Cargo Van Manual Transmissions

[Moot]

Flattop's thread about automatic transmissions in trucks and my recent reading about the European NV 400 available with a manual transmission got thinking... If you could magically add a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission to your current van at no cost would you do it or stick with the auto?

Personally I would go with a manual transmission. If I were to order a new van, any make, and I could get an optional manual transmission, I'd go for it. Even at an extra cost.

 

[scottm4211]

I would not as I don't think they are as efficient as a modern automatic, and I drive in Toronto traffic so don't need the hassle.

 

[mjmsprt40]

I'm an old-fashioned coot, I'd go with the manual in half a heartbeat.

 

[highway star]

Isn't one of the new vans going to be available with auto-shift? Thought I read that in here somewhere...

 

[scottm4211]

Isn't one of the new vans going to be available with auto-shift? Thought I read that in here somewhere...

Yes. Pro master diesel

 

[FlyingVan]

I would go with a manual over an automatic any day.

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[guido4475]

Isn't one of the new vans going to be available with auto-shift? Thought I read that in here somewhere...

Isn't that what the Dodge transmission already is? An automated manual? The same with the new Sprinter? Correct me if I am wrong....lol...

 

[westmicher]

Isn't that what the Dodge transmission already is? An automated manual? The same with the new Sprinter? Correct me if I am wrong....lol...

I wish it was! Sadly, the shifter has a manual selection side but it will only function (alledgely) with the diesel engine.

I'll let you know for sure when the diesel cutaway I ordered shows up around year end (again, alledgely) for my next aluminum box project... a 175" wb Promaster with a permanent bunk/kitchen with room for 3 skids.

 

[guido4475]

I wish it was! Sadly, the shifter has a manual selection side but it will only function (alledgely) with the diesel engine.

I'll let you know for sure when the diesel cutaway I ordered shows up around year end (again, alledgely) for my next aluminum box project... a 175" wb Promaster with a permanent bunk/kitchen with room for 3 skids.

With us having a window of 10,000 gvw, I am wondering what the empty weight will end up being on something like this?

 

[kg]

I am done with clutches in backed up traffic. Moot , have you been somewhere too hot for too long?


Stay safe
KG

 

[westmicher]

With us having a window of 10,000 gvw, I am wondering what the empty weight will end up being on something like this?

That's why it has to be an all aluminum box. I fully believe the empty weight will be under 5,000 lbs. It will be at next year's Expo, hopefully in the company booth!

 

[Ragman]

I'm an old-fashioned coot,

 

[ebsprintin]

I'm too lazy. I'll stick with auto.

eb

 

[asjssl]

I probably would get one....I don't mind shifting. ..and clutches are cheaper than rebuilding an auto trans..

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[billg27]

I enjoy the manual transmissions in performance cars. For the traffic we encounter daily, I'll stay automatic in my van.

 

[westmicher]

I think that's why the diesel Promaster is supposed to work either way... for both crowds. Why they didn't give gassers that option I'll never figure out!