Mike Chell Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 hours ago, windguy said: @Mike Chell - another great video. Thanks for sharing. I have great admiration for your ability to figure out how to adapt your van to your specific needs and then get the job done. Job well done! Thank you, very much. I'm my own worst critic, so it's nice to hear I'm doing better than I think I am. After seeing what you did with the carpeting, you inspired me to carpet the rear wheel wells rather than seeing the painted body. I'm not mad at you for making more work for me but perhaps my wife might be cause I'm spending more time working on the van instead of doing house chores LOL ... I've been accused of inciting others to "leave their wives" ... even if only for a day of fishing. This might be the first time for this reason. Have fun fishing and I will miss your mods videos. Perhaps a few of your fishing escapades will help. Enjoy! Thanks again. I'll be sure to put up some fishing videos in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 I know, it's got nothing to do with my van ... but it IS a fishing video. I only caught one fish worth watching ... so it wasn't a GREAT day on the water, but it's Fishing ... and I love to fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 Another day on the water ... with poor results. It's been raining, and water levels are high ... that's my excuse !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Fun fishing videos, thanks for sharing. I'm waiting for the one that shows the tail fin sticking out the back of the van where you can't close the barn doors. The one where you declare as you're reeling it in "we're going to need a bigger van" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 LOL I'm waiting for that, too! But I will SWEAR ... the one that got away in the above post would've been THAT fish !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I like those youtube videos of the guys fishing from the Florida sewer system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 That's funny ... but he's not fishing a "sewer". He's fishing a "Storm Drain" which is likely connected to a retention pond just a few yard away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 It's just as good as the guy who fishes Florida storm drains from the side of the road with his van illegally double parked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chell Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Just can't find any numbers ... but still, a bad day fishing and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin TC Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hey can anyone give me the exact measurement in the diagram below? I'm building a micro camper interior for the 2014+ TC. Interior 1.pdf Interior 2.pdf Interior 3.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 20 hours ago, Justin TC said: Hey can anyone give me the exact measurement in the diagram below? I'm building a micro camper interior for the 2014+ TC. That measurement is going to be different for SWB and LWB. I have a LWB and I'm seeing 60" for that spot, measured along the side wall. I have a BedSlide in my van, so measuring the center is more difficult, lol. You may need a small notch where the driver-side barn door latches at the bottom; I don't recall what the hatchback door bottom latch looks like, if that's what your van has or will have. Just something to remember to plan for, especially if you're hoping to put any slide-out drawers at the back door(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin TC Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 It's for a LWB. The measurement will be around 52" not 60" Are you sure? I need someone to measure on the actual metal floor. Thanks Transit TC 1.docx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 @Justin TC - Sorry, I can't give you a precise measurement because I have a plywood floor covered with carpet. I came up with 54 5/8" Good luck with your project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 My tape measure was directly on the TC floor alongside the side wall, but measured to the rubber weatherstripping for the backdoor. I pulled out that plastic trim piece a long time ago, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rham Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Thanks to all of you for this idea. I took out the vinyl, foam, false floor behind the seats and the supports. I put sound deadening squares on the floor (and ceiling and walls) and then plywood. I am building it out as a camper and have used it a few times. I will post pics soon. Have fun 2019 XLT Cargo w/barndoors Edited January 6, 2021 by rham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet_@bellsouth.net Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 10:40 PM, rham said: Thanks to all of you for this idea. I took out the vinyl, foam, false floor behind the seats and the supports. I put sound deadening squares on the floor (and ceiling and walls) and then plywood. I am building it out as a camper and have used it a few times. I will post pics soon. Have fun Quote 2019 XLT Cargo w/barndoors I did the same with my '20 Cargo van, with the addition of 3M Thinsulate in all of the walls, doors and ceiling. Couch unflods into a full size bed. jrm223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Falsa blanket. Nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaJane Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Wanted to thank everybody for sharing. This thread really helped me on the first step of my connect conversion. Here’s a few of my pictures of the well. Eventually they’ll be compartment hatches but I’m still working on that. the well is max hieght of 11” to the deck. jrm223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Roe Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Excuse me, my floor has an uneven surface plane in some areas that is unable to be leveled. Would laminated wood rv flooring work in such conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamworker Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 To access the area under the floor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamworker Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) I used the beam across the middle and the angle iron at the back of the opening to make a brace to support the foot board of the bed, then added a piano hinge to the hatch door. Edited December 31, 2021 by teamworker clarity BSJBSJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roam Free Campers Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Discovering an issue with mine. 2020 cargo XLT. Nothing is bolted. All of the metal supports and panels are spot welded over the false floor. Was really hoping to not do any cutting. Anyone with insight on these new ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windguy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Roam Free Campers said: Discovering an issue with mine. 2020 cargo XLT. Nothing is bolted. All of the metal supports and panels are spot welded over the false floor. Was really hoping to not do any cutting. Anyone with insight on these new ones? I think it has to do with the fact that your cargo model is imported to Canada vs the US. Someone else from CAN reported this same issue many years ago. Perhaps they are still on the forum and can offer some suggestions. The origin of the design difference has to do with the Chicken Tax imposed on US imports of certain vehicles. The cargo model, at some point and may still be going on, not sure, is built as a cargo but modified to appear as a wagon model for import purposes only. Added 2nd row seats and seatbelts. The footwell for the 2nd row seats was required and therefore the deck supports are bolted in rather than welded, which was done after the vehicle cleared customs inspection. Seats stripped, belts removed, deck support and flooring installed, cargo mat installed. Now you have a cargo model again. Crazy but saved Ford something like a 25% import duty tax. You can search for more info on this if interested. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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