This is the second cargo van review in a series that focus on the 2015 Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit, MB Sprinter, Chevy Express and Nissan NV. It is part of the buying process of a new van, that will be converted into a nicely finished, one-person RV. MB Sprinter Review Ram ProMaster Review Nissan NV… Continue reading First Look: 2015 Ford Transit Review
Category: Cargo Vans
2015 Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC – DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed… Continue reading 2015 Sprinter
First Look: 2015 Ram Promaster Review
My second Cargo Van Conversion has been coming along fine, yet it’s time now to make some choices about the actual vehicle. The next few weeks, I’ll be reviewing the 5 main contestants: Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit, MB Sprinter, Chevy Express and the Nissan NV. Ford Transit Review MB Sprinter Review Nissan NV Review These… Continue reading First Look: 2015 Ram Promaster Review
What Do Ford, Mercedes Benz, GM, Chrysler and Nissan Have In Common?
It’s time to buy a new van and after having done some of the preliminary work, I’ll have to visit a few dealerships to clear up some remaining questions and, after choosing the final model, to actually see where I can get the best deal. The first step, in this two-step process, is getting a… Continue reading What Do Ford, Mercedes Benz, GM, Chrysler and Nissan Have In Common?
2014 Van Sales: Ford Transit Is The Big Winner
OVERALL SALES NUMBERS OF COMMERCIAL VANS AKA CARGO VANS, ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE AS SALES OF OLDER MODELS ARE RAPIDLY DECLINING. Sales of the newer European-Style vans have been rising steadily, beginning with the MB Sprinter that has been on the market longest, but still account for a small part of the total market.… Continue reading 2014 Van Sales: Ford Transit Is The Big Winner
Will the new Chevy Express be called Movano?
General Motors still has not announced any plans to replace the Chevy Express, while all of its major competitors have newly designed European style vans available in the American market place. Especially the RV Class B Conversion companies are turning to the European vans and avoiding the Chevy Express and it is likely that their… Continue reading Will the new Chevy Express be called Movano?
Mercedes recalls 8,279 Sprinter Vans
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,279 Sprinter vans in the United States because of a potential oil leak that would increase the risk of a fire or a stalling engine, according to documents filed by U.S. safety regulators. Daimler AG’s Mercedes is recalling certain Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans from model years 2014 and 2015 because oil… Continue reading Mercedes recalls 8,279 Sprinter Vans
2014-2015 Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC – DBA Sprinter (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Sprinter 2500, and Sprinter 3500 vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire.… Continue reading 2014-2015 Sprinter
Cargo Van Recalls
Like passenger cars, your conversion van is always susceptible to factory recalls. A quick review of the type and number of recalls may also give an indication about the reliability of the cargo van and the safety concerns of car company. Worrisome examples are the two 2015 Ford Transit recalls soon after its introduction and… Continue reading Cargo Van Recalls
2015 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time.A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the… Continue reading 2015 Ford Transit