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Nate installs a Flatline Van Co. door platform on a Ford Transit campervan to provide exterior storage for recovery gear, shore power cords, and auxiliary solar cables.Watch The installation requires removing the factory door hinges to mount custom brackets, drilling mounting holes through the door sheet metal, and securing a backer plate inside the door panel.0:49 Nate uses a 27/64-inch drill bit for the mounting holes and applies paint to the exposed metal to prevent corrosion.3:05 Because the platform and the Backwood Adventure Mods storage box come from different manufacturers, Nate drills custom holes in the box to align with the platform’s mounting points.7:16 The platform attaches directly to the door, allowing it to swing open with the vehicle's door without requiring a separate swing-away mechanism.6:24 To prevent the box from contacting the van's sliding door track when fully opened, Nate plans to install a rubber bumper.7:39

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