Backland Expedition Gear 🇨🇦
ClimateCore Insulated PODS Sprinter 144 Extended Depth - SET - BACKLAND EXPEDITION GEAR
🇨🇦 Handmade in Canada 🇨🇦
ClimateCore PODS – Insulated Fibreglass Flares for Sprinter Vans (2007–Current)
Expand Your Sleeping Space • Insulate Your Van • Travel in Comfort
Take your van build to the next level with ClimateCore PODS – premium insulated fibreglass flare panels designed to expand your sleeping area and enhance thermal comfort year-round. Whether you're winter camping or chasing summer sun, these PODS deliver high-performance insulation and added interior space where it matters most.
🔧 Key Features
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R5 Insulated Design
3/4" thick fibreglass walls with rigid foam insulation deliver exceptional thermal protection in any climate. -
Extended Sleeping Width
Sleep sideways with up to 80" bed length—ideal for maximizing interior layout flexibility. -
Window-Ready Customization
Compatible with window openings up to 40" x 15". We can cut or pre-install windows before shipping for convenience. -
Gel-Coated Exterior
Prepped with a sandable gel coat for your preferred finish: paint, bed liner, or vinyl wrap. -
Built to Fit
Designed for Mercedes Sprinter vans (2007–present), including options that won’t interfere with the sliding door. -
DIY or Pre-Finished
Available unfinished, INDY-coated, or custom painted to match your van for a hassle-free, ready-to-install upgrade.
📦 What’s Included
- (2) ClimateCore PODS (driver and passenger sides)
- Approved adhesive tubes & primer sticks
Choose your fit:
- 144 Regular PODs – Regular depth on both sides (clears sliding door)
- 144 Extended PODs – Extended depth on driver side, regular depth on passenger side (sliding door safe)
🧱 Specifications
- Material: Insulated fibreglass with embedded rigid foam
- Insulation: R5 Value
- Weight: 32 lbs (per set, unfinished)
- Finish: Requires paint, bed liner, or vinyl wrap for UV protection
⚠️ Notes & Recommendations
- Exterior Finish Required: Raw gel coat must be protected with paint, liner, or wrap to avoid UV degradation.
- Sliding Door Compatibility: Avoid awning-style windows that extend outward on the passenger side—these may collide with the door when open.
- Need it ready to install? We offer pre-finishing and window installation services. Just ask!
Pro Tip:
If you could insulate just one part of your van, start where you sleep. ClimateCore PODS don’t just insulate—they transform your van’s comfort and create a better night’s rest, every night.
Finishes | DIY (NO FINISH) or Color match paint (pick up at our warehouse only) or Full INDY Protection |
Installation Window Into a POD | None or Install on the driver side or Install on the passenger side or Install on both sides |
Cutout for Window AW1033, VW1033L, VW1033R | None or Cutout for window in a POD - Driver side or Cutout for window in a POD - Passenger side or Cutout for window in a POD - Both sides |
Window AW1033 | None or AW1033 - Driver side or AW1033 - Passenger side or AW1033 - Both sides |
Window VW1033 | None or VW1033L - Driver side or VW1033R - Passenger side or VW1033 - Both side |