In the 11th video in our 2021 Ford Transit van conversion series, we built plywood boxes that will recess into our walls so that we can fit a queen bed sideways and sleep side-to-side. We knew the Promaster is generally known as the widest van and best for tall people sleeping side to side, but we needed the added height of the Transit, and were determined to make it work to make more room in our van (and without pricy flares, if we could help it). We ended up with just over 75 inches of space to fit our bed, so we would say we made it work!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Plan for building the inset boxes
2:10 - Attaching cross-beams for support underneath
4:34 - Cutting plywood for inset boxes
5:24 - Puppy interlude
6:10 - Test fitting of inset boxes
6:43 - Creating template for box backing
9:30 - Cutting & attaching box backing
9:50 - Test fit & attaching completed boxes
12:05 - Finishing touches (trim & supports)
14:00 - Squirrel interlude
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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
Flame King 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
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Marine Grade 12/3 AWG Electrical Triplex Wire (100 ft, for 120V outlets): https://amzn.to/3HTn8d1
FRAMING & SUBFLOOR:
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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
Minwax stainable wood filler: https://amzn.to/3tsLI0l
Automotive Door Rubber Seal Trim, 20 ft (around our bunk windows) - https://amzn.to/3GBcJkR
KITCHEN:
Dometic CFX-75DZW Dual Fridge/Freezer: https://amzn.to/330Ifv3
MISC:
Scopema seat swivel (Ford Transit): https://theswivelshop.com/products/transit-scopema-seat-swivels
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