Windguy, Thanks for posting the info. and pics on the racks. I'm going to do something similar. I am also going to do the keypad. Currently, I'm hiding my keys under the van when I get in the water. The keypad is a more secure solution.
That's a sweet rig Windguy!
I am definitely going to add a roof rack soon. Which racks do you have mounted? I also like the wooden rack rail you have mounted on top of the back doors. I'm assuming you use that to dry your wet-suit or towel?
I'm new to the forum and stoked about my new 2017 Transit Connect XL. I am using it to haul my surfboards and gear. I will also use it for camping. I plan to insulate the walls and ceiling soon. My first "mod" was removing the plastic wheel covers...poor man's black wheels! Haha!