[Lincoln Lightning]

Now that I'm done with my platform bed I'm looking to use some of the space above my head. I have a 15 passenger medium roof wagon that will be a part time people mover and part time camper for the family. I cannot do anything permanent but am looking for a way to carry fly rods and/or camping mats (air mattresses - 20" wide by 6ft long). I am unable to use the sidewalls above my head because of the air ducts and airbags so I am starting to look at the ceiling. Has anyone attached L Track or something similar to the celing of a wagon or van? Anything to look out for? Whatever I do will need to be tucked up close to the ceiling as not to impede the airbags if they deploy. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Steven

 

[orton]

I used 80/20 series 15 bolted to the side of the roof ribs. Bolted an aluminum angle to the side of the roof rib and then a small piece of 15/32" plywood between the angle and the 80/20.

More info:

http://www.ortontransit.info/cabinets.php

 

[Lincoln Lightning]

Thanks Dave, your site has been tremendously helpful. I used your idea on the rear door handle and am currently reading up on your reflectix window shades. Thank you for all the time you spend detailing your build. I was hoping that someone with a wagon has already tackled this idea as I have to deal with the airbags and venting issues.
Steven

 

[ilovehotshot]

I have the L track but have not installed them yet. I too would like to know if anyone has done this.

 

[fargy483]

I used 80/20 series 15 bolted to the side of the roof ribs. Bolted an aluminum angle to the side of the roof rib and then a small piece of 15/32" plywood between the angle and the 80/20.

More info:

http://www.ortontransit.info/cabinets.php

Are there any concerns about using the ribs to support // be load bearing? i was thinking about hanging surfboards from the roof ribs and distibuting, lets say 50 pounds of weight, across all three ribs.

Nevermind - i found more info here: http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...ax-load-hanging-ceiling-cross-structures.html

 

[Lincoln Lightning]

Are there any concerns about using the ribs to support // be load bearing? i was thinking about hanging surfboards from the roof ribs and distibuting, lets say 50 pounds of weight, across all three ribs.

Nevermind - i found more info here: http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...ax-load-hanging-ceiling-cross-structures.html

Fargy, please post photos if you end up installing L Track in the ceiling. I plan to do that as well but the snow here in VT has brought my conversion to a halt for now. Good luck and hope it all works out.
Steven

 

[driley]

Fargy, please post photos if you end up installing L Track in the ceiling. I plan to do that as well but the snow here in VT has brought my conversion to a halt for now. Good luck and hope it all works out.
Steven

Not a wagon, but I installed L Track in our cargo conversion. I mounted the L Track to long maple boards that I dado cut a groove in for the L Track.

Picks in this album.

http://redirect.viglink.com/?format...m&txt=https://goo.gl/photos/bccvEmWWGE1nikBb9

 

[fargy483]

WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR CARGO NET?!? That is the perfect size!

Not a wagon, but I installed L Track in our cargo conversion. I mounted the L Track to long maple boards that I dado cut a groove in for the L Track.

Picks in this album.

http://redirect.viglink.com/?format...m&txt=https://goo.gl/photos/bccvEmWWGE1nikBb9

 

[driley]

WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR CARGO NET?!? That is the perfect size!

Below is a link to the one you see in the pics.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G4TQKU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1