FAQ's Piggl BIKE-BED

Piggl BIKE-BED has been designed to fit all short or long wheelbase T5 or T6 Volkswagen Transporters including T5.1 andT6.1's. 

Once assembled Piggl BIKE-BED is installed using three exposed, existing floor mounting points in your van and all fixings are provided. You will need to locate and expose three of the mounting points (which may be under your van's sub-foor) prior to installation.

KOMBI SEATS: Piggl BIKE-BED can be fitted into a SWB or LWB Transporter with Kombi seats in place BUT it cannot then be used as a bike rack and the bed cannot be collapsed flat as the kombi seats are in the way. You need to remove the Kombi seats to use Piggl BIKE-BED correctly. Both can be bolted in and out.

The kombi seat floor brackets prevent the front drawer in Piggl BIKE-BED from opening. If you wish to keep the brackets in your floor you will need our Kombi KIT which fits seamlessly to the base of the frame and raises it up so that the drawer can open over the floor brackets.  

VW SHUTTLE: Whilst we have had customers fit Piggl BIKE-BED into their Shuttle, it is not designed to fit into a VW Shuttle as the interior panels will interfere with the fit of the bed. If you want to fit Piggl BIKE-BED into a VW Shuttle, then you will need some skills and be prepared to cut into or remove the wall panels, some of the floor and the rear tailgate panel as these will prevent the bed from being fitted. In a LWB Shuttle, the floor mounting point for the bed may be located in the floor underneath the wall panels (in front of the rear wheel arch). Piggl cannot accept responsibility for any parts broken or damaged in fitting Piggl BIKE-BED into a VW Shuttle and the responsibility lies soley with the buyer as Piggl BIKE-BED has not been designed for this purpose. 

Add Kombi Kit to your Piggl BIKE-BED or Piggl CAMPERVAN order ↠

Piggl BIKE-BED is precision CNC machined from 18mm thick phenolic resin faced birch plywood with a black hexagon shaped finish. Inside panels have a smooth black phenolic film finish. This material is robust, waterproof, UV resistant and hardwearing. The attractive, exposed Birch Plywood edges are sealed with linseed oil. Both drawers have high quality soft-close runners with a robust, locking drawer catch.

If you want campervan furniture that's hardwearing, but don't mind a few knocks when you're lashing your mountain bikes in for your next adventure, then our furniture is perfect for you. 

Once assembled Piggl BIKE-BED is installed using the exposed, existing floor mounting points in your van and all fixings are provided. You will need to locate and expose three of the mounting points (which may be under your van's sub-floor) prior to installation.

Included with Piggl BIKE-BED are the bolts and washers needed to securely install the unit to your van's floor.

1. Assemble and install the bed frame to the floor of your van using the fixings provided.
2. Fit the flat-top bed panels.
3. Slide in the two assembled drawers and that’s it… you’re ready to go.

Detailed fitting instructions are provided. The frame can be unbolted and the entire unit can be removed from your van if required. 

Install + Piggl BIKE-BED: For a small additional charge we will assemble your Piggl BIKE-BED and have it ready for you to collect from us in Chester in your prepared Transporter.

Install is available from us in Chester (CH3) only. We will contact you to agree a suitable date and time. Install requires you to have prepared your Transporter with exposed floor mounting points ready for us to install your ready-built Piggl BIKE-BED. 

Installation can be added as an optional extra by selecting Install + Piggl BIKE-BED from the payment options drop-down menu.

In travel mode Piggl BIKE-BED has three slots machined into the top of the bench seat. Each slot is 60mm wide and is designed to hold one rear bicycle wheel (up to 29 inch and 2.4 inch wide). If you have a large frame, wide handle bars or require wider bike slots please feel free to contact us to discuss your bikes fit or a custom slot size before placing your order. Due the variable geometry of bike frames we cannot guarantee that all bikes will fit. 

1. Remove the bike-slot covers. Lift the first bike into your van and place the rear wheel of the bike into the farthest slot.
2. Repeat with your second and third rear bike wheels into remaining slots.
3. Lace a lashing strap up through the integrated, metal lashing point, around the bike frame and back down through the second lashing point. Pull tightly to secure.
4. Your bikes are now firmly held in place and you can drive away.

Please note: You will need one lashing strap per bike. Bike lashing straps are not provided with Piggl BIKE-BED, but are available to purchase from our website here ↠

Road bikes will need to be placed with the front wheel into the bike slot. Not all road bikes are suitable for use in Piggl BIKE-BED due to the variable geometry of the frames. Please contact us to discuss your road bike fit prior to purchase.

