Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion

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Kai Bedell

Kai Bedell

Күн бұрын

Check out my 2013 Ford Transit Connect camper conversion! Totally decked out for full time living, comment below if you have any questions or comments.

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@thomasalvi6881
@thomasalvi6881 3 жыл бұрын
You have one of the best, cleanest Transit setups I've seen. Spring for the thicker mattress man - you deserve it!
@SuperDeut4
@SuperDeut4 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Undoubtedly one of the most awesome accommodations I have seen in a small space. I see many but they are either too cluttered and messy or too sterile/cold looking. Really really nice.
@Simonofcalifornia
@Simonofcalifornia 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect built and size. Don’t mind the folks urging for a bigger van. This thing will save you money and having you enjoy life outside rather the inside. Thanks for sharing.
@101perspective
@101perspective 4 жыл бұрын
I have one of these I live out of on road trips. These are VERY stealthy. I even have a small roof vent and solar panel on mine and you still wouldn't ever think someone is in the back.
@Simonofcalifornia
@Simonofcalifornia 4 жыл бұрын
101perspective don’t forget the low overhead; cheap tires, maintenance, insurance, and if anything goes wrong, any mechanic will fix it. Try that with a sprinter.
@yukonstriker1703
@yukonstriker1703 3 жыл бұрын
@@Simonofcalifornia Great points!
@mgml
@mgml 5 жыл бұрын
For the size of it you've done a good job, Good idea to keep it low key.
@pushingprimitives
@pushingprimitives 5 жыл бұрын
Love this. You did a great job turning a wee van into a cool home. I'm going to be doing the van thing this year. Had it with this rent shit.
@wearejungians
@wearejungians 5 жыл бұрын
Totally Beyond Me great way to save up to finally unplug lol I’m joining y’all within the year too
@mikedun3065
@mikedun3065 5 жыл бұрын
I’ll be next saving for my van
@doddt2002
@doddt2002 5 жыл бұрын
Really love that conversion on how everything is layed out. I really look forward to eventually getting a Transit Connect and building one out to be a camper van! 😀
@jfitzpatrick6108
@jfitzpatrick6108 3 жыл бұрын
It is like a Little Log Cabin on Wheels. A tiny home to go.
@nija1976
@nija1976 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@drakeclifton5625
@drakeclifton5625 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this.. For transit connect was always my choice van just because of the size, like you mentioned. Glad I found your vid.
@Sleer49
@Sleer49 5 жыл бұрын
VERY nice setup. Congratulations.
@crunchynutcornflakes
@crunchynutcornflakes 5 жыл бұрын
Really nice van dude - hello from a fellow Transit driver in the UK!
@LifeBetweenTheDash
@LifeBetweenTheDash 5 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to see a converted Transit Connect. Nice job!! Love the idea of the compression sac for laundry. I'm stealing that idea. Thx
@sarahvegangarden4822
@sarahvegangarden4822 5 жыл бұрын
Lol. Me too! Great idea.
@Kayellen658
@Kayellen658 5 жыл бұрын
Really great setup! I was really surprised at how much room you had in the back. You did a wonderful job with the entire van. 😍
@frankprah5704
@frankprah5704 4 жыл бұрын
Good job. I like minimal camping. For a backpacker this setup is heaven.
@ForeverLaughing221
@ForeverLaughing221 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, I'm thinking about getting a Connect for my build and this helped my planning big time, save travels man!
@eroslevi
@eroslevi 5 жыл бұрын
Probably the coolest van of this size I've ever seen!
@volkmarmohs4200
@volkmarmohs4200 5 жыл бұрын
Well done, Kai! You use your room perfectly.
@euromodeller
@euromodeller 4 жыл бұрын
I am converting my Dacia Dokker van ( similar size to the connect) at the moment and will be having a similar layout as yours which I am glad you are happy with.You have some great storage ideas which I will incorporate into mine. Thanks fo posting
@Surisun80
@Surisun80 3 жыл бұрын
Loved it. I am doing a build myself in a Ford Transit 1998 so bit older but is wide also I am in Australia so bit different. Still I love how you have made this simple. I am getting ideas and it’s people like yourself that help people like me make my dream come true. Great build
@Febrile1
@Febrile1 3 жыл бұрын
A VERY nice straightforward Set Up! Well done.
