Vanspeed

Transit Capsules

Name: Transit Capsules
Brand: Vanspeed
SKU: VNSPD-057K
Price: 2699.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (66 reviews)

$2,699.99 USD

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UPC: 00850063053198

MPN: VNSPD057

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Textured Lining Yes - Black No - Unpainted

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Advanced Assembly

🔧 Professional Southern California Installation Available — Skip the DIY stress. Have this part professionally installed at our Westminster, CA facility by Mercedes-Benz Certified eXpertUpfitters. Backed by an industry-leading 3-Year / 36,000-Mile Installation Warranty.

Transit Capsules expand the interior width of Ford Transit vans to nearly 80 inches, allowing most occupants 6’3”+ to sleep east-to-west across the van.

This sideways sleeping layout frees up valuable interior space and allows you to install true horizontal beds while maintaining Vanspeed’s platform-specific structural design.

Features

Driver-side Capsule provides roughly 3.5" of additional space
Passenger-side Capsule provides roughly 2.0" of additional space
Combined approximated total increased lateral dimension of 6" in the affected areas
Fiberglass gel-coated Capsules ready for prep, primer, and paint
Designed using CAD & professional drafting for precise dimensioning & fitment
Manufactured in California

Fitment

Compatible with Ford Transit 148 high-roof cargo vans (and 148 EXT). Installation requires cutting the factory body panel to mount the capsule units.

Additional Details

Introducing the Vanspeed Capsules — your answer to extended sleeping space without the hassle. Crafted from durable lightweight fiberglass, these capsules add over 10 inches of vital head-to-toe sleeping area. Included: gel coated driver & passenger capsules, Sika Flex urethane, and all necessary hardware for installation. Transit Capsules are only available with window cutouts; panel versions are not offered. Not compatible with CRL Awning Windows. Optional Phoenix Coating spray finish available (protects against dents/scratches/pin striping, easy to clean).

Installation

Watch the Install Video Here. Installing Transit Capsules requires cutting the factory exterior body panel of the Ford Transit so the capsule units can be mounted and sealed to the vehicle.

What's Included

Each Transit Capsule kit includes: driver-side capsule unit; passenger-side capsule unit; integrated window openings; installation hardware; seal and mounting components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Transit Capsules require cutting?

Yes. Installing Transit Capsules requires cutting the factory exterior body panel of the Ford Transit so the capsule units can be mounted and sealed to the vehicle.

How tall can someone be and still sleep sideways in a Ford Transit with capsules?

With Transit Capsules installed on both sides, interior sleeping width expands to roughly 78-80 inches, allowing many people up to approximately 6'4"-6'6" tall to sleep east-to-west.

Can Transit Capsules be installed as a DIY project?

Experienced van builders and fabricators can install them, but professional installation is recommended for proper cutting, sealing, and alignment.

Do Transit Capsules affect insulation or interior finishing?

No. They integrate with standard insulation strategies and interior wall finishing used in camper van conversions.

What problem do Transit Capsules solve?

Ford Transit vans have limited interior width, forcing diagonal sleeping layouts. Transit Capsules expand the van body outward, allowing true horizontal beds.

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HOW EASY IS IT TO INSTALL CAPSULES?

Capsules are great but I have a couple small gripes

Overall the capsules are great and I am glad I purchased them. IMO, they look much nicer than the other brand's bubble-style capsules.

However, some small annoyances:

1. There were a few small craters/holes in the surface of the capsules, about the size of a pea, where there were inconsistencies in the fiberglass casting process. These holes didn't go all the way through, but they were large enough that I worried about water getting into them and freezing and causing bigger problems so I had to fill them with body filler before painting. I feel like this should have been caught during the production process.

2. Why not include the primer? This stuff is hard to find and takes a week+ to deliver from stores online. My Vantek windows came with tubes of the Dow 5504 betabrime, why don't you guys throw this in with the kit? They're like $9 per tube. This was the biggest pain.

3. The little black screws for the window compression flange suck. I was extremely careful during installation, making sure everything was perfectly aligned, hand tightening them by hand with a regular screw driver, and still three of the heads snapped off. I think overall the design of the window flange fastening system should be improved.

Transit Trail XL

Mounted the capsules on my transit xl and they worked perfectly. Of all the items I have done so far on my van build, this one made me the most nervous (cutting big holes in the side). It was actually the easiest part of the build so far. I Raptor lined them and just followed there Youtube video on how to install. If you are nervous, don't be.

Fantastic addition

Overall the capsules worked out great! Arrived in perfect condition and installation was relatively easy. One of the capsules doesn't follow through contour of the van perfectly, but close enough for the adhesive to make the seal. Though expensive, it appears to be the best option on the market. Definitely recommend 2 people for the install process if possible, even if you are a confident individual 😉

Just as promised + fair price

Easy to install and well made. The only thing we wonder is why the reveals don't match the van contours a little better, but it's not problematic.

Just as promised + fair price

Easy to install and well made. The only thing we wonder is why the reveals don't match the van contours a little better, but it's not problematic.

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