Klaus

I haven't taken the plunge to put windows in yet. still sitting on the fence, but rest of van conversion is almost done. no water or cooking, just a nice and cozy spot to sleep and hang out for 2. double hinged bed bottom allows for easy making of bed while still getting at the storage under the bed. separate smaller box with hinged lid toward front is part of bed but allows for some sitting flexibility. 1X2 piece of wood to support the bed on passenger side easily removes when bed is up. flip down table hides stuff and allows for a nice place to play cards or eat. I tried really hard to keep the weight down and stayed with 3/8 baltic birch plywood for most items, even thinner for over head cupboard. bed surface is 5/8 standard plywood.

I really like your guys' window install posts. Those windows look great in your vans, better than the factory installed original glass that Ford removed after importing the vans from Turkey or Spain as passenger vans to get around import tariffs (what a sad waste of money and materials). you give me lots of good info for my own install. Are you planning on insulating your vans later? and if so, what Wall Thickness Clamp Ring Size did you go with to accommodate the insulation?

thanks for the updates. I just bought a 2012 FTC and am planning on doing some similar camping "improvements". Mine is a little taller than yours but shorter. luckily I'm only 5'10". I've heard lots of people putting up Reflectix for insulation on all walls and doors and even windows. would you use the Noico for temperature insulation or just sound dampening? I see its advertised as sound dampening and often used on the floors of the vehicles. Im wondering if I should use it on the floor and use reflectix on walls and roof. Any thoughts on that? I plan on installing a roof fan such as the AirMaxx for better ventilation and will see if I can install some sliding windows or build some bug screens for the front windows to create some air flow. I don't have any windows right now....... purely a cargo van currently. I am also thinking of going with expandable lengthwise bed to leave room for bike(s) on the side or be able to sit and have some floor space to step in and out of the van when the bed is in a seat configuration. bed needs to be close to full width to sleep 2.