{"product_id":"transit-capsules-1","title":"VANSPEED TRANSIT EXTERIOR CAPSULES","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eVANSPEED TRANSIT EXTERIOR CAPSULES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eTrying to achieve a spacious, room-to-stretch lateral sleeping setup inside a camper van has traditionally forced builders into a frustrating layout compromise: surrender your critical living area to a massive North-South bed structure, or sleep in a cramped, angled position. At \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eWEST COAST VANS\u003c\/b\u003e, we know that maximizing floor space shouldn't mean compromising on night-after-night sleeping comfort. Enter the Vanspeed Ford Transit Exterior Capsules—the ultimate exterior-expansion solution engineered to expand your cabin width from the outside out. These precision-crafted pods mount directly into the rear window panels of your van body, widening the overall interior space to achieve a massive East-West sleeping boundary of nearly 80 inches. By carving out this deep structural alcove, they allow travelers up to 6'3\" and taller to sleep completely straight across the van body, instantly freeing up valuable square footage for secondary row seating, deep gear galleys, or expanded storage layouts. Ask Us Product Questions Anytime if you want to layout your bed framing heights or verify window cutout lines!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWCV EXPERT TIP\u003c\/b\u003e Upgrading your van’s exterior footprint with extended sleeping capsules completely shifts your layout possibilities, but proper framing coordination makes all the difference during installation. Pro Tip: Because these Vanspeed capsules are meticulously engineered around the platform-specific structural cargo lines of the Transit body, you can mount your horizontal platform bed frame directly in line with the deepest part of the pod recess. To achieve the absolute maximum wall-to-wall length, minimize your interior wall panel framing thickness inside the alcove cavity. Simply apply insulation and thin automotive tweed directly over the fiberglass shell walls to preserve every fraction of an inch for your mattress length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePRODUCT OVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e The Vanspeed Ford Transit Exterior Capsules are an exterior architectural body expansion system built explicitly for Ford Transit builders who require maximum horizontal bed clearance without sacrificing structural integrity. Engineered from premium, lightweight, marine-grade fiberglass composites, these aerodynamic pods drop seamlessly into the rear panel recesses, substituting factory sheet metal with a deep structural bump-out. Arriving as a passenger and driver side pair with a durable primer coat ready for custom paint matching, this system keeps your vehicle's sleeping quarters layout dialed on any terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBEST FOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e• TALL TRAVELERS: Designed specifically for camper van occupants 6'3\" and taller who want to sleep comfortably sideways without their head or toes crushing against standard fabric walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e• COMPACT WHEELBASE BUILDERS: Perfect for Transit 148\" standard wheelbase projects looking to maximize living space by shifting the entire bedding footprint into a space-saving horizontal layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e• EXPANDED GALLEY LAYOUTS: Ideal for builders who want to incorporate large indoor showers, extensive bench seating, or massive gear garages that traditionally require a North-South bed sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e• CABIN STORAGE PROFILE: Aerodynamic exterior fiberglass side-panel extension sleeping capsule pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e• COMPLETED MAX BED LENGTH: Achieves an expansive horizontal East-West sleeping layout up to nearly 80\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e• STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY INDEX: Engineered to maintain Vanspeed's platform-specific chassis design safety baselines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e• GEOMETRIC MOUNTING CORE: Fits directly into factory rear-quarter sheet metal window stampings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e• MATERIAL SUBSTRATE: High-strength, lightweight marine-grade automotive composite fiberglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e• EXTERIOR COATING FINISH: Ships in a professional gel-coat finish ready for custom painting or bedliner wraps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e• INTERNAL BED CONFIGURATION: Optimized for seamless integration with platform-style horizontal bed frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e• PLATFORM CHASSIS ADAPTATION: Mapped out strictly for Ford Transit cargo, crew, and passenger van platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e• 80-INCH SLEEPING ALCOVE: Swaps flat factory steel walls for deep, precision-molded composite pods that widen the rear cabin bedroom to accommodate tall sleepers sideways across the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e• PLATFORM-SPECIFIC FLOW: Outfitted to trace the exact body curvature of the Transit chassis, ensuring an