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I suppose you could source the auto glass, then see if you can mount it.

I think you're right. I've got that "limo tint", so there's almost no light coming in. With the dark tint, and the "settings" at 100% for color, brightness, and contrast, it actually looks pretty good. The night vision view is awesome. And it has been great in dimly lit underground parking, since I like to back into spaces. It's a very inexpensive monitor, so I didn't expect great performance. I figured that if I didn't like it, I could return it on Amazon.

Absolutely correct. I still use both side mirrors, and look over my shoulders. It is a bit of added luxury to be able to see how close I am to the car, wall, or dock behind me.

My wagon has a full sized window.

Don't worry too much about it. You've got kids. They will tear it up for you. Muddy shoes, soccer cleats, climbing over upholstery, spilling food and drink, haphazardly tossing gym bags, hockey sticks, and violin cases. ScotchGard the seats if you want. I would add some 12v USB outlets since everyone today is loaded with electronic devices. A cell phone booster is great if you're taking the whole family out on long road trips. I can't tell you how many times I've been on the open road and had poor reception or coverage, and thought that if I had a van full of kids and an emergency, it would be a bad situation. Your factory head unit is probably enough to keep you happy as far as playing the radio & music, unless you're an audiophile. With kids, I would recommend getting some decent floor mats. Tint the windows. Get the darkest tint that you are allowed in your state. Vans heat up very easily, and are harder to cool down. Auxiliary lighting could be beneficial if you plan on camping with this van. Think about how you're going to carry 5 or more bicycles. A lot of different opinions on holders and mounts for cell phones. You will find something you like out there. Take out the 3rd row of seats, and set up a mini-bar. I keep it simple with a 12v cooler. And on long road trips, I bring a 12V stove. Sometimes it's just nice to be able to pull over after a few hours, and have your own food, as opposed to eating gas station hot dogs. Some beef & veggies in the cooker, and you've got beef stew when it's ready. Make yourself stand out from the crowd. Get a bunch of stickers. Remove the blue ovals, and replace them with JDM logos.

I've had Jeeps. Most Jeep people (I was going to say Jeep Guys) mod their rides. Just like Harleys, Mustangs, pick-up trucks, Honda Civics.......notice where the aftermarket is. Nobody mods a Camry or a Taurus.. Those people are always checking out other cars on the road. That's when you notice the other person checking out your car. That is when the waiving happens. It's much mordial congenial to offer a friendly waive, as opposed to a dirty look.

I'm a glutton. I overindulge in pleasure. I eat like a pig. Drink like a fish. Fight like a barbarian............We'll just keep this conversation at a family level.

Does that new Camry look like the new Taurus?

I saw this guy @ The Costco in South City, off The 380, by The Airport.

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Buckethed, It looks like you can simply install your own. Then you can locate the unit anywhere you want. http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcat/70107 P/N 70107 CirKit Boss Auxiliary Fuse Block/7 Circuits $89.99 Application Specs Larger Image The safe way to add electrical accessories to any vehicle is with a CirKit Boss™. The first circuit isolator system available with both constant and ignition hot circuit kits. Kits include an in-line circuit breaker, relay, relay/fuse block base with preterminated harness and mounting hardware and terminals. Protects your OEM warranty and is easy to install. 70107- Provides three 20 Amp constant hot and four ignition hot circuits with a maximum total amperage handling of 40 Amps. This kit includes: One 40 Amp SPST relay One 50 Amp circuit breaker Relay base/fuse block with harness Crimp-on terminals Mounting hardware

All Transit Connects are imported into The U.S.A. as wagons. Then they are stripped and converted into vans. I suppose you could source the parts, and reverse engineer the process. Then you will hve to worry about your cargo going through the glass.

It was like that time that I fought Jimmy Lester. His girlfriend was in ring before the fight. She came over to my corner, gave me a hug & kiss, and wished me good luck. Lester and I made eye contact. He was just as baffled as I.

At the moment, it's triggered by the reverse lamp. I have tinted windows, so it helps when I turn my head and look over my shoulder. I suppose that if I wanted, I could wire as many of those little lamps as I want, on any part of the car, and wire them to a toggle switch. Or I could wire them in tandem with the interior lights ad mount them under the edge of the vehicle, so that the ground around the floor lights up when the doors open.

View @ night.

I'm still discombobulated. It's one of the strangest things I've seen.

Let me save you a dollar. You can tear out one page in the book. Tail lamp, brake lamp, reverse lamp, turn indicator, and rear marker........ALL WIRES ARE BLACK! Thank you, Ford Engineers.

JH, I'll have to look out for your van in The City. You'll know its me, if you pull up behind me, and see the 2 LED lights mounted above the license plate. Try powering your air compressor from the auxiliary junction box. It's in the passenger side rear quarter panel.

Buckethead, Go ahead and check the passenger side rear corner panel of your vehicle. That is where I found mine. As far as I know, they all have them. Otherwise, where else would they run power for all those items. I'll see you around town.

A lot of cursing, and a 12 pack of beer later.

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Notice that the negative line on the reverse lamp runs to the signal lamp.

By the way, Thanks Ford Engineers for making every wire a black wire. I marked off the positive and negative wires for anyone who might be interested. Then ran my power lines through the OEM rubber grommet. Do not be afraid of using plenty of silicone and making a mess to ensure that you've sealed up the cut you made to run the wires.

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