Let's talk about the new Ford Transit Van
Anything Ford Transit Van related. What up-fitters are going to build on it, gas/diesel, mileage, tire size, seats, floor plans, sizes, etc. All I ask is to keep it about the Ford Transit Van.
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As of a few days ago, Transits are going into pre-production from what I've read. This doesn't mean they might be out any earlier, but the KC plant is ramping up for production.
The engine choices are pretty decent. Ford is betting the entire farm on the EcoBoost technology, so the EB gasser model will lose less power when at higher elevations. It also has a diesel-like torque curve. If one has to have Flex-Fuel capability, there will be a normally aspirated V6 available. The five-banger diesel looks interesting. If it is anywhere near as solid as the old Mercedes T1N model, it might be the best van for the buck.
If the EB is anywhere near the diesel in MPG, it might be the best price/performance ratio for some models, especially with the fact that a gasoline generator is a lot cheaper than a diesel one. With a gasser, there is no DEF to worry about, and the F-150 people have been running those engines ragged.
JMHO here: Since I'm into camping season with my TT, so I might as well wait until summer to trade in my existing rig for a "B", so it will be interesting to see how places like Sportsmobile are able to upfit Transits. Since Transits are rear wheel drive, it is definitely doable to convert them to 4WD. In fact, Quigley promises a 4x4 conversion.
The engine choices are pretty decent. Ford is betting the entire farm on the EcoBoost technology, so the EB gasser model will lose less power when at higher elevations. It also has a diesel-like torque curve. If one has to have Flex-Fuel capability, there will be a normally aspirated V6 available. The five-banger diesel looks interesting. If it is anywhere near as solid as the old Mercedes T1N model, it might be the best van for the buck.
If the EB is anywhere near the diesel in MPG, it might be the best price/performance ratio for some models, especially with the fact that a gasoline generator is a lot cheaper than a diesel one. With a gasser, there is no DEF to worry about, and the F-150 people have been running those engines ragged.
JMHO here: Since I'm into camping season with my TT, so I might as well wait until summer to trade in my existing rig for a "B", so it will be interesting to see how places like Sportsmobile are able to upfit Transits. Since Transits are rear wheel drive, it is definitely doable to convert them to 4WD. In fact, Quigley promises a 4x4 conversion.
