WanderTransit
Ford Transit high roof cargo van converted into a camper with plywood cabinets, rear doors open at sunset

Ford Transit · Cargo to camper

Build your Transit camper from real plans, not forum screenshots.

Dimensioned layouts, cut lists, electrical one-lines and a bill of materials for the Ford Transit — plus the exact gear and builders we'd use.

25 plan sets
Across 3 Transit wheelbases
Wiring diagrams
Fused & wire-sized
Vetted builders
If you'd rather not DIY

Step 01

Pick a layout — all 25

The First Build

$19

148" WB, Medium Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

Everything you can build in two weekends with a circular saw and a drill. No routers, no dominoes, no shop.

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The Sunday Driver

$19

130" WB, Medium Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

A weekend Ford Camper plan for a removable sleep deck you can lift out on Monday morning. Two bolts, no drilling, and the van goes back to hauling lumber.

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The Stealth Minimalist

$29

130" WB, Medium Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

Nothing visible from the outside and nothing bolted that you cannot remove in an afternoon. Sleeps two, hides in plain sight in any city.

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The Solo Writer

$29

130" WB, High Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

One person, one desk that never folds away, and a narrow bed along the wall. The most usable small van for full-time work.

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The Weekday Work Van

$29

148" WB, Medium Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

Trade shelving Monday through Friday, camper on Saturday. Every module drops onto the same L-track without tools.

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The Weekender

$39

148" WB, Medium Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

The fastest path from empty cargo van to sleepable rig. Bolt-in bed frame, simple 12V system, no plumbing.

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The Trail Shuttle

$39

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Built around bikes and skis: a six-foot garage under a fold-flat bench that turns into a queen platform in under a minute.

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The Surf Shack

$39

148" WB, Medium Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 55.9–56.9" tall · all model years

Sandy-gear-first layout with a rinse-off shower at the rear doors, drainable floor, and interior board storage.

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The Climber's Den

$39

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Crash pads, ropes and four dusty humans. Bunks fold away, the garage swallows two pads, and everything hoses clean.

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The Pocket Kitchen

$39

130" WB, High Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Short van, real kitchen. The galley folds into the wall so the floor stays open for yoga, dogs, or wet gear.

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The Mobile Office

$49

130" WB, High Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Stealthy short-wheelbase build with a fold-down desk, standing headroom, and a starlink-ready roof plate.

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The Dog Hauler

$49

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Two big dogs travel safely under the bed with crash-rated crate anchors, a temperature alarm, and a floor you can hose out.

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The Nomad Lounge

$49

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

A living room that sleeps two: facing benches for four people and a murphy bed that drops down over them at night.

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The Moto Hauler

$59

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

A dirt bike rides inside with tie-down tracks and a folding ramp, while you sleep on a raised platform above the wheel.

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The Compact Wet Bath

$59

130" WB, High Roof

126" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Proof you can shower indoors in a short-wheelbase Transit — a 28-inch corner bath, a dinette that converts, and no wasted inch.

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The Full-Timer

$69

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

A four-season layout with a real kitchen, indoor shower, and a 400Ah lithium bank that runs a 12V fridge and induction cooktop.

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The Adventure Crew

$69

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Sleeps two adults plus two kids, with a ski/bike garage that swallows six-foot gear and a slide-out kitchen at the rear doors.

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The Two-Desk Tourer

$69

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Two people working full time from the same van without elbowing each other — facing desks, a raised bed, and a 400Ah bank with dual monitors in mind.

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The Snowbird

$69

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

A winter-proof build: heated tanks, thermal-broken window frames, and a hydronic loop that keeps the floor warm at 10°F.

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The Field Studio

$69

148" WB, High Roof

143.7" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Built for photographers and filmmakers: a dust-sealed gear wall, a charging bay for a dozen batteries, and an editing desk with real elbow room.

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The Desert Rat

$69

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Heat-first design: reflective roof deck, cross-flow ventilation, 60 gallons of water and a 12V air conditioner that runs overnight.

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The Family Four

$69

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Two kids, two adults, one van, and a dinette that seats everyone at dinner without folding the beds away.

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The Off-Grid Basecamp

$79

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

For people who park for two weeks at a time: oversized battery bank, 40 gallons of fresh water, and a lounge that seats four.

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The Grand Tourer

$79

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

The closest a DIY Transit gets to a Class B coach: full standing bath, three-burner-equivalent induction galley, and a proper wardrobe.

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The Overlander

$139

148" WB Ext., High Roof

172.2" long · 54.8" between wells · 80–81.5" tall · all model years

Remote-travel spec: dual alternator charging, water filtration, recovery gear storage, and redundancy on every critical system.

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Technical floor plan drawing of a Ford Transit camper conversion layout

What's in a plan set

Everything measured, nothing improvised

  • Dimensioned floor plan and elevations drawn to the Transit's actual rib spacing
  • Sheet-goods cut list so you know exactly how much plywood to buy
  • Electrical one-line with fuse sizes, wire gauges and run lengths
  • Plumbing and ventilation routing that clears the wheel wells
  • Bill of materials with current pricing and buy links

Step 02

Buy the right parts once

Full gear list →

Electrical

300Ah LiFePO4 Battery

Battle Born / Renogy

Enough bank to run a 12V fridge, diesel heater, and induction burner for 2–3 cloudy days.

$1,800–$2,400

Electrical

3000W Inverter/Charger

Victron MultiPlus

Inverter, shore charger, and transfer switch in one box — fewer components to wire and fuse.

$1,100

Electrical

MPPT Solar Controller 100/50

Victron SmartSolar

Bluetooth monitoring means you diagnose charging problems from your phone at a trailhead.

$310

Climate

Maxxair 5100K Fan

Maxxair

Rain-safe lid, 10 speeds, reversible. The single highest-impact purchase for comfort.

$320

Climate

2kW Diesel Heater

Espar / Webasto

Taps the Transit's own fuel tank, so no propane locker and no refill runs in winter.

$1,000–$1,600

Insulation

3M Thinsulate SM600L

3M

Hydrophobic, easy to install on curved Transit ribs, and it kills road noise as well as cold.

$400 / roll

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