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Topic: Ford Transit Truck Camper

Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/06/18 05:14pm

Lance distributor here( did not appear for the major Camping Show, although based 15 miles from the show) has this displayed at the show I went too 2yrs ago
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Posted By: Lwiddis on 05/06/18 05:58pm

Looks nice and practical.


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Posted By: theoldwizard1 on 05/06/18 07:19pm

Interesting ! They do not sell the "cut away" version of the Transit in the US.


Posted By: Kayteg1 on 05/06/18 08:39pm

Transit Cargo Van has a GVWR range from 8,600 lbs.* (single rear wheel) to 10,360 lbs. (dual rear wheel). Payloads go from 3,020 lbs.* (single rear wheel) on up to 4,650 lbs.* (dual rear wheel)
Just wait for weight police.






Posted By: jimh406 on 05/06/18 09:29pm

It looks like the stripped Lance they rent on 150s.


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Posted By: Buzzcut1 on 05/06/18 09:31pm

Ahh kayteg but if you go to Ford Australia you would find this

Transit Cab Chassis
• Single Cab and Double Cab
• Seats up to 7 occupants (on Double Cab)
• 2.2L TDCi Diesel engine
• 114kW Power
• 385Nm Torque
• 4,490kg Gross Vehicle Mass
• 3,159 – 4,149mm Frame Length
• 2,227 – 2,390kg Max Payload
• 3,500kg Braked Towing Capacity#

so it has a payload capacity of 4899 pounds to 5258 pounds per ford. you need to stop throwing out BS information


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Posted By: Photomike on 05/06/18 10:39pm

Better yet just convert a van, many more benefits than going the other route Van Conversion


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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/06/18 11:02pm

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Par for the course for a European Cab Chassis. Renault has a 2 litre Cab Chassis variant of their Master Van, it has a 6000lb payload.
See the TFL truck story on the new Sprinter and the host mentions the Cab Chassis Mercedes gives a 5,500lb loading for the Older Sprinter
King of the.Cab Chassis is the IVECO with a 9000lb rating!
Cab Chassis are the European Pickups. You can get RWD, FWD or FOUR WHEEL Drive

Editing on this forum has its problems My Reply too Buzzcut 1

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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/06/18 11:05pm

Photomike wrote:

Better yet just convert a van, many more benefits than going the other route Van Conversion

They are not Cab Chassis


Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/06/18 11:22pm

Here is one taken too it’s ultimate development. A 28ft Class C with 7,000lb towing
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Posted By: bagman on 05/06/18 11:37pm

I like the Class C above! Would be perfect for a couple. I say that because our 2 kids are fully grown, out of the house and our focus would be for a motorized RV with enough living space in a Class C. My wife doesn't like Class A's, with respect to driving them and driving makes me very tired, so we need an RV we both feel comfortable driving! Bags.


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Posted By: joerg68 on 05/06/18 11:43pm

this...just does not look right.

The Transit is a capable truck and I see many of them every day. They are a decent base for our European class C variety. But an American TC belongs on a classic pickup truck.

Since the Bed is completely above the rear wheels, these things tend to be very tall.

Other than that I am sure it works well. And the Outfitter I owned went on to be carried on a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4. But still... something just doesn't look right to my eyes.


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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/07/18 12:24am

joerg68 wrote:

this...just does not look right.

The Transit is a capable truck and I see many of them every day. They are a decent base for our European class C variety. But an American TC belongs on a classic pickup truck.

Since the Bed is completely above the rear wheels, these things tend to be very tall.

Other than that I am sure it works well. And the Outfitter I owned went on to be carried on a Mercedes Sprinter 4x4. But still... something just doesn't look right to my eyes.

Doubt it looks right for someone used too US Pickups carrying TC'c. they do work very well. Still non American TC owners have no poblem


Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/07/18 12:33am

bagman wrote:

I like the Class C above! Would be perfect for a couple. I say that because our 2 kids are fully grown, out of the house and our focus would be for a motorized RV with enough living space in a Class C. My wife doesn't like Class A's, with respect to driving them and driving makes me very tired, so we need an RV we both feel comfortable driving! Bags.

The Class C version has a 15,400lb GVWR and a 23750lb GCVWR


Posted By: ticki2 on 05/07/18 04:59am

RobertRyan wrote:

bagman wrote:

I like the Class C above! Would be perfect for a couple. I say that because our 2 kids are fully grown, out of the house and our focus would be for a motorized RV with enough living space in a Class C. My wife doesn't like Class A's, with respect to driving them and driving makes me very tired, so we need an RV we both feel comfortable driving! Bags.

The Class C version has a 15,400lb GVWR and a 23750lb GCVWR
Interesting , 15400 GVWR is over 30 percent more than Ford rates that vehicle . Where is that number coming from ?


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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/07/18 05:02am

Ticki2 wrote:

Interesting , 15400 GVWR is over 30 percent more than Ford rates that vehicle . Where is that number coming from ?

It has a greater GAWR the IVECO Daily 70C, than than the E450 which is the IVECO equivalent .Whole IVECO “Vans” lineup is fascinating
This is the 35C a less rugged version towing in Europe
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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/07/18 05:58am

The Cab Chassis Van has many uses. One variant has a Unimog like Off Road ability and can carry 5000lbs and tow 7,700lbs
Here is a Hotshot version, 3000km range and has a 6,600lb payload
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As a 4x4 Off Road vehicle 5000lb payload , 7,700lb towing
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If you want to move a boat
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Posted By: RobertRyan on 05/07/18 06:31am

Last but not least a Truck Camper rig
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Posted By: ppine on 05/07/18 02:46pm

Van conservions are expensive and really cramped. These are much better rigs for longer trips.


Posted By: Photomike on 05/08/18 09:54am

ppine wrote:

Van conservions are expensive and really cramped. These are much better rigs for longer trips.


I actually prefer my van conversion for longer trips. I use it more than I did my truck camper and the class C as driving it is so easy. Less weight and all the luxuries of home.

So far I have about half invested in the van with the conversion and the price of a new van then if I would have gone with another truck camper. Still have the Class C for trips closer to home and when I am staying in one place for a long time.


Posted By: SidecarFlip on 05/08/18 10:58am

My wife has a new Transit 3/4 ton and it's very nice. She has a gas motor though.


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Posted By: discovery4us on 05/08/18 11:43am

Lots of the transit van cabs with service bodies sitting on the local commercial truck lot as I type. They look like good candidates for a TC rig build. Not for me as I don't believe any of them are 4X4.


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