Some new info on Ford Transit.

dolphin · Jun 11, 2012

Not too much information on new Ford Transit or Dodge Ducato cargo vans. I went to Dodge and Ford dealers and they basically knew nothing. Only the Dodge dealer told me they were trying to better the Sprinter price on the Ducato to around 30K.
Ford Transit it say 1st/2nd qtr 2013 hopefully
some links on transit info :

Ford readies for overhaul of Kansas City Assembly Plant - Kansas City Business Journal

Ford exec: Kansas City-made Transit Van will lead in fuel efficiency - Kansas City Business Journal

It will be nice to have a option to Sprinter at a reasonable price hopefully.

BobWolf · Jun 11, 2012

I googled some pics and it looks like a sprinter with a nose job. Wonder what the maintainence costs are on them I would say reasonable as long as theyre revamped Dodge 2500 & 3500 vans so you can find parts.

scottm4211 · Jun 11, 2012

I hope they're not revamped Dodge's

chefdennis · Jun 11, 2012

I seen the new Ford Van in a passenger van configuration today for the 1st time...it was east bound on I 94 at middlebelt and it wasnt lefting any grass grow under it...It was an extended body and a "low" hi-top..in dark grey and it looked good....

scottm4211 · Jul 19, 2012

I found this posted on a "GM Inside News" website

Moot · Jul 19, 2012

Nice to see GM is on top of what the competition is up to. I'm sure by 2020 they will have a prototype of their "Transit Killer".

purgoose10 · Jul 20, 2012

Saw something interesting on the Maxx Automotive Corporation - UltraMaxx - TerraMaxx -Step Van - Cargo Van- Custom Vans -Custom Van-ome web site. Hopefully these photos come through.

Go to photos. They have a Chevy C/Van that copy's a Sprinter.

Rocketman · Jul 20, 2012

purgoose10 said:
Saw something interesting on the Maxx Automotive Corporation - UltraMaxx - TerraMaxx -Step Van - Cargo Van- Custom Vans -Custom Van-ome web site. Hopefully these photos come through.

Go to photos. They have a Chevy C/Van that copy's a Sprinter.

That looks similiar to the HCV vans, except that it looks like the entire body is probably aftermarket instead of just the upper half. The HCV's left a little to be desired where the fiberglass cap joined with the metal ... imo. This looks like a nice unit for those not requiring the length of a sprinter. It will be intersting to see if they make a longer version.

The Transit is going to be the winner though, I believe.

chefdennis · Jul 20, 2012

Rocketman said:
That looks similiar to the HCV vans, except that it looks like the entire body is probably aftermarket instead of just the upper half. The HCV's left a little to be desired where the fiberglass cap joined with the metal ... imo. This looks like a nice unit for those not requiring the length of a sprinter. It will be intersting to see if they make a longer version.

The Transit is going to be the winner though, I believe.

The MAXX GROUP no longer handles the terra or ultra maxx truck from what i have heard..those are built by Turtle Top and are basically a 2nd gen Cargo Max the will be a Ford dealer that handles them at the expo..they are nice trucks..just a tad on the high end of the price structure

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Moot · Jul 20, 2012

I am interested in the 13', 159" wheelbase Independence on a GM chassis "Independence", A New Cargo Truck, now Available

The above website shows two pictures and no specifications. It does list all the really cool upfitter options though. Is this website totally lacking in vehicle specific information or am I missing something? Last winter I requested info and got no reply. Tonight I e-mailed another request for some specs on the Independence. I will wait and see if they respond.

chefdennis · Jul 20, 2012

Moot, they were at the Expo last yr with that unit, all remember is that is was a "FRP" body, which normally works out to "heavy"...

Moot · Jul 20, 2012

I could live with a 13' FRP with a GVWR of 9,900 if it came in under 7000 pounds curb weight. It would be nice if they were a little more forthcoming with their specs.

Rocketman · Jul 21, 2012

Moot said:
I could live with a 13' FRP with a GVWR of 9,900 if it came in under 7000 pounds curb weight. It would be nice if they were a little more forthcoming with their specs.

Moot, if your interested in it, I would give them a call. I actually drove over there and looked at the ultramaxx last year and they are good people to talk to. Don't make the mistake of judging their product by their ability to operate a website...imo

I'm not so sure that they don't still handle the ultra/terra maxx's either. That website has been updated quite a bit since I looked at it last, you would think they would have removed them if they weren't selling them anymore. The van that you linked above looks basicly the same as the Unicel CW like David Hall had..I think his was only 12' though. A 13' body in that configuration would be a good setup. It would give you 12' for freight and a foot to fold your bed up against the wall or seats.

OntarioVanMan · Jul 21, 2012

Rocketman said:
Moot, if your interested in it, I would give them a call. I actually drove over there and looked at the ultramaxx last year and they are good people to talk to. Don't make the mistake of judging their product by their ability to operate a website...imo

I'm not so sure that they don't still handle the ultra/terra maxx's either. That website has been updated quite a bit since I looked at it last, you would think they would have removed them if they weren't selling them anymore. The van that you linked above looks basicly the same as the Unicel CW like David Hall had..I think his was only 12' though. A 13' body in that configuration would be a good setup. It would give you 12' for freight and a foot to fold your bed up against the wall or seats.

whats wrong with the sidewall for the bed?.....

xmudman · Jul 21, 2012

Moot said:
I could live with a 13' FRP with a GVWR of 9,900 if it came in under 7000 pounds curb weight. It would be nice if they were a little more forthcoming with their specs.

Independence "An All American Truck" 13' Body

Fairly close- this page gives a payload of 2800 lbs on their 9900 lb 13' body.