@garymacdonald5921
@garymacdonald5921 5 жыл бұрын
Love the bed extension on the drawer slides! Really great idea
@elisafrye2115
@elisafrye2115 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent use of small space. Very good details in just a few minutes. I’m looking forward to more of your videos. 👍
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
Elisa Frye thanks! I’ll try to get another one out pretty soon
@angelpathways2798
@angelpathways2798 4 жыл бұрын
I like this setup the best of all the transit vans I've seen. Comfy couch/bed/nice kitchen inside. You got it all to fit and still feels open👍
@4GodsPeople
@4GodsPeople 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your design
@John-rg2ks
@John-rg2ks 5 жыл бұрын
Nice van I live in a connect not finished mine yet as I moved into mine as soon as I bought it but it's getting there (10 months now). Like your overhead lockers that's my next job, thanks for the tour :)
@bronte3663
@bronte3663 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Kai, I like that rustic look
@emmab7658
@emmab7658 4 жыл бұрын
Nice build! It seem to be both practical and very cosy. I currently bought a bigger van but am still very curious of micro campers. Your video was very inspiring, thank you for sharing! 🙂
@sparkme123
@sparkme123 5 жыл бұрын
Great job on the van and the video, keep up the good work!!
@geraldmartin8195
@geraldmartin8195 5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding results. Thank you for sharing this video..!
@alfatipo
@alfatipo 4 жыл бұрын
Bed configuration is pretty slick - well done.
@shauna5466
@shauna5466 5 жыл бұрын
Great job have everything you need in such a small space!!
@WannaBFree
@WannaBFree 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the build. I love my little Ford Transit Connect!
@joolsguitarman
@joolsguitarman 4 жыл бұрын
Thats fantastic! Well done on the bed, very creative 👍
@Tailsnpaws
@Tailsnpaws 5 жыл бұрын
Well done! Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
@bencurry5295
@bencurry5295 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kai 👍,I was just sitting here wondering when you were going to run out of things to show us in your van,Really impressed man and im really pleased for you,You said you never thought you would do a video,Well this is brilliant,Its great to see you so happy and organised and living such a great life,All the best Kai and thanks for this upload 👍✌.
@madogblue
@madogblue 5 жыл бұрын
The pullout for the feet is cool. The thin pad sure looks thin. A thicker pad sure wouldnt be to hard to do and would be much plusher
@TLH442
@TLH442 4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking Kai could just get a higher density closed cell foam pad (evazote 1cm thick) and bond it to the existing foam. DIY dual density foam bed.
@davidhuot2867
@davidhuot2867 5 жыл бұрын
Like your wooden wall, nice touch. Keep it up this life, enjoy !
@murraycameron2050
@murraycameron2050 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice build dude. Gave me some ideas for my 1996 swb transit.
@DesertRat63
@DesertRat63 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely job, so cosy. Best wishes from UK
@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490
@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490 5 жыл бұрын
Nice, and tidy, not cluttered. Like the bed setup.
@beatemback5598
@beatemback5598 5 жыл бұрын
I will have one myself very soon. Thanx for sharing. Great job
@coopercoopintiniii3576
@coopercoopintiniii3576 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting van layout, I just subscribed. I am looking forward to your future videos.
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Fedrizzi working on getting up the mojo to put a custom roof rack on it so keep an eye out!
@raulgil7389
@raulgil7389 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a mini studio and sounds like you’re comfortable. Nice job 👍 Fantástico
@rosehanley2573
@rosehanley2573 5 жыл бұрын
What a great set up. It’s an excellent use of space.
@kevinshomo6580
@kevinshomo6580 4 жыл бұрын
Love what you've done. Keeping it simple. I have couple of questions to ask. Maybe on the next video, you may answer the question I want to ask.
@shelly8481
@shelly8481 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent set up!! I've got a Ford Transit too and am just now starting to look for ways to make it livable. Thanks for the great ideas! PS: love the wood paneling.
@taradead
@taradead 5 жыл бұрын
Wood paneling adds unessesary weight...which lowers gas mileage. Not worth it, imo. There are better ways to make a camper's interior look inviting.
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
Anna J thanks! It does add some weight but I still get pretty darn good gas mileage (22-25mpg) and it just wouldn’t be as homey without it:)
@rodneypratt3718
@rodneypratt3718 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking rig , good luck !
@llee881
@llee881 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice!! I'm looking into buying a used transit now. Thank you for the inspiration!!
