New AWD Transit

[Otter Spotter]

Think I will stay clear of this van for a new conversion

On test: Ford's all-wheel-drive Transit Trail van - Farmers Weekly

For many, the sight of a Transit van barrelling into a farmyard triggers frantic numberplate scribbling and alarm calls to neighbours, but Ford hopes its

www.fwi.co.uk

doesn’t really get a good review really

 

[EuroTrotters]

stick with a mercedes sprinter

 

[Otter Spotter]

stick with a mercedes sprinter

No they are worse they rust

 

[Rob Turner]

stick with a mercedes sprinter

All our new sprinters at work are off the road more than they are on it.

 

[EuroTrotters]

No they are worse they rust

Not too bad now they are galvanised

All our new sprinters at work are off the road more than they are on it.

So are some of Mine. But when they go, they beat a transit.

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[Otter Spotter]

I have to admit I drove a hired VW Crafter ( Merc. Body) last week to move my daughter to her new home and I can see why they are so dear. They drive very well feel tight and reasonably well equipped but I believe reliability is still and issue.

 

[EuroTrotters]

I have to admit I drove a hired VW Crafter ( Merc. Body) last week to move my daughter to her new home and I can see why they are so dear. They drive very well feel tight and reasonably well equipped but I believe reliability is still and issue.

So it was an older crafter then ? . Mercedes no longer build them

 

[Otter Spotter]

So it was an older crafter then ? . Mercedes no longer build them

It was a 69 plate so you may be right but it appeared to be the same body shape.

 

[Lenny HB]

No they are worse they rust

Been galvinized for a few years now.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Been galvinized for a few years now.

Good news then. Enjoyed driving the Crafter

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[The Wino]

Think I will stay clear of this van for a new conversion

On test: Ford's all-wheel-drive Transit Trail van - Farmers Weekly

For many, the sight of a Transit van barrelling into a farmyard triggers frantic numberplate scribbling and alarm calls to neighbours, but Ford hopes its

www.fwi.co.uk

doesn’t really get a good review really

Overall it's not that bad a review. The main complaints are it being fitted with road biased tyres and any converted will most likely have camper tyres fitted anyway. The fuel economy sounds reasonable weight could be an issue but most likely would be with any 4x4. Got no idea how it compares costwise with other vans.

 

[Jamesh]

It was a 69 plate so you may be right but it appeared to be the same body shape.

New Shape VW / MAN probably the best large van ATM..

The transit isn't bad but needs larger tyres either 225 75 16 if used onroad or 245 75 16 if off road.

Those shock absorber hangers need sorting I think the USA market have an aftermarket solution.

 

[jongood]

Think I will stay clear of this van for a new conversion

On test: Ford's all-wheel-drive Transit Trail van - Farmers Weekly

For many, the sight of a Transit van barrelling into a farmyard triggers frantic numberplate scribbling and alarm calls to neighbours, but Ford hopes its

www.fwi.co.uk

doesn’t really get a good review really

£48K plus vat!!! for a Transit van??

 

[tacr2man]

For off road bias a Iveco is best choice . Hope the new Ford is better than the last 4wd version , very unreliable rep .

 

[Lenny HB]

No good for conversion at 3.5t nowhere near enough payload.

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[Otter Spotter]

£48K plus vat!!! for a Transit van??

Exactly, I could get a new all electric Ducato for less

 

[Jamesh]

Exactly, I could get a new all electric Ducato for less

Or all electric transit!!

 

[Otter Spotter]

Or all electric transit!!

Don’t think they have to to the point of doing an electric AWD