Transit HR Extended DIY Interior Conversion

How to Install the Adventure Wagon Modular Interior System for a Transit HR Extended

This guide is for installing the entire Adventure Wagon Interior kit in a 2015-present Transit high-roof, Extended van.

Any additional written build notes below will be the most up-to-date instructions and the video should be used as a baseline.

Installation can be done over four to six days but can vary significantly based on skill and experience. It helps to have two people for A-frame bracing, track and panel installation.

 

View our list of recommended tools for the job here.

Day 1

Introduction, Van Prep And Fan Installation

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    Introduction & Van Prep - EXT
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    Introduction & Van Prep - EXT

    Intro & Van Prep - EXT Video

  • Step 2
    Fan Installation - EXT
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    Fan Installation - EXT

    Fan Installation - EXT Video

Introduction & Van Prep - EXT

Intro & Van Prep - EXT Video

Fan Installation - EXT

Fan Installation - EXT Video

Day 2 & 3

A-Frame wall and ceiling bracer installation

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    A-Frame Installation - EXT
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    A-Frame Installation - EXT

    A-Frame Installation - EXT Video

  • Step 2
    A-Frame Ceiling Bracers - EXT
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    A-Frame Ceiling Bracers - EXT

    A-Frame Ceiling Bracers - EXT Video

A-Frame Installation - EXT

The heart of our Interior system is our A-Frame wall bracers and ceiling bracers. We have modified how the wall bracers are installed, please see our additional notes:

  • We are no longer using the magnets to align the wall bracers, instead we use set screws included with your kit.
  • If you've used self tapping set set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove once the track is fastened to ensure the L track lays flat against the wall bracer
  • Do not install your upper wall Thinsulate insulation until after your wiring chase is installed to avoid leaving shavings in the insulation

A-Frame Installation - EXT Video

A-Frame Ceiling Bracers - EXT

The heart of our Interior system is our A-Frame wall bracers and ceiling bracers. We have modified how the wall bracers are installed, please see our additional notes:

  • We are no longer using the magnets to align the wall bracers, instead we use set screws included with your kit.
  • If you've used self tapping set set screws to temporarily hold the wall track in place, please remove once the track is fastened to ensure the L track lays flat against the wall bracer
  • Do not install your upper wall Thinsulate insulation until after your wiring chase is installed to avoid leaving shavings in the insulation

A-Frame Ceiling Bracers - EXT Video

Day 4

Electrical Wiring And Insulation

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    Cab Wiring - EXT
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    Cab Wiring - EXT

    Wiring Harness Install - EXT Video

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    Electrical Connections - EXT
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    Electrical Connections - EXT

    Electrical Connections - EXT Video

  • Step 3
    Hushmat & Insulation - EXT
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    Hushmat & Insulation - EXT

    Hushmat Install - EXT Video

    Insulation Install - EXT Video

Cab Wiring - EXT

Wiring Harness Install - EXT Video

Electrical Connections - EXT

Electrical Connections - EXT Video

Hushmat & Insulation - EXT

Hushmat Install - EXT Video

Insulation Install - EXT Video

Day 5

Panels & L-Track

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    Panels & L-Track - EXT
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    Panels & L-Track - EXT

    Panels & L-Track Installation - EXT Video

Panels & L-Track - EXT

Panels & L-Track Installation - EXT Video

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