VW Transporter T5 & T6 Kombi Bed & Drawer System | Switch XL
The Switch XL fits a T5 or T6 without a single hole drilled, and comes out in under ten minutes. Drawer, bulkhead and full-width bed in one unit: 18mm phenolic-coated birch ply, A4 stainless hardware, runners rated to 180kg. Tools on Monday, bikes on Saturday, a bed when you need one.
Supplied as standard with our OneTouch drawer system, so the drawer opens with one hand when the other one is full.
Three configurations in one unit:
- Full-height bulkhead for secure load separation
- Half-height bulkhead for split use between passengers and cargo
- Full-width bed or load platform for sleeping or storage
Each layout locks securely into place, keeping the system stable and quiet on the road. Switching between them takes about five seconds, and the drawer works in all three, so you never lose access to what's underneath.
It comes out when you sell the van. Nothing is cut and nothing is drilled, so there are no holes to fill and no bodywork to make good. That also makes it lease-friendly: the van goes back exactly as it came. The system moves to the next van, or comes off the price of this one.
Fits every VW Transporter T5, T5.1, T6 and T6.1, short or long wheelbase. Made to order in our workshop in Clevedon. Free installation here takes about an hour. Prefer delivery? It arrives fully assembled on a pallet and can be in the van within an hour of delivery. Two-year warranty.
Goes with it
- Forty Winks tri-fold mattress — full van width, folds to stow behind the Kombi seats
- Platform mat and drawer mats — nothing slides, nothing rattles
- Bike Bar — two bikes above the drawer, and the drawer still opens
- B-Pillar swing out table, with storage brackets to keep the top off the floor
Need the floor space for boards or ladders? Compare the Switch Narrow. The rest of the range is in Transporter T5 & T6.
Will it fit my van?
Fitting & delivery
Fitted free at our workshop in Clevedon, near Bristol, in about an hour. Choose installation above and pick a date at checkout.
Or delivered fully assembled on a pallet to mainland UK, and in the van within an hour of delivery. We call within one working day to arrange a date. Extra charge for the Scottish Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland. Self-fitting takes under an hour with basic tools; see the install video.
Removal: under ten minutes, with nothing left behind.
Lead time: about 21 days. Every unit is made to order.
Warranty: two years, full cover, supported by the team that built it.
Dimensions & materials
| SWB | LWB | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawer (inside, L × W × H) | 1,200 × 1,085 × 495mm | 1,500 × 1,085 × 495mm |
| Drawer extension | 1,200mm (full) | 1,200mm; rear reachable via flap |
| Bed / load platform | 1,900 × 1,475mm | 2,300 × 1,475mm |
| Platform height from floor | 580mm | 580mm |
| Bed to ceiling (standard roof) | 790mm | 790mm |
| Drawer load rating | 180kg | 180kg |
| Bed load (evenly spread) | 300kg | 300kg |
| Unit weight | approx. 80kg | approx. 90kg |
Board: 18mm black Hexa-grip phenolic-coated A-grade birch ply. Every cut edge chamfered and sealed, with a double coat on high-wear areas.
Hinges: surface-mounted flush hinges in A4 marine-grade stainless steel.
Runners: 180kg galvanised steel, 48-hour salt-water tested.
Bulkhead restraint: Dyneema-cored braided line.
Construction: threaded inserts throughout, no wood screws.
Care & Maintenance
Shipping & Returns
Questions people ask
Can I reach everything in the drawer?
Yes. The runners are full extension, so the whole SWB drawer comes out to you. In a LWB the drawer pulls out 1,200mm of its 1,500mm, and the rear flap lifts so you can reach the rest from above.
What fits in the drawer?
It's 495mm tall and 1,085mm wide inside. The Transporter HQ fridge/freezer fits, as do most stacking toolbox systems such as DeWalt ToughSystem, alongside power stations and camping kit.
How quickly does it change from bulkhead to bed?
About five seconds. Lower the bulkhead and the bed is there. The animation on this page shows it.
Can I still use the drawer when the bed is down?
Yes. The drawer works in all three configurations, so you never lose access to what's underneath.
Will I fit on the bed?
The SWB bed is 1,900mm long, which suits most people up to about 6 ft 2 in. The LWB bed is 2,300mm.
How much weight does the bed carry?
300kg, evenly spread.
Is a mattress included?
No. Most owners add the Forty Winks tri-fold (£250), which covers the full van width and folds away behind the Kombi seats. Any mattress up to 1,475mm wide will work.
I have a panel van. Do I need to buy legs?
No. The legs that support the bed in a panel van come with every Switch.
Can I fit it in a leased van?
Yes. It fixes to the factory tie-down points with nothing cut or drilled, and comes out in under ten minutes, leaving the van exactly as it was.
Will it fit with boxed wheel arches?
Yes, though a small notch may need cutting in the boxing so the unit's feet sit in the right position.
If I have it delivered, how long until it's in the van?
It arrives fully assembled on a pallet and can be in the van within an hour of delivery.
Will it rattle?
It's built not to. Threaded inserts instead of wood screws, anti-vibration mounts behind the drawer and surfaces, and side supports as standard. As one owner put it: “I expected some rattling but it's silent.”
How is it different from a kombi bed platform?
A platform gives you somewhere to sleep and leaves whatever you carry on the floor underneath, out of reach. The Switch gives you the bed plus a full-extension drawer, so everything under the bed comes out to you. Being able to get at what's under the bed is the part owners use every day, and it's why Switch owners don't go back to a platform.
Switch XL or Switch Narrow?
Same bed, same bulkhead. XL has the widest drawer (1,085mm). Narrow has a 760mm drawer and leaves a full-length channel for surfboards, ladders and tripods.
Can I move it to my next van?
Yes, to any T5, T5.1, T6 or T6.1 of the same wheelbase. For a T7 or new Transit Custom you'll need the Switch for T7 & Transit Custom.
Can I see one first?
Visit us in Clevedon, near Bristol, or see one at Transporter HQ, Leighton Vans, Van Haven or Combe Valley Campers.
Amazing upgrade to my van, considered buying for a while and kept talking myself out of it but has totally transformed my van and makes it an amazing all rounder capable of everything I need.
If you think you might need it, you do!
Great product, even better customer service
Fantastic product that allows me to carry work equipment during the week but quickly adapts to a bed system for weekend trips away.
Very well designed and constructed, fits in minutes and the small amount of putting together is simple and intuitive. Top Class.
Such a great bit of kit. Highly recommend!
Fantastic product absolutely chuffed to bits with it and made my life so much easier
The Switch XL is a game changer for camping in the van and using the van daily, the pull out draw is invaluable in both situations, from storing the camping gear to the weekly food shop, it’s multifunctional for aspects of family life! The team at Ovano are welcoming, friendly and know every detail of their product, fitted in one hour too!!!!
Top quality product and excellent customer service. Would highly recommend
Brilliant and very easy to install, love it.
Arrived early but they immediately set to work. So efficient and great customer relations, taking care to explain everything about the product and how it works.
We purchased the Switch XL for our VW Transporter T6.1 Kombi, and it's made such a difference to how we use the space. The van is now much more practical on a day-to-day basis and the pull out shelf means we no longer have to climb into the back to get to our stuff; so much easier. We haven't tried the bed yet, but it's super easy to pull out, probably in less than a minute. I think the price is good because the materials are very premium and I guess a product like this would cost a lot to manufacture. I definitely recommend.
Item as advertised / described.
Good quality construction and design.
On site installation took approximately 30 minutes.
Very pleased great people to deal with excellent quality product not complaints at all will defiantly recommend 10/10
