This is a compilation of two previous videos on one subject, visible in the "Finished Projects" playlist. I realized that many projects during this build, are shown in the many different weekly videos that I make. Compiling each project into one final video, when finished, will make it that much easier to access. You can expect more of them in the upcoming weeks. Van Williams
I have to just say it, you got complaints about music while installing a stereo...and I'll just leave it at that .:). Nice install and quite a nice upgrade! Thanks Van. Pat Joey for me! 👍
Hi Beeps, Did not put the two together, but you're right and funny :) Silly enough, I never listen to music in the van. Main goal as the GPS. BTW still works as intended. _Van Williams_
Hi Dana or Mr. Hollister :) Well if only you have learned to read the instructions, you will have made your wife a lot happier. Have a great day. Van Williams
Hi tsuki, They say, I was born with two right hands (no offense to lefties). I approach things with a lot of common sense and sometimes that gets me into trouble. Ultimately, if I don't know what to do, I ask Joey. He always rescues me, when I'm in a pickle :) Van Williams & Joey woof
Joey is your backup camera in your rear view mirror? Mine looks exactly like yours and is. I have an issue with my factory rear veiw mirror backup camera and am adding an additional aftermarket backup camera and android unit. The android unit will work as my backup camera. What I'm wondering is what wire for signal to turn on camera. Commonly referred to as reverse wire. Do you know what wire is used for that?
Nice video. I will install in a Transit Connect myself so just wanted to get an idea on how Ford made their panels. One note though... I dont belive it was nessasery to cut in the kit. The unit is supposed to be put in from the outside after the facia is installed. Not from the backside i belive...At least this is the way in 100% of all stereos iv been installing :-). But thanks for sharing this!
Hi Grombil, Thanks for the thumbs up. It was a nice project. The connect probably has many of the same panels and connections and since you likely have many of the tools you need already, it should be easy to do. Good luck! Van Williams
How do I keep the factory backup camera in this van transit 250 2018 please I need the link for the harness if you would thanks I got atoto s8 8"screen
Hi Henry, Actually, I don't think I did, but everyone should do that before working on the electrical part of the vehicle. Thanks for making me aware. Van Williams & Joey
It depends on the size of the radio, that you want to install, but the one I used was bought on Amazon: cargovanconversion.com/shop/ddin-kit It's been installed for quite a while now, and it's perfect! Good luck! Van Williams
You may have seen an air bag light on. which is because I switched off the passenger seat air bag. As I never carry extra passengers, I have permanently installed the passenger seat backwards, thus making the air bag deployment undesired. Unfortunately, this causes the dashboard light to always show. This is not a defect, just an inconvenience. Van Williams
Hi Norman, I could have used either the old or the new clips, either way I would have had enough to replace a broken one. It is a lot of feel and touch to get these panels removed the first time. Once you know where they are attached, it becomes much simpler :) Van Williams
Two questions... How was the fit on the Dash? I've read complaints that it does not fit neat and snug. Also I've heard that you have to cut out a horizontal part of the original dash behind the radio. Is that true?
Dan, yes you have to cut out that plastic bar to install a double din head. At least on my 2018. It may not be necessary on the single din head. But that would reduce your options available. I also was concerned about the fit after reading reviews. I checked the fit of the Metra dash cover before installing the head and it fit perfectly without the clips. I think the complaints about fit may be related to clips improperly installed or not completely pushed down in place. They were very difficult for me. Crutchfield was my go to supplier with all harnesses needed and great tech support! Feel free to contact me. Be glad to help out.
Cutting the plastic horizontal bar was really easy with a razor blade knife and you do need to disconnect the negative battery cable. It seems if you don't you end up with the passenger airbag light on.
