VAN CAFE RTD Instruction Manual

Side ladder for ford transit

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RTD SIDE LADDER
FORD TRANSIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder. Finally gain access to the gear
you have mounted on the top of your van - securely and comfortably! The Van Cafe RTD
Side Ladder was designed with function in mind, but we didn't skimp on the aesthetics,
either.
Created in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Van Cafe Rooftop Deck system is the product of
years of manufacturing expertise. Here at Van Cafe, we are innovators, thinkers, creators,
doers and, most importantly, users! We love the outdoors and the idea of sharing experi-
ences and memories with our families, friends, and our customers.
As always, please reach out to us at
support@vancafe.com
with any questions.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder. Finally gain access to the gear you have mounted on the top of your van - securely and comfortably! The Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder was designed with function in mind, but we didn't skimp on the aesthetics, either.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Step - 6 ................12 Installation Step - 7 ................13 Finished ....................14 TRANSIT PRODUCT & COMPONENT LINKS Rooftop Deck: Plank Kit Rooftop Deck: Deck Board Kit Rooftop Deck: Filler Panel Kit RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 2...
  • Page 3: Unboxing

    #003095 M8 Nyloc Nut M8 washer #000834 #004096 M8 x 20 button head screw 3in T-Nut #003094 #003681 M8 x 30 socket head screw #003001 Push-in grommet #006082 RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 3...
  • Page 4 #005928 transit ladder - outside pinch weld bracket #005929 inside pinch weld bracket #005930 steps #005931 - 1x logo step #005932 - 7x regular steps ladder bung #005930 RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 4...
  • Page 5: Required Tools

    UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED TOOLS 6MM ALLEN WRENCH 5MM ALLEN WRENCH 4MM ALLEN WRENCH 13MM WRENCH 10MM WRENCH RUBBER MALLET TAPE MEASURE STEP LADDER RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 5...
  • Page 6: Transit Van Fitment

    TRANSIT VAN FITMENT THIS ladder IS DESIGNED FOR 2015-2022 FORD TRANSITS RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 6...
  • Page 7: Installation Step - 1

    Insert the bungs in the ends of the tubes With a 4mm allen wrench, thread M6 with wavy washers into the holes *Make sure the VAN CAFE etched into the bungs isn’t upside down *Refer to page 4 for which rail goes where *Leave the screws loose, we’ll tighten them...
  • Page 8: Installation Step - 2

    M6 screws, lock nuts, and washers Install one step per section (Lower, Middle, Top) Pick where you want your ‘VAN CAFE’ step (the 5th step is roughly eye-height) Fill in the rest of the steps *Tighten down just enough to engage the...
  • Page 9: Installation Step - 3

    With a 6mm allen wrench and 13mm wrench, screw the inside and outside pinch weld brackets together *Leave assembly loose enough to fit over the pinch weld on the van RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 9...
  • Page 10: Installation Step - 4

    *Pinch weld bracket was designed to fit over the smaller ‘boxed’ sheet metal sections on the backside of the pinch weld RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 10...
  • Page 11: Installation Step - 5

    Screw in the M8s with washers on in the outside holes *Leave loose enough to slide in perimeter track RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 11...
  • Page 12: Installation Step - 6

    Insert the M8 screws with washers on both sides and Nyloc nuts in all 4 holes Tweak the ladder around to get the brackets centered and tighten down RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 12...
  • Page 13: Installation Step - 7

    Align the steps on the ladder with the horizontal body-lines on the van Get the ladder where you want it and tighten down the Rail Bungs, Steps, Upper Bracket and lower Bottom Bracket RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 13...
  • Page 14: Finished

    FINISHED! That’s it, you’re all done!! Time to climb up and down your ladder, make sure its all solid then go on an adventure! RTD SIDE LADDER - TRANSIT Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 14...

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