Anyone ever tried to convert a ford minivan (aerostar/windstar) into a travel/camping van? By this I mean remove the rows of seats at the back and turn it into a mini living quarter? How tight is the space at the back? Is there length enough for a 5'9 guy to sleep and stretch fully instead of curl up? I am pondering buying one of these van and do just that, convert it into a car camping van. Remove back seats, throw in an inflatable bed. etc. Just wondering how long that space at the back is?
how long is the Ford Minivan?
Dec 07, 2006
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I can tell you this, a piece of plywood is what 4x8? well without any seats it has about a 1/4" to spare side to side but length wise its about 3" too long to fit into my van.
My long body Aerostar would handle a 4X8 flat on the floor with all back seats out. JUST.
I've known people with Aerostars (extended, not the shorty) that did just that. Plenty of room for one person to stretch out. Room for 2 unless you're talking about a hunting buddy.
but ok for a brokeback mountain hunting buddy...ha!
Yea... I almost went there Shoe, but decided not to. Thanks for doing it for me. ;) Plenty of room for you and a person that you want to cuddle up with, and a reasonable amount of luggage/baggage packed along the sides and up front. There's also plenty of points for physical restraints. Ask ShoeSalesman for details. ;)
Do you mean the type of restraints for when you cuddle with someone ( e.g., handcuffs)? Or the type holds luggage in place so it doesn't move around while you are driving?
I guess it would work both ways, depending upon one's preferences.
Jeff
Ummmm, yes.
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