Ford Transit Motorhome
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Ford Transit Motorhome
Something new.
Gas or Diesel. Rear wheel Drive.
I guess a contender for the Sprinter?
Gas or Diesel. Rear wheel Drive.
I guess a contender for the Sprinter?
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Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
A Kiwanis club member I know who drives a parts delivery vehicle for our local Johnson Automotive parts warehouse many miles each week. He used to drive a Dodge Sprinter delivery van and the company is starting to replace them with the Ford Transit van. He has now driven his new Ford Transit delivery van for several weeks. He told me that he much prefers the smoother ride and easier handling of the Ford over the Dodge Sprinter. Just his opinion.
Bill Hemme - Spencer, Iowa
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
I'm confused. I don't believe Dodge makes a sprinter anymore. They do make a sprinter-like van called a Ram Promaster. Mercedes Benz makes a Sprinter, as does Freightliner (which I believe is also made by Mercedes Benz with Freightliner badging). And now Ford has the Ford Transit.
Which is the one BF is experimenting with?
I like the idea of using the Ford product (American) if it works as well as the others.
FYI, the American Pickers are driving a Ford Transit (vice Sprinter) in their show now.
Thanks, Bill
Which is the one BF is experimenting with?
I like the idea of using the Ford product (American) if it works as well as the others.
FYI, the American Pickers are driving a Ford Transit (vice Sprinter) in their show now.
Thanks, Bill
Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
Bill,
I am not totally sure of my facts but when Chrysler Corp was owned by Mercedes Benz that diesel powered van was sold both as a Mercedes Sprinter and also as Dodge RAM (or Sprinter?) chassis. The Dodge version I am sure was actually built by Mercedes Benz. When Fiat bought Chrysler Corp then of course the Dodge version of the chassis was dropped.
I am not totally sure of my facts but when Chrysler Corp was owned by Mercedes Benz that diesel powered van was sold both as a Mercedes Sprinter and also as Dodge RAM (or Sprinter?) chassis. The Dodge version I am sure was actually built by Mercedes Benz. When Fiat bought Chrysler Corp then of course the Dodge version of the chassis was dropped.
Bill Hemme - Spencer, Iowa
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
Thanks Bill. Not like in the 1950s anymore when I could recognize the make of every car on the highway a 1/4 mile away, going or coming. Ahhh, the good old days, lol.
Bill
Bill
Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
Prototype BF on Ford Transit chassis? ha ha ha!
Bill
Bill
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Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
Some nice looking coaches on the Ford Transit chassis (European, I think).
Bill
Bill
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Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
One more....
Bill
Bill
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Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
I've really never looked at the Transits at all. I've had several E-chassis vans over the years though. I just looked up the cargo and tow capacity specs of the Transit, and I was surprised. The tow rating varies widely from model to model, from 3300 lbs on the low end to 7500 lbs on the high end... and the highest tow rating comes on one of the Transit 250 variants rather than the 350; and surprisingly the lowest tow rating comes on one of the 350 variants. Very interesting.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/transitvanwa ... ns/towing/
Wow... I'd sure like to see a Born Free on the F650 chassis!
http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/
http://www.ford.com/trucks/transitvanwa ... ns/towing/
Wow... I'd sure like to see a Born Free on the F650 chassis!
http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
Another Ford Transit MH by Thor for 2016.
The rear slide is interesting.
The rear slide is interesting.
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Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
CA/OR border
Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
I do believe that is what "Bert" is using in the current season of Doc Martin, with some yellow paint. For fan's of the series, I read that there will be another season next year.bcope01 wrote:Prototype BF on Ford Transit chassis? ha ha ha!
Bill
Ed & Beth
2003 Born Free 26' RSB: SOLD March 2016
replace by a house near the beach
2003 Born Free 26' RSB: SOLD March 2016
replace by a house near the beach
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Re: Ford Transit Motorhome
That's because, if I remember correctly, Transits are often being used to build ambulances in the UK. They're usually painted lime green (aka lime yellow).ewagman wrote:I do believe that is what "Bert" is using in the current season of Doc Martin, with some yellow paint. For fan's of the series, I read that there will be another season next year.bcope01 wrote:Prototype BF on Ford Transit chassis? ha ha ha!
Bill
Marilynn & Gerry Stoloff
Coconut Creek, FL
Former owner of 26' Mobility
Coconut Creek, FL
Former owner of 26' Mobility