2010 Ford Transit Connect Van Conversion 

Great build! So much more interesting seeing someone build it out specifically for their needs,proffesional combined with free time. If I never see another rock climber/mountainbiking/sheltered-white -young-adults-on-a-long-vacation builds I'll be a happy man.

I have the same exact van and I have lived in it for years off and in and many epic adventures. About to rebuild a few things and head out for mushroom hunting season soon. Cool ideas.

Cute home on wheels! Look forward to seeing what you do that is new! I'll be watching. Thank you for sharing!

Love the tables on each door, also appreciate the security “get home” issue.

Incredibly well thought out layout for ur original intended use. Yeah, once u spend some time in the van, u find out where things go and what works. Look forward to seeing ur next build progress. Girlfriend and I just finished our 2017 Nissan NV200 portable van build which is similar in size to ur Transit Connect but lower roof with longer cargo area inside. Our setup can be installed for weeks long adventures and removed for cargo van use in 15 minutes. Used 3/4" plywood (3 coats polyurethane) for 57.5" long, 14.5" deep table with 3 hinged 19" wide, 14.5" deep drop down leafs that rest on a lip attached to the underside of a 75" long, 26" deep bench that then completes a full van width 55" wide bed with 16.5" space underneath. A 4" thick fullsize futon (Amazon) is bed or sofa seat with backrest. When leafs are flipped on top of table we have 13.5" walking aisle - lip attached on underside of bench extends 1" past edge. Another piece of plywood extends the table when in bed mode, is pinned to lips and rests on crap bucket near passenger seat back. It has desk leg mounts (legs screw on for outside cooking use) and is pinned (to keep it from moving) flat on top of bench behind driver seat back all other times. Plenty o room for lots of plastic bins and soft bag storage under both bench and table. High in the roof corners we use stretchy netting S hooked in some of numerous factory holes provides more storage. Plenty o bungee cords for tie downs and hanging towels etc. Strong magnets with hooks (duct taped on backs so no paint scratches) support even more portable storage that can be used anywhere including holding 2 soft nylon pocket units salvaged from a junked tent, attached to back barn doors. This is a HUGE upgrade from our 1st generation (toaster) Scion XB travel vehicle which has 25K of just adventure miles on it.

Peace and happiness be with you. Well done. 😊 best wishes with the refit.

You SOB! I'm a video guy and this is beyond (next level) perfect!

You've done a lot in such a small space, will watch to see what you change!

😢😢 I love this for real , damn u nailed it bro. I would keep that thing forever.

Nice simple but so nice lots of room

one of the best transits i've seen, i would love to build mine like this but make the bed so it can flip into a couch. awesome set up josh

You have done an awesome job already with such a small space. Your modifications will turn out well I'm sure.

I wonder why no one ever mentions the length and width of their sleeping platform?

Fantastic video pal - i'm buying a Connect on Saturday (all being well) and thinking of kitting it out as a day camper - some fantastic ideas here - well done, all the best to you :-)

Wish U the best with the new build.

dude this is nicely done, I am looking forward to watching your rebuild. wish you were doing a larger van but I bet you will do some cool things with this little thing too.

I just bought exactly the same van, but a 2013. Thank you for this video. I’m trying to convert mine as well.

Everything your doing is spot on. Keep on doing what your your doing. All from a fellow Cheesehead

Just found your channel. Looking forward to more videos. Subbed!

great job on video and sound. No wind noise!!!

great idea about the lock box. I hope you put a video on after you re do the trans connect. I had one and hope to get one again. Bad decision to trade for what i have now. I made do for my camping trip last week in my Ford Escape but not great. Oh, I just saw where you posted the next one. Good. I want to be ready for the big camp trip next summer with my family. At 80 years I am not camping all by myself, but everyone else in family have their own camp trucks etc. When I bought mine new in 2010 and started traveling had a lot of conversations with people who had never seen one. People were really in awe. Now they are all over the place. Good video.

That's a lot in a tiny space. I don't know if you're interested, but Bob Wells has a video with a Fantastic Fan install in the back window. It would eliminate the need to cut a hole in your roof.

I'd love to see a video in the future where you reflect on this old layout compared to the new one! Because I've seen a dozen with the pull out bed but yours is the first like this and it is so similar to what I planned! I reasoned I don't need floor space if I can't stand up, I don't need a chair if I always work with my feet up anyway, gravity can feed my water, the kitchen can fold down, I get so much more underbed storage.. Etc. I'd like to see if there are any more pros or cons on this build once you can compare it to living in your new one :) stay cool

Great design.

very cool!

I love that roof rack!

OMG, I just found you and immediately subbed! THIS van is the exact van I want! I’m looking at a 2011. I’ve been wondering how it would be to live in. I’m a short female...if a man can do it, so can I! I’m SO EXCITED! Just watched this whole video and can see on the side that you DID he new one. Can’t wait to see it!

