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The gas door has no lock. It can't be opened unless the door is open. A tab keeps it "locked" behind the door. There is no gas cap either, just an opening with a spring loaded nozzle door. 15 MPG if you drive it easy. It's not broken in yet so I have been staying under 2500 to 3000 RPM. I...

Sorry about the huge pics, Bob. I'll fix it going forward. Thanks. Yeah, just a few more things to do and it'll be set. Things I have left are finding a heat source I'm comfortable with when I'm not at a campsite with electricity, window coverings or partitions (or both) and ventilation, but...

Pictures of the van so far... * Curtains. Additional complete window covering coming soon. * Replaced the dome lights in the cargo area with LED's. * Twin sized Sealy Posturepedic bed with modified frame for 13" clearance under the bed. * Portable "power station" battery. * 7 gallon water jug...

You can also get a Transit cargo van without the backup camera and factory LED's (and some of the other features you listed) for around 31-35k. I picked mine up for 32k and put LED's in the back. I would like to have the backup camera, but I've not had issues backing up so far. Since the rear...

I don't plan on hosing it out and I will have moisture absorbing products in the van 24/7. It's not your typical rubber mat you find in a regular van, it's some thick and heavy vinyl meant for heavy hauling. I'll keep an eye on it for sure.

It looks too narrow, but I measured 68 inches between the walls above the fender wells and 54 inches between the fender wells. Plenty of room. The back of the van feels cavernous and it would haul anything I'd want to haul in it. After putting a full sized twin bed in it I still have feet of...

Yes, T-250 is what I've seen it designated as and it is the replacement for the Econoline. I think for this to compete, it had to have a competitive look and I think they did an excellent job bringing it together. The number of variations you can get is staggering and I still feel this is the...

*nods* I know the feeling. I've been waiting a long time for the right van to come along. Thank you for the subscription.

Pictures are forthcoming for this thread, I just haven't gotten around to them yet. I have plenty of videos of everything I discussed, though. See these links: My original YouTube channel is for other life interests, but the initial two video series of my tour of the van on the dealer lot can...

Early September, I made the decision to trade in my 2012 Chevy Silverado and my 26 foot 2010 Keystone Hideout on a brand new 2015 Ford Transit. What drove me to do this was 1) debt, I wanted out from under that camper, 2) a simpler solution for camping, 3) interest in van dwelling and the...

Welcome. I'm new as well. Given the size of your van, you're going to have to get creative. If you build your bed high enough, you can fit most of your amenities under it and still have a desk space in the area between the bed and the front seats. A couch bed is a fairly simple design and...

@dragonflyinthesky - Thank you. :o) I just replaced the stock dome lights with LED's and they're looking awesome.

No plans on any alterations in the short term. No insulation, no modifications that would require drilling holes or tapping screws. I want it to be modular and minimal. I'll post more pics when I can get some more taken. I'd rather post pictures than stills from the videos, for better...

This is shortly after I picked it up. You can also find videos on my various additions at my YT channel of the same name (Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSQAYPXTsoBIzHYuFydBAQ). Before I created my channel dedicated to the van, I did two tour videos of the van at the dealership (see...

I just purchased a brand new 2015 Ford Transit 250 cargo van. In the first month of ownership, I've outfitted the van with a bed, desk, chair and other amenities that I want. My approach is to not modify the van in a permanent way, but to keep it modular so I can use the van for cargo as well...