Hi Olga, I still have the small backup camera display in the interior mirror and that suits me fine, although I don't disagree with you; it's small. I use my sun visor often and that blocks the small screen, which frustrates me. I have to say, that early in the build, I added a 'backup warning sound' that goes off when I get too close to an object. That helps too. Van Williams
Hi Donato, My videos have changed quite a bit over time. This was a compilation of two previous videos on the subject, which I posted far apart previously. Posted now in the "Finished Projects" playlist, makes research on this subject much easier. Did change some parts of the videos, but couldn't change the sound. Thanks for the feedback. Van Willliams
Hi Mark, Can't hide anything from you guys :) You're right. Posted two videos on this subject quite a while ago, both about a year apart. Did a remake on them and made one new video, that I posted in a new playlist "Finished Projects". That makes it much easier to research a specific part of the build. Didn't have much to show for this week either; applying lots of poly-urethane and drying of the workbench and started to work on a new website for the Van travels as well. Van Williams
@@johnmead1337 Hi John, Don't know if you saw one or both videos. This is a two-for-one compilation :) You'll see some more of those in the future, to make it easier to research a specific part of the build. Have a great day! Van Williams
No, it is a 2016 model, Nello. It came with the basic radio option. I'm not entirely sure if or how the current model differs. Generally, access to the dashboard will be similar. If you want to upgrade a basic radio setup, I would consider installing a large (Android) tablet. Wish you well. Van Williams
@@agarcia4271gaming Hi Andy, For me it was more of a downgrade. I don't use a radio and don't have my phone on while driving. The latter is much too distracting for me. Would consider a large touchscreen (mainly for GPS directions) next time. Van Williams
What would I do without you :) But you're right, I sometimes take shortcuts. The lines sometimes blur between a How To guide and How I did it. It is the latter and you have to use common sense. Thanks for keeping me on a straight path :) Van Williams
Cargo Van Conversion : Glad to help :-) I was worried maybe the instructions missed that or it got accidentally edited during the update. Usually no problem but potentially bad if wires get shorted. And of course people should refer to their owner's manual for the proper steps for that as it may vary by vehicle. Nice idea compiling the videos by the way, just don't edit out any Joey scenes ;-) Have a great day !
Both original videos were recorded with about a year in between and each probably over a period of a couple of weeks. I usually have close to 50 clips per video. Sometimes I loose clips, but more often I can't use some, because they're out-of-focus, too dark or the subject is completely out-of-view. In this case, I don't think that I disconnected the battery and that means no video either :) I hope that people don't think of my videos as a How To guide; I just want to show, that with a little common sense, we all can do the most extraordinary things. BTW If I would edit Joey out, he would fire me without hesitation :) Van Williams
Man this shit took me 3 hours in the snow. Ford really went full brain dead on this one. I did it but this had to be by far the worst tire change i did
Thanks for the feedback, Dylan. Since the making of this video, I have tried to avoid using music and more importantly started using better sound equipment. When you listen to more recent videos, you will notice the difference. Youtubing is an expensive hobby with lots of new skills to learn and that takes time. Thanks again and have a great day! _Van Willams & Joey_
Music in these videos is always an issue for a variety of reasons. If you have watched my more recent videos, you'll notice that a very limited amount of music is used. I do appreciate your comment. Van Williams
@@cargovanconversion I'm an older geezer than you with terrible hearing and any amount of background noise makes it very difficult to hear. Yes I went with a new radio for the GPS and larger closer screen for the backup camera! Don't know how to work all the other features including Bluetooth 🙄. I only have a few teeth left and they are all green! I too will be boondocking.
Wear eye protection when using power tools (especially saws) your videos will not be nearly as interesting if your blind. They will be viewed as comedies if you can’t see what your doing. Other than that very good. The only component of your videos I didn’t see the usefulness in was the work bench it appeared take way to much effort to use and the stuff in the drawers would be in shambles. Other than that I’m in Florida and want to build a Murphy bed how bout helping a brother out or would you contract yourself out to build one? DM me if your interested!! Much love and great job sir!
