FAQ's Piggl SIDE-POD

Piggl SIDE-POD has been designed to fit all short or long wheelbase T5 or T6 Volkswagen Transporters including T5.1 and T6.1's. 

Piggl SIDE-POD is not suitable if you have a row of Kombi seats in place inside your Transporter as it will not fit behind or alongside the seats.

If you have twin-sliding doors in your Transporter, then Piggl SIDE-POD will overhang the step. Piggl SIDE-POD does not have a solid base (as it is designed to sit on the floor of a standard Transporter) therefore you would need to add a base yourself or purchase our Piggl SIDE-POD Kombi Kit which raises the unit up 12mm and give the units a solid base. NOTE: You should add the Kombi Kit to Piggl SIDE-POD if you also have the kombi kit for Piggl BIKE-BED otherwise they will be different heights. 

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

USING WITH PIGGL BIKE-BED: Piggl SIDE-POD is designed to be installed alongside your Piggl BIKE-BED to create a full-width bed platform inside your Transporter when the bed is collapsed down flat. With Piggl BIKE-BED in its upright position Piggl SIDE-POD provides extra stuff-storage inside your campervan.

Piggl SIDE-POD 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. 

The hinged lid has high quality, soft-close hinges. The pods are fixed to the floor using sturdy, steel brackets and bolts using the existing floor mounting points in your Transporter. 

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.

Piggl SIDE-POD is designed to be installed alongside your Piggl BIKE-BED to create a full-width bed platform inside your Transporter when the bed is collapsed down flat. With Piggl BIKE-BED in its upright position Piggl SIDE-POD provides extra stuff-storage inside your campervan.

For the best install, we recommed installing Piggl SIDE-POD first into your Transporter using the brackets provided, and then installing Piggl BIKE-BED afterwards. Both items of furniture use the same rear mounting point in your van's floor next to the D-Pillar, but the metal bracket provided needs to sit under Piggl BIKE-BED. 

If you already have Piggl BIKE-BED in place then you will need to unbolt the bed frame from the floor of your van, lift the frame up slightly to allow the fixing bracket of Piggl SIDE-POD to slide into place underneath the bed frame before bolting back down into place. 

Piggl SIDE-POD cannot be installed into a VW Transporter Kombi van as it will not fit with the seats inside your van. You will need to remove the seats to install Piggl SIDE-POD. If you also have the kombi seat brackets in the floor of your Transporter then ideally, you will remove them to fit Piggl SIDE-POD.

If you cannot remove the floor brackets then you will need our Piggl SIDE-POD KOMBI KIT which raises the unit up over and around the floor brackets, allowing them to be fitted to the floor of your van safetly.

If you have twin-sliding doors in your Transporter, then Piggl SIDE-POD will overhang the step. Piggl SIDE-POD does not have a solid base (as it is designed to sit on the floor of a standard Transporter) therefore you would need to add a base yourself or purchase our Piggl SIDE-POD Kombi Kit which raises the unit up 12mm and give the units a solid base. NOTE: You should add the Kombi Kit to Piggl SIDE-POD if you also have the kombi kit for Piggl BIKE-BED otherwise they will be different heights. 

Piggl SIDE-POD 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 storage unit 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 lift and install. If in doubt, consult a qualified trade person.

Install + Piggl SIDE-POD. For a small additional charge we will assemble your Piggl SIDE-POD 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 SIDE-POD. 

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

Add Piggl SIDE-POD Cushions to your Piggl SIDE POD. When coupled with Piggl BIKE-BED Mattress Cushions you create a full width mattress inside your VW Transporter. The bed size is larger than king-size at 200 x 162cm. 

We believe in quality and durability and all Piggl Mattress Cushions are made to last - there are no cheap foam imports here! Each mattress is handmade to order by highly experienced upholsterers in the UK from dual-density foam to provide comfortable sofa cushions to sit on and a supportive mattress to sleep on. 

All 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 mattress on top of the bed to sleep on. Find our suggested mattress in the accessories section of our website. 

Find out more about all Piggl Mattress Cushions here ↠

To make placing an order for your Piggl SIDE-POD 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 (£650) and to discuss a suitable delivery date. 

3. Install + Piggl SIDE-POD: For a small additional charge we will assemble your Piggl SIDE-POD 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 SIDE-POD. 

Deposit payments are not available on accessories. 

Delivery is on weekdays only (excluding bank holidays)

We recommend cleaning the surfaces of Piggl SIDE-POD 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 SIDE-POD surfaces, always use a suitable heat protective mat.