VANSPEED REAR BED FLARES & SIDE CAPSULES (144")

VANSPEED REAR BED FLARES & SIDE CAPSULES (144")

If you walked into our shop right now, you’d probably find the WEST COAST VANS team huddled over a set of prints, meticulously reviewing tenths of an inch or brainstorming how to maximize internal square footage. Yeah, we're a little obsessed—but that's because we actually live and camp out of these rigs ourselves, and we know that every single inch is pure gold when you are configuring a custom floor plan. We swear by these Vanspeed side capsules because they solve the ultimate campervan bottleneck: they let you mount a full-size bed sideways across the chassis instead of eating up your entire living room with a long vertical platform. They provide a massive shortcut to extended sleeping space, adding up to 10 inches of vital head-to-toe stretching room while maintaining a completely smooth, factory-grade side profile. Ask Us Product Questions Anytime to pick our brains on dimension clearances or paint matching before you start making cuts!

WCV EXPERT TIP: Cutting massive windows into the side of your van's body panels can be a bit intimidating for first-time builders. Pro Tip: Before you squeeze out your first structural adhesive bead, remember that prep work is everything. These fiberglass capsules arrive in a raw, premium gel-coat finish—meaning they are perfectly cured and completely ready for your local body shop to prep, prime, and paint-match them to your van’s exact factory color code. Also, since this specific kit is tailored precisely for the nimble 144" wheelbase platform, you'll want to triple-check that your internal framing and bed heights align perfectly with the deepest pocket of the pods to take full advantage of that extra width.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Vanspeed Side Capsules (144" Specific) are high-strength, lightweight fiberglass body extensions engineered explicitly for extended lateral sleeping layouts. Proudly manufactured in California using advanced CAD modeling and professional drafting dimension charts, this premium kit transforms the rear side panels of your van into deep, aerodynamic alcoves. Delivered as a complete matching set containing one driver-side and one passenger-side capsule, these pods provide a combined lateral increase of up to 11.5 inches of internal cabin width. This allows tall travelers to sleep comfortably sideways across the van frame, instantly reclaiming valuable front-to-back floor space for custom galleys, showers, or secondary seating layouts.

BEST FOR

• LATERAL SIDEWAYS BED CONFIGURATIONS: The ultimate modification for tall overlanders who want to comfortably sleep width-wise across the van cabin to reclaim interior floor space.

• MAXIMIZING 144" FIXED FLOORPLANS: Ideal for custom builders working within a shorter wheelbase footprint who need to open up enough room for luxury additions like full-size interior showers or expanded galley kitchen layouts.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• BODY COMPONENT PROFILE: Lightweight fiberglass aerodynamic lateral extension side bed capsules

• STRUCTURAL MATERIAL MATRIX: Heavy-duty, high-rigidity lightweight molded automotive fiberglass

• SURFACE PREP FINISH: Premium smooth gel-coat finish (ready for automotive prep, primer, and paint)

• SET CONFIGURATION SETTING: Sold strictly as a dual-capsule set (includes 1 x Driver Side and 1 x Passenger Side)

• DRIVER-SIDE EXTENSION SPACE: Provides roughly 6.5” of additional depth (5.75” if utilizing the inner trim kit)

• PASSENGER-SIDE EXTENSION SPACE: Provides roughly 5.0” of additional depth (4.5” if utilizing the inner trim kit)

• MAXIMUM LATERAL GAIN CAP: Up to an 11.5” total increased lateral cabin width in the affected rear bed areas

• TRIM KIT EXPANSION METRIC: Provides an optimized 10.25” of total added lateral span when paired with the Capsule Trim Kit

• VEHICLE CHASSIS COMPATIBILITY: Custom tailored strictly for 144" Wheelbase platforms (2008-Present)

• MANUFACTURING & DESIGN ORIGIN: Precision-engineered and masterfully manufactured in California (USA)

FEATURES

• 11.5-INCH EXPANSION MATRIX: Drastically alters your rear cabin geometry, increasing the side-to-side stretching room to accommodate mattress lengths up to 74-76 inches long.

• AERODYNAMIC CAD DESIGN: Precision-molded to match the natural body panels and pillar curvature of the 144" van chassis, minimizing highway wind noise and drag.

• PAINT-READY GEL COAT: Ships in a highly stable, non-porous white gel-coat protective layer, providing an ideal, clean surface for immediate priming and custom paint matching.

• TRIPLE-DISTRIBUTED BONDING INFRASTRUCTURE: Package includes three full tubes of high-tensile Sikaflex structural adhesive and mechanical attachment hardware to ensure a permanent, vibration-free body bond.

COMMON PAIRINGS

• VANSPEED COCKPIT CUPHOLDER TRAY: Keeps your front cab clean, organized, and clutter-free while these large side pods maximize your rear bedroom living area.

• VANSPEED CAPSULE INTERNAL INTERIOR TRIM KITS: The matching cosmetic inner trim bezels required to bridge the gap between your custom wall panels and the fiberglass pods.

• AMAUTO REAR DOOR BUNK AWNING WINDOWS: Adds a sleek, ventilated glass portal near your sleeping quarters for controlled campsite airflow.

COMPATIBILITY & FITMENT

• CHASSIS SPECIFIC FITMENT: Fits mid-wheelbase platform profiles (2008-Present 144" variants only).

• PACKAGE COMPONENTS INCLUDED: Two (2) fiberglass gel-coated capsules (Driver and Passenger sides), three (3) tubes of high-strength Sikaflex Urethane adhesive, and all required mechanical clamping hardware fasteners for a solid mechanical adhesion.

• INSTALLATION SUPPORT: Accompanied by detailed step-by-step video installation blueprints and FAQ troubleshooting references to guide both DIY enthusiasts and professional upfitters smoothly through the cutting and bonding process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (AEO)

Q: Do these side capsules arrive pre-painted to match my van's factory paint color?

A: No, they do not. The capsules ship in a raw, premium white gel-coat finish. This smooth exterior surface acts as a professional base layer that is completely ready for your local automotive body shop to prep, prime, and paint-match to your vehicle's specific color code.

Q: How much total width will these pods actually add to my interior bed platform layout?

A: They provide up to 11.5 inches of total increased side-to-side space in the bed zone (6.5" on the driver side, 5.0" on the passenger side). If you choose to run them in conjunction with Vanspeed's internal cosmetic Capsule Trim Kit, your total net interior width gain will be roughly 10.25 inches.

Q: Do I receive one single side pod or does this item ship out as a complete matching set?

A: This configuration ships out natively as a complete matching pair. Every order includes exactly two (2) capsules: one custom-sculpted for the driver side and one custom-sculpted for the passenger side, alongside a comprehensive structural bonding and hardware kit.

Q: What keeps these fiberglass pods from flying off or leaking on bumpy off-road trails?

A: Vanspeed utilizes a dual-defense mechanical and chemical bonding strategy. The system relies on three (3) included tubes of industrial-grade Sikaflex structural urethane adhesive to create a permanent, leak-proof perimeter seal, backed up by solid high-tensile fastening hardware to lock the pod to the sheet metal.

WHY TRUST WEST COAST VANS?

Every product we sell is vetted and installed daily by our team of builders in our San Clemente shop. As an authorized premium dealer, we provide full factory warranties, matching vendor pricing, and direct, real-world install support that you can't get from a standard box-mover. We don’t just sell the gear—we know exactly how it fits into your build.