Bill Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just wanted to say hello and thanks to all who've posted here the last few years. I've learned quite a bit from this forum. Some pics of my TC (2013 Wagon) and the convertible bed I built for it from our first camping trip- http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/gallery/album/130-2013-tc-wagon-camper/ robertlane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hi Bill, Welcome to the TC Forum. Thanks for sharing pics of your van. You did some really nice handi-work with your conversion. on the expandable part of your platform top, the head area, did you consider using some type of folding or removable legs to provide support rather than using the ropes? seems like the plywood by itself wouldn't have enough rigidity, esp around the middle. I guess that's why you have the milk carton for added support. any more add-ons planned? cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hi Bill, Welcome to the TC Forum. Thanks for sharing pics of your van. You did some really nice handi-work with your conversion. on the expandable part of your platform top, the head area, did you consider using some type of folding or removable legs to provide support rather than using the ropes? seems like the plywood by itself wouldn't have enough rigidity, esp around the middle. I guess that's why you have the milk carton for added support. any more add-ons planned? cheers! Thanks, Windguy The extension is actually where our feet/legs go. It's the shorter section and narrower, so it is plenty rigid and you can get your legs down on the side, step on the sliding door sill, pull the inside door handle, and you're out. It also means my wife and I don't have to climb over each other to get in and out. Good 3/4" hardwood ply and climbing rope on each corner holds a person's weight just fine (I'm 180 lbs and my wife's a lot lighter). I skipped the leg option on the extension because I found I didn't need to add the complication, especially with the milk crate in the center. The ropes also allow you to lift up the bottom part of the bed part-way and keep it there by hanging the loops on the bolted in hooks just above the sliding doors. Then you have easy, hands-free access to anything underneath. I can also fold the whole thing back up and reinstall the rear bench seat to make the TC a functional wagon. The bed and back seats can coexist, although I took them out for more storage space while camping. Next up is pulling the headliner and insulating the ceiling as well as contemplating a roof vent. I'll start a new topic/thread in the "modifications" section if you or anybody else is interested in more details/pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 sounds like a well thought out design. very nice! starting your own build thread would be a great idea. I'm sure others would like to see pics of what you do and detailed info. having a vent is a great idea. I wish the side and rear windows would open for ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Just wanted to say hello and thanks to all who've posted here the last few years. I've learned quite a bit from this forum. Some pics of my TC (2013 Wagon) and the convertible bed I built for it from our first camping trip- http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/gallery/album/130-2013-tc-wagon-camper/ Hi, Bill. Thanks for sharing photos for your Transit Connect! I'd love to do something like what you've done to your Transit Connect - expect I am broke. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnTroy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Bill - nice mods on your TC! Who made your quilted window shades...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hi Bill - nice mods on your TC! Who made your quilted window shades...? Thanks, CapnTroy- My wife made those for the back and side windows. We stole the idea from someone who made them for a Sprinter-based RV and posted a how-to on the internet.Took awhile, but materials were cheap and they work really well, keeping warm in when it's cold outside and keeping the inside cooler when it's hot and sunny outside. TC Wagons with all that window glass are like greenhouses in the summer sun. Gotta have shades. I'll post up some more pics and info on those in the "mods" section if you or anybody else is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnTroy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Great, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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