Transit Connect layout: which side to have for "front door" opening?

[bethiebugs]

I'm in the process of building and putting everything in my 2013 Transit Connect. I know it would be much easier to have the main opening on the driver's side, as it is right there, but are there important reasons I am overlooking to have the layout be with the Main "front door" opening on the passenger side? Any perspective would be appreciated!

 

[MrNoodly]

Vans started out with the side cargo door on the curb side. Otherwise they'd be loading/unloading in the street when parallel parked. But if you're not going to be doing a lot of parallel parking, it doesn't really matter which side you use.

 

[jacks18614]

I am in the planning stages of my build and my bed is going to be on the pass side 72" ( with a 5" hinged extension with the passengers seat slid all the way forward) long and about 33" wide (if fact right now I am taking the width measurement for the bed and fit my CF-18 (for indoor and outdoor access) which is 18" wide and a 1 or 2 gallon can sprayer in the drivers rear corner).

So to answer your question I will be using the drivers side sliding door for access.

 

[highdesertranger]

almost every vehicle is set up for curbside access. most campgrounds are set up for curbside access, if that's important to you. highdesertranger