Ford Transit Storage Ideas: Hang Duffels as Cabinets

Two duffels on LoftLockers, ready to hang as cabinets in a Ford Transit — Ed's Ford Transit storage: two duffels on LoftLockers, ready to go up

Duffels hanging as cabinets from the roof ribs of a Ford Transit.

Ed is upfitting a Ford Transit and wanted to hang duffels as cabinets. Ed bolted LoftLockers to a plywood furring strip, then fastened the strip to riv nuts in the existing holes in the roof ribs. The Patagonia duffels slide into place and a retainer goes in.

“It was nice to have them out of the way.”

— Ed

Ed's setup

Ed is upfitting a Ford Transit and is hitting the road in it while the work continues. Ed's wife, Rose, was looking forward to using their Patagonia duffels on the first van trip.

Ed wanted to hang Patagonia duffels as cabinets in the van. The Ford Transit roof ribs already have holes in them, so Ed put M8 riv nuts in those holes and mounted the LoftLockers on a plywood furring strip that fastens to them.

How Ed did it

Ed shared photos and the steps for this Ford Transit storage mod. Here is what they show.

01 The roof ribs

Ed put M8 riv nuts in the existing holes in the Ford Transit roof ribs.

M8 riv nut installed in an existing hole in a Ford Transit roof rib — A riv nut in the existing hole in the roof rib.

02 The furring strip

Ed cut a 3/4 inch plywood furring strip. Nuts, bolts and washers mount the LoftLocker to the plywood.

Bolt, washer and nut holding a LoftLocker to a plywood furring strip for a Ford Transit — The bolt, washer and nut that hold the LoftLocker to the plywood.

03 The mount

Ed attached the 3/4 inch plywood furring strip to the riv nuts.

LoftLocker on a plywood furring strip mounted to the roof rib of a Ford Transit — The furring strip on the roof rib, with the LoftLocker on it.

04 The duffel

Ed slid the duffels in place and put the retainer in position.

Duffel hanging from a LoftLocker at the ceiling of a Ford Transit van — A duffel hung from its LoftLocker in the Ford Transit.

LoftLockers hang duffels as cabinets in trucks, vans & campers.

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Photos and quotes: Ed.

Ed's name was changed for this case study.

Ed received his LoftLockers through a photo collaboration with Aspen Frontiers.

Customer installation story. This is one customer's own do-it-yourself installation and individual experience, shared as he described it. Aspen Frontiers has not tested, inspected or verified the installation, and does not guarantee or endorse the installation. Results will vary. Owners and/or installers are responsible for installing safely and correctly, including the mounting surface and hardware. Follow the LoftLocker installation instructions and weight limits. Always consult and adhere to van, truck and camper manufacturer's specifications, as modifications may affect your warranty. Aspen Frontiers is not affiliated with Ford, Patagonia, RTIC or The North Face.