T5.5 Drawers for bench seat?

[The_Hawk]

In the new T5.5 there are two drawers, one under each of the 2nd row captains chairs, and there is an option for three more drawers under the 3rd row bench seat. The only issue is these are only available as part of the "Good Night Package" which I don't have (or want).

What I don't know is if it's possible to retro fit these drawers or where you could get them?

Is it simply a case of sourcing the appropriate rails and drawers and screwing them in?
Or is the rear bench physically different if you get this option?

I'm hoping it's the former and I'm hoping they can be found somewhere who will ship to Australia

Any ideas?

[Transporter]

Some T5 accessories are on this CZ site. This re. roof spoiler is approx. $100 + postage, and they would post to AU, I asked them.

I didn't spend long enough time on their site to find all T5 products they have. But I will try to order some accessories for our Tig in a near future.

[Philbie]

In the new T5.5 there are two drawers, one under each of the 2nd row captains chairs, and there is an option for three more drawers under the 3rd row bench seat. The only issue is these are only available as part of the "Good Night Package" which I don't have (or want).


Is this the case with the MY11? ( i gather the T5.5 is the MY11 model) The March 2010 specifications show that they come with them, (quote "second row - 2 removable swivel seats with armrests and storage draws. Mounted on rails to allow longitudinal adjustment") but yet to see one that does? Maybe they are all 09 spec that are here atm without draws. The December 09 plate i drove had no draws.

I also want the draw system right throughout my van, and have wondered about the same thing. they goodnight package is ok, but i don't want the 3U5 Multiflex Board $950 which has to be optioned with the good night package $790. thats a lot of money for a few draws.

If you take off the covers that are there now, are there runners to suit the draws? If so you might be able to order the draws seperately.





Othe issue is the bar that moves your seat backwards and forwards. Notice on the picture above, it doesn't seem to be there, where on the second photo it can be seen. Makes me wonder how the seat moves backwards and forwards on the draw equipped chair.

[thevwbug]

In the new T5.5 there are two drawers, one under each of the 2nd row captains chairs, and there is an option for three more drawers under the 3rd row bench seat. The only issue is these are only available as part of the "Good Night Package" which I don't have (or want).

What I don't know is if it's possible to retro fit these drawers or where you could get them?

Is it simply a case of sourcing the appropriate rails and drawers and screwing them in?
Or is the rear bench physically different if you get this option?

I'm hoping it's the former and I'm hoping they can be found somewhere who will ship to Australia

Any ideas?

Hi Hawk,

I found some cheap kitty litter trays from a 2 dollar shop, slide in perfectly great for kids stuff, beach towels and camping gear.

They slide as well when you move the seat.

just a cheap idea.

regards,

[rob64981]

Othe issue is the bar that moves your seat backwards and forwards. Notice on the picture above, it doesn't seem to be there, where on the second photo it can be seen. Makes me wonder how the seat moves backwards and forwards on the draw equipped chair.

The bar is on the front of the seat base, The draw is on the rear of the seat base.

[The_Hawk]

The bar is on the front of the seat base, The draw is on the rear of the seat base.

100% spot on, the drawers are in the back of the two captains chais in the second row.

I assume the drawers are in the front of the third row bench but have looked in mine and, no, there are no rails in place so it would have to be something added. Last I spoke to parts there wasn't a part listed at all for these bits, so it's either a case of new model and not all the parts loaded yet or a case of if you have it and break one... your screwed

Will have to keep hunting and see what I can come up with. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has the third row drawers in the new T5's.

[The_Hawk]

Thanks to the wonderful work of Aaron at Southern Classic Cars I now have some part numbers

#7H5885860C - Rails (Drivers Side)
#7H5885862C - Rail (Centre)
#7H5885861C - Left (Passenger Side)
#7H5885602A 71N - Drawers



Will have to hunt up some quotes to see how much I can get them for, first quote was $180ish per drawer and rail set.

[Cousin]

Anyone know what one of these bench seats weigh?
I sort of had the intention of taking mine out on the odd occasion
Someone suggested today those things are DAMN heavy
The singles are heavy enough

[The_Hawk]

I'd suggest a lot, even when the car is on a shallow incline you can feel the weight in that bench.

[mikinoz]

Will have to hunt up some quotes to see how much I can get them for, first quote was $180ish per drawer and rail set.

Makes the goodnight package look like a steal.

[The_Hawk]

Makes the goodnight package look like a steal.

yes, yes it does, but as was mentioned by philbie you need to get the Multiflex Board @ $950 to get the the good night package @ $790. Sure I would also be getting blinds, a waste paper bin and the ability to turn it all into a bed... but at $1,740 when all I really want is the drawers?

Also when it comes to parts prices, things like the multifunction table are $350 from the factory... or ~$1700 from spare parts :S How the hell does that happen?

[MultiplexMan]

Anyone know what one of these bench seats weigh?
I sort of had the intention of taking mine out on the odd occasion
Someone suggested today those things are DAMN heavy
The singles are heavy enough

They are back breaking, nut busting heavy! The Beach bench seat is only a two seater but comes with a full length steel drawer. I have had it out once in three years.

I know of only one fellow who has managed the bench single handed...and no, it was not the "Old Spice man"!

[The_Hawk]

Right, so I got a full price break down from the local VW dealer parts place:

#7H5885860C - Rails (Drivers Side)
#7H5885861C - Left (Passenger Side)
#7H5885862C - Rail (Centre)
The rails are all the same price, $24.20 inc GST. Looks like you would need two per drawer so $48.40 per set, although the girl I spoke to wasn't exactly sure so you never know.

#7H5885602A 71N - Drawers
The drawers must be made of some sort of endangered animals. From what I can see in the picture it's nothing more than a plastic tray but they want $130 inc GST for one of them.

Did the old T5 have the same drawers? Are they the same part / part number? Can I pull them out of another wreck? How about the rails? Are they the same and again, can I pull them out of an old wreck?

[rob64981]

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Did the old T5 have the same drawers? Are they the same part / part number? Can I pull them out of another wreck? How about the rails? Are they the same and again, can I pull them out of an old wreck?

I can not imagine them being any different due to the seat being the same and most of the internal things are the same are they not?
You could ask your friend Aaron at Southern Classic Cars if the break down picture is from a T5 or T5.5?
If you find out the are the same you could get the whole lot delivered from German Ebay for a lot less than the new price from VW Oz.
Rob

[The_Hawk]

Unfortunately something I didn't think of until much much later

I have since run back and spoken to another guy who looked up the part number and simply said it's good for all models from '03 to '10... Don't know why the other girl I spoke to couldn't do that. :S
I have also rung around a few wrecking and parts places and I haven't even come across someone who has wrecked a multivan even after a recommendations a few of them.

I have had a trawl through ebay.de looking at the pictures and have failed to see anything that looks like what I want (mind you I have only looked at about 2,500 items so far so there is lots more to go). I have picked one of the common seller names and sent them an email using Google's translation tools, hopefully I'm still asking the same question... here's hoping.