Mgp Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi there, my name is Mikey and I’ve just bought a connect with a view to turn it into a wee camper for the odd trip or festival. I’ve been getting various tips here and there as regards transforming my vehicle for the best results. One thing I’m going to do is install a roof fan for ventilation, as well as insulate it. But there’s one thing that’s been puzzling me about this, and it’s about vents already in the van. I read on google that for the vent fan to work properly it needs to have inlet and outlet vents for circulation. So the question is, is there already inlet vents fitted on transit connects, or will I have to add those too. Anyway, I hope someone can help. Thanks in advance. mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connectvanplans Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) There's a small hole on right rear area, aft of the wheel well, that I know of in the cargo version at least which you could possibly enlarge if you wanted to create an inlet underneath the vehicle. I use that hole for the sink drain though. Besides adding a secondary vent on the roof or adding a window or porthole along the doors or body of the vehicle, you could just use the driver and/or passenger windows with rain guards to mask the opening and keep out rain with the window(s) cracked. This is what I do, and I eventually added a mesh screen that I've taped magnets to along the perimeter which keeps it in place on the passenger side 24/7 to keep out the bugs whenever I crack this window for ventilation. Edited October 25, 2020 by connectvanplans Mgp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connectvanplans Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Also, welcome to the forum :). The Connect makes for a great camper platform. Mgp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgp Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 1:00 AM, connectvanplans said: There's a small hole on right rear area, aft of the wheel well, that I know of in the cargo version at least which you could possibly enlarge if you wanted to create an inlet underneath the vehicle. I use that hole for the sink drain though. Besides adding a secondary vent on the roof or adding a window or porthole along the doors or body of the vehicle, you could just use the driver and/or passenger windows with rain guards to mask the opening and keep out rain with the window(s) cracked. This is what I do, and I eventually added a mesh screen that I've taped magnets to along the perimeter which keeps it in place on the passenger side 24/7 to keep out the bugs whenever I crack this window for ventilation. Fantastic, thanks for the advice. The van has had wind deflectors fitted. So I could always leave the windows open slightly. I’m not in a rush to get anything done immediately, especially now it’s coming into winter. But I want to get this done right, I’m going to insulate it with wool also. Get it nice and cosy. Thanks very much for the advice. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Here's a pix of the rubber seal on the pass through on my 2015 wagon. Obviously I was trying to get the connector but you can see the seal behind it. It's just a thin push in grommet that just pops out if needed. Easy enough to remove and plenty of room to secure some screening over the hole to keep out bugs. Not sure how much road splash you might get from the rear wheel. Mgp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I've had that rubber plug out for several years (lost it, even) and I've never noticed any signs of water or mud getting in from driving, FWIW. Mgp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I would make sure plug is in place to minimize any exhaust intrusion. jrm223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 6:23 PM, Willygee said: I would make sure plug is in place to minimize any exhaust intrusion. You do know the exhaust is on the driver-side of the van, not the passenger-side where the plug is/was? Then again, I don't use A/C ever, so my windows are basically always open, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chococar Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 On 10/24/2020 at 5:00 PM, connectvanplans said: There's a small hole on right rear area, aft of the wheel well, that I know of in the cargo version at least which you could possibly enlarge if you wanted to create an inlet underneath the vehicle. I use that hole for the sink drain though. Besides adding a secondary vent on the roof or adding a window or porthole along the doors or body of the vehicle, you could just use the driver and/or passenger windows with rain guards to mask the opening and keep out rain with the window(s) cracked. This is what I do, and I eventually added a mesh screen that I've taped magnets to along the perimeter which keeps it in place on the passenger side 24/7 to keep out the bugs whenever I crack this window for ventilation. Any advice on which "rain guards" or "wind guard" you have found work well? Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccrowbar Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Chococar said: Any advice on which "rain guards" or "wind guard" you have found work well? Thanks, Joe These work great: https://www.weathertech.com/ford/2015/transit-connect/side-window-deflectors/ Little expensive, but they fit well and installed easily. Lets me crack the front windows when camping. Edited May 27, 2021 by electriccrowbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Those work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJBSJ Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I got these. Window Visor Vent Sun Shade Rain Guard 2pcs Fits Ford Transit Connect 2014-2021 | eBay Very nice. A little cheaper and not as dark as the Weathertechs. I had dark ones on my HHR and they made car hiding blind spots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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