Bikes need to be removed to collapse the bed; three bikes can be stored in the gap alongside and in front of the bed, behind the driver's seat, with a wheel removed. One bike will fit alongside the bed without removing any wheels. Alternatively, lock up securely in an awning or other secure location at a campsite. 

If your mountain bike has wider tyres (up to 29er and 2.6") then you can purchase Piggl BIKE-BED WIDE-SLOT which is exactly the same Piggl BIKE-BED, but with two wider bike slots in to transport:

• 2 x Mountain bikes up to 29er with 2.6" wide wheels.
• 1 x Mountain bike up to 29er with 2.4" wide wheels.

The two wider bike slots are the central slot and the driver's side slot. The nearside slot in unable to be enlarged as it will interfere with the drawer underneath. 

Prevent mud and water drips on your Piggl BIKE-BED by using our microfibre Piggl TOWEL as an absorbent and protective barrier. Simply lay over the top of Piggl BIKE-BED and insert your bike wheels into the bike slots as normal. The towel will absorb drips from your bikes and can then be machine washed ready for the next use. 

In its upright position Piggl BIKE-BED is a bench seat or bike rack. To convert into a double bed for the night:

1. Push down the two red handles on the runners located underneath the front panel to release the lock. Use the red handles to pull the bed forward and the central strap to ease down the 4 hinged, wooden panels until flat.
2. Once flat, simply slot in the two legs provided to support the front.
3. Then place your mattress of choice and bedding on top and cosy in for a comfortable night’s sleep.

To fold Piggl BIKE-BED away simply remove the teo legs, mattress and bedding, pull the strap to raise up the middle two sections of the bed then push the bed backwards from the front. The bed will slide back easily on the runners in a smooth action and lock back into place. It’s that simple!

Piggl BIKE-BED Mattress Cushions are are custom made to follow the exact shape of Piggl BIKE-BED and we have carefully selected dual-density foam to provide comfortable sofa cushions to sit on and a supportive mattress to sleep on. The four cushions form a slouch-style sofa when Piggl BIKE-BED is in its upright position, then transform into a mattress when converted down into a bed.

We believe in quality and durability and Piggl BIKE-BED Mattress Cushions are made to last - there are no cheap foam imports here! Each mattress is handmade to order by highly experienced upholsterers located in Chester, UK. 

All four cushions can be stored on the back shelf of Piggl BIKE-BED when the bike rack is in use. 

As an alternative,you can place an inflatable, double mattress on top of the bed to sleep on. Find our suggested mattress in the accessories section of our website.

Find out more about Piggl BIKE-BED Mattress Cushions here ↠

Piggl BIKE-BED is designed to work in unison with Piggl KITCHEN. The slimline design of the kitchen means that our bed is an impressive 1.2 metres wide - plus the integrated bike rack and storage drawers are not available from anyone else!

Whilst you can purchase each unit separately, please be aware that a standard depth camper van kitchen from another supplier will not allow you to use Piggl BIKE-BED as our bed is luxuriously wide and therefore there simply won’t be space to fit alternative kitchen units next to it.

If you only purchase Piggl KITCHEN and choose to install an alternative bed, then you will have a large gap and wasted space between your bed and kitchen. Plus, you will miss out on our unique 3-bike travel rack and in-built drawer system that Piggl BIKE-BED provides.

Piggl recommends purchasing the complete Piggl CAMPERVAN system to maximise the use of space inside your van, take advantage of our unique bike rack system and to ensure matching colour and surface finish on your camper van interior.

Piggl BIKE-BED will be delivered to you on a pallet as a flat-pack kit. Each component is provided to you pre-cut and pre-drilled along with all the fixtures, fittings and instructions you will need to assemble it. Simply follow our step-by-step guide and in no time, you will have a robust, camper van bike-bed ready to install into your van.

A good degree of DIY competency and some of your own tools like a power driver and allen keys will be required - as will two people to help build, lift and install. If in doubt, consult a qualified trade person.

Install + Piggl BIKE-BED. For a small additional charge we will assemble your Piggl BIKE-BED and have it ready for you to collect from us in Chester in your prepared Transporter.

Install is available from us in Chester (CH3) only. We will contact you to agree a suitable date and time. Install requires you to have prepared your Transporter with exposed floor mounting points ready for us to install your ready-built Piggl BIKE-BED. 

