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Category: Ford Transit
Roof Vent – MaxxAir 6200K
The roof vent in an integral part of the ventilation, cooling and insulation plans. Living in an RV, one constantly faces the issue of cooling & heating and lowering humidity levels. With only few choices, I decided to install a MaxxAir vent; its ability to remain open, when rain is pouring down, made it a… Continue reading Roof Vent – MaxxAir 6200K
2015-17 Ford Transit Van Safety Recall
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 400,000 2015-17 Ford Transit van/bus vehicles with medium, long and extended wheelbases and chassis cab/cutaways with medium wheelbases to replace the driveshaft flexible coupling. In the affected vehicles, continuing to operate a vehicle with a cracked flexible coupling may cause
Ford Transit Oil Change
Watch all my videos on YouTube! Changing oil in a Ford Transit is a 10-minute chore, when you are properly prepared. While oil changing procedures are generally the same from vehicle to vehicle, this series of steps was specifically done on my 2016 Transit LWB MR 3.7L-V6.*
Side Airbag Cover
With the first parts of the Murphy Bed installed, it was time to get the side airbag covered again. Ford recommends against modifying this black polystyrene blob that hides the side airbag. Getting the bed efficiently placed as far forward as possible, made me decide to cut off the topmost left part, so it would… Continue reading Side Airbag Cover
Murphy Bed Frame II
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The Murphy Bed frame is made out of ½ inch plywood to adhere to weight limitations of the van. The lower part of the side boards, where most of the weight of the bed is located, will be tripled up. I start with a board ~70in high and ~13in… Continue reading Murphy Bed Frame II
Murphy Bed Frame
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The Murphy Bed is the single most needed component of this conversion. The installation begins with creating some attachment points to the van. The plywood floor is an ideal base for the bed and cabinets, yet the metal ceiling and upper wall need some additional bracing. I prepared a… Continue reading Murphy Bed Frame
Wall Panel Issues
It was time to make the final fit of the wall panel, that sits behind the Murphy Bed and that forms the background of a closet and side of the rear kitchen. The length of the 8′ x 4′ (244cm x 122cm) plywood panel, is just shy of what’s needed to cover the rear window,… Continue reading Wall Panel Issues
Wall Panel – Part One
Watch all my videos on YouTube! The wall panel on the driver’s side is partially hidden by the Murphy Bed, a closet and part of the kitchen. The main rear side window will be permanently hidden, while the front side window will be available when the bed is in use. The smaller rear side window… Continue reading Wall Panel – Part One
RV Hookup Cable
Watch all my videos on YouTube! Boondocking is the primary use of this stealth van, yet a 15 amp RV hookup cable will be installed to connect the electrical system to the grid, when hookups are available. Commercial campgrounds have never been my favorite places to stay, as I prefer the immersion that only nature… Continue reading RV Hookup Cable