Hey Hinch,

I've also got a T5 VW LWB for the windsurf gear. I'm really happy with my set up although it only sleeps one person - my wife is not that keen on coming along on windsurf trips so didn't need room for two.

I've posted some pics in this previous thread - there are some other set ups to check out here too:

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40532&SearchTerms=van

Here is my setup, i only use wave gear so the bed is enclosed at other end except far right has a hole to allow masts to slide through and can fit up to a 5.7 under it, the bed is a queen size but about 1 foot shorter, i have room in front of the bed about the length of the sliding door as i wanted room for mountain bikes etc. and i'm not real tall, so the bed is perfect, all my wetsuits, harnesses etc. are under the left side in tubs. boards are stapped to the roof and side wall with quick release straps like on back packs etc. will stop them sliding foward if you hit the brakes too hard..

Usually just slide boards on the bed if i'm going local but can take 3 boards , 4 or 5 sails, 2 booms, masts and camping gear, and still have full bed if i'm traveling, and full floor space in front for esky.

Best bit i can sit up in bed with out hitting boards..

gotta travel in style....

hinch said...

Have a T5 VW van bought for the gear. Still want to sleep in it. So after ideas on how to maximise use of the area.
Any pictures of what has been done.

While most everybody who wants to sleep in their van puts in a floor and uses the area beneath for storage, I've had good results with a large rack of boards and sails on one side of the van behind the driver, a little bit of storage (booms and small items) on the other side, with an air mattress and sleeping bag layed down the middle for sleeping. It only accomodates one person, but it's quite comfortable, and leaves the full interior height of the van available. I'm using a Ford van, btw.

Some detail (though sleeping bag/air mattress are not displayed):www.peconicpuffin.com/photos/windsurfing_van/index.html

^^That looks like mine - I've been a believer of chaos, entropy, etc since I was a kid and kept all my clothes and stuff on the floor - the more useful items always end up on top of the pile

easty said...

^^That looks like mine - I've been a believer of chaos, entropy, etc since I was a kid and kept all my clothes and stuff on the floor - the more useful items always end up on top of the pile

The chaos system also minimises your carbon footprint by keeping vehicle weight/fuel consumption to a minimum. Some of the rack systems I've seen weigh more than the windsurfing gear they keep organised and tidy.

But then when it comes to carbon footprints, Canberran windsurfers are the worst of the worst. 450 km for an afternoon's sailing? Do as we say not as we do.

Richiefish said...

simple yet effective chaos layout....

-Richie,
Is there a drivers seat up front, or do you just sit on the floor too??

Mine's coming along... inside will be a surprise.



Love the laptop holder above BTW

evlPanda said...

Mine's coming along... inside will be a surprise.



Love the laptop holder above BTW

Inside a surprise? It looks like inside there should be an egg. Cluck cluck cluck!

FletcHuz said...

Hey Hinch,

I've also got a T5 VW LWB for the windsurf gear. I'm really happy with my set up although it only sleeps one person - my wife is not that keen on coming along on windsurf trips so didn't need room for two.

I've posted some pics in this previous thread - there are some other set ups to check out here too:

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40532&SearchTerms=van

holy crap how many masts have you got!!!!!

Richie, you cleaned up a bit, I see that you got rid of the shopping trolley.

Richies van????
-are you sure????





















Ah yeah... Now I recognise it!!

Hey Windxtasy,
My wife sails as well, hence the extra kit
It's the best way to expand your board and sail collection.

If you don't have a spare everything, you go nothin'
It's my motto and I'm sticking to it

Nah, only 12 sails.
The 13th is a mast bag