It's an interesting issue, especially where I'm a bit older and I notice a bigger resistance to innovation. Regarding the GPS (main reason for doing this project), I still don't see a good reason for using my phone as a primary device. Don't need it for up-to-date road info and with boondocking as a main goal, I have seen too any instances, where people can't get a signal, while independent systems or a phone with off-line maps work well all the time. I guess, it must be seen on a case by case situation. Van Williams
This is a compilation of two previous videos on one subject, visible in the "Finished Projects" playlist. I realized that many projects during this build, are shown in the many different weekly videos that I make. Compiling each project into one final video, when finished, will make it that much easier to access. You can expect more of them in the upcoming weeks.
Van Williams
The navigation radio system link does not work or it is been deleted, do you mind to repost the specs to get an idea?
I have to just say it, you got complaints about music while installing a stereo...and I'll just leave it at that .:). Nice install and quite a nice upgrade! Thanks Van. Pat Joey for me! 👍
Hi Beeps,
Did not put the two together, but you're right and funny :) Silly enough, I never listen to music in the van. Main goal as the GPS. BTW still works as intended.
_Van Williams_
I have the same stock transit stereo, this was very helpful. Glad I found this.
Hi Frank,
Glad you liked it!
It's always nice to get some feedback :)
_Van Wiliams_
Came for the music, stayed 4 the pain it caused
Great job VAN. Now you will know where you are and where you need to go. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, but now I'm stuck with a female (voice) partner, who is always telling me what I'm doing wrong and never praises me :)
Van Williams
Background music is way too loud
Ben altijd bang om dat PVC te breken tijdens het loswrikken. Ben bezig een dash cam in te bouwen en die trekkabel die je gebruikt is een uitkomst!
Oh how I don't like taking a dash apart but.... I think I should read those instructions next time! Yep I learned something. Good job.
Hi Dana or Mr. Hollister :)
Well if only you have learned to read the instructions, you will have made your wife a lot happier.
Have a great day.
Van Williams
@@cargovanconversion She is an engineer so... she always reads the instructions! Me... well I wait till she's done!
Thank you sir! my install just became easier ;)
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Great video but one question did u at any point turn off the battery to do this installation
Excellent and Thank u very much for ur Help.God Bless You🙏
What about newer Transit Custom?I can not see anywhere info how to upgrade stereo.
Thanks, I'm always impressed by your know-how and problem solving skills, Mr. Van :)) Ear scratches for Joey, please
Hi tsuki,
They say, I was born with two right hands (no offense to lefties). I approach things with a lot of common sense and sometimes that gets me into trouble. Ultimately, if I don't know what to do, I ask Joey. He always rescues me, when I'm in a pickle :)
Van Williams & Joey woof
Lot of work, but looks really great. Thank you for sharing.
Did you ever figure out what that second plug is for in the metra kit?
Joey is your backup camera in your rear view mirror? Mine looks exactly like yours and is. I have an issue with my factory rear veiw mirror backup camera and am adding an additional aftermarket backup camera and android unit. The android unit will work as my backup camera. What I'm wondering is what wire for signal to turn on camera. Commonly referred to as reverse wire. Do you know what wire is used for that?
Great video! Is this a 2016 model by any chance?
HOLA, PARA LA FORD TRANSIT COURIER 2015 SE LE PUEDE INSTALAR UNA PANTALLA
Nice video. I will install in a Transit Connect myself so just wanted to get an idea on how Ford made their panels. One note though... I dont belive it was nessasery to cut in the kit. The unit is supposed to be put in from the outside after the facia is installed. Not from the backside i belive...At least this is the way in 100% of all stereos iv been installing :-). But thanks for sharing this!
Hi Grombil,
Thanks for the thumbs up. It was a nice project. The connect probably has many of the same panels and connections and since you likely have many of the tools you need already, it should be easy to do.
Good luck!
Van Williams
nice and clean job. great work.
Hi Al,
Thanks. Have a great day.
Van Williams
How do I keep the factory backup camera in this van transit 250 2018 please I need the link for the harness if you would thanks I got atoto s8 8"screen
Crutchfield if you are still looking!
Did you disconnect the battery from the driver seat?
Hi Henry,
Actually, I don't think I did, but everyone should do that before working on the electrical part of the vehicle. Thanks for making me aware.
