Van Builder HQ - Campervan Conversion Build Resource Forum - Recent Topics https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/ Van Builder HQ - Campervan Conversion Build Resource Discussion Board en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:14:50 +0000 wpForo 60 Can you explain to me how to install a rigid scene light out side of van above sliding door on Transit Ford? like you did on you build so it does not leak thanks curtis https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/can-you-explain-to-me-how-to-install-a-rigid-scene-light-out-side-of-van-above-sliding-door-on-transit-ford-like-you-did-on-you-build-so-it-does-not-leak-thanks-curtis/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:47:43 +0000 curtis https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/can-you-explain-to-me-how-to-install-a-rigid-scene-light-out-side-of-van-above-sliding-door-on-transit-ford-like-you-did-on-you-build-so-it-does-not-leak-thanks-curtis/ course https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/course/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:53:12 +0000 i payed 50$ long time ago try to access coures can not can you help thank curtis

]]> curtis https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/course/ New van builder asking for some advice with more info to follow... https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/new-van-builder-asking-for-some-advice-with-more-info-to-follow/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 20:01:25 +0000 Hi Everybody! I'm a new member and still figuring out how do do certain things on this Forum.  I am waiting for a new Ford Transit high top, extended van to arrive.  I have a preliminary layout of the interior that has been evolving for the past several months. I'll eventually upload a PDF to this Forum and give members a chance to provide an evaluation.  Here's a description of a couple features that are a little different from what I've seen on other vans:

1) A lift style bed mounted just behind the driver/passenger area.  Neither I or my wife are very tall (5' 6" and 5' 2") and I think we can make the bed so that we can both stand under under it when it is raised.  

2) A shower pan will be installed on a slightly raised floor in the rear of the van with a gray water tank installed in the spare tire area.  A curtain will hang from the ceiling to surround the shower area.  We do not want a dedicated shower area.

As soon as I have the PDF of the layout ready I'll upload it so you can have a better idea of what I would like to do and you can comment on things I need to consider or warnings about what may be wrong with the layout and what problems I may encounter. Thanks

]]> twtransit https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/new-van-builder-asking-for-some-advice-with-more-info-to-follow/ Is the Ford Transit rear wire to the driver’s side tail light included in the extended harness that goes to the ground? I'm extending mine but struggling to get enough slack from the tail light cables. Any advice? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/is-the-ford-transit-rear-wire-to-the-drivers-side-tail-light-included-in-the-extended-harness-that-goes-to-the-ground-im-extending-mine-but-struggling-to-get-enough-slack-from-the-tail-lig/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:44:35 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/is-the-ford-transit-rear-wire-to-the-drivers-side-tail-light-included-in-the-extended-harness-that-goes-to-the-ground-im-extending-mine-but-struggling-to-get-enough-slack-from-the-tail-lig/ What is the correct way to apply Teflon tape to a threaded pipe? Should it cover all threads, and how many wraps are ideal for a secure seal? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/what-is-the-correct-way-to-apply-teflon-tape-to-a-threaded-pipe-should-it-cover-all-threads-and-how-many-wraps-are-ideal-for-a-secure-seal/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:28:34 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/what-is-the-correct-way-to-apply-teflon-tape-to-a-threaded-pipe-should-it-cover-all-threads-and-how-many-wraps-are-ideal-for-a-secure-seal/ Is it possible to build van cabinets and counters using wood glue, brad nails, and adding a few screws for extra strength? What are the pros and cons of this construction method? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/is-it-possible-to-build-van-cabinets-and-counters-using-wood-glue-brad-nails-and-adding-a-few-screws-for-extra-strength-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-this-construction-method/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:05:48 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/is-it-possible-to-build-van-cabinets-and-counters-using-wood-glue-brad-nails-and-adding-a-few-screws-for-extra-strength-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-this-construction-method/ Why is the water pump mounted so far forward from the tank and hot water heater in this van build? Does this affect performance or installation efficiency? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/why-is-the-water-pump-mounted-so-far-forward-from-the-tank-and-hot-water-heater-in-this-van-build-does-this-affect-performance-or-installation-efficiency/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 22:20:55 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/why-is-the-water-pump-mounted-so-far-forward-from-the-tank-and-hot-water-heater-in-this-van-build-does-this-affect-performance-or-installation-efficiency/ Can I install click-together flooring in my van over the existing mat with cushion, or is it necessary to use plywood as a base layer? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/can-i-install-click-together-flooring-in-my-van-over-the-existing-mat-with-cushion-or-is-it-necessary-to-use-plywood-as-a-base-layer/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:43:33 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/can-i-install-click-together-flooring-in-my-van-over-the-existing-mat-with-cushion-or-is-it-necessary-to-use-plywood-as-a-base-layer/ Have you experienced any issues installing a solar panel above the Ford roof antenna? How does the placement affect performance or reception? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/have-you-experienced-any-issues-installing-a-solar-panel-above-the-ford-roof-antenna-how-does-the-placement-affect-performance-or-reception/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:27:29 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/have-you-experienced-any-issues-installing-a-solar-panel-above-the-ford-roof-antenna-how-does-the-placement-affect-performance-or-reception/ Where can I purchase a replacement condenser fan for the Dometic RTX 2000? Is there a direct link available for buying the fan online? https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/where-can-i-purchase-a-replacement-condenser-fan-for-the-dometic-rtx-2000-is-there-a-direct-link-available-for-buying-the-fan-online/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:17:34 +0000 Nick Eilerman https://vanbuilderhq.com/community/main-forum/where-can-i-purchase-a-replacement-condenser-fan-for-the-dometic-rtx-2000-is-there-a-direct-link-available-for-buying-the-fan-online/