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Old 06-10-2018, 11:07 PM   #1
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I really need to be able to transport grandchildren in car seats and eventually in proper rear seating (shoulder belts & head rest) as they get older.

If I were to convert a Transit Passenger Van to a camper...what can I do about getting rid of some of the windows or completing covering a few? I'm afraid of tramping moist if I cover them with something substantial. Anyone ever permanently remove a window or build over?

I plan to ask a Ford dealer...but do any of you think the Ford Motor company would do a special order with not installing some of the windows?
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I really need to be able to transport grandchildren in car seats and eventually in proper rear seating (shoulder belts & head rest) as they get older.

If I were to convert a Transit Passenger Van to a camper...what can I do about getting rid of some of the windows or completing covering a few? I'm afraid of tramping moist if I cover them with something substantial. Anyone ever permanently remove a window or build over?

I plan to ask a Ford dealer...but do any of you think the Ford Motor company would do a special order with not installing some of the windows?
Most Sprinter B-vans have the inside bathroom covering windows, for sure the Airstream, Roadtrek and Winnebago models do this.

Best to insulate the window opening before you build over it. I think Airtream also painted the inside of the covered window on my van black so there is no way to see inside structure.
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Check out cargo van conversion on youtube. He's a nice gent with many dyi videos. Covering windows is one of them
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Check the Transit build sheet. If you order from ford, I believe you can delete the windows, but I don't know if you can choose to delete them in a non-symmetrical way (i.e., windows on only one side).
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