So as I’ve stated before, storage is a bit of an issue with my van because it is a passenger van and not a Westy. I’ve had to get creative and add my own cabinets. Another thing the van is lacking is seating. Unlike the various models of the Westy, Campmobile, and EuroVan my van doesn’t have a rear facing seat.
Whenever I would have more than two people in the van, we would either all cram onto the bench seat/bed or sit on the floor. A few weeks ago I came up with an idea for an extra rear facing seat that would also double as storage space. I drew up a plan for a simple box with a lid that has a cushion on top.
For the box I used 1/2 inch plywood (if you want a sturdier box use thicker plywood). I plan on inserting braces in the box for extra support. The dimensions I used for the box are 24″ x 15″ x 15″. The lid consists of four 1/2 inch layers of project foam wrapped in burlap fabric. 1/4 inch staples were used to hold the fabric in place and the lid was fastened to two piano style hinges. I chose stain instead of paint to fit the overall theme of the van.
Not only does this add extra storage it also adds needed extra seating!
Vanagon Nomad 