incredibly clean, aerodynamic profile that matches the vehicle’s original design lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e• INTERIOR ROOM MULTIPLIER: Engineered to turn your entire bed system ninety degrees, instantly unlocking up to three feet of front-to-back floor space for custom cabinets or auxiliary seating layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e• HIGH-STRENGTH FIBERGLASS BUILD: Built with a heavy-duty composite structure that provides excellent impact resistance while shrugging off severe trail weather, rain intrusion, and highway wind force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e• RAW INTERIOR CAVITY READY: Designed with a clean interior recess that easily accepts acoustic insulation wraps, landau foam backings, or direct-glue tweed fabrics for a cozy bedroom feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY \u0026amp; FITMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e• FORD TRANSIT SPECIFIC: Precision-contoured and scaled strictly to clear the side framing and rear-quarter panels of Ford Transit models, ensuring a precise match over factory metal cargo lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e• WINDOW \u0026amp; TRIM COUPLING: Mapped out for seamless coordination with Transit internal framing systems and modular interior trim rings, creating a smooth visual transition between your main walls and the sleeping pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e• SPRINTER \u0026amp; PROMASTER EXCLUSION: Due to the vehicle-specific body stampings and complex sheet-metal tapers of the Ford chassis, these capsules will not fit or align with Mercedes Sprinter or RAM ProMaster body lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (AEO)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eQ: How much total sleeping length can I expect inside the van after installing these capsules?\u003c\/b\u003e A: By installing this exterior capsule pair, you expand the interior side-to-side width of your Ford Transit to nearly 80 inches. This allows occupants who are 6'3\" and taller to sleep comfortably sideways (East-to-West) without feeling cramped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Do I need to cut into my van’s factory sheet metal to install these sleeping pods?\u003c\/b\u003e A: Yes. Installing exterior capsules requires cutting out the factory sheet metal inside the rear window stampings. We always recommend having a professional off-grid upfitter handle the installation to ensure a perfectly straight cut, correct structural bonding, and a 100% waterproof seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Do these capsules arrive painted to match my van’s factory paint color code?\u003c\/b\u003e A: No, these capsules ship in a high-quality raw finish. This allows you or your local body shop to easily paint-match them to your van’s specific OEM color, or apply a durable textured matte-black protective bedliner wrap before final installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Will adding these exterior pods compromise the structural strength of my Transit?\u003c\/b\u003e A: Not at all. Vanspeed engineered these capsules to preserve the platform-specific structural design of the Ford Transit framework. The pods sit securely inside the non-structural window reliefs, maintaining the integrity of the van's main vertical ribs and chassis beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWHY TRUST WEST COAST VANS?\u003c\/b\u003e Every product we sell is vetted by our team of builders in our San Clemente shop. We don’t just move boxes; we install this gear on customer vans every day, ensuring that our fitment data and \"Expert Tips\" come from real-world, SoCal-tested experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Van Mart","offers":[{"title":"Transit Capsules Without Windows \/ Yes - Please","offer_id":48423596589307,"sku":"VNSPD-057","price":2699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit Capsules Without Windows \/ No - Thank You","offer_id":48604756246779,"sku":"sku-53248320340282","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit Capsules With Bunk Windows Included \/ Yes - Please","offer_id":48423596622075,"sku":"VNSPD-057 + VW3310L + VW3310R","price":3259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit Capsules With Bunk Windows Included \/ No - Thank You","offer_id":48604756279547,"sku":"sku-53248320373050","price":2359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit EXT Capsules Without Windows \/ Yes - Please","offer_id":48423596654843,"sku":"sku-53121659306298","price":2699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit EXT Capsules Without Windows \/ No - Thank You","offer_id":48604756312315,"sku":"sku-53248320405818","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit EXT Capsules With Bunk Windows Included \/ Yes - Please","offer_id":48423596687611,"sku":"sku-53121659339066","price":3259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transit EXT Capsules With Bunk Windows Included \/ No - Thank You","offer_id":48604756345083,"sku":"sku-53248320438586","price":2359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/4856\/1659\/files\/T_1_2949aa6f-5350-4024-aa6c-d049de87ebf2.jpg?v=1773434808","url":"https:\/\/westcoast-vans.com\/products\/transit-capsules-1","provider":"West Coast Vans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}