Custom single seat mount and remounting the double bench | EP39 | Ford Transit Campervan Build

In this episode its all about adding seats to my self built campervan. I replace the original Double bench seat with a Singe seat from the rear of a Ford transit Mk 8 minibus, This needed some custom brackets to be made using 100mmx60mmx3mm Steel box section and using M10 8.8 grade bolts. EDIT: signed this has been done the vans has passed two MOT’s without issue.
I then moved the original double bench seat in the back of the van and remounted it to the floor using the same steel box section and bolt, additional using 100mmx80mmx5mm steel spreader plates under the vans floor.
Legal part of the changing and adding seats to a van, please check you own counties laws. In the video I talk about my interpretation of the UK laws, but please do your own Research.
Useful UK Gov website page about adding passenger seats to the rear of a van.
www.gov.uk/government/publica...
Welcome to my Ford Transit Mk8 Van build series.
My name is Alex Frood, I’m a UK based Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor instructor. During a Uk Covid-19 Lockdown I am converting my 2018 Ford Transit Mk8 L3H3 into a full-time Camper.
These videos are not How-to videos but showing my process for my conversion. feel free to copy me but id always recommend doing your own research as well.
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  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 Жыл бұрын

    I did just that - turned the ignition on with not the air bag, but there is an explosive device that tightens the seatbelt I can not remember what the thing is called set off the warning light . It is so useful being able to jump in the back from the drivers seat it was worth all the hassle - drive safe

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    The explosive device is the called pre-tensioner. Yes, I’m very happy with the ability to walk between the cab and habitation area with ease.

  • @Matt.With.Huskies
    @Matt.With.Huskies3 ай бұрын

    Firstly got to say excellent build so far. Just watching through in my spare time. Just want to query your rear seat install. With everywhere else you have maintained a vapour barrier and heat transfer barrier. Didn’t notice one here. Was there a particular reason? Thanks.

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, it wouldn’t be particularly possible here just because of the mounting methods needed to mount the chair securely. That being said regarding a moisture barrier on the floor is less important, moisture tends to rise, as warm air is less dense. Even with the Arctic travel down to -38 at times I’ve never seen frost on the chairs base.

  • @RustyRoseAdventures
    @RustyRoseAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    Nice one mate! Just watched a load of your videos really nice job 👍 can I ask where do you plan to put your bed?

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem I get asked a lot actually. It’s going to be a fold down bed located on the cabinets on the passenger-side, which is why that side has the shorter overhead storage. During the day the bed can be folded up into their and I have full access to the van. And during the night it can be folded down or if I want a temporary garage I can keep the bed folded down

  • @David_11111
    @David_111113 жыл бұрын

    yay

  • @pconhispc2759
    @pconhispc27593 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, Transit seats appear to have skyrocketed in price. If I were to do it this way (I have exactly the same van), what seats does this limit me too (MK? and just 'transit)? I also know a good mobile Welder. would you recommend welding that metal to floor as opposed to what you have done?

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think generally any seat with work in this Configuration, as in making your own Mount with steel box section. MK8 transit minibus seat ( like I used as my new front seat seems to come up quite often in the UK on Facebook self camper van built groups.

  • @ironian24
    @ironian24 Жыл бұрын

    We have watched a ton of your videos on converting the ford transit mk8, I own a 2019 model mk8 and just bought a swivel seat base from custom campers I think, anyway you wrote in the video the tx55 fits roughly, not sure why you said roughly, my question is does it fit well because I need to buy on to do my seat as well.

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for watching the reason I said it fits roughly as technically the bolt isn’t a TX, it’s something else I can’t remember the name of which is obscure to get hold of but the TX bits are very similar and fit quite well.

  • @ironian24

    @ironian24

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MispronouncedAdventures ahh I see now, thx again for the video, I bought a swivel seat base from custom designs and fitted it tonight, im pretty pleased with it but its not the same as the single seat version which is far easier to turn around.

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-03 жыл бұрын

    Well done on the front seat install. Are single Transit passenger seats really hard to find? I was wondering why you did it this way. Mind you i nearly gave up looking for a single seat for my Primastar but found one out the blue in the end!

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s not that they are that had to find, but they certainly are no common. Price is the main one I’ve seen them listed anywhere from £650-£800 + shipping on top. Since I was given it this one for free I decided to use it

  • @marks-0-0

    @marks-0-0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MispronouncedAdventuresI totally undersatnd. I thought captain chairs for VW t4's were rare and expensive til i searched for Trafics/Vivaros etc. Similar to you, £400-500 minimum, each 😨 Theres no way I'd have paid that but found one for £110, it was covered in dog hair and was the wrong colour but still worth it. We might think in a similar way, i don't mind spending where i have to but if it feels like a rip off and theres a way to work around it i will 👍

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah in thing all I had to buy was steel and bolts which I both got off eBay

  • @firstclassmaleuk

    @firstclassmaleuk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Single seats can be sourced from the rear of minibuses. There’s usually someone converting a minibus who wants rid of their excess seats. Alternatively, coach companies with disabled seating sell off their seats. They will be on Unwin rails. I got two singles and four doubles from the free ads. I took them all so I could cannibalise them to get a good one

  • @platypushatstand
    @platypushatstand2 жыл бұрын

    17:45 Is that water running down the gap between sliding door and van? Or is the sliding door not shut?

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Door looks to be slightly ajar still, rest of the door appears to be wet in the centre section. So must’ve been raining outside and still slightly open

  • @TheSniperEyes
    @TheSniperEyes3 жыл бұрын

    17:18 Itchy bollock :D

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha. I didn’t notice that! Not sure if I compliment you for a good spot or not 🤣

  • @endofdayzfitnessu.k2126

    @endofdayzfitnessu.k2126

    7 ай бұрын

    He is a bollock connoisseur

  • @MispronouncedAdventures

    @MispronouncedAdventures

    7 ай бұрын

    @endofdayzfitnessu.k2126 if it must be scratched, it must be scratched

  • @jaxjoe4803
    @jaxjoe48033 жыл бұрын

    Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

  • @tyshawnjaxson257
    @tyshawnjaxson2573 жыл бұрын

    I'm single 😥😥😥😥😥