Ford Transit Connect Sign Writing – DIY Van Signs Made for Your Van
Your Transit Connect looks like every other white van on the road. People drive past and have no idea who you are or how to call you.
Transit Connect sign writing fixes that. I design your van signs, van lettering and logo to fit the panels on your Connect. You check a free proof, I post your DIY van sign kit for your Transit Connect, and you stick it on yourself. No fitter, no waiting around.
A customer's Transit Connect, fitted from my DIY kit. Number plate and contact details blurred.
Transit Connect sign writing that fits your van
The Connect is a small van, so every bit of space counts. I plan your design around its real panels, not a one-size-fits-all sheet. Here's what usually works best:
- Side panel (behind the front door): the big flat panel. This is where your business name and logo go, nice and large, so people can read it as you drive by.
- Front doors: a good spot for your phone number and what you do, like "Plumbing & Heating". People see it when you're parked up.
- Rear doors: the Connect has two rear doors that split down the middle. I split your name across both doors so it reads right when they're shut. Your number and website go along the bottom, above the bumper.
- Bonnet: most people skip it. The bonnet curves, and nobody reads a bonnet. A windscreen sun strip with your name works much better on the front.
Transit Connect rear doors: name across the top, number and website along the bottom.
Transit Connect sizes: L1 and L2
The Transit Connect comes in two lengths. The L1 is the short one (often called SWB). The L2 is the long one (LWB), with a longer side panel, so your name can be bigger. Some Connects have a sliding side door. I keep letters away from the door gaps, so nothing gets cut in half when the door opens.
When you order, pick Small Van, then tell me if your Connect is L1 or L2. If you're not sure, send me a photo of the side of your van and I'll check.
How it works
- Pick your van: choose Small Van and what you want covered, like sides and rear.
- Check your free proof: send me your name, number and logo, or just an idea. I design it for your Transit Connect, and I tweak it until you're happy.
- Stick it on: your kit comes pre-cut, taped up and labelled for each panel, with a tool to smooth it on and a QR code to my fitting videos.
Order your Transit Connect sign writing kit →
What customers say
"Excellent service from Shaun, very helpful when it came to arranging exactly what I wanted, great communication, fast delivery, will definitely be using again 👍"
Lee, Dudley, Transit Connect owner (pictured above)
Tips for great Transit Connect van signs
- Keep it short. Name, what you do, phone number. People only get a second or two to read a moving van.
- Make the number big. It's the one thing people need to remember.
- Pick a colour that stands out. Red, blue or black look sharp on a white Connect. Light colours work on a dark van.
- Fit it on a dry, mild day. Clean the panels first. My step-by-step fitting guide shows you how.
Want a ready-made layout instead?
If you just need your name and number on, in one colour, there's the Ford Transit Connect Basic DIY Van Signs Kit. It has a set layout and you change the words. More vans in my Basic DIY van signs kits.
Want stripes rather than lettering? See the Transit Connect side stripes kit. You'll find all my van lettering and van decals in vehicle signwriting.
Wondering what a signwriter would charge? Read my van sign writing cost guide.
Transit Connect sign writing questions
Will the sign writing fit my Transit Connect?
Yes. I design it around your Connect's panels and send you a proof before anything is made. Tell me if it's an L1 or L2, or send a photo and I'll check.
Can I fit Transit Connect van signs myself?
Yes. Your kit comes pre-cut, taped up and labelled for each panel, with straight lines marked and a tool to smooth it on. Every kit has a QR code to my fitting videos.
What if my Connect has a sliding side door?
No problem. I keep your letters away from the door gaps, so nothing gets cut in half when the door slides open.
I don't have a logo. Can I still get van signs?
Yes. Text on its own looks great. Or send me ideas and examples you like, and I'll make something for you.
How long does a Transit Connect kit take?
You get a proof in 1–2 days. I make your kit 3–5 working days after you say yes. Then it takes 1–2 days in the post.
How long do vinyl van signs last?
5 years or more. Some van signs I've made were still on the road 8–10 years later. They peel off easily if you sell the van.
More answers on the Van Signs FAQ page.