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Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-18-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Winnebago Trend / Itasca Viva on Ram ProMaster

My cousin has the "grocery getter" with the EcoBoost V6. He pulls a small TT which probably weighs around 2.5T through the mountains between Michigan and South Carolina, using various routes based on...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-17-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Winnebago Trend / Itasca Viva on Ram ProMaster

Yes.
I forgot about the 8.1L Chev, but it's so big, and the fuel economy would likely be worse than the Ford V10, I hadn't considered it as a possibility. They do use them in some larger gas class A...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-17-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Winnebago Trend / Itasca Viva on Ram ProMaster

I couldn't agree more, and, it's probably a few bucks cheaper than the MB alternatives with similar specs.
Actually the Triton V10 has better HP and torque numbers than it's peers, with the...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 03-07-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Winnebago Trend / Itasca Viva on Ram ProMaster

I'm still completely undecided about which way to go, so for now we'll stick with the Roadtrek. It's the devil we know, and have some experience dealing with the deficiencies, as we see them.

I...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 02-28-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Winnebago Trend / Itasca Viva on Ram ProMaster

More and more it seems like Winnie really jumped into the Dodge chassis with both feet, and I'm not sure whether it was wise to do that on this chassis. It seems like there are too many deficiencies...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-27-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

That is one of the question marks about these new cab chassis/vans, the power to weight issue. I'm less concerned about the width or height, except where the increased size in any direction adds...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-27-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

I think that was the idea, to consider what sort of RVs would use the Promaster/Ducato Sprinter clones? The Winnebago Trend is one of the first to consider the Promaster chassis.

I'm also pretty...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-27-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

My example was the View/Navion/Solera/Tioga type of C, assuming they are considered a small class C? If you agree that they're a class C, then they fit the "box" criteria, although their "boxes" are...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-26-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

Those numbers were just one example (2?) I found which demonstrated that the actual width may be less than 8' on some Sprinter based B+ or small C "boxes". It also suggests not all class B Sprinters...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-26-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

As an example of a Sprinter based B, Pleasureway Plateau exterior specs ....
EXTERIOR LENGTH 22 FEET 9 INCHES (Bumper to Bumper)
EXTERIOR HEIGHT 9 FEET 8 INCHES
EXTERIOR WIDTH 7 FEET 10 INCHES...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-26-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

Yeah, I was thinking you might have to add a skid plate or wheels to keep it off the roadway when entering or exiting some places. The drops are just too steep over too short a distance. Gas stations...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-26-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

If I get something bigger, it will be sitting in our driveway, so height isn't an issue for us. Width somewhat more, as it's a 2 car width, and it would have to be close to the neighbor's fence on...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-25-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

I was guessing the width and height was probably part of it, as well as the hit and miss bed setup in most of them. The only perma-bed was the over cab cubby, and that was a pita to get to in the...
Forum: B+ General Discussion 07-25-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 58,089
Posted By Mike
Re: Ducato/ProMaster news...

If the demand for more space inside conversion vans becomes a more commonly requested feature, and it can be achieved on a chassis/engine/transmission combo with better fuel economy, there may be...
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