Aircooled VW South Africa

Has anyone got a design for a pull out bed for a bay or better yet a R&R setup they want turn into christmas funds!

Taken out the middle row of seats for camping but just a little cramped so looking at making a better plan to ensure some back road camping trips this holiday season dont get ruined by grumpiness from lack of sleep !

I have that same problem. I still had my middle in but turned facing backwards so my daughter could sleep on it, but it's a bit cramped. I'm also keen on another type of seat. I'm reading a book called "Coverting VW Van or Bus to Camper" (or something like that ). Anyway, there is a pic in that of a fold down rear bench. The pic is small and there are no measurements, but you get the idea of what they did. If you remind me in 2 weeks time, I'll scan it for you when I'm home.

I don't have plans or anything, but you're welcome to come and take drawings/measurements of the bed/seat in my 69 westy.

Thanks Fig - appreciate it - does the bed in your westy have a spring mechanism on it or does it just slide out. This I check and VD Brink to see if he has an old one in need of some TLC.

Now if you guys get hold of another forum member called Sean, he might just be able to help you. He made one for his Bay Panel and mine for the Split.
Try him on [img]seanwebb@telkomsa.net[/img]

Springer wrote:Thanks Fig - appreciate it - does the bed in your westy have a spring mechanism on it or does it just slide out. This I check and VD Brink to see if he has an old one in need of some TLC.

No spring, just a system of levers. The mechanism kind of rocks forward and upward when you pull the bed open. Basically it does two things: firstly it pulls the seat base forwards and raises it, and secondly it lies the seat back down flat.

Thanks

Samba - Do you perhaps know Sean on a personal level - sent him a mail but had no response.

Very eager - want to use the van this holiday !

SambaOwner wrote:Now if you guys get hold of another forum member called Sean, he might just be able to help you. He made one for his Bay Panel and mine for the Split.
Try him on [img]seanwebb@telkomsa.net[/img]

Hy Boerra Uegenenenenene
Dont you wanna speak to Boera Sean and tell him there are 3 def clients and a possible 1 more who would like 2 for bay and mine and John Hoffe for split busses
ASSSSSSEblief

and another one to copy that rock'n'roll bed!

I should see him this afternoon. If not at least I'll get his number. Will let you all know by tomorrow

sweet!

My '72 rear bench/bed is out at the moment while i'm doing the restoration. If anyone wants to to take pictures or measurements while it's out of the bus your'e welcome.

Didi

Are you located in JHB ?

I'm in Pretoria.

Ok guys..I spoke to Sean. You can contact him on 082 537 6194