Van Williams & Joey
where can i buy that new panel to replace my radio
It depends on the size of the radio, that you want to install, but the one I used was bought on Amazon: cargovanconversion.com/shop/ddin-kit
It's been installed for quite a while now, and it's perfect!
Good luck!
Van Williams
The radio link is not working. Great content was looking to put a radio like that in my 2019 cargo 150.
Music is distracting--can barely hear you
Van,the links are not working for me. I am trying to find this same set up. Can you help with the links please.
Thanks
did you have issues with your air bag light??
You may have seen an air bag light on. which is because I switched off the passenger seat air bag. As I never carry extra passengers, I have permanently installed the passenger seat backwards, thus making the air bag deployment undesired. Unfortunately, this causes the dashboard light to always show.
This is not a defect, just an inconvenience.
Van Williams
Super Video
Thanks,
Van Williams
I'm always afraid that I will snap the plastic clips (sometimes I do) . Good job.
Hi Norman,
I could have used either the old or the new clips, either way I would have had enough to replace a broken one. It is a lot of feel and touch to get these panels removed the first time. Once you know where they are attached, it becomes much simpler :)
Van Williams
Two questions... How was the fit on the Dash? I've read complaints that it does not fit neat and snug.
Also I've heard that you have to cut out a horizontal part of the original dash behind the radio. Is that true?
Dan, yes you have to cut out that plastic bar to install a double din head.
At least on my 2018.
It may not be necessary on the single din head.
But that would reduce your options available.
I also was concerned about the fit after reading reviews. I checked the fit of the Metra dash cover before installing the head and it fit perfectly without the clips. I think the complaints about fit may be related to clips improperly installed or not completely pushed down in place. They were very difficult for me.
Crutchfield was my go to supplier with all harnesses needed and great tech support!
Feel free to contact me.
Be glad to help out.
Cutting the plastic horizontal bar was really easy with a razor blade knife and you do need to disconnect the negative battery cable. It seems if you don't you end up with the passenger airbag light on.
I like this upgrade display better than that small display backup camera it is too small. Finally Ford upgrade recently.
Hi Olga,
I still have the small backup camera display in the interior mirror and that suits me fine, although I don't disagree with you; it's small. I use my sun visor often and that blocks the small screen, which frustrates me. I have to say, that early in the build, I added a 'backup warning sound' that goes off when I get too close to an object. That helps too.
Van Williams
Mumbling while music plays. By by
Nice work! Next Time please use some towels to prevent scratches😀
Hi Andreas,
Didn't think of that. I'm usually pretty careful, but I should consider using some shop towels next time. Thanks for the tip.
Van Williams
why music over speech , just merely hear music so to hear more speech please
Hi Donato,
My videos have changed quite a bit over time. This was a compilation of two previous videos on the subject, which I posted far apart previously. Posted now in the "Finished Projects" playlist, makes research on this subject much easier. Did change some parts of the videos, but couldn't change the sound.
Thanks for the feedback.
Van Willliams
Bedankt!
Good vid
Thank you.
Van Williams
This seems familiar. Is this a re-upload?
Was wondering that myself as saw this one months ago
Hi Mark,
Can't hide anything from you guys :)
You're right. Posted two videos on this subject quite a while ago, both about a year apart. Did a remake on them and made one new video, that I posted in a new playlist "Finished Projects". That makes it much easier to research a specific part of the build.
Didn't have much to show for this week either; applying lots of poly-urethane and drying of the workbench and started to work on a new website for the Van travels as well.
Van Williams
@@johnmead1337 Hi John,
Don't know if you saw one or both videos. This is a two-for-one compilation :) You'll see some more of those in the future, to make it easier to research a specific part of the build.
Have a great day!
Van Williams
What stere radio do you put on
Arturo murillo buena pregunta también necesito cuál es las medidas del radio
Was this a 2020 van? I think 2019 different?
No, it is a 2016 model, Nello. It came with the basic radio option. I'm not entirely sure if or how the current model differs. Generally, access to the dashboard will be similar. If you want to upgrade a basic radio setup, I would consider installing a large (Android) tablet.
