VW multivan - storage dimensions / cabin suitcases
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Straight to the ask for any kind folks out there with access to a VW multivan (swb)...
...what is the depth between tailgate and 3rd row (with ok leg room for child/medium adult) - and what is the gap size between the 2 outer seats in 3rd row (with centre seat removed) - and the gap between the 2 seats in the 2nd row (where the slidy centre consol can go).
What I really want to know is whether I can get 2 or 4 or 6 of those cabin style suitcases upright in the boot with the 3rd row of seats still usable?
Plus for contingency whether I could stack 1 or 2 on edge between the seats in the middle/middle (where there is no seat anyway)?
And in the unlikely event I can persuade the hire company to hold on to the 7th seat, whether I can similarly stack a couple between seats 5&6?
Pretty much the only hire 'car' option (from a number of hire companies) on forthcoming short break for 6 of us plus 6 cabin suitcases (i.e. not the full size shape) is a VW multivan
https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/multivan#gref
- the 2+2+3 seater that isn't a transporter and isn't a buzz.
I'm not clear on how to differentiate the model identification from other similar VW types such as T6, but the 2022 multivan below is one example
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2022-vo...
It comes with a 1.4 / hybrid engine option too in case that helps clarify.
Any quick responses really appreciated as being put under pressure to solve ASAP (I had solved yesterday for 5 people - but an extra passenger was suddenly announced today!) - and no one else is willing to drive a 2nd car, or take less luggage!
Cheers PH.
...what is the depth between tailgate and 3rd row (with ok leg room for child/medium adult) - and what is the gap size between the 2 outer seats in 3rd row (with centre seat removed) - and the gap between the 2 seats in the 2nd row (where the slidy centre consol can go).
What I really want to know is whether I can get 2 or 4 or 6 of those cabin style suitcases upright in the boot with the 3rd row of seats still usable?
Plus for contingency whether I could stack 1 or 2 on edge between the seats in the middle/middle (where there is no seat anyway)?
And in the unlikely event I can persuade the hire company to hold on to the 7th seat, whether I can similarly stack a couple between seats 5&6?
Pretty much the only hire 'car' option (from a number of hire companies) on forthcoming short break for 6 of us plus 6 cabin suitcases (i.e. not the full size shape) is a VW multivan
https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/multivan#gref
- the 2+2+3 seater that isn't a transporter and isn't a buzz.
I'm not clear on how to differentiate the model identification from other similar VW types such as T6, but the 2022 multivan below is one example
https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2022-vo...
It comes with a 1.4 / hybrid engine option too in case that helps clarify.
Any quick responses really appreciated as being put under pressure to solve ASAP (I had solved yesterday for 5 people - but an extra passenger was suddenly announced today!) - and no one else is willing to drive a 2nd car, or take less luggage!
Cheers PH.
Edited by C-J on Sunday 19th January 17:48
Edited by C-J on Sunday 19th January 19:45
Inspired by some useful seating images on the VW website, I think I can change my thinking...
https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/en/new-vehicles/...
...assuming that there are multiple/close (maybe even infinite) mounting locations for that 3rd row??? - then I just build a wall of cabin suitcases (possibly finished from the inside if risk of cases falling out of the open tailgate), then trap them in with the sliding seats in the resultant rearmost position.
If i can get all 6 in the wall then the 7th seat is then slightly advantageous as it holds the lower/mid wall back and could be used in the folded table position if things don't fall. I may pack bungee ropes!
The fact that all 6 cases are different sizes may even be useful in packing around seat backs that are not vertical.
Hopefully not much leg room is lost - and if it is then I can rotate the 2nd row to be rear-facing - and the 4 of them can battle for leg space between them!
If anyone has/knows this multivan model please advise if I'm missing something important! Other than hire company swapping for a completely different vehicle type!
If looking good then now need to know the minimum width and height of the opening - and practice some wall building.
https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/en/new-vehicles/...
...assuming that there are multiple/close (maybe even infinite) mounting locations for that 3rd row??? - then I just build a wall of cabin suitcases (possibly finished from the inside if risk of cases falling out of the open tailgate), then trap them in with the sliding seats in the resultant rearmost position.
If i can get all 6 in the wall then the 7th seat is then slightly advantageous as it holds the lower/mid wall back and could be used in the folded table position if things don't fall. I may pack bungee ropes!
The fact that all 6 cases are different sizes may even be useful in packing around seat backs that are not vertical.
Hopefully not much leg room is lost - and if it is then I can rotate the 2nd row to be rear-facing - and the 4 of them can battle for leg space between them!
If anyone has/knows this multivan model please advise if I'm missing something important! Other than hire company swapping for a completely different vehicle type!
If looking good then now need to know the minimum width and height of the opening - and practice some wall building.
Edited by C-J on Sunday 19th January 20:03
Edited by C-J on Sunday 19th January 20:05
I Found a brochure link with many of the key dimensions.
https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/idhub/content/da...
Lookng at online review video i can see a bit better how the seating works (rear 5 being similar sizes - unless anyone knows better. Therefore I am assuming that removing individual seats opens up a gap of around 400m width per seat.
The floor/max dimensions are useful - but only part of the story given that the load area appears on photos to be trapezoidal in shape - unless I can squash hard shell cases into triangles!
https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/idhub/content/da...
Lookng at online review video i can see a bit better how the seating works (rear 5 being similar sizes - unless anyone knows better. Therefore I am assuming that removing individual seats opens up a gap of around 400m width per seat.
The floor/max dimensions are useful - but only part of the story given that the load area appears on photos to be trapezoidal in shape - unless I can squash hard shell cases into triangles!
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