Like this a lot.

I have a Tiger Provan, in the pic. It's pretty small, but has the perfect interior layout. Every time I see a Connect van I wonder if the Tiger thinking could be used on it.

Nice build and some great ideas. I just subbed and I'm looking forward to your rebuild. I have been thinking about building a Transit Connect so I'm searching out build videos to get some ideas and see what can be done with the space. One quick question if you have a chance to reply. Have you ever tracked your gas mileage with that van and if so, what were you getting? (Guess that's technically two questions)

Great vid! I am curious about the rack, have you made any extra support to it so it can carry the weight of a person?

Love to see skaters do construction, that’s awesome dude. Great work Keep it up!

Hi. You knew when you posted this video that people would say : 'don't change anything!', so let me be the first, lol. I really like what you have done, but as you say it isn't working for you as well as you would like, so I understand why you want to redo it. Have subbed on the strength of what I have already seen, so am looking forward to future videos :) PS you might want to look at an 'aeropress' to replace your coffee machine. I have one in my van, it does brew a good mug of coffee, is small and not messy! Bonus :)

How is this rack connected to van? Pre-existing Transit holes or fabricated brackets to permit thru-bolting to interior as I do not see roof drip edges ? Marine grade aluminum is another option for rackets Roto pack fuel / water containers might be an option for roof. Can transit suspensions be upgraded / increased weight capacity? Any cavities under floor for adding tool bins or custom storage nooks?

How many km has your van done ? Have you changed the timing belt ? I just bought a Tourneo Version to convert... same year 2010...

What was the length and width of your sleeping platform in this van?

You did a great job on that . I got a used one 2010 with 158,000 miles kinda scary with all the miles but if it well last a few years or more for local businesses cool. It was services done at Ford before engine is clean runs great but Tran. Might slip 1 to 2 nd. ? Getting it look at. Could be me getting used to the van too. I love the van too

Nice Thule. What's three name of the tent?

Is that gasoline on the top ra k of the van? Also, great video and awesome van ! Thanks!

Can you turn the passenger seat facing backwards on this model?

Hi, awesome conversion! Question: When that lady rear ended you didnt the inscuarnce cover that or what?

Great video. I also have a 2010 Transit that I have converted into a solo camper van. Have you considered solar? I have 2 100watt panels up top. They work great. Look forward to seeing your "re-model". Good luck!

I’m thinking about 2010 with 106k. How has the motor been for reliability?

How do you make sure that they can't steel your... safe-box ? 😃

Hello! This is the first video that I've watched of yours...very cool little camper! Just curious, for the bed...how tall are you? I am 6'0" and I was wondering if it would be enough room if I went this route with a Transit Connect. Thanks!

is your van the shortest one?

do you have your new build done

Maybe too late to say this, but why not sell this van with all the value you have added and then buy another to convert from scratch, maybe a bigger one?

how longer is that bed?

have i missed the video of the bed being built .

Additional tip. Take photo copy of license, debit card, insurance, passport and hide that in car or lock box.

Suggestion: lighter colors for the inside.

awesome build! I'm planning to get a transit for a conversion too so thanks for sharing your build. Whats the height of the vehicle with the rack and thule up there?

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Hey Josh, what kind of wood and screws did you use for your back door? I have a 2011 transit connect without windows on the back door, so I'm most definitely going to work on them like you have. I love the fold down table. I was thinking that I could do that but also double it as storage. Thanks!

Tip on inverters I had my company order me a 3500 watt inverter off Amazon for around $350.00 bigger the better. Never cant have enough power

I've been using a Ford Focus Wagon and it is great except for the lack of head room. Unfortunately, they do not offer your vehicle as a manual transmission; big downside IMO. If I was in that vehicle, I'd utilize a Murphy Bed. The side shelf (or shelves) can fold down into a bed when needed and leave the space open for functional use when not sleeping

Love the build but am getting motion sickmess from the cam shaking when your standing still while talking, sorry.

sorry your van got rear ended its awful thing to happen Keep up the good redo like the van

Good build... But may I ask, what hair to wash... 😂 I'm sorry no offense intended, but you said to wash your hair....

I dont understand why people build vans with dark colors. It makes it so dant and claustrophobic inside.

Just do not carry candy that name well really think about it.

Record clip face quickly.

Video clip is too late.

then 'she' hit me........that's what 95% of crash victims say, good van btw

rinse your hair... Bwahaaahaaaaa... just kidding... :)

Sell it. Get the money for your good work. Get a bigger van, and you won't have to preface every thing you describe with the word "little".

"I do a lot of skateboarding" Huh??? Are you 14 years old?????

A bit DARK 4me......I need 🪟 windows.