Clinto wrote:
Which of these is best for reliability? I.e. frequency of repairs? Cost of repairs? Ease of finding qualified repair centers?
And, finally, I would appreciate any general comments or recommendations on selection of a new van for a conversion.
Thanks!
Clint
I've owned Sprinter, Ford, Dodge and Chevy vans. If I were going to buy a new one to use as a daily driver as well as a camper, I'd go for the medium-roof Ford Transit wagon (passenger version) with the eco boost v6.
If you haven't had a chance to drive one, you can rent a stripped down Transit for $24.95 a day at most uhaul stores. Driving even the stripped down model will help you see why this is such a good choice.
Sprinters are nice, but expensive to buy and maintain. The dodge (fiat) is interesting, but read the reviews on Edmunds. A lot of negatives.
Bill
