Unboxing a Weather Guard Steel Partition for Ford Transit Mid Roof Vans

What Comes in the Box

The Weather Guard Ford Transit partition (part number 96312-3-01) ships as a four-piece steel assembly: a driver side panel, a passenger side panel, a center panel, and a header panel that spans the top. The whole package weighs in at 88 lbs, which is why Weather Guard ships it with four strapping straps around the box - it is the right call for something this heavy to keep the cardboard intact in transit. Inside, all four panels are separated by cardboard dunnage to prevent scratching and scuffing during shipping. Everything arrives in Weather Guard's bright white powder coat finish, the same finish used across their van shelving and accessories.

The hardware box is packed alongside the panels and includes everything you need to assemble and install the partition: bolts, lock nuts, spacers for floor ridges, plus nuts, a plus nut setting tool, and self-threading screws. A QR code card is included in place of a full printed instruction booklet - scan it with your phone to pull up the latest installation instructions in color.

One additional item in the box is a small document holder bracket that mounts to the center panel. It holds a narrow binder or folder and keeps paperwork accessible from the cab without taking up dash space.

Ford Transit Partition Sizing and Configuration

The most important thing to know before ordering a Weather Guard Ford Transit partition is that it is roof-height specific. Ford Transit vans come in low roof, mid roof, and high roof configurations, and each requires a different partition. The part number 96312-3-01 is specifically sized for the mid roof Transit. Ordering the wrong roof height means the partition will not fit.

The three-panel setup on the Weather Guard Ford Transit partition consists of a panel behind the driver, a panel behind the passenger seat, and a center panel between them. The center panel as it comes out of the box is a fixed panel, not a swinging door. However, it has pre-drilled holes and a pre-cut slot that accept Weather Guard's partition swing door conversion kit, which adds hinges and a lockable handle to convert the center panel into a door. If you want that functionality, you will need to order the conversion kit separately.

The center panel also has a dog hatch - a small pass-through at the bottom held in place by Velcro. Pull it down and you have an opening to pass long material like 12-foot or 16-foot pipe through from the cargo area into the cab when you need that extra length. The panels mount to the van's B-pillar (the vertical pillar directly behind the front seats), and the partition sits roughly 4 inches behind that pillar. There is a version of the partition with a plexiglass window in place of the screen as well as a composite material option if you prefer those over the standard steel screen version.

Installation Overview

The Weather Guard Ford Transit partition install starts with assembling the four panels on the ground before bringing the unit into the van. Assembly involves joining the panels together with the included hardware - a manageable task for one person on the ground. Once assembled, you bring the partition into the van and attach it to the B-pillar. The floor mounting requires drilling holes in the van floor, and the included spacers let you clear any floor ridges for a flush and secure mount. The plus nuts are used to create threaded mounting points in the floor. Weather Guard includes the plus nut setting tool in the box so you are not tracking down a specialty tool before you can finish the install.

Weather Guard backs this partition with a lifetime warranty from the factory.

Ready to separate your cab from your cargo area? Order the Weather Guard Ford Transit mid roof partition at Upfit Supply. Want the option to pass through the center panel as a door? Add the partition swing door conversion kit to your order. For the full van build, browse the full Weather Guard lineup to upfit your van.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this partition roof-height specific?

Yes. Ford Transit partitions from Weather Guard are specific to your roof height. Part number 96312-3-01 is for the mid roof Transit. There are separate partitions for the low roof and high roof configurations. Order based on your actual van's roof height.

Does the center panel come as a swinging door out of the box?

No. The center panel ships as a fixed panel. The pre-drilled holes and pre-cut slot are there to accept the partition swing door conversion kit, which is sold separately and includes the hinges and a lockable handle.

What is the dog hatch for?

The dog hatch is a small Velcro-secured panel at the base of the center panel. Open it to pass long material - pipe, lumber, conduit - from the cargo area through into the cab when the load is longer than the cargo area itself. It keeps the rest of the partition sealed while giving you that pass-through when you need it.

Does Weather Guard include the plus nut setting tool?

Yes. Any Weather Guard product that requires plus nuts for installation includes their disposable plus nut setting tool in the hardware box. You do not need to source that tool separately.

What is the weight of the partition shipment?

The complete Weather Guard Ford Transit mid roof partition ships at approximately 88 lbs. Plan accordingly for receiving and for the assembly step before installation.