ProStar, Sprinter, Ford Transit Reviews
For those interested in a van conversion or an existing Class B, here is an unbiased review comparing the 3 leading vans: 3 Vans Compared I guess I just don't understand why no B Manufacturer and an...
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That is a good question. I was expecting Transit conversions by now as well, but there appears to be several reasons for their absence. I believe I read all of these points at the classbforum.com, but I do not have any specific links. Here are the reasons in no specific order:
* Manufacturers have already invested a lot in the Promaster and Sprinter van designs
* Going with a Transit over Sprinter doesn't offer much cost savings (especially for Winnebago who directly imports their Sprinters)
* The Mercedes badge allows manufacturers to charge a little more which they wouldn't be able to do with a Transit van
* Roadtrek and Winnebago have told Wincrasher that Ford hasn't made addressing conversion related issues a priority
* Manufacturers have already invested a lot in the Promaster and Sprinter van designs
* Going with a Transit over Sprinter doesn't offer much cost savings (especially for Winnebago who directly imports their Sprinters)
* The Mercedes badge allows manufacturers to charge a little more which they wouldn't be able to do with a Transit van
* Roadtrek and Winnebago have told Wincrasher that Ford hasn't made addressing conversion related issues a priority