Installation can be added as an optional extra by selecting Install + Piggl BIKE-BED from the payment options drop-down menu.

Piggl PANEL is an optional extra part for PIggl BIKE-BED that slots into the top of the extended rear drawer to create an outdoor cooking station. A portable gas stove and other cooking equipment can be placed on top when in use*. 

Alternatively, the panel can be used as a table to rest your drinks or other equipment on whilst relaxing outdoors.

Piggl PANEL sits in the top of the rear drawer of Piggl BIKE-BED and can be neatly stored inside the drawer when no longer required.  

The panel is CNC machined from the same black phenolic resin faced birch plywood as Piggl BIKE-BED giving a robust and hardwearing surface. All exposed edges are sealed with linseed oil to prevent moisture ingress. 

Add Piggl PANEL to your Piggl BIKE-BED order today ↠

*Do not place hot items directly onto the Piggl PANEL surface, always use a suitable heat protective mat.

Piggl BIKE-BED is made to the highest possible standards. All parts including units, hinges and drawer runners have a 12-month guarantee against manufacturing defect.

Please check your order upon delivery and contact us immediately via email info@piggl.co.uk if there is any visible damage or missing parts along with photos and we will resolve the problem as quickly as we can.

We cannot accept responsibility for any damage caused as part of assembly or installation nor from misuse or general wear and tear as to be expected from a campervan product.

Please note that some of the smooth black surfaces of your Piggl product may have some scratches or dents. This is a inevitable part of the CNC manufacturing process, but these 'B' surfaces will not be seen once the products are assembled and fitted into your van - and in no way compromise the intergirty of the product. 

Piggl BIKE-BED can be fitted into a SWB or LWB Transporter with Kombi seats in place BUT it cannot then be used as a bike rack and the bed cannot be collapsed flat as the kombi seats are in the way. You need to remove the Kombi seats to use Piggl BIKE-BED correctly. Both can be bolted in and out.

The kombi seat floor brackets prevent the front drawer in Piggl BIKE-BED from opening. If you wish to keep the brackets in your floor you will need our Kombi KIT which fits seamlessly to the base of the frame and raises it up so that the drawer can open over the floor brackets.  

Piggl BIKE-BED is not designed to fit into a VW Shuttle as the interior panels will interfere with the fit of the bed. If you want to fit Piggl BIKE-BED into a VW Shuttle, then you will need to cut into or remove the passenger side wall panels and the rear tailgate panel as these will prevent the bed from being fitted. In a LWB Shuttle, the floor mounting point for the bed may be located in the floor underneath the wall panels (in front of the rear wheel arch). Piggl cannot accept responsibility for any parts broken or damaged in fitting Piggl BIKE-BED into a VW Shuttle and the responsibility lies soley with the buyer as Piggl BIKE-BED has not been designed for this purpose. 

The bike rack of Piggl BIKE-BED is just designed to transport the bikes inside your van whilst on the move. You need to remove them to collapse the bed.

• Up to 3 bikes with a wheel removed can fit around the bed whilst it is down.
• 1 fully assembled bike will fit alongside the bed.
• Alternatively, you can lock bikes up in an awning or other secure location at a campsite.

To make placing an order for your Piggl BIKE-BED as easy and as flexible as possible we have three payment options:

1. Pay in full Once your order is ready to be dispatched we will contact you to discuss a suitable delivery date. 

2. Pay a deposit This deposit is non-refundable and will secure your order to commence CNC manufacture. Once your order is ready to be dispatched we will contact you to take the remaining balance payment and to discuss a suitable delivery date. 

3. Install + Piggl BIKE-BED: For a small additional charge we will assemble your Piggl BIKE-BED and have it ready for you to collect from us in Chester in your prepared Transporter.

Install is available from us in Chester (CH3) only. We will contact you to agree a suitable date and time. Install requires you to have prepared your Transporter with exposed floor mounting points ready for us to install your ready-built Piggl BIKE-BED. 

Deposit payments are not available on accessories. 

Delivery is on weekdays only (excluding bank holidays)

We recommend cleaning the surfaces of Piggl BIKE-BED only with a lightly damp cloth and hot, soapy water. Do not use harsh chemicals nor abrasives as this may damage surfaces. Wipe up spills immediately. Do not soak. Wipe dry immediately.

We recommend annually resealing the exposed birch plywood edges with a light application of linseed oil to help prevent moisture ingress.

Do not place hot items directly onto Piggl BIKE-BED surfaces, always use a suitable heat protective mat.