2013 Ford Expedition XLT (3rd Gen Expy) Delete 3rd Row for radio/stowage ideas??

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2013 Ford Expedition XLT (3rd Gen Expy)
I just bought a civilian version and am considering deleting the third row seats to add storage, but more importantly I want radio remote equipment stowage. I am wondering if there are any kits made to do this and more importantly did someone buy a fleet Expy and get saddled with one they wish to part with? I am in Florida, Pictures appreciated even if for information. Thanks
The 3rd row seats fold flat when unused creating more cargo deck space. This is an improvement over my 1st gen 2001 Expy. However there is little surface area to bolt stuff down to as the seat backs and jack stowage eat into the floor deck. If the seats are deleted, there is a large amount of area the seats occupied that can still have a carpeted cover and retain all that open deck. The third generation has been on the road 2007 - 2014 (and beyond?) so there may be a third party solution.
While I am sure I can get this fabricated, the dimensions are sort of odd and it might be easier to adapt an existing solution. Yeah there are Overlander sites where folks knock together some plywood and 2x4's, but I am looking for aluminum or steel box or shelf, grounding and bonding etc. Top with plywood if I must.

 

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Current Ford SSV has three bins.

HAVIS, JOTTO and GAMBER-JOHNSON.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Current Ford SSV has three bins.

HAVIS, JOTTO and GAMBER-JOHNSON.

Do you have links? I have found a Havis console that adapts my factory center console to convert the armrest to a radio console and it is on the way. But I have not found any bins for the third row area.

 

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This looks close, though the the 2013 vs 2018 likely have some dimensional changes where installing. Still it might work. Havis Modular & Universal Storage Box Mount for 2018-2023 Ford Expedition | SBX-5015 | Havis Inc

 

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Equipment Storage Box for Electronics - Gamber-Johnson LLC

www.gamberjohnson.com

 

[buddrousa]

That looks neet and could be built out of plywood for a lot less money vent holes drilled and would also hide all the toys out of site.

 

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I think I am going with this SBX5015 style. It will put everything underneath the cargo deck. I am trying to maximize that area and with the second row folded down, still have that space completely flat for car camping or just hauling stuff. I am surprised it , SBX5015, is not shown for earlier model years as the third row seating is similar. But it will be a matter of the exact dimensions as it bolts in using existing holes. I have searched and nothing for model years of the third generation Expeditions. I probably could get this fabricated out of diamond plate locally, which may allow me to extend the front of the box a bit and retain the strength vs material thickness.

The nice thing about the Havis is that there is an electronics tray in the bottom that can be removed and drilled to accommodate whatever electronics, after the fact. As a side note, when I called to add this to my ins policy, my insurer asked if the vehicle is "unmodified". Apparently they get burned on camper conversions and such. I am striving toward having the only "permanent" modification be a bunch of NMO holes in the roof. Not keen on drilling and cutting up new-to-me vehicle.

 

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That looks neet and could be built out of plywood for a lot less money vent holes drilled and would also hide all the toys out of site.

I once decked out an E350 15 passenger van with plywood and T Nuts for an overland trip once. It was actually fairly simple and the nuts were for tying down gear and bikes. If I knew exactly what radios and associated gear I intend to install in future, the plywood and T Nuts would work. But I need something where I can add a hole randomly and deal with a blind hole or have access below.

 

[slowmover]

Glad you found a model to emulate.
A handhold from which to start.