In the 12th video in our 2021 Ford Transit van conversion series, we built a backing for our bench seat into our walls. Since we won't have a bed-to-table conversion in our van, our bench seat will be our main work station, and we wanted to make sure we can build a bench with comfortable back support at a slightly backward angle.
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-- VAN BUILD COMPONENTS --
EXTERIOR:
Roof Rack: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/low-pro-roof-rack-transit-148-high-roof-extended?_pos=3&_sid=f87b253c4&_ss=r
Front Fairing: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/transit-low-pro-front-fairing?_pos=2&_sid=3de919dba&_ss=r
Side Ladder: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/transit-side-ladder-high-roof?_pos=4&_sid=f87b253c4&_ss=r
Propane tank (12.2 gallon): https://amzn.to/32jc2Pq
CLIMATE CONTROL:
CR Laurence VW1033 bunk windows: https://amzn.to/3rYqDde
Kilmat (2 boxes of 36 sq ft): https://amzn.to/3CbG8jI
MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote: https://amzn.to/3Ca7w1d
3M Thinsulate (60 in x 70 ft): https://amzn.to/3ymvGFM
Fiskars Shears: https://amzn.to/31T6lXG
3M High Strength 90 Adhesive (3-4 cans): https://amzn.to/3yqQJac
Dometic RTX 2000 A/C: https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/store/dometic-coolair-2000-rtx-12-volt-air-conditioner/
ELECTRICAL:
Shore power inlet: https://amzn.to/34fAzFB
8/3 AWG Triplex Flat AC Marine Wire - 6 Feet (for shore power inlet): https://amzn.to/3qYW1q5
Solar entry gland: https://www.renogy.com/solar-double-cable-entry-gland/
Renogy 200W 12V monocrystalline solar panels: https://www.renogy.com/200-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
100 pcs Male Female Spade Connectors: https://amzn.to/3f7nmRk
Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3HSigob
WFCO Distribution Center: https://amzn.to/330IVR7
Puck lights (we ordered four 4-packs): https://amzn.to/3zEycrz
Marine Grade 12/2 AWG Electrical Duplex Wire (200 ft, for 12V outlets): https://amzn.to/3n9c9E4
Marine Grade 12/3 AWG Electrical Triplex Wire (100 ft, for 120V outlets): https://amzn.to/3HTn8d1
FRAMING & SUBFLOOR:
Rivet Nuts (M6, 150 pcs): https://amzn.to/331PwL6
WETOLS Rivet Nut Tool: https://amzn.to/3r1HbiD
M6-1.0 x 35mm flat head screws: https://amzn.to/34unA2N
Low-E Reflective Foam Core Insulation (60" wide x 40 linear ft): https://www.ebay.com/itm/132071677926
Relfectix 2"x30' tape: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-2-in-x-30-ft-Reflective-Foil-Tape-FT210/100318556
Minicell Foam Floor Insulation package: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143658738772
Wood filler: https://amzn.to/3tsLI0l
Automotive Door Rubber Seal Trim, 20 ft (around bunk windows) - https://amzn.to/3GBcJkR
KITCHEN:
Dometic CFX-75DZW Dual Fridge/Freezer: https://amzn.to/330Ifv3
TOOLS WE'VE USED:
DeWalt Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/3sFaHLA
DeWalt Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/3LxZmFO
MISC:
Scopema seat swivel (Ford Transit): https://theswivelshop.com/products/transit-scopema-seat-swivels
-- OUR CAMERA GEAR --
GoPro HERO 9 - https://amzn.to/3qgMHPC
Joby GripTight ONE GP Stand (for iPhone) - https://amzn.to/3lAOMB5
Canon EOS M50 w/ EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kit Lens - https://amzn.to/32G1aqY
Rode VideoMicro mic - https://amzn.to/31Nl7gi
JOBY GorillaPod 1K plus Kit Tripod - https://amzn.to/31IS79m
LP-E12 camera batteries - https://amzn.to/34R3lL1