Ford vs Chevy or old tech versus new tech
After 7 years of ownership, I recently sold my Chevy 3500 passenger van and bought a Transit 350 Ecoboost passenger van (148 wbase). I was tempted to by another Chevy 3500 with the 6-speed tranny b...
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I have talked to several "random" Transit owner, because I am interested in buying one (when they finally install an upgraded interior with 4 bucket side).
Transits are a bit narrower, especially between the rear wheel well. The OEM tires, especially on the entry level cargo van do not do well in snow or wet. Even though the EcoBoost V6 has a lot of power, cargo capacity and towing capacity are low.
I keep waiting for an after market dually kit that put the second wheels outboard of the body for more stability, like they do on 3/4 and 1 ton dually pickups.
Transits are a bit narrower, especially between the rear wheel well. The OEM tires, especially on the entry level cargo van do not do well in snow or wet. Even though the EcoBoost V6 has a lot of power, cargo capacity and towing capacity are low.
I keep waiting for an after market dually kit that put the second wheels outboard of the body for more stability, like they do on 3/4 and 1 ton dually pickups.
