convert a wagon to a cargo van?

[Mark G]

Is it possible to convert a wagon to a cargo van by removing the seats? Is there any tie downs in place of I can add to tie down cargo

[Chip]

I am driving a '21 cargo van, and don't really know the answer to your question. However, I often wished I started with a passenger van because I *think*, again, don't really know, the wagon would be quieter. Additionally, the passenger version has to be better outfitted with creature comforts. I say "has to be," because the cargo version is just a steel box.

 

The cargo vans have a false floor where the second row seats are in the passenger version. So, after removing your seats, you will not have a continuous deck behind the driver. Some users of this forum have installed their own false floor leaving access to the space under the deck for additional storage, so you could always to that, too.

 

I *think* it not difficult to install tie-down hooks, but haven't done it. Seat removal will probably leave some sturdy, threaded holes where the seats connected, which would be good points for your tie-downs.

 

Does the passenger version have airbags in the back? If so, what will you do with those?

[JackGrimshaw]

I assume that, besides any window openings,the basic body structure is the same in both the cargo and passenger versions.

In my cargo,I have relocated 2 of D rings(from the floor mounts) up to the rear seat belt bolt holes.

There are multiple threaded holes throught the structure and most likely exist in the passenger version also but covered by the floor mats and trim.

In my 2016 LWB,the false floor was bolted in but later models may be different. 

[williaty]

Doable but not as easy as you think. The loadfloor in the wagon and van versions are different. When you remove the 2nd row seats from the wagon version, you'll find that the carpet is not supported underneath where the seats were. If you don't realize that and step into that space, you'll crush everything below it. Yeah, found that out by doing it. I build a plywood box-ish thing to infill from where the loadfloor drops off (behind the 2nd row seats) to the back of the 1st row seats so I have a flat floor all the way from the rear doors to the back of the 1st row.

[TC281]

I have a 2014 XLT passenger van that I use for my construction business. I removed the 3rd row rear seat and just folded down the first row rear seat (right behind the driver/passenger seats).  As williaty mentioned, the floor isn't flat in the back. So if you do remove that first row rear seat, there will be a dip.  Or in my case, if you keep it and just fold it down, there will be a step up of a few inches.