@David-xm6qn
@David-xm6qn 4 жыл бұрын
really love this, great, good inspiration, I´m planning something like this
@rayjones3212
@rayjones3212 5 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty good setup for a Transit Connect. Not big enough for our needs as we are looking at a full-sized van - new / used, not sure yet. We do like the Transit 350 XLT and are leaning in that direction. But for your needs I can see where your van will work great for you. Thanks for sharing. :)
@ModernMoonbean
@ModernMoonbean 5 жыл бұрын
You did a great job. It's lovely. Homey
@GospelTruth37059
@GospelTruth37059 5 жыл бұрын
Nice..I thought about going this route because of the gas mileage. You did a really nice job on it!!! Thank you for caring and sharing :)
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
Prophetic End Times The gas mileage was a HUGE factor for me. I get 25 hwy and about 21 city, usually averaging 23/24mpg. Good luck getting that in a full size
@brendathurman3058
@brendathurman3058 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing dude Love The "Merry Christmas " u got it Down
@ps8540
@ps8540 5 жыл бұрын
I love Stealth, you can literally park anywhere! One thing I would do is get a memory foam topper on the space your sleeping on, because you will sleep better and then feel better all day! ✌️🇺🇸
@azombiepizza1
@azombiepizza1 5 жыл бұрын
Cozy little thing, hope you're doing well in the cold!
@singularity70
@singularity70 5 жыл бұрын
Looks well equipped for its purpose, i would install solar panel on roof and a vent. Brilliant job. Right on! Make sure your batteries are the sealed ones, some are have vents and resale toxic fumes when charging due to heat.
@willmbedell
@willmbedell 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Looks like you are professional blogger! Keep up the good work!
@steph4287
@steph4287 5 жыл бұрын
Love this conversion! Thanks for sharing
@petraaikens2671
@petraaikens2671 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice and simple love it
@fastgurrrl
@fastgurrrl 5 жыл бұрын
Nice man. Well organized flow.
@musicman4life
@musicman4life 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect build. The vans nice too.
@JimmySlaughter
@JimmySlaughter 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome build out, man! I also have a Transit Connect and I love it. I'm starting to realize how much easier my conversion would be if I didn't have windows all the way around.
@taradead
@taradead 5 жыл бұрын
I dont have any windows in my van (other than driver area). It's good because I dont have to bother with making sure they're totally blacked out at night...however, if i didn't just sleep in it, at least one side window would be ideal/more livable.
@ohmercy5924
@ohmercy5924 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I’ve been thinking of a connect but the ones I’ve seen on the street look as though the back is only about 5 feet! I read somewhere that the first 3 years they were longer and taller and Ford, for some reason brought the size down even further. You have to have a window not just for ventilation which is really important, but for light which is just as important for health. Plus your body puts out moisture when sleeping so you could wind up with mold which apparently is an issue with lots of van builds. Anyway- good going on the build. Looks comfy and workable.
@73kdt
@73kdt 5 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing great job.
@raysills
@raysills 5 жыл бұрын
Nice van build, Kai... that Transit looks like a good stealthy home on wheels.
@derykmacleod4979
@derykmacleod4979 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is a nice little van! I love all the woodwork inside
@derykmacleod4979
@derykmacleod4979 5 жыл бұрын
did you film any of the build? Curious of how you are sticking the planking to the wall?
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
Deryk MacLeod so the siding was done when I got the van, but the guy who built it basically took laminate flooring and put it together on the ground then cut it to the shape he wanted. Then used self tapping screws to screw it to the supports on the van
@ItsHilinsDiary
@ItsHilinsDiary 5 ай бұрын
I really like your bed idea
@bronte3663
@bronte3663 11 ай бұрын
Well done, it's got that warm rustic look, wood does that.
@fatherlandchild2780
@fatherlandchild2780 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, sir. Nicely made mini camper for sure :)
@orbitaleskalarhaubitze
@orbitaleskalarhaubitze 5 жыл бұрын
Really clever bed construction. I have just bought the same van (but with windows). Nice car and enough space for one person I think.
@seeithappen1
@seeithappen1 4 жыл бұрын
The bed extension slide out is a very clever setup. You have both a seat with space and a bed on one side.
@steve-.-monroe
@steve-.-monroe 4 жыл бұрын
Super good job. I'd really like to see any "in-process" pics or videos showing how you put together the siding/walls.... very impressed. I have a 2011 Connect I'm starting to build out now.
@StevenSchoolAlchemy
@StevenSchoolAlchemy 4 жыл бұрын
Good job, I live in my 2012 Ford transit connect. About 1.5 years now.
@u.s.patriot3415
@u.s.patriot3415 5 жыл бұрын
Highly considering using a Ford Transit van like yours thank you for posting this video.👍🙏🇺🇸
@noahthenomad
@noahthenomad 5 жыл бұрын
U.S. PATRIOT yeah me too this vans really got my attention, it's perfect
@directionwood
@directionwood 5 жыл бұрын
can confirm, I have no regrets with mine
@benjimenfranklin7650
@benjimenfranklin7650 5 жыл бұрын
Bad idea .
@alm.4257
@alm.4257 4 жыл бұрын
Great Van, I hope to get one soon.
