Dealer told me mine is a high roof; I'm 6'1 and I have to duck some. :/
Wish I Had a Van
So, I'm new here, and unlike most of you, I do not have a Ford Transit....yet.
I have been looking around at RVs, and I cannot afford one, so doing some or all of the work myself seems like the best option. So, I am reading up on all the conversions being done here. Keep it up, I expect that it will help me when I finally begin my conversion.
I looked at both the Mercedes Sprinter and Dodge Promaster. I have pretty much decided on the Transit for the High Roof option. On the sportsmobile site, it shows the interior height of the High Roof as 6' 8". I'm 6' 4", so that appeals to me.
So far, I only know of one thing that I definitely want in my conversion, and that is a big enough bed. I would like to put in a Queen size bed, preferably on a platform. I would rather not have to convert seating into a bed. Though I have seen a few foldup Murphy-like bed ideas that might work.
So, first question for all you High Roof Transit owners. Will I be able to stand up inside a High Roof Transit without hitting my head?
Thanks for a great forum, and I hope to get to know many of you better.
I have been looking around at RVs, and I cannot afford one, so doing some or all of the work myself seems like the best option. So, I am reading up on all the conversions being done here. Keep it up, I expect that it will help me when I finally begin my conversion.
I looked at both the Mercedes Sprinter and Dodge Promaster. I have pretty much decided on the Transit for the High Roof option. On the sportsmobile site, it shows the interior height of the High Roof as 6' 8". I'm 6' 4", so that appeals to me.
So far, I only know of one thing that I definitely want in my conversion, and that is a big enough bed. I would like to put in a Queen size bed, preferably on a platform. I would rather not have to convert seating into a bed. Though I have seen a few foldup Murphy-like bed ideas that might work.
So, first question for all you High Roof Transit owners. Will I be able to stand up inside a High Roof Transit without hitting my head?
Thanks for a great forum, and I hope to get to know many of you better.
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I'm 6'2' and have a high roof, there are about 6 inches to spare. I'm also researching the best option, I'm leaning towards a modular set up that can be stowed when not in use, to me sleeping is the most important consideration concerning my conversion.
So, it sounds like the 6'8" might be accurate.I'm 6'2' and have a high roof, there are about 6 inches to spare. I'm also researching the best option, I'm leaning towards a modular set up that can be stowed when not in use, to me sleeping is the most important consideration concerning my conversion.
Thanks
http://www.sportsmobile.com/transit-van-info/Dealer told me mine is a high roof; I'm 6'1 and I have to duck some. :/
There are three pictures on this page. The top one is the medium roof, and the bottom ones are low and high roof. The site info says that the medium roof is 5' 11" interior height, which sounds like what you probably have.
I actually decided on the Transit for the high roof. The sprinter and promaster are only 6'3" and 6'2" respectively and that would mean crouching to move around. The extra height and the fact that the Transit is cheaper than the Sprinter are my main two deciding factors at this point.
AudeKhatru- I have a 2015 Ford Body Builders Book for the Transit (shouldn't be a difference in 2016/17), Van High Roof- 81.5 inches, Wagon-77 inches.
Medium Roof Van - 72 inches, Wagon- 67.6 inches.
Medium Roof Van - 72 inches, Wagon- 67.6 inches.
Wow, 4 1/2 inches between van and wagon. I knew it was a few inches, but didn't realize it was that much. BUT, I think that's up to the roof skin, in the van. Put a finished ceiling in there, and you'll instantly lose the thickness of the roof support beams (1 1/2 inch? can't remember, for sure), along with the panel thickness.AudeKhatru- I have a 2015 Ford Body Builders Book for the Transit (shouldn't be a difference in 2016/17), Van High Roof- 81.5 inches, Wagon-77 inches.
Medium Roof Van - 72 inches, Wagon- 67.6 inches.
Life is better with a van! No more searching for public restrooms. Carry all of my dog's accessories with me. Food, umbrella, change of clothes, place to nap... all with me, all the time.
High Roof
The high roof is the way to go if you're doing a conversion. Once everything is in I'll have about 6'3"" clear (ceiling insulation, ceiling panels, flooring and floor insulation).
I have two benches in the back facing each other that serves as a seating area (changing area) and eating area with removable table on aluminum stilts. The removable table becomes the middle part of the bed support (along with steel bars that bridge the gap). So this small space serves 4 different functions...SWEET!
That space is a super cozy queen sized bed and what's great is you can throw open the double doors and open to the great outdoors while eating or even sleeping. SO....you can still use for other uses...nice to have the adaptability.
(seating, eating or sleeping)
The high roof is the way to go if you're doing a conversion. Once everything is in I'll have about 6'3"" clear (ceiling insulation, ceiling panels, flooring and floor insulation).
I have two benches in the back facing each other that serves as a seating area (changing area) and eating area with removable table on aluminum stilts. The removable table becomes the middle part of the bed support (along with steel bars that bridge the gap). So this small space serves 4 different functions...SWEET!
That space is a super cozy queen sized bed and what's great is you can throw open the double doors and open to the great outdoors while eating or even sleeping. SO....you can still use for other uses...nice to have the adaptability.
(seating, eating or sleeping)
The high roof is the way to go if you're doing a conversion. Once everything is in I'll have about 6'3"" clear (ceiling insulation, ceiling panels, flooring and floor insulation).
I have two benches in the back facing each other that serves as a seating area (changing area) and eating area with removable table on aluminum stilts. The removable table becomes the middle part of the bed support (along with steel bars that bridge the gap). So this small space serves 4 different functions...SWEET!
That space is a super cozy queen sized bed and what's great is you can throw open the double doors and open to the great outdoors while eating or even sleeping. SO....you can still use for other uses...nice to have the adaptability.
(seating, eating or sleeping)
Super setup on the bench seats, table and sleeping. If you could post a pic that would be great!
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