Yeah, The bottom piece comes off really easy without removing the top two pieces. Just a couple screws, some clips that pop out and the courtesy light by the driver door step which I just disconnected from the wiring without unscrewing from the trim. I can pop the trim back in if the cabinets are re...

Got around to starting my camper build over the last couple days. I am starting with a rear facing bench seat/storage unit. I removed the bottom piece of trim from the driver side to allow my aux battery to sit tight against the wall directly in front of the fuel filler. DSCF8284.JPG The whole unit ...

Thanks! I'll probably just add some sort of connector where the wiring enters the van interior so I can disconect easily when the battery is removed.

Just want to charge a 12v agm battery to run a electric cooler, couple led lights and a small inverter. Is the wiring beefy enough to handle a charging a battery?

Well I finally picked up the vehicle a few days ago!! 1999 rwd Safari with 151k. Runs great, and real nice exterior/interior condition!! Yesterday I started moving the bench seats around, and pulling off the drivers side plastic trim between the 3rd row bench and driver seat to take a look at my bui...

I am curious about what you did with the bulky interior plastic trim along the floor behind the cabinets on the driver side. Did you remove this or did you find a way to work around it without losing the entire bottom 6" of cabinet space. Also, how deep are your cabinets? I want to build a set ...

Cool, Thanks! Definitely would use up the rest of your space, I just need something with 3+ seats AND a bed!!

Looks cool! I have considered a sideways bed for my upcoming project, but didn't think I would be able to get enough length even with the trim removed. I'm 6' and lying at a little bit of an angle 5' 10" would be fine for me. Would you still be able to put the front bench seat in the van with t...

That is a awesome simple setup Arlon! That's exactly what I was thinking of for the bed, I just was not sure whether to make the platform a hinged back/seat that pulls out or something else. good to see that it works! How long is it? Also how do you keep the platform support that goes next to the st...

So you are setting it up original VW style so the bench lies down level with the rear raised cargo area and both combined creates a bed that stretches all the way from the rear doors to 16" behind the front seats? Are you doing 3/4 size with side cabinets or the full width bed? This might work ...

Hello, I am in the process of finding and buying an astro or safari van with the idea that it will be my work/family/camper do it all van. Right now I am working on designing a layout for converting to camper that will meet my needs, which are: 1) Has a rear bench seat with seat belts safe for a kid...