Ford Transit racking — sizes & the kit that fits
Load length, offside and nearside fit, and roof height for the Ford Transit, with the StowPro kit built for each body.
Ford Transit (2014 on) load dimensions & the kit that fits
| Body | Also searched as | Load length | Load height | Offside run | Nearside run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2 | MWB | 2,946 mm | H2 1,886 / H3 2,125 mm | 2,500 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L3 | LWB | 3,494 mm | H2 1,886 / H3 2,125 mm | 2,750 mm | 1,250 mm |
| L4 | Jumbo / ELWB | 4,217 mm | H2 1,886 / H3 2,125 mm | On request | On request |
Load width 1,784 mm · between wheel arches 1,392 mm · roof heights H2 1,886 mm / H3 2,125 mm · side door aperture ~1,300 mm (nearside).
Offside or nearside?
Bird's-eye view of a typical UK right-hand-drive van, with the standard single nearside sliding door.
The longer run
The offside normally has no door breaking it up, so it takes the longest continuous racking run — the best wall for long items and full-height units.
Choose: Offside Only
Around the side door
The sliding load door splits this wall, so the nearside kit is modular fore and aft of the aperture, keeping loading access clear.
Choose: Nearside Only
Racking both walls? The Full Kit covers offside and nearside together.
Ford Transit floor dimensions from manufacturer/reference data. Offside and nearside run widths are taken from StowPro product listings. On RWD Transits the high roof (H3) internal height drops to roughly 2,025 mm.
Ford Transit racking — common questions
What length racking fits in a Ford Transit L2 on the offside?
On a Ford Transit L2 the offside gives the longest single racking run, along a load length of 2,946 mm.
The StowPro Offside kit runs 2,500 mm of shelving before the rear doors — the driver's-side wall is the best place for your longest run. For this side only choose the Offside Only kit; for both walls choose the Full Kit.
How long is the load area in a Ford Transit?
The Ford Transit load length is 2,946 mm on the L2, 3,494 mm on the L3 and 4,217 mm on the L4, measured along the floor.
Load width is 1,784 mm, narrowing to 1,392 mm between the wheel arches. StowPro build a kit for each of these bodies, so you match the rack to your exact van.
Do I need the nearside or offside racking kit for my Ford Transit?
Choose the Offside (driver's side) kit for the longest uninterrupted run, the Nearside (passenger side) kit to rack around the sliding door, or the Full Kit to fit out both walls.
On the Ford Transit the standard sliding load door is on the nearside, so that side is split into shorter modules while the offside takes the longer run. Most trades kitting out a whole van take the Full Kit.
Will racking fit between the wheel arches in a Ford Transit?
Yes — there's 1,392 mm between the wheel arches on the Ford Transit, and StowPro units are sized to sit within that width.
Above the arches the load area opens out to 1,784 mm, so upper shelves can be wider than the floor-level base.
How much headroom is there for tall racking in a Ford Transit?
The Ford Transit offers H2 1,886 mm / H3 2,125 mm of internal load height depending on the roof, so taller units and vertical storage fit on the higher-roof bodies.
Check your roof code (H1/H2/H3) before choosing full-height shelving — the standard roof takes less than the high or super-high.
Does front- or rear-wheel drive change the racking fit on a Ford Transit?
It can — rear-wheel-drive Ford Transit vans sit higher, losing roughly 70–100 mm of internal height, and twin-rear-wheel models narrow the gap between the wheel arches.
The load length is unchanged, so the offside/nearside kit choice is the same; just allow for the lower roof height and check the arch width if you're on twin wheels.
Will fitting racking reduce my Ford Transit payload?
Racking uses some of the Ford Transit's payload, but StowPro units are built from lightweight load-rated steel to keep that to a minimum.
Fit only the side(s) you need (Offside, Nearside or Full Kit) and keep heavy stock low and central to protect your remaining payload and handling.
What's the longest item I can carry down the side of a Ford Transit?
Long items travel at floor level in a Ford Transit: the 4,217 mm load length on the largest body is measured along the floor, and StowPro racking sits against the wall so the load floor in front of it stays clear.
Don't plan on carrying a full-length item on top of the racking — higher up the bulkhead and cab seats intrude, so the usable length above the floor is shorter than the floor figure. The offside kit itself runs 2,750 mm along the wall; tell us your body and roof and we'll confirm what fits.










