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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-19-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,699
Posted By rothskeller
If you don't have a toilet in the van — even a...

If you don't have a toilet in the van — even a removable one — then it does not meet the criteria to be considered an RV. That means you won't be able to get RV insurance, and depending on your...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2020, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,792
Posted By rothskeller
ModVans offers a third row of seats as an option...

ModVans offers a third row of seats as an option in their Transit build.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-17-2020, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Nope, wasn't aware of them. And yes, definitely...

Nope, wasn't aware of them. And yes, definitely in world record territory, but that's behind me now. :-)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-17-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
The van windows are tinted all around ("privacy...

The van windows are tinted all around ("privacy glass"), so I haven't felt any need for curtains or shades. If at some point I do, there are lots of vendors who offer shades for Ford Transit windows...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Here's a new article...

Here's a new article (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/modvans-production-capacity-expansion-p-j-tezza/) about ModVans, posted yesterday by one of the owners, that might give you some interesting...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
All wheel drive. More powerful engine. Same...

All wheel drive. More powerful engine. Same drivetrain as the F-150 pickup, therefore trivially easy to find parts and mechanics. Much more extensive suite of driver assistance technologies:...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
They were backlogged with orders to begin with;...

They were backlogged with orders to begin with; then impeded by Ford delays due to the model year changeover; and then hit by COVID. A perfect storm.



Yes, I'd still choose the ModVans. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Keep in mind, first of all, that I was doing this...

Keep in mind, first of all, that I was doing this research 18 months ago. Some things have changed since then (such as Hymer/Roadtrek going out of business).

At the time, I looked at pretty much...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Actually, when I first started the process of...

Actually, when I first started the process of getting a class B, I started with Sportsmobile, and was getting a Sprinter-based conversion. However, this was at a time when the Sprinter model year...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Ford does not manufacture the Transit van with...

Ford does not manufacture the Transit van with side or rear windows that open. When parked, however, one can always open the side or rear doors, and screens that mount in them are easy to come by.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Yes, it's cooler up top because that's where the...

Yes, it's cooler up top because that's where the ventilation is. And yes, the windows in the popup top have permanent mesh screens and zipper-down plastic closures.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2020, 12:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Sorry for the delayed response; I didn't get the...

Sorry for the delayed response; I didn't get the notification of your post and only just now happened to notice it.



Yes, it was.



The outside shower is an option. Another big change is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-09-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
I moved the pictures to a site that people can...

I moved the pictures to a site that people can visit without needing a Facebook login. You can see them here (https://rothskeller.smugmug.com/2020/2020-09-05-Camper-Van).
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Fortunately, I'm not a surfer. The main draw on...

Fortunately, I'm not a surfer. The main draw on the system is actually the refrigerator. The solar panel is more than ample to power the fridge, plus lights and other incidentals.

Of course the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
Actually the solar panel's efficiency seems...

Actually the solar panel's efficiency seems unimpeded by the rack. Obviously if you put something *on* the rack, it wouldn't work well, but having the rack itself there doesn't seem to hurt the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 03:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
That's an older model but essentially similar,...

That's an older model but essentially similar, yes. They've added some nice upgrades to their design since they made that video.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,011
Posted By rothskeller
my new van: ModVans CV1

After lurking in these forums for a long time, I now finally have my own Class B camper van: a 2020 ModVans CV1, based on a 2020 Ford Transit AWD chassis. It's lovely, and I can't wait to see the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-26-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,064
Posted By rothskeller
True — but in my view, no loss. The 3.5L V6...

True — but in my view, no loss. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gasoline engine is excellent. And it's beyond me why anyone would prefer diesel at this point. Mercedes has battled months-long delays every...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-25-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,064
Posted By rothskeller
I'm afraid I don't have it quite yet. It was due...

I'm afraid I don't have it quite yet. It was due in April as mentioned above, but then COVID-19 happened, and Ford shut down the Transit manufacturing plant for two months. They're back open now,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-06-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,206
Posted By rothskeller
Hmm. I did search the forum before posting —...

Hmm. I did search the forum before posting — basic courtesy — and I didn't find anything. However, it seems I must have fumble-fingered it or something. After seeing this reply, I searched again,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-06-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,206
Posted By rothskeller
Well, in order to learn something I feel I need...

Well, in order to learn something I feel I need to know as I'm getting started in the van life. I thought this forum was a good place to ask newbie questions. Perhaps I was mistaken.

To be...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-06-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,206
Posted By rothskeller
Thanks, InterBlog. To be clear, I have no desire...

Thanks, InterBlog. To be clear, I have no desire to start a controversy. I am interested in the specific information I asked for, not in a general discussion of the topic of firearms. Your point...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-06-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,206
Posted By rothskeller
Van life and guns

What proportion of van dwellers keep a firearm in their van? Are they more commonly rifles, shotguns, handguns? How often have people needed to draw them against a real threat? Have the threats...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-25-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,064
Posted By rothskeller
The diesel engine question is pretty much...

The diesel engine question is pretty much irrelevant for the Transit; while they do offer a diesel engine, the gas engines are much more attractive and have no need for such certifications. And yes,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-25-2020, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,064
Posted By rothskeller
You just weren't looking in the right place,...

You just weren't looking in the right place, Davydd. The cargo vans are in a different place on the web site than the passenger vans, and the 2020 builds are there. Look under "Vehicles >...
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