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Old 11-22-2012, 04:57 AM
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would anyone know if a hardtop would fit in the back of a Transit connect?

one of these



i'm going to go start searching for measurement now, but just thought i'd ask
Old 11-22-2012, 05:23 AM
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I very much doubt it would fit flat on the floor, but stood upright going from bottom corner of the van to diagonally opposite top corner I think it might. No experience of this though!
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I found this for hardtop dimensions.

And I found this for the van capacity.


Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by moebiusuk
I found this for hardtop dimensions.

Hope this helps!

i just found that thread, never thought of googling the van

van from them details is 149.0cm wide and the hardtop is 149.86 (59") wide


..... ah bugger
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It will fit as long as the van is empty , I picked my hard top in my tranny connect
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This wasnt flat though , had to stand it up so take some sheets/ padding
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Originally Posted by Mophead
This wasnt flat though , had to stand it up so take some sheets/ padding

had planned to take a duvet from the house lol.... had afeeling someone may have done it

have any other issues??
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No also got 2 wheels in the back too, the other 2 had to go on the passengers seat . You should hav plenty of room as iv got racking down the side of the van.
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Originally Posted by Mophead
No also got 2 wheels in the back too, the other 2 had to go on the passengers seat . You should hav plenty of room as iv got racking down the side of the van.

good man..... mine just has the wooden panels
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Just put it in on an angle with paddling.

Jobs a goodun


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