Which ford transit van to buy for moto?

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Got my wall framed up. Decided to put it further back so it's flush with the door opening. Won't be able to put big bikes straight...
Got my wall framed up. Decided to put it further back so it's flush with the door opening. Won't be able to put big bikes straight in now. Can still fit one and a 85 though. If needed I'll get a hitch hauler.



'You probably already know, but make sure you use the rear tie down rings and attach tie down to foot pegs or subframe. A friend lost a few riding buddies in a headon when the bikes when flying forward.
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That bench pulls out to a bed. Still need cushions.


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Chains wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/16/205164/s1200_20170714_232841.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/16/205165/s1200_20170714_232924.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/16/205166/s1200_20170714_232911.jpg[/img] That bench pulls out to a bed. Still need cushions.







That bench pulls out to a bed. Still need cushions.


Looks good. Is yours the medium length too? How thick is your wall, did you use 2x4's? Haven't tested a bike in mine yet, assume I'd have to have mine more angled than yours....

I noticed your wall is right behind the stud in the ceiling.

I would build something like your couch bed, with a water tank underneath. But trying to be safe as possible with kids and stuff
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7/17/2017 8:51am
Thinking some shelfs on the inside on the passenger side, since it's so tall in there, don't think they'd get in the way or make it feel cramped.

Thinking something like these ones. They are $99 though, and would want two...



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Not for Moto, but will be pretty cool when its done. All for bicycle racing!
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I've got the Transit XLT and the bike just fits in there with all my gear, dog and extra stuff. 24 MPG and I can park anywhere and go through any drive thru.


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7/17/2017 12:44pm Edited Date/Time 7/17/2017 12:45pm
You guys may want to consider and OSHA type metal wall. I was in big accident in my van without a wall and we were lucky not to get killed by flying bikes and tools boxes. A plywood wall won't stop a flying tool box.
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just out of curiosity, can you get these vans in 4x4? would be sweet to use them in the winter as well for snowbikes.
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LowPsi wrote:
You guys may want to consider and OSHA type metal wall. I was in big accident in my van without a wall and we were lucky...
You guys may want to consider and OSHA type metal wall. I was in big accident in my van without a wall and we were lucky not to get killed by flying bikes and tools boxes. A plywood wall won't stop a flying tool box.
I'm not a scientist, but I'm satisfied with the safety of my wall. Didn't put the wall up just cause safety. Going to take more than a tool Box to scare me, if it's my time it's my time.

On a more serious note, what's the best carpet for the walls?

Was going to get the typical gray carpet from homedepot and use 3m spray. And hope it comes out good.

Has anyone used carpet tiles? Looks like those would be easier to work with.
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7/17/2017 1:00pm
gjbruny wrote:
just out of curiosity, can you get these vans in 4x4? would be sweet to use them in the winter as well for snowbikes.
Quigley does a conversion I think on them. Atleast a $10k option

Had a older Chevy I bought at a dealer last year that had the quigley conversion. Sold it up a dude up north for $5,000 more than i paid!
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Better pics
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HHR21 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/17/205219/s1200_IMG_8702_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/07/17/205220/s1200_IMG_8703_1.jpg[/img] Better pics




Better pics
Like the wheels!
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Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up.

Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then apply some e track. Any opinions on color for the wall? Thinking gray maybe?

Then getting some cheap $50 cabinets from home depot, they are white, may paint them too.









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oceantrav wrote:
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up. Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then...
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up.

Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then apply some e track. Any opinions on color for the wall? Thinking gray maybe?

Then getting some cheap $50 cabinets from home depot, they are white, may paint them too.









Don't you love the lights in the back?
Can't turn them on or off! "Hal", will decide. Hopeless if you are trying to sleep in the back. I pulled the bulbs out, and installed a different system.
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7/23/2017 6:08pm
oceantrav wrote:
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up. Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then...
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up.

Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then apply some e track. Any opinions on color for the wall? Thinking gray maybe?

Then getting some cheap $50 cabinets from home depot, they are white, may paint them too.









How are you fastening that ?
At first I didn't want a wall and the more I use the van the more it makes sense.
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7/23/2017 6:37pm
oceantrav wrote:
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up. Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then...
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up.

Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then apply some e track. Any opinions on color for the wall? Thinking gray maybe?

Then getting some cheap $50 cabinets from home depot, they are white, may paint them too.









49weasel wrote:
How are you fastening that ?
At first I didn't want a wall and the more I use the van the more it makes sense.
Same thing with me, didn't want it at first.

I used bolts on the 2x4 on the floor. Drilled through the floor, put a big plate on the bottom side of the van, then torqued 3 bolts.

For the top 2x4 I used self tapping screws into the stuff running along the top. Then also used self tapping screws in the 2x4 on the driver side into the studd or side of the van
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oceantrav wrote:
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up. Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then...
Got the wall carpeted in the front and some 6.5" kickers installed, then insulted the back and put wood up.

Gonna paint the wall tomorrow then apply some e track. Any opinions on color for the wall? Thinking gray maybe?

Then getting some cheap $50 cabinets from home depot, they are white, may paint them too.









