Decisions, Decisions…

Narrowing down and researching the many options and many models of the current batch of cargo vans, has brought me to a more realistic comparison of the 3 most popular choices according to my personal preferences: Medium Roof and Long(er) Wheelbase. Ram Promaster 136” WB – High Roof – MSRP $30515 Ford Transit 148” WB… Continue reading Decisions, Decisions…

2015 Cargo Van Comparison

  With the new Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster cargo vans now for sale at your local car dealership, it was time to compare the five most popular cargo vans. With the European styling of the current models, a substantial shift in their use as a RV conversion is happening. Changes in exterior AND interior… Continue reading 2015 Cargo Van Comparison

First Look: 2015 Ford Transit Review

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

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

3 Reasons To Buy a 2015 Sprinter

THE NEW 2015 SPRINTER COMES IN TWO FLAVORS: MERCEDES BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW MINOR STYLING DETAILS AND THE NAMES, THE VEHICLES ARE OTHERWISE IDENTICAL. Compared to its main competitors, the new Ford Transit and the Ram ProMaster, it attracts attention for its overall size and capacity, yet several features make… Continue reading 3 Reasons To Buy a 2015 Sprinter