![]() ![]() Custom Tiny Van Tour (2012 Ford Transit Connect) Ī post shared by Transit Connect on at 7:31pm PDT.Tiny Van Ford Transit Connect Conversion Tour.Why I chose a Ford Transit Connect for van life.9 DIY Ford Transit Connect Conversions.Here’s a few posts I found in my research that helped me see the possibilities and settle on a small camper for this project: However, being smaller makes it generally more affordable, and also easier to drive.ĭon’t let size discourage you there are plenty of people converting small vans like Ford Transit Connects, Citroen Berlingos, and Fiat Doblos. There are only two seats, so it’s really only an option for the solo traveller, couple, or close friends. You can’t quite stand in it, and the LWB model is JUST long enough to sleep in for most normally proportioned people. The Ford Transit Connect is pretty small by campervan standards. Pros and Cons of the Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion And also the virtues of the Ford Transit Connect Haynes Manual. Every step can feel like an eternity as I’m having to spend lots of time on research, learning how to use a particular tool, and getting to grips with my total lack of storage! This is definitely a good project for learning patience. Victory! Let the Ford Transit Connect camper conversion begin… Lucky and I celebrating the new van: check out that awesome folding passenger seat! ?Īs previously mentioned, I had pretty much zero DIY skills going into this. Within a few days of selling my car I came across a 2012 Ford Transit Connect with long wheel base (LWB) and high roof at a price I could afford. I’ll take it! 2012 Ford Transit Connect with high roof and long wheel base. It would also allow me to customise the van to suit my unique needs (more on this below). And the more I thought about it (and the more I researched and watched YouTube videos) the more confident I felt that I could largely convert a van myself. Small panel vans, however, were within reach of my budget. I quickly learned there was no way I could afford a ready-built campervan, or at least one that didn’t need a lot of work. I have very few DIY or automotive skills and the idea of doing this myself was really daunting. When I first started looking, I focused on vans that had already been converted. With impatience spurring me on, I impulsively took the car to We Buy Any Car and miraculously got more than I paid for it! And having sold my car, I had to replace it! My Ford Fiesta still had relatively low miles – selling it would give me a good chunk of change to put towards a van. When I got back from Scotland I fell into a rabbit hole of research. Campervan envy at Achnahaird Bay in the Northwest Highlands, July 2020 Don’t get me wrong, I had some awesome adventures (which you can read about here and here) but a van would have been an incredible asset on those days when I just wanted to read, plan, or simply escape poor weather. I kept thinking how much better things would be if I’d had a camper van. I love wild camping, but wild camping by necessity is a whole different situation. As I discovered, due to the situation, campsites and Airbnbs were either totally booked, closed, or obstructively expensive. My plan was to do a bit of hiking and wild camping with the occasional campsite or Airbnb where I could wash up and sort my gear. This was right after lockdown, when campsites and Airbnbs were able to re-open. In July 2020 I took a holiday to Scotland. An adventure in my first Ford Fiesta with Rachel and Dave. On the plus side, the van was really handy for making local deliveries particularly when I was doing supper boxes during the Covid lockdown. The problem was: once I put all my gear in the car, there was no way I’d be able to sleep in it without some major modifications and probably a roof box. I thought I could turn this car into a sort of super-mini camper. In the end I compromised on a Ford Fiesta van (basically a hatchback with a huge boot and no back seats). I really wanted a campervan but simply couldn’t afford it without taking out a loan. In 2019 my current car, a Ford Fiesta, was on its last legs. Phase 2: Floor sound proofing and insulation.Use the links below to jump to various sections: ![]() I’ll keep this post updated along the way. I started the project in September 2020 when I sold my car and bought a 2012 Ford Transit Connect long wheel base high roof panel van with 55,000 miles and a lot of potential. ![]() This post documents my Ford Transit Connect camper conversion journey. ![]()
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