49weasel wrote:
How are you fastening that ?
At first I didn't want a wall and the more I use the van the more it makes sense.
oceantrav wrote:
Same thing with me, didn't want it at first. I used bolts on the 2x4 on the floor. Drilled through the floor, put a big plate...
Same thing with me, didn't want it at first.

I used bolts on the 2x4 on the floor. Drilled through the floor, put a big plate on the bottom side of the van, then torqued 3 bolts.

For the top 2x4 I used self tapping screws into the stuff running along the top. Then also used self tapping screws in the 2x4 on the driver side into the studd or side of the van
What length of screws ?
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49weasel wrote:
How are you fastening that ?
At first I didn't want a wall and the more I use the van the more it makes sense.
oceantrav wrote:
Same thing with me, didn't want it at first. I used bolts on the 2x4 on the floor. Drilled through the floor, put a big plate...
Same thing with me, didn't want it at first.

I used bolts on the 2x4 on the floor. Drilled through the floor, put a big plate on the bottom side of the van, then torqued 3 bolts.

For the top 2x4 I used self tapping screws into the stuff running along the top. Then also used self tapping screws in the 2x4 on the driver side into the studd or side of the van
49weasel wrote:
What length of screws ?
I think I used 2 inch screws, and the thickest ones I could find
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Got my new cabinet in the mail last night and mounted it.

Looks decent. Very light and then aluminum though. Not to confident this can handle any decent weight. Was planning on stuffing it full of parts and stuff.

If I could do it over, probaly would have just build my own cabinet or a shelf.

May build two small shelfs on each side to hold air filter spray, chain Lube, etc.

Got 3 helmet hooks in the mail too, gonna mount them below the cabinet today



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I don't have a transit, I have a extended econoline, but I used 2x2's to make my wall with 1/2" plywood on both sides and insulation in it, thing is super quite and been solid for over 5 years now, only bad thing is lost couple inches by doing it that way but it's much more solid than just putting up a piece of plywood and attaching it somewhere like some other buddies did.
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I don't have a transit, I have a extended econoline, but I used 2x2's to make my wall with 1/2" plywood on both sides and insulation...
I don't have a transit, I have a extended econoline, but I used 2x2's to make my wall with 1/2" plywood on both sides and insulation in it, thing is super quite and been solid for over 5 years now, only bad thing is lost couple inches by doing it that way but it's much more solid than just putting up a piece of plywood and attaching it somewhere like some other buddies did.
Ya, same thing I did. Built it like a house wall. Wasn't keen on just ply wood
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Got a 450, 85, and 65 in with room to spare.



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I just picked up a 3.5l ecoboost med roof 148 transit a couple weeks ago. I definitely need to get wheel chocks on L-tracks to fit bikes better but so far I'm really liking this van. I put new wheels and tires on this past weekend and added a bench seat.







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Got bench seat installed, rooftop AC installed, Awning installed, top bunk build, Shore power almost completed.
Still have a bunch of work, but coming along!

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I just picked up a 3.5l ecoboost med roof 148 transit a couple weeks ago. I definitely need to get wheel chocks on L-tracks to fit...
I just picked up a 3.5l ecoboost med roof 148 transit a couple weeks ago. I definitely need to get wheel chocks on L-tracks to fit bikes better but so far I'm really liking this van. I put new wheels and tires on this past weekend and added a bench seat.








That van looks awesome. I've only had mine a few months, and already put 10,000 miles on it.

Getting ready to ad a window for passengers next.

Can you provide some info on the wheels. What size are they, and difference in driving versus stock, any rubbing, what did they cost you? Thanks!
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Wheels I got from ebay for $695 shipped (17x7.5 XD820 XD Grenade Satin Black Wheels 5x160 (45mm))
These wheels do require new lug nuts though. You'll need 14x1.5 bolt pattern, acorn style, 2" tall lugs.

Tires are LT245/70/17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 10 Ply Tires $600

I had to trim the pinch weld a bit to fit the front tires and very small amount of the front bumper. As far as driving, i haven't noticed any difference, they feel the same driving.
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215 wrote:
Wheels I got from ebay for $695 shipped (17x7.5 XD820 XD Grenade Satin Black Wheels 5x160 (45mm)) These wheels do require new lug nuts though. You'll...
Wheels I got from ebay for $695 shipped (17x7.5 XD820 XD Grenade Satin Black Wheels 5x160 (45mm))
These wheels do require new lug nuts though. You'll need 14x1.5 bolt pattern, acorn style, 2" tall lugs.

Tires are LT245/70/17 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 10 Ply Tires $600

I had to trim the pinch weld a bit to fit the front tires and very small amount of the front bumper. As far as driving, i haven't noticed any difference, they feel the same driving.
Thanks for the info. Getting ready to pull the trigger. Couples questions if you don’t mind:

What do you mean by pinch weld?

Didn’t you buy new sensors, or use the stock ones? Do the tires hold enough psi to not set off the sensors?

What did you do with your stock wheels? If you sold them how much you get?

Thanks-

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