Ford Vans with Sprinter bodies types

Rocketman · Feb 24, 2011

CAT Scale Search

The nearest scales I found are on 275 exits 11 & 20. You should probably check to be sure if they are still there before you head out.

mrguard · Feb 24, 2011

Looks like the closest is 12 miles away.
I'll get working on that next week. Expecting major snow here tomorrow so that will keep me away from the desk.

From the Window Sticker:
138 INCH WHEELBASE
2009 MODEL YEAR
OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
MEDIUM FLINT VINYL
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.750A
.STANDARD TRIM
.AIR COND FRT ONLY-CFC FREE
.ELEC AM/FM STEREO W/CLOCK
.HINGED 60/40 SIDE DOORS
.16" SPORT WHEEL COVER
.LESS AIRBAG SWITCH
.16" STEEL WHEEL - SRW
5.4L EFI V8 ENGINE 975
ELECT. 4-SPD AUTO O/D TRANS
LT245/75RX16E BSW ALL-SEASON
3.73 RATIO REGULAR AXLE X24
COMMERCIAL CARGO VAN PACKAGE 1,140
.GLASS,FIXED RR CARGO DOOR
.SPEED CONTROL
.MIRRORS, PWR RH & LH EXTERIOR
.BLACK REAR STEP BUMPER
.POWER GROUP
.REMOTE KEYLESS ENT/PANIC ALAR
COMMERCIAL VAN PACKAGE DISC. -1,140
BACK UP CAMERA 470
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
VINYL FLOOR COVERING, FRONT
9000# GVWR PACKAGE
50 STATE EMISSIONS
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM 280
MODIFIED WIRING KIT SYSTEM
TRAILER TOWING PKG CLASS I
INSTRUMENT PANEL ELEC MESSAGE 190
ROLL STABILITY CONTROL 595
FULL/DR LENGTH RUNNING BOARDS 320

So the HCV's we have do have some nice goodies for options.

James Keller
Jorgensen Ford

chefdennis · Feb 24, 2011

from the option list:

9000# GVWR PACKAGE

I am thinking that is a E-250 chassis....when you scale one, Id do a e-350 and then post the GVW rating for it along with the scale weight....while there are people that use the e-250, the key to this business is to get the biggest available to maximize your ability to haul as much freight at possible, and that would normally be with the E-350

Rocketman · Feb 24, 2011

chefdennis said:
from the option list:

I am thinking that is a E-250 chassis....when you scale one, Id do a e-350 and then post the GVW rating for it along with the scale weight....while there are people that use the e-250, the key to this business is to get the biggest available to maximize your ability to haul as much freight at possible, and that would normally be with the E-350

As long as it does not exceed the 10,000 gvwr threshold.

mrguard · Feb 24, 2011

Yes that is the E-250 Model.
The E-350 Extended has the 9500# GVWR Package.

James Keller
Jorgensen Ford

Jack_Berry · Feb 25, 2011

chefdennis said:
Greg, Jack and Gracie Berry are driving a e-350...I am sure he had it weighed...way not just ask him...

Sorry. Did mot weigh it empty. 7400 something on the scale with us.

mrguard · Mar 10, 2011

Sorry I have been quiet for almost the past week folks..
Had a major family emergency to deal with.

I'm back in the office and as soon as I'm caught up I will
take some more photos of the vehicles and take it in to be weighed.

James

BillChaffey · Mar 10, 2011

Ford 2002 E 350 Diesel, Ext. With myself probably 172 lbs fully clothed, two dogs around 60-65 pounds each. Factory air in rear, no bunk, close to full tank of fuel. Personal gear included. 7080lbs

mrguard · Mar 15, 2011

Question for Everyone

I just found out Ford has a upfit incentive that would still apply to the HCV's we have for sale.

Sorry for all the red tape here:

Qualified commercial customers will receive upfit reimbursement on minimum combined eligible commercial upfits costing $1,200 or more (excluding available factory installed options) for the purchase or lease of any new Commercial Truck or Van. Transit Connect upfit reimbursement requires a $200 minimum, eligible upfit and is a matching reimbursement up to the maximum available incentive value outlined below.