@paulault2062
@paulault2062 5 жыл бұрын
Great job I have a 2010 transit connect Gonna use some of your ideas Thank
@dbentley2195
@dbentley2195 4 жыл бұрын
Nice build !
@darlenemontgomery9337
@darlenemontgomery9337 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I bought a Ford transit connect and am converting too!
@lukepate8749
@lukepate8749 5 жыл бұрын
Hey from Texas!!! Love your vid and thanks!!! Im looking for a Ford Transit connect now.You did a great job.New subby and take care!!!✌
@RompRat42
@RompRat42 4 жыл бұрын
love what you did, it's clean and professional looking. great job!!! Wish I could do the Van thing, sadly i'm kinda shackled into my life :^( maybe someday
@robynp8697
@robynp8697 5 жыл бұрын
Well done, clean and cozy!
@ej1722
@ej1722 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so impressed👍👍👍👍!!
@jadehunter7617
@jadehunter7617 5 жыл бұрын
I love those can, but thought it would be to short to live in. Great Job
@chaoskim8275
@chaoskim8275 5 жыл бұрын
That looks very convinent. U made it well.
@alexandrafant8272
@alexandrafant8272 5 жыл бұрын
So cool and simple i love it
@stefanallan4274
@stefanallan4274 3 жыл бұрын
Great use of a small area
@biggixer
@biggixer 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the fit great vid
@rustyred459
@rustyred459 5 жыл бұрын
Love the bed board..... smart
@lindylund280
@lindylund280 3 жыл бұрын
That's a very nice van. Good job. I'd need thicker padding. Looks really good.
@zippindoraboutique9182
@zippindoraboutique9182 5 жыл бұрын
Great job dude
@kasch7574
@kasch7574 4 жыл бұрын
I like it!!! Especially the thin pad. I think most people overdo it with their foamy thick mattresses.
@shontaefranklin5610
@shontaefranklin5610 3 жыл бұрын
Great build. I'm 6'3 and if I could work it to be able to lay down stretched out, I would prefer this van. If I could, I would do my bed behind the driver seat and put the sink and things on the other side with a passenger swivel seat, so when I'm relaxing, that would be my chair, have a table on a swivel that could either be at the head of my bed, or in front of my swivel seat. Definitely get some solar for the fridge and charging things. Also a camera system that would give me a view all around the van with no windows in the back. I absolutely love your build. Will look up measurements to see how much space behind the drivers seat to the back to see if I can fit. If not I would just look for a regular work van. Love the stealth.
@LifeIsGood2017
@LifeIsGood2017 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I'm looking for one of those to convert for weekend excursions. Just subbed and LIKED!
@opalacios666
@opalacios666 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Thanks for sharing.
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands 3 жыл бұрын
Very organized and functional.
@RicardoRoams
@RicardoRoams 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice set up. I currently own a 10 year old Honda Odyssey. I was thinking about trading it in on a new small van like this. But after test driving a Nissan NV200 I realized I just could not go that small. I really admire you for being able to pull off living in a Transit Connect.
@directionwood
@directionwood 5 жыл бұрын
the nv 200 is smaller than the transit connect btw.
@taradead
@taradead 5 жыл бұрын
@@directionwood the nv200 is smaller than a 2013 transit connect...but it's larger than any of the swb transit connects from 2014 through present.
@directionwood
@directionwood 5 жыл бұрын
@@taradead OH good to know. I think the nv200 gets the best gas mileage too
@taradead
@taradead 5 жыл бұрын
@@directionwood Correct. I'm averaging 32 mpg in mine...but i dont have it weighed down w/ a bunch of wood and stuff. Unfortunately, though, the nv200 also has the lowest build quality.
@LuisGomez-ql8hg
@LuisGomez-ql8hg 5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I need to upgrade from my hotel Prius. I find my hotel prius to be quite small. The cargo van with extended roof is perfect but quiet expensive.
@cyberi4a
@cyberi4a 5 жыл бұрын
Nice set up with the bed and how you can have a seat during the day and still move around. I would need thicker pads, but looks like it all works.
@kaibedell9621
@kaibedell9621 5 жыл бұрын
cyberi4a yeah at first I thought I might need thicker pads but I actually hardly ever even notice it so hasn’t been an issue
@YabadabadooMrMagoo
@YabadabadooMrMagoo 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been working on a plan to convert my Ford connect XLT into a camper and I absolutely love your design the only thing significant that I would change is a thicker mattress otherwise you have to right idea, you kept it simple and it’s extremely private nobody is going to know you’re in there. And a 500 W solar panel on the roof with an air max vent.
@handicamper101
@handicamper101 5 жыл бұрын
very cool. cant wait to see more
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