Cover page for the Combeing assembly guide
The different stakeholders involved in the production of materials used for the van conversion kits

Thank you for choosing Combeing!

Thanks to you, we have set up a network of local businesses with 4 carpentries, an expert in foam work, and seamstresses. They are all located less than 30km from us.

We use French poplar to manufacture our boxes.

We work with 3 ESATs (Balbigny, Feurs, and Montbrison) in our production process (assembly of boxes, production of shipping pallets, etc...)

3 people with disabilities from ESAT also come to our premises to carry out meticulous finishing work on our products.

Combeing van conversion kit in sport mode

Summary

Important Information


During Unpacking

The modules are screwed together and onto the storage platform, do not pull on the modules.

Do not pull on the modules; they are screwed together to avoid falling during transport

Simply unscrew all the modules to remove them from the packaging.

Unscrew the modules to move them

Click on the button below, log in, and find the components of your kit


If your vehicle is a commercial van

A wood or plastic subfloor is required to support our technical floor.

The corrugated floor will not allow the kit to stay in place properly, unlike a wood or plastic floor close check

If your vehicle is a passenger vehicle

Just make sure your rails/seat attachments do not create any height difference. (Contact us)

Vehicle with seat rails
Vehicle with a rear bench seat

Floor Installation


The Combeing logo must be visible at the rear of the vehicle.

Vehicle with a rear bench seat

The floors are not customized down to the millimeter for your vehicle, the purpose of the technical floor is to cover the "modular area".


You need to join the floors using dowels (wooden pegs)

Floors are separated
Floors are connected by dowels

The principle of universal floors may require dimensional adjustments and altimetric packing at the user's expense (for example, if there is a step).


Floor Maintenance

Maintenance of raw floor

  • Varnishing
  • Oil treatment
  • Varnish
  • Linoleum
  • Paint
Raw floor, more demanding maintenance than laminated flooring

Maintenance of laminated floor

  • Cleaning with a damp cloth
Laminated floor: easy and quick maintenance

Module Fixation


Modules must be properly connected to each other and to the floor before fastening (screwing)

Modules should be handled by gripping the boxes at the 3 holes on the side intended for this purpose, avoiding pinching the hands during handling.


Before trips, we recommend screwing the modules together and onto the floor with one or more bolts depending on the weight of each module.

3 holes for easy box handling

Module fixation is done via a wing bolt.

Wing bolt to screw the modules together and onto the floor

The wing bolt can be replaced by a flat head bolt, when necessary, in a box containing a water jug for example.

Flat head bolt to avoid puncturing mattresses for example

Screwing and tightening should be done manually, to avoid damaging the mechanical properties of the fixation. Any screwing using tools is forbidden.


Appropriate Assembly Types

The appropriate assemblies during travel are those that allow always securing the boxes together and to the floor by bolting.

2 half boxes can support a large box
2 large boxes can be stacked
1 large box can support the weight of 2 half boxes
One large box can be stacked on top of a large box and a half box in a staggered arrangement

Furthermore, to ensure stability during travel, stacking the modules must not exceed a height of 2 modules.


Inappropriate Assembly Types During Travel

2 half boxes cannot be stacked during travel
2 half boxes cannot be placed on top of a wheel arch during travel

The assembly of two half-boxes on top of each other, or a half-box on a wheel arch, in a continuous arrangement is only possible if they are not too heavy.

Assemblies on 3 levels are not suitable for ensuring the proper hold of our products, especially during travel.

3 large boxes cannot be stacked during travel
A large box and another large box with a top opening cannot be stacked
A table cannot be placed on top of a large box with a top opening, as it will fall

It is not possible to stack another box or the table on a box with a top opening.

These types of assemblies may damage the affected modules and render them unsuitable for use.

Options (with video tutorials)







Storage Platform


Attaching the storage platform with our wheel arches

(With our wheel arches; except Jumper, Boxer, Ducato, Movano C)

Top view of a Combeing conversion layout with modules and the storage platform

To attach the storage platform to the top of the boxes, simply screw a flat head bolt into the platform rail.

Screwing the storage platform manually with a flat head bolt
Screwing the storage platform manually with a flat head bolt

We recommend not screwing the flat head bolt all the way in, so you can slide the platform over the boxes.


Attaching the storage platform without our wheel arches

Top view of a Combeing conversion layout with modules, the storage platform, and shelves

OR

Top view of a Combeing conversion layout with modules and shelves completing the sleeping area

Attaching the storage platform (specific)

(Jumper, Boxer, Ducato, Movano C)

With our wheel arches

Installing the storage platform on specific vehicles

Without our wheel arches

Installing the storage platform on specific vehicles without wheel arches

Mattresses


For sleeping, we recommend positioning the small items in the center to avoid shifting.

Assembling large and small mattresses for a large 184cm long sleeping area

We also recommend joining the mattresses together with a fitted sheet in dimensions suitable for the sleeping area.

