First Ram Promaster van class B

mlts22 wrote:
From what friends across the pond say, I think we will end up with Sprinters always being the flagship class B chassis, just because of the name.

Difficult one to call on that. I know Adida, Sunliner use the Ducato and the more substantial IVECO Daily as their basis for a European derived C(Ducato is used as a B base). The Sprinter and VW Crafter are primarily B's.

Arizona Kid wrote:
So are you saying it started off as a Van like the PW?

Yes that is correct and they ,Trakka modified the body.

From what friends across the pond say, I think we will end up with Sprinters always being the flagship class B chassis, just because of the name. After that, it is a toss-up between Ford and Dodge, with Dodge having a lead as these vans are only a few months from hitting the US roads, while Ford's offering is still about a year away.

As for being a Fiat van, with Sergio Marchionne at the helm, he has done a lot to improve things. I remember when Dodge vehicles got an interior upgrade a few years back (2011 and newer). Another nice thing is the technology availability across the board to the company, be it a Chrysler or a Ferrari.

I'm actually excited about this, because it will bring some interesting competition... and some new styles of rigs. I'd love some that are pictured on the Ducato chassis (as per fiatcamper.com.)

I'm not sure if RobertRyan is using American or Australian definitions of a "B." (a discussion we had a long time ago here).

Whatever... it will be fun to see what new options appear with the new platforms!!:C

So are you saying it started off as a Van like the PW?

mlts22 wrote:
As for the Trakka 700, is that a "B" like a PW Excel is a "B", or is it more of a C? I do like the rear bed slide.

Yes very much like a Pleasure Way.

mlts22 wrote:
I just noticed the displayed vehicle has a SRW axle. For CCC's sake, shouldn't it be using DRWs?

On a Ducato the DRW's are like this.

boboyjay5 wrote:
I think some of you are underestimating the Pentastar V6 in it's to be van form.
It's a powerful V6 for it's size, but it does take rpm to make that power. We currently have one in a Jeep Wrangler and it's a hot rod, once it gets above 2500 or so rpm. And smooth as glass

It is still "peaky" and not that suitable as a Van engine.

I just noticed the displayed vehicle has a SRW axle. For CCC's sake, shouldn't it be using DRWs? I know that makes a BIG difference when it comes to Sprinters, as with a 3500, there is usually 2500-3000 pounds of CCC left over after an upfitting, while a 2500 might have 500 pounds at most.

I wonder if Dodge/Fiat will allow modifications, as these vans appear to be body on frame construction as opposed to unibody. This would allow for some basement storage.

As for the Trakka 700, is that a "B" like a PW Excel is a "B", or is it more of a C? I do like the rear bed slide.

Winnebago has never really worried about wimpy powered vehicles in the past. I have had a couple Toyota class C rigs in the past and even at 4 cylinders thought them ok. We just ran out of room. The 6 cylinder would have been more than enough without towing and those old Toyotas where not 266 hp.