Adventure Wagon Ford Transit Kit Review
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Can two people sleep east to west on 2 sections of the regular MOAB?
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Nice! We were going to do something like that but went with hammocks and have been happy with that. Curious - are there just the five straps holding the platform up, or is there something else we can't see in the photos?
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It works suspended by straps - four is sufficient. Experimenting with strap configurations, somewhat inspired by tensegrity. With more tensioning straps, travel over rough roads is bomber - no rattles or banging. Also experimenting with the side rails - putting the bed platform east-west on the rails, etc. Strap suspension makes it easy to level out the bed on uneven ground.
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The orange material is steel braces provided by Adventure Wagon. See more in their installation videos.
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Adventure Wagon specializes in modular and configurable interior systems for vans. Because our interior systems are configurable, you'll be able to quickly swap them to meet your daily needs. Multiple configurations means greater usability. Find your adventure today with Adventure Wagon!
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Can you buy them separate from the bed kit?The orange material is steel braces provided by Adventure Wagon. See more in their installation videos.
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Adventure Wagon specializes in modular and configurable interior systems for vans. Because our interior systems are configurable, you'll be able to quickly swap them to meet your daily needs. Multiple configurations means greater usability. Find your adventure today with Adventure Wagon!
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Not sure.
Here's some braces that look similar.
Transit DIY Bed Mount Kit
This design allows you to install the DIY bed platform of your choice while using our sturdy Transit side rails. Fast and free shipping on all orders.
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How the heck did you guys get through the top 2 holes on TH1 and TH3 wall braces for the Moab bed? I have went through 3 cobalt Bosch bits so far! Tried fast, slow, and slow with some dirtbike oil on it. Also tried a 3/16 cobalt bit and can’t get that through either. Of course the 25/64 bit size is weird and I can’t find it local on cobalt, so I keep having to order them.
This is obviously the boron hardened steel or whatever. I’m getting frustrated with it
This is obviously the boron hardened steel or whatever. I’m getting frustrated with it
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The 3/16” took me hours. I was close to welding TH-1 to the van. However, the 25/64 weren’t to bad at all for me. I called AW and asked what bits they used (drill America) and ordered six of those after trying everything the hardware stores had. I then went with a really slow speed and used cutting oil. I think the best thing was using a foam yoga block between the drill and my shoulder. That allowed me to pull on the van structure with my left hand while phishing the drill with my right hand and shoulder while standing on a ladder for leverage. After giving it **** for quite some time it finally made it through.
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Just watch the video - he does it in like five seconds, nothing to it!! 🤣
What's frustrating is that it's so early in the process and they don't give you a heads up, so you think you're doing something wrong and/or it'll take years to finish.
I bought a 3/8 hard metal bit from Home Depot. Get three while you're at it. Use that for most your drilling and save the elusive 25/64 bit to finish each hole, because, while they said they provided good quality bits and you shouldn't need more, that's total b.s.
I then used the smallest bit to drill the first part of the holes, then a Harbor Freight step bit to enlarge. I alternated to the 3/8 as I got closer. Took hours.
Also, there's a hole you have to drill at the bottom of those pieces that they don't ever tell you about. They go on and on describing it for TH2, then they don't mention it for TH3. Just make sure all the holes have a recess area for the screws.
What's frustrating is that it's so early in the process and they don't give you a heads up, so you think you're doing something wrong and/or it'll take years to finish.
I bought a 3/8 hard metal bit from Home Depot. Get three while you're at it. Use that for most your drilling and save the elusive 25/64 bit to finish each hole, because, while they said they provided good quality bits and you shouldn't need more, that's total b.s.
I then used the smallest bit to drill the first part of the holes, then a Harbor Freight step bit to enlarge. I alternated to the 3/8 as I got closer. Took hours.
Also, there's a hole you have to drill at the bottom of those pieces that they don't ever tell you about. They go on and on describing it for TH2, then they don't mention it for TH3. Just make sure all the holes have a recess area for the screws.
What do u mean by recess area for the screws? The Moab braces seem like it’s all pop rivets and riv nuts. What are the self taping screws for that came with the Moab bed kit?
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Screws to hold the L track to the THs go into pimnut holes in a lot of places, but the screws are longer than the holes are deep so they need a void behind it. Most the voids are already there but a handful you have to drill yourself.
I followed the AdWag directions exactly... and had to go and buy shorter screws because once it's all mounted, it's too late to drill the holes they failed to mention. An email to them confirmed they forgot to cover it fully in their videos. Oddly, he says how they forgot to film it for TH2, but makes no mention about TH1
He covers it for TH2 at about the 16:16 mark... but it's applicable to 1-4.
The self tapping screws are to hold the horizontal pieces steady while you're drilling them in. You remove them at the end - I just used clamps instead.
I followed the AdWag directions exactly... and had to go and buy shorter screws because once it's all mounted, it's too late to drill the holes they failed to mention. An email to them confirmed they forgot to cover it fully in their videos. Oddly, he says how they forgot to film it for TH2, but makes no mention about TH1
He covers it for TH2 at about the 16:16 mark... but it's applicable to 1-4.
The self tapping screws are to hold the horizontal pieces steady while you're drilling them in. You remove them at the end - I just used clamps instead.
Oh ok yeah I did use a step bit behind all of those. I don’t think my kit has the horizontal pieces since it’s just the bed kit. Although it still came with the self tappers. Idk I’ve never used L track so hopefully the rest is self explanatory.
This post was a life saver. Worked perfect and my local harbor freight had both in stock.
Can anyone show me how to properly mount the hardware in the L track? I just want to make sure I have it right before trusting our weight over say if our dog walked under the bed. Sorry to take over this thread!
I know this post is a few months old and I just saw the AW kit. Looks nice but not sure it will work for us but wanted to know if there was any kind of thermal barrier from the outside to those rails bolted in? Seams like those rails would transfer The temps from outside very well.
Was just watching the installation video to map out a WeBoost antenna retrofit and if you watch you see that the panels, which are backed with a polypropylene type material sit on tiop of the A-frame and then the L-track sits on top of the panels. None of it feels cold overnight with temps down to freezing. So while technically there could be a transfer we've not noticed any coldness on the L-track or bed rails other than from the inside ambient temps.
Hey, thanks all for helpful information on Adventure Wagon. I plan on moving forward with an AW kit this year. Super pumped as it seems many are happy with it. Has anyone got the Smart Floor system for track along the floor for clicking in seats? Its not made by AW but they recommend and also can install that system.
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