There are limitations on how much can be reimbursed.

Please retain a photo copy of at least ONE of the listed acceptable proofs below in your sales jacket.

- Business License (not occupational license)
- "DBA" or Assumed Name Documentation
- Articles of Incorporation
- Sales Tax License
- Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy/Public Liability Insurance Policy and/or Workman's Compensation Insurance Policy.
- Verifiable D&B Listing
- FIN Code
- Crop and/or Livestock Insurance
- Federal Land Use Restriction and/or Land Grant Subsidy Documentation
- Verifiable individual state authorized business registry/corporate websites, e.g. Sunbiz in Florida
- Verifiable United States Department of Agriculture FSA documents wherein the registered farm number and farm owners are clearly identified.
- Other verifiable state issued documents, e.g. Agricultural Tax Exempt forms such as SMX ID in Oklahoma, or NC Department of Revenue Agricultural Exemption Form in North Carolina.
- IRS Specialty Forms (e.g. Schedules C & F)

I know this is alot here, I wanted to list as much as possible to give you guys the info and find out if this is something that would work for our Expediter Friends.
We have some companies that do the shelving and cargo bulkheads and after seeing some of the shelving and bunking requirements, just wanted to throw the idea out.
Then I can check with our suppliers to see if there is anything that might work for everyone.

Thanks in advance and sorry for all the words.

James Keller
Jorgensen Ford

chefdennis · Mar 15, 2011

Thanks Jim..While I didn't buy your unit, I know people that are happy with them..any extra incentives helps thats for sure...

BUT, LOL, a weight slip or at least a accurate scale weight for the completed e-350 and if you want to INCLUDE the e-250 would be nice...

mrguard · Mar 15, 2011

I'm going to try to get out this week to the scales.
Trying to catch up from time off due to family emergency.

James

chefdennis · Mar 15, 2011

I know all about Family Emergencies..I just dealt with that myself this past week...

mrguard · Mar 16, 2011

Photos

Sorry to hear about things Dennis.. Positive thoughts for you.

I have some photos.. I took 19 and I am not going to post all of them.. I hope this helps.
Looking to get the truck weighed on Thursday.

James Keller
Jorgensen Ford

Godwindaniel · Mar 18, 2011

Hey this ford model is very fit for my family. I have 2002 Sprinter 2500 model.

mrguard · Mar 18, 2011

I just got the vehicle weighed..

Total with me...... 5980 lbs.

usaf6186 · Mar 19, 2011

mrguard said:
I just got the vehicle weighed..

Total with me...... 5980 lbs.

Is tha the weight for the 250 or 350? jerry Lee

mrguard · Mar 19, 2011

The Extended E-350

skyraider · Mar 20, 2011

I got a question> Are the lines very long for all the xpediters now at the stealerships waiting to get one? I know all the Russians and such in Laredo are trading in their Penskes yellow bumble bee box trucks for one, Im just saying. U can get a lot of fine used vans and bx trks for 30k.

skyraider · Mar 20, 2011

greg334 said:
Thanks.

I think you are understanding the issue we are having when we talk about weight, capacity and such. It is good you are going the extra step to get us answers.

This has happened to me a lot - I go into a Ford dealer, explain the situation to them and what I need but they don't have a clue of what the specs on their product is and many times NOT willing to actually try to find answers. You can substitute Ford for Chevrolet/GMC or even Freightliner/Mercedes - it happens all over the place with most of the dealers.

NOW here is the challenge, which is a great one for a dealer who sees potential of this market and that van fitting a niche in this market - if you have the time can you weigh one to get an exact weight?

Stealer ships are just there for the soccer moms, look at the age of the sales force,,most are just kids, go see for urself,,its the Honda bunch waiting to get off work for a lotteee or whatever.

Jack_Berry · Mar 20, 2011

greg you might have better luck talking to the fleet/commercial guy about his cutaways. the couple i talked to seemed to have more knowledge than the avg salesman.