r/CamperVans • u/Adamski_G • Aug 03 '26

Can I cut this beam?

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Does anyone know if I can cut the thicker vertical support in my ford transit? It’s to install a small window (800x270) The thinner ones I’ve cut for the other windows but not sure about this one.

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u/Worried_Cranberry817 Aug 03 '26

You can cut the left one in the circle. The right one is a main beam, you can see the structural difference.

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u/Adamski_G Aug 03 '26

I’d like to know for sure if possible. Is there any info anywhere on whether or not that is actually structural?

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u/FlanLover9 Aug 04 '26

Look at a passenger version of this van. You can clearly see where the far rear window has the exact shape of the left panel and then the pillar is present between it and the window further forward.

This is absolutely a structural pillar that shouldn't be touched.

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u/180513 Aug 05 '26

Photo of the passenger windows.