Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
I'd really like to take an extended camping trip this summer and sleep in my '05 FEH. The only problem is that the flat-bed cargo area is too short to fit my air mattress. I can remove the rear seat cushions and push the front seats all the way forward, which would add about a foot of length, but the center console presents a real problem. I'd like to remove it - don't really need the storage area - but it contains the hand brake and floor shifter, so I'm not sure it can be done, or what could be used as a smaller replacement cover. Anyone done this and have instructions or advice? Thanks in advance for any help!
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Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Bumping this up - time is getting short and I'd sure appreciate any kind of suggestion or diagram for removing that center console...thanks!
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Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
IIRC, the base models of the early Ford Escapes, 2001-2002, had much smaller and shorter center consoles. Since they obviously had handbrakes and were available w/automatic transmissions, perhaps one of those would work. I've never removed the console from my 06 FEH, so I have zero idea what's involved.
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Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by GatorJ
(Post 248265)
IIRC, the base models of the early Ford Escapes, 2001-2002, had much smaller and shorter center consoles. Since they obviously had handbrakes and were available w/automatic transmissions, perhaps one of those would work. I've never removed the console from my 06 FEH, so I have zero idea what's involved.
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Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by AJSpark
(Post 247643)
I'd really like to take an extended camping trip this summer and sleep in my '05 FEH. The only problem is that the flat-bed cargo area is too short to fit my air mattress.
I sleep in the back of my FEH on a 78" Thermarest with no problem. The excess mattress length just curls up against the lift gate. |
Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by econoline
(Post 248268)
It might be easier to modify your air mattress or use two narrower air mattresses on either side of the console.
I sleep in the back of my FEH on a 78" Thermarest with no problem. The excess mattress length just curls up against the lift gate. |
Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by AJSpark
(Post 248269)
Now I just need to find something that will fill the gap between the back of the driver's seat and the dropped-down rear seat back....a box stuffed with paper, maybe.
A guy over at Escape-Central came up with plans for a set of custom wooden storage boxes to fit in that space, but I can't find his thread again, and too much work IMHO. |
Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by econoline
(Post 248271)
I can help you with that. I went in search of a box to fit that area, and found the perfect fit from an Igloo Marine Cooler (36 cans, 25qt, 23l, model #4890571, $22@Target), measures 20" x 11" x 13"h. It fits with the lid facing to the vehicle rear (front?), so would leak if wet inside, but fits like it was designed for this space and makes a level surface. http://www.igloocoolers.com/Coolers/...5-Quart-Marine
A guy over at Escape-Central came up with plans for a set of custom wooden storage boxes to fit in that space, but I can't find his thread again, and too much work IMHO. I keep my drinks manly in it because it's real handy to lift the seat and get one. Unsnap the cushion and I have a cleaning board above the cooler to cut bait or clean fish. GaryG |
Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by GaryG
(Post 248272)
I keep my drinks manly
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Re: Possible to remove center console on '05 FEH?
Originally Posted by econoline
(Post 248271)
I can help you with that. I went in search of a box to fit that area, and found the perfect fit from an Igloo Marine Cooler (36 cans, 25qt, 23l, model #4890571, $22@Target), measures 20" x 11" x 13"h. It fits with the lid facing to the vehicle rear (front?), so would leak if wet inside, but fits like it was designed for this space and makes a level surface. http://www.igloocoolers.com/Coolers/...5-Quart-Marine
A guy over at Escape-Central came up with plans for a set of custom wooden storage boxes to fit in that space, but I can't find his thread again, and too much work IMHO. |
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