Things you see in Europe

[RobertRyan]

I think the photos sort of tell a story
A Ducato, Promaster in U.S.

Well this is Australia, the tow vehicle can have a 5,000lb payload and tow this Travel Trailer as well. another Cab Chassis variation of a European Van

[RobertRyan]

Light Off Road Fire Engine

Finally as a Van in this case a Freezer Van

[RobertRyan]

DatacomGuy wrote:
Holy molly, i want one of those IVECO's! In that second pic. What i could do with that... especially if its as capable as a unimog..

Not exactly small either

Used as Snowploughs in Europe



Recreation of their Climbing ability

As a 5th Wheel tow

[DatacomGuy]

Holy molly, i want one of those IVECO's! In that second pic. What i could do with that... especially if its as capable as a unimog..

[RobertRyan]

Ductape wrote:
Robert, thanks for the clarification on the Daily. I WANT ONE.

"Built on a solid steel truck chassis, it comes with permanent all wheel drive with three available differential locks (front, rear, and central), 24 forward and 4 reverse gear ratios."

Since FCA is looking for a merger partner, why not CNH?

They already own CNH. Fitting the Daily into their lineup will be more difficult, as its capabilities cross a few existing FCA products except extreme Off Road(Powerwagon does not cut it) and the market for something than can haul 5,000lbs Off Road and I mean Off Road, is pretty small in NA

[Ductape]

Robert, thanks for the clarification on the Daily. I WANT ONE.

"Built on a solid steel truck chassis, it comes with permanent all wheel drive with three available differential locks (front, rear, and central), 24 forward and 4 reverse gear ratios."

Since FCA is looking for a merger partner, why not CNH?

[RobertRyan]

Lessmore wrote:
Why the European...or for that matter Asian truck makers don't make more marketing forays into Canada/USA markets I don't know. I don't know how the Euro/Asian trucks would do ? Possibly ok....but I don't kno

A case of people buy what they are familiar with. As far as performance goes varies from Country to Country and what is available. We have "Americanised", Kenworth, but not the same as in the U.S. 80% changed, then Japanese , European,and U.S. trucks
What you buy depends on need here, they are not as brand dependent.
As a rule of thumb, Kenworth is the top HDT( they are designed and made here)', then Volvo, the European model, also made here. Then a range of Japanese, European and U.S. trucks. Navistar and Freightliner have been fighting for the wooden Spoon
Medium Trucks, Japanese reign with Isuzu top dog, same with light truck category
European Vans, mixed, IVECO to expand into General Vans instead of being imported as a Motorhome base

[Lessmore]

In my part of Canada (Western Canada), I haven't seen many European trucks. The winters are long (5.5 months +) and cold...can go down to -40. In the northern part of my province conditions are quite tough. In fact the cable TV show Ice Road truckers is filmed here.

If you break down on some lonely northern roads...it's very cold without a heater. You want the utmost in reliability in a vehicle.

We have the Mercedes Sprinter, formerly marketed as the Dodge Sprinter. One thing I note about them is that there seems to be rust issues on the body panels. I don't know how well they do...day in....day out up here. I'm assuming ok mechanically, but I don't know.

We have Volvo highway tractor trucks...same models as are used in the USA. They seem to be fine for our conditions. I see quite a few and have for years.

The great majority of our trucks are American makes, such as GM, Ford, Ram for light duty and for medium/heavy duty makes, the vehicles are generally Mack, Kenworth, International, Peterbilt.

There are a few Toyota (Hino), Isuzu (a number of older, badged as GMC) and Nissan medium duties, but I don't see a lot of Asian trucks in my neck of the woods.

Both the American light duties and medium/heavy duty makes have done well and proved reliable/durable in our severe winter climate....for years. The American trucks dominate the Canadian market and have since the beginning of motor vehicles.

Why the European...or for that matter Asian truck makers don't make more marketing forays into Canada/USA markets I don't know. I don't know how the Euro/Asian trucks would do ? Possibly ok....but I don't know.

North America is a huge market, would seem to be very appealing for any vehicle manufacturer.

[RobertRyan]

Slownsy wrote:
Not tru Robert it depends on the wheels it is fitted with, standard it is restricted.
Frank.

Frank what are you talking about?? I will guess the IVECO, yes the wheels make the difference. Non restricted with proper wheels

[RobertRyan]

Now Europeans have "lorries" as the English would call them above the 6.5 Tonne limit on Van Cab Chassis', the IVECO having a 7 Tonne 15,400lb GVWR. Lorries sky's the limit, going up to 750HP Monsters. Cab Chassis Vans are their F250-F350 Equivalents
Renault Recovery Vehicle

[Slownsy]

Not tru Robert it depends on the wheels it is fitted with, standard it is restricted.
Frank.

[RobertRyan]

Tripalot wrote:

RobertRyan wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
I have never seen so many bikes in one place.

Try Amsterdam, they have barges full of them

We stayed at a hotel in downtown Amsterdam and there was a bicycle parking garage across from the entrance. The doorman told us they can park 7000 bicycles there. You have to see it to believe it!

You will find they are fairly decrepit, so if you lose one no big deal. Same in Copenhagen Denmark I saw a well dressed woman in her mid 50's with a long cloak and boots peddling through the traffic in Nice, France. Common to see all ages and body types, riding Bicycles in Europe, makes a lot of sense in these countries , it fits in with the public transport and "large mall" aspect of many European Cities

[Tripalot]

RobertRyan wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
I have never seen so many bikes in one place.

Try Amsterdam, they have barges full of them

We stayed at a hotel in downtown Amsterdam and there was a bicycle parking garage across from the entrance. The doorman told us they can park 7000 bicycles there. You have to see it to believe it!

[RobertRyan]

The 3 litre IVECO Daily morphs into this

An earlier Ducato and trailer

IVECO Breakdown Vehicle. Another derivative of the Van

[RobertRyan]

colliehauler wrote:
I have never seen so many bikes in one place.

Try Amsterdam, they have barges full of them