Recommended dimensions for the fitted sheet

  • 158 x 210 bedding: Use a fitted sheet of 140 x 200.
  • 158 x 184 bedding: Use a fitted sheet of 140 x 190.
  • 131 x 210 bedding: Use a fitted sheet of 120 x 200.
  • 131 x 184 bedding: Use a fitted sheet of 120 x 190.
  • 79 x 210 bedding: Use a fitted sheet of 80 x 200.

Mattress Cover Maintenance

Clean it frequently with a vacuum cleaner. For stains, use a damp cloth with neutral soap specially designed for upholstery cleaning. Light exposure following ISO105-B04 standard (minimum 480 hours of sun exposure)

Washing: Maximum 30°C

Ironing: Do not iron

Drying: Moderate temperature, air drying is recommended.

Adjustable mattress in a Combeing conversion kit
Adjustable mattress in a Combeing conversion kit
Mattress compatible with Combeing conversion kit
Taupe mattress

Storage


Top-opening Box

In certain layout configurations, the front of a box may be blocked.
So, you must use a box with a top opening to access its contents.

Top-opening box for Combeing van conversion kit

Drawers

Drawers can be another solution for storing your belongings.

Box with a drawer for Combeing van conversion kit

Shelves

Shelves can be added to our boxes, with 3 different height levels.

Box with a shelf for Combeing van conversion kit

Drawers & Shelves

You can combine our drawers and shelves in the same box. Just install the drawer first and add the shelf second.

Box with a drawer and a shelf for Combeing van conversion kit

Follow Us


Our Social Media

What our customers say...

Joel Joel

4 month(s) ago

star star star star star

5 stars well deserved. Great team A simple email resulted in a purchase. I felt considered, taken seriously and at the center of attention Once there, Matthieu was more than incredible. Really at the top. Knew how to satisfy, fulfill all my wishes. The family thanks you.

Hervé LOZES

6 month(s) ago

star star star star star

Ingenious and really well thought out concept, quality material and precision manufacturing, with a responsive team, I highly recommend!

Laetitia Coudrai

6 month(s) ago

star star star star star

We bought a Combeing kit a few months ago for our VW T5 transporter and we are very satisfied with it! Delivery was free and fast. Customer service is top notch, whether for information or responsiveness. The kits are adaptable to your type of vehicle but also to your use whether it is road mode, night mode or day mode (with table). Very good value for money. We highly recommend. And a big thank you to Mathieu for sending goodies!!

Laurent Gréco

8 month(s) ago

star star star star star

A great team, a high-quality product, a very competitive price. We sold our converted van because our annual usage time did not justify such an expensive investment. We bought a utility vehicle that we converted to our taste with the possibility of modifying its configuration according to our needs following the many very professional tips received from COMBEING. The team took the time to welcome us into the company and to assemble our modules in order to have a tailor-made layout with everything necessary to live independently: gas, water point, electricity, toilet, solar panel, shower... In short, everything necessary to live pleasant moments according to our desires without having to have our vehicle approved in VASP. Thanks again to the whole team for their welcome, their availability and their professionalism which really deserve to be highlighted

Domie Palet

8 month(s) ago

star star star star star

Very satisfied with the modules, fast delivery, a super friendly team, thank you Mathieu for his advice and his professionalism, the best!!!! We recommend without moderation...

Johann Manassian

11 month(s) ago

star star star star star

Really great, the team is really cool, the products sold (sports kit for VW T6 for me) are really great (but I didn't doubt that, I had already planned everything thanks to their website, but with their advice I made some changes that suit me better). I also did the sprayed cork insulation before going to get my kit, super simple and beautiful rendering. I really recommend more than ever. Thank you and good luck in your new premises.

caroline faure

1 year(s) ago

star star star star star

5 stars without hesitation for this professional company for the modular fitting out of Vans and Campers. Special dedication to Mathieu, who was able to listen and find all the solutions to my constraints while respecting my budget! The team is great, the atmosphere friendly! I recommend!!

Laurent FOUCHARD

1 year(s) ago

star star star star star

I was looking for a van that could be used as a daily, utility or leisure vehicle and with the Combeing Full kit, I found exactly what I wanted for my L1H1 van. I spoke several times with Mathieu and Raphaël, their listening, their responsiveness and their availability as well as their advice and services were very valuable in guiding me in my choices... In short, very well-made kits, easy and quick to set up, as well as a great team mean that I highly recommend this friendly company...

Stephane Picard

2 year(s) ago

star star star star star

We made an appointment, Mathieu welcomed us warmly and showed us around the workshop, then we went to the selection area to recap and make the quote. We had all the necessary technical explanations as well as his advice and feedback. The guy is sincere and super professional. Our choice validated, he helped us throughout the time needed to set up the modules. Again, lots of advice and tips, thanks to him. I thought the idea was absolutely brilliant on paper but it's even better in the van, the possibilities are endless, the quality is great, everything is thought out down to the smallest detail. In the end, it confirms that with my 1m70 we can sleep across without any problem and therefore keep the table in place during the night. Conclusion: we are satisfied beyond our expectations. Thank you COMBEING, thank you to the brilliant inventor and thank you Mathieu for your advice

Loading...