Unboxing Welfit Wheel Well Covers for Ford Transit Dually Vans
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What's in the Box
The dual rear wheel Ford Transit is a less common configuration, and the Welfit wheel well covers Ford Transit DRW are built specifically for it. The Transit 350 HD with the dually option has larger wheel wells that protrude further into the cargo space, and the standard single-wheel Transit covers will not fit.
The covers arrive in an oversized box - standard across the Welfit lineup. The exterior surface is a rubberized textured plastic that handles daily working van use, and the interior backing is a fibrous material similar to car interior paneling that provides some noise reduction and insulation value.
Here is the key difference that sets the Ford Transit DRW version apart from every other Welfit wheel well cover: there are no mounting holes. No clips, no hardware, no attachment to the van body. These covers are held entirely in place by the floor pressing down on the bottom flange and the wall liner holding the top flange. No hardware is needed, but a floor must be installed for them to stay in position.
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How the Transit DRW Covers Install Differently
Every other Welfit wheel well cover in the lineup - Sprinter SRW, Sprinter DRW, ProMaster, and Transit SRW - uses mounting holes that tie into existing holes in the van body with retainer clips. The Transit DRW covers skip all of that. There are no holes, no clips, and no hardware procurement required. Instead, the cover slides under the floor and behind the wall liner, and the compression from both of those components is what holds it in place.
This makes the install simpler in some ways since there is no clip sourcing or alignment work to do, but it adds a clear dependency: you cannot install these in a bare van and call it done. The floor must go in to lock down the bottom flange. Build sequence matters here just as it does with the other versions: wheel well covers first, then floor, then wall liners.
One upside of the no-hardware design is that the cavity between the cover and the van body is fully accessible before the wall liner goes on. If you want to add a layer of insulation like Kilmat behind the cover, there is nothing stopping you from doing that before the wall liner closes everything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a Ford Transit DRW?
The dual rear wheel option on the Transit is specific to the 350 HD trim. Look at the rear axle - two wheels per side (four rear wheels total) means DRW. Standard Transit models are single rear wheel.
Do these need any hardware to install?
No. The covers are held in place by the floor pressing down on the bottom flange and the wall liner holding the top flange. No clips or fasteners are needed.
What happens if I install these without a floor?
They will not stay in place. The floor is what locks down the bottom flange and keeps the cover from moving. Always install the floor as part of the same build sequence.
Can I add insulation behind these covers?
Yes. Because the cover just slides into position without being clipped to the van, you can add Kilmat or similar insulation between the cover and the van body before the wall liner goes on.
What order should I install these in a van build?
Wheel well covers first, then floor, then wall liners.
Order the Welfit wheel well covers for Ford Transit DRW at Upfit Supply.
Products Used On This Upfit
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Welfit Wheel Well Cover Set for Ford Transit Vans (DRW)
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