New To The Fold INTERIOR!

[maxacceleration]

Originally Posted by greggearhead

Another thanks to you - this is a great convertible interior. I just picked up a cargo van with one front bench, and while it's a 12 pass length, not the 15/extended body like yours, I think I can make it work. We'll see.

Should be able to make it work. You could maybe do bunks on one wall if its not a wifey/snuggly type usage.
A murphy bed style fold down on one wall is another way to keep space open!

Good luck!

[86Scotty]

New World Man, that's awesome. I love the Westy cabinets. I never thought of adapting that to a full size van. Well done.

[maxacceleration]

Yes New World Man, nice adaptation. I grew up and camped in a '69 VW camper with similar interior. Growing up with that is what fed my desire for a modern camper!

RE the 'Dark Mode", does P71 pertain to a Crown Victoria only?
Guess I better call his dealer to verify. If it can be done that easily, it should be a sticky on this forum.

[JackTuppVan]

Originally Posted by maxacceleration

RE the 'Dark Mode", does P71 pertain to a Crown Victoria only?
Guess I better call his dealer to verify. If it can be done that easily, it should be a sticky on this forum.

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/for...out-17931.html

[maxacceleration]

Thanks JackTupp for pointing that out to me.
Cheers.

[greggearhead]

Originally Posted by maxacceleration

Can I ask what your bed height is? I'm going to start a similar build, and just curious. I'll probably test sitting up in the back, as well as seeing what height I need for bins to fit under. I think I will incorporate some narrow storage boxes on the sides, no wider that the wheel hump, but up to the level of the bed when folded down, so as to help support them on the outside when down. Similar to pickup bed tool boxes that fit to the outside of the bed over the hump.

I tow cars and always have receiver hitches, jump box, extra tie downs, etc. I carry when towing. It would be nice to leave it in there, if it was secure in case of an accident.

[maxacceleration]

Greg, my bed height (cross members) is about 16" +-. As you say to clear plastic tubs. Just measure the height of the tubs you plan to use as some vary slightly.
You also have to figure mattress/bedding height when sitting up on the bed, especially if you have a hard top or when the penthouse top is down.
My hinges are as close to the walls as possible, so little room is eaten up with the bed folded up.
And yes, we have to remove the bedding before we fold up the bed halves.
Cheers

[maxacceleration]

My bought new eight year old van is still kickin'! Interior still cherry
Good build By Van Specialties. The QuadVan end of it is doing great also.
I am upgrading to the Agike RIP kit on the 31st.

Cheers all!

[WanderingBob]

Originally Posted by maxacceleration

I have a Murphy bed idea for someone trying to do something different. Full length available for gear and a dining table/seats built in also.

Max,

As I was reading this thread and looking at your build, I was thinking Murphy bed! Would love to ind out more about that idea.

Thanks,
Bob

[maxacceleration]

I will have to find or re-sketch WB. Its been a while since I have entertained that idea.
I know what to do... draw it up!