Ford Transit camper conversion
The Transit comes in 13 variants in the planner, with cargo areas from 3.04 m to 4.22 m long inside and payloads up to about 1,405 kg. Drivetrains: FWD · RWD · AWD.
Yes — you can stand up in a Ford Transit from the H3 roof up: 2.03–2.13 m floor-to-headliner, about 1.96–2.06 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up, which stands an adult up to about 1.90 m.
Interior dimensions by variant
| Variant | Drive | Interior L × W × H | Payload ≈ | Wheelbase | Ext. height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2H2 | FWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 1.89 m | 1,405 kg | 3.30 m | 2.55 m |
| L2H2 | RWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 1.79 m | 1,315 kg | 3.30 m | 2.55 m |
| L2H2 | AWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 1.79 m | 1,235 kg | 3.30 m | 2.55 m |
| L2H3 | FWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 2.13 m | 1,360 kg | 3.30 m | 2.79 m |
| L2H3 | RWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 2.02 m | 1,270 kg | 3.30 m | 2.79 m |
| L2H3 | AWD | 3.04 × 1.78 × 2.02 m | 1,190 kg | 3.30 m | 2.79 m |
| L3H2 | FWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 1.88 m | 1,351 kg | 3.75 m | 2.55 m |
| L3H2 | RWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 1.79 m | 1,263 kg | 3.75 m | 2.55 m |
| L3H2 | AWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 1.79 m | 1,113 kg | 3.75 m | 2.55 m |
| L3H3 | FWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 2.12 m | 1,306 kg | 3.75 m | 2.79 m |
| L3H3 | RWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 2.02 m | 1,218 kg | 3.75 m | 2.79 m |
| L3H3 | AWD | 3.49 × 1.78 × 2.02 m | 1,068 kg | 3.75 m | 2.79 m |
| L4H3 | RWD | 4.22 × 1.78 × 2.02 m | 1,107 kg | 3.75 m | 2.78 m |
Interior figures are between the walls and floor-to-headliner, derived from manufacturer specs and calibrated against published cargo dimensions. Payload ≈ gross weight minus kerb weight — it varies with engine and options, so treat it as a planning guide.
- Dimensions source: Ford Austria — Transit Kastenwagen catalogue, V363 MCA 20.5MY (08/2021) · checked Sep 2026
- Door openings: Ford Austria — Transit Kastenwagen catalogue, V363 MCA 20.5MY (08/2021) · checked Sep 2026
What fits
- Standing: after a typical floor and ceiling build-up (~7 cm), the Transit L2H3 leaves about 2.06 m of headroom.
- Bed across: the widest variant measures 1.78 m between the walls — short of a 1.86 m mattress, so plan the bed lengthwise or add wheel-box flares.
- Parking: every variant is over 2.0 m tall outside — underground garages and most height barriers are out.
Payload budget
Depending on variant, the Transit carries roughly 1,068 kg to 1,405 kg of conversion, gear, water and people before hitting the gross weight limit. A typical full build lands between 400 and 700 kg before you pack — weigh the plan before you cut.
Check your numbers in the payload calculator →Ford Transit camper layouts and floor plans
Ready-made layouts drawn to scale on this van's real interior — wheel arches, wall taper and door openings included. Open one in the planner and change it.
Ford Transit L2H2
Weekender · 2 berths · 144 kg built
Open this layout →Ford Transit L3H2
Family camper · 2 berths · 145 kg built
Open this layout →Same van, different badge
These vans are built on the same body as the Transit — the dimensions and layout advice carry over one-to-one:
Frequently asked
How long is the Transit inside?
The cargo area runs from 3.04 m in the shortest variant to 4.22 m in the longest, measured from the bulkhead to the rear doors.
Can I stand up in a Ford Transit?
Yes — you can stand up in a Ford Transit from the H3 roof up: 2.03–2.13 m floor-to-headliner, about 1.96–2.06 m after a typical 7 cm floor and ceiling build-up, which stands an adult up to about 1.90 m. By roof height — H2: 1.79–1.89 m raw, ~1.72–1.82 m finished — sit-down only; H3: 2.03–2.13 m raw, ~1.96–2.06 m finished — stands a 1.90 m adult. Rule of thumb: you need a raw interior height of your own height plus 10 cm.
How much payload does a Transit have for a conversion?
Roughly 1,068 kg to 1,405 kg depending on variant and engine — gross weight minus kerb weight. The build, water, gear and passengers all come out of that number.
Are there ready-made Ford Transit camper layouts or floor plans?
Yes — the VanPlot gallery has ready-made layouts on the Transit body, each with a floor plan drawn to scale on the real interior. Open one in the planner and change it.
Which vans are the same as the Transit?
The Transit shares its body and dimensions with: Ford Transit (US).
Figures derived from manufacturer specifications; interior dimensions calibrated against published cargo volumes. Always verify against your actual vehicle — model years differ.
Plan your Transit in 3D
Every variant on this page is in the planner with real wheel arches, wall taper and door apertures. Place the bed, watch the payload — before you buy the van.
Who makes this
I'm Vladimir. I'm planning my own conversion, and none of the tools I tried could tell me whether a layout would fit or what it would do to the rear axle, so I made this one. I work on it alone. If something's wrong or missing, write to me — the address goes to my inbox.
Vladimir Šterjoski