GRIFFIN - Ford Transit High Roof Campervan / Adventure Rig

[Munky]

Finished up the bed platform (or at least the basic framing) so we could go on our first trip.

INSTALL ARTICLE: http://www.outdoor-wanderlust.com/va...-bed-platform/

 

[safarivan]

Finished up the bed platform (or at least the basic framing) so we could go on our first trip.

INSTALL ARTICLE: http://www.outdoor-wanderlust.com/va...-bed-platform/

bad link but post more photos here too please.

wow brand new van! worth the extra time to finish it out with extra attention to interior construction details like in the custom vans of the '70s IMO (just more modern.)

I'd love to do this! been looking at sprinters but man.. the new stuff aint cheap.

all the best to you and yours!

 

[Munky]

bad link but post more photos here too please.

wow brand new van! worth the extra time to finish it out with extra attention to interior construction details like in the custom vans of the '70s IMO (just more modern.)

I'd love to do this! been looking at sprinters but man.. the new stuff aint cheap.

all the best to you and yours!

Wish I could edit my post to fix it but here's the correct one: http://www.outdoor-wanderlust.com/van-conversion-bed-platform/. We saved for a bit and plan to keep the van for as long as we can keep it running. Worth it in the long run for us.

 

[Munky]

 

[safarivan]

you might want to look into "E-track"  mounting systems. its a great way to have a highly interchangeable set up. for instance you could raise or lower your bedding to any size.

https://www.etrailer.com/search/e+track

its used in cargo trailer and vans for securing loads and has many attachments.

this would eliminate the vertical 2x4s you have used and add a whole lot of other functionality. it comes in both vertical and horizontal sections. I have a moto trailer with it that I camp in at the track sometimes with a bed much like yours on it and then remove it when needed for other stuff.

 

[John61CT]

Also L-track from airliner seating and cargo ops, lower profile and IMO nicer looking to integrate into a living space.

 

[safarivan]

Also L-track from airliner seating and cargo ops,  lower profile and IMO nicer looking to integrate into a living space.

i was wondering how it could be lower profile than e-track so I looked into this.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Airline-Straps-Hardware

doesnt look as strong or flush as e-track to me but I have seen it used in some truck beds to keep stuff from moving around.  maybe they have something else you are referring to?

the e-track is great for sure though. I carry 55gal drums full of fuel sometimes and I know I can count on the e-track holding it in place. it is very sturdy and if plenty of mounting bolts/screws are used when attaching it, the wall will cave before it does in a crash and it could actually be used in such a way that would reinforce the wall too.

they really should just use it to make cargo trailer box framing out of it! hey.. I think I will look into doing that!

 

[John61CT]

L-track is narrower, comes in different anodized colours and various profiles, including fully recessed.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Airline-Straps-Hardware

The vehicle / trucking oriented ones may not be fully certified for aviation safety specs, but they're all very strong.

VDO comparing the two

 

[Munky]

Put the final bolts in the subfloor and hid the seat rails. 

Install Video - 

 

[John61CT]

Very nicely done, professional level work.

 

[Munky]

[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]We installed Vinyl Plank flooring in the van and are really happy about the outcome. They've held up pretty good over the last 2 months of continual work and camping trips with our dogs. [/font]

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[Munky]

Finally got around to finishing the write-up on the floor install in the van. Full details and material used is listed in the article.

Article Link: Click Here

 

[max+sophia]

Hi Munkey,  Great stuff, and excellent workmanship.

Can you tell me where you purchased the electric power holder/cover?  It looks so incognito.

 

[Munky]

Hi Munkey,  Great stuff, and excellent workmanship.

Can you tell me where you purchased the electric power holder/cover?  It looks so incognito.

This is the one we have. Works great so far.

https://amzn.to/2vDVXjB

 

[max+sophia]

This is the one we have. Works great so far. https://amzn.to/2vDVXjBThanks

Thanks, I spelled you name wrong on the earlier post. :shy:
Wow, the stainless one is $100.!
Did you look at my thread and see the monster I will be restoring/remodeling?
The thread is titled <a href=https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=32239">Methuselah Remodel</a>

 

[Munky]

Finally set some time aside to edit the videos from our van build. Here is how we started our garage cabinets. Click here for the video.

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[Munky]

Here is a video on the start of our installation of bike drawers in our camper van. We'll have a detailed build article up soon to go along with the video. This is the initial construction of the drawers. We will show the installation in a later video as the garage cabinets need to be completed before we can actually mount them permanently.

 

[Munky]

Here is some details on how we built our roof rack from 8020 aluminum.

http://www.outdoor-wanderlust.com/van-conversion-ford-transit-roof-rack/

 

[highdesertranger]

that website you are linking us to is not secure. highdesertranger