • @junglesairsoftblog6311
    @junglesairsoftblog6311 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the chairs rattle when you are driving?

    • @junglesairsoftblog6311
      @junglesairsoftblog6311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never mind, just seen the price! £600, I think we'll just stick with sticking our chairs in the boot.

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do they don't rattle at all. Thats the beauty of paying for quality, design, development, materials, mould costs etc and still less than half the price of the VW version 😱😍

  • @darklabelleather
    @darklabelleather ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome kit!

    • @THQAutomotive
      @THQAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's sure is, Van Shades have done a great job 👏

  • @lefthandedscrewdriver3954
    @lefthandedscrewdriver3954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just read a few comments about the price. I imagine the guys who thought of this only have a small profit margin. Taking into account their costs. But I can see this product getting lots of popularity and lots of sales. So, good luck to them! Some of the best ideas are the simple ones.

  • @Elitevolkswagens
    @Elitevolkswagens ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clever design and a great bit of kit! 👏🏼😎