Description
Keep cabin air warm while isolating cargo rattles from the cab. The Weather Guard Deep Set-Back Window Bulkhead bolts behind driver seats in mid-roof Ford Transit vans to stop flying tools. You recline the driver seat without striking steel panels. The solid lower steel wall blocks floor-level heating air from warming rear cargo compartments.
Formed from 16-gauge cold-rolled sheet steel, this partition absorbs hard hits from sliding ladders and pipe benders. Bright white ARMOR TUF powder coating resists tool scrapes and reflects cab dome lights. A scratch-resistant polycarbonate window pane provides rear view mirror visibility into the cargo bay. The total assembly weighs 72 lbs, custom contoured to mid-roof Ford Transit van interior ribs.
Key Features of Weather Guard 96311-3-01D
Fleet operators buy Weather Guard 96311-3-01D bulkheads to increase driver comfort and crash safety. Check commercial van partition pricing to outfit your service vehicles.
- Deep set-back profile provides extra cab clearance for tall driver seat recline.
- Sixteen-gauge steel body contains loose equipment during sudden highway stops.
- Polycarbonate window panel maintains clear rearview visibility through rear doors.
- Tight perimeter fit seals cab heat inside the front cabin during cold months.
- ARMOR TUF white finish resists chip damage from shifting metal cargo.
- Pre-drilled mounting brackets bolt to Transit factory attachment points.
- Acoustic isolation reduces cargo rumble and road noise inside the driving compartment.
Deceleration Impact Cab Noise Isolation
Crash testing proves this bulkhead contains cargo weight under twenty-G sudden deceleration forces without mounting weld failure. The polycarbonate window sheet withstands direct hammer blows without shattering into the cab. Sound meter testing shows an eight-decibel reduction in cargo road rumble inside the passenger cabin at highway speeds. Formed steel side wings fit tight against Transit body pillars, preventing small hand tools and copper pipe from slipping forward into passenger footwells.
Field Comfort Maintenance Realities
Drivers slide their seats back and adjust backrest angles without banging the metal divider. The clear window keeps tabs on rear cargo bins without leaving the steering wheel. Do not buy this partition for low-roof or high-roof Transit bodies, or vans from other vehicle brands. Upkeep requires very basic shop actions.
- Clean the clear polycarbonate window with non-ammonia glass cleaner and microfiber towels.
- Check mounting bracket fasteners for tight fit after the first five hundred miles.
- Wipe road grime and grease stains from the white powder coat with soapy water.
Warranty Protection Factory Package
Weather Guard provides a 3-Year limited warranty on this commercial van bulkhead. The factory shipping package contains the three-piece steel partition, clear polycarbonate window panel, vehicle contour bracket set, sound-deadening foam tape, assembly hardware, and mounting instructions.