Wish you well.
Van Williams
@@cargovanconversion the 2020 model looks completely different in the us.
@@agarcia4271gaming Many differences between European and American models too.
Van Williams
@@cargovanconversion all 2020 models come with sync 3. No need to upgrade any more.
@@agarcia4271gaming Hi Andy,
For me it was more of a downgrade. I don't use a radio and don't have my phone on while driving. The latter is much too distracting for me. Would consider a large touchscreen (mainly for GPS directions) next time.
Van Williams
I would like to listen to your explainations, but i cant stand the music, so just have to watch.
Did I miss the " Step 1 : Disconnect the vehicle battery leads. " Generally advised before working on any electronics on a vehicle.
What would I do without you :) But you're right, I sometimes take shortcuts. The lines sometimes blur between a How To guide and How I did it. It is the latter and you have to use common sense.
Thanks for keeping me on a straight path :)
Van Williams
Cargo Van Conversion : Glad to help :-) I was worried maybe the instructions missed that or it got accidentally edited during the update. Usually no problem but potentially bad if wires get shorted. And of course people should refer to their owner's manual for the proper steps for that as it may vary by vehicle.
Nice idea compiling the videos by the way, just don't edit out any Joey scenes ;-)
Have a great day !
Both original videos were recorded with about a year in between and each probably over a period of a couple of weeks. I usually have close to 50 clips per video. Sometimes I loose clips, but more often I can't use some, because they're out-of-focus, too dark or the subject is completely out-of-view. In this case, I don't think that I disconnected the battery and that means no video either :)
I hope that people don't think of my videos as a How To guide; I just want to show, that with a little common sense, we all can do the most extraordinary things.
BTW If I would edit Joey out, he would fire me without hesitation :)
Van Williams
Cut the music, too much to hear you
Hi Marcia,
It's one of my earlier videos. I agree, and don't use music that often anymore. Hope you still enjoyed the content.
Van Williams
Man this shit took me 3 hours in the snow. Ford really went full brain dead on this one. I did it but this had to be by far the worst tire change i did
Background music too loud. Can't always hear what you're saying
Thanks for the feedback, Dylan. Since the making of this video, I have tried to avoid using music and more importantly started using better sound equipment. When you listen to more recent videos, you will notice the difference. Youtubing is an expensive hobby with lots of new skills to learn and that takes time.
Thanks again and have a great day!
_Van Willams & Joey_
No music in the background. So annoying.
Music is too annoying for me to watch this video
Music in these videos is always an issue for a variety of reasons. If you have watched my more recent videos, you'll notice that a very limited amount of music is used.
I do appreciate your comment.
Van Williams
@@cargovanconversion I'm an older geezer than you with terrible hearing and any amount of background noise makes it very difficult to hear.
Yes I went with a new radio for the GPS and larger closer screen for the backup camera!
Don't know how to work all the other features including Bluetooth 🙄.
I only have a few teeth left and they are all green!
I too will be boondocking.
👍👌👏🙌
your music is too loud
👍👍🙋🙋
Wear eye protection when using power tools (especially saws) your videos will not be nearly as interesting if your blind. They will be viewed as comedies if you can’t see what your doing. Other than that very good. The only component of your videos I didn’t see the usefulness in was the work bench it appeared take way to much effort to use and the stuff in the drawers would be in shambles. Other than that I’m in Florida and want to build a Murphy bed how bout helping a brother out or would you contract yourself out to build one? DM me if your interested!! Much love and great job sir!
I think I’m the 21st century you can really just get away with using your phone
It's an interesting issue, especially where I'm a bit older and I notice a bigger resistance to innovation. Regarding the GPS (main reason for doing this project), I still don't see a good reason for using my phone as a primary device. Don't need it for up-to-date road info and with boondocking as a main goal, I have seen too any instances, where people can't get a signal, while independent systems or a phone with off-line maps work well all the time.
I guess, it must be seen on a case by case situation.
Van Williams