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rv:cargo_van:comparo [2019/02/06 13:01]
frater_secessus [Cargo van comparo] |
rv:cargo_van:comparo [2020/01/05 11:44]
frater_secessus [total Cost of Ownership comparison] |
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| ^ Model ^ Cargo height((at ribs)) ^ Cargo length ^ Cargo width at belt line ^ Width between wheelwells ^ Cargo volume ^ Overall length ^ | ^ Model ^ Cargo height((at ribs)) ^ Cargo length ^ Cargo width at belt line ^ Width between wheelwells ^ Cargo volume ^ Overall length ^ |
| | **NV** | 75" High \\ ---- \\ 55.8" Low | 120" | 70.2" | 54" | 323.1'((http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-reviews/163-1212-full-size-van-numbers/)) High \\ ---- \\ 234' Low | | | | **NV**((full size)) | 75" High \\ ---- \\ 55.8" Low | 120" | 70.2" | 54" | 323.1'((http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-reviews/163-1212-full-size-van-numbers/)) High \\ ---- \\ 234' Low | | |
| | **Promaster** | 76" High \\ ---- \\ **65.4"** Low((http://www.thecarconnection.com/specifications/ram_promaster_2016_1500-low-roof-118-wb)) | 123"((136WB)), 144"((159WB)), 160"((159WB Extended)) | **74"** | **56"** | **406'**((136WB high roof)), 459'((159WB high roof)), 529.7'((159WB Extended high roof)) High \\ ---- \\ **304'**((136WB low)), 353 159WB Low | | | | **Promaster** | 76" High \\ ---- \\ **65.4"** Low((http://www.thecarconnection.com/specifications/ram_promaster_2016_1500-low-roof-118-wb)) | 123"((136WB)), 144"((159WB)), 160"((159WB Extended)) | **74"** | **56"** | **406'**((136WB high roof)), 459'((159WB high roof)), 529.7'((159WB Extended high roof)) High \\ ---- \\ **304'**((136WB low)), 353 159WB Low | | |
| | **Sprinter** | 77.8"((high roof)) | **128.5"**((144WB)), 169.3((170WB, longest non-extended body)), **185.3"**((170WB Extended)) | 70.1"((http://www.iseecars.com/car/2006-dodge-sprinter-dimensions)) | 53.1" | 371'((144WB high roof)), **494'**((171WB high roof, largest volume non-extended body)), **547'**((171WB Extended high roof)) | | | | **Sprinter** | 77.8"((high roof)) | **128.5"**((144WB)), 169.3((170WB, longest non-extended body)), **185.3"**((170WB Extended)) | 70.1"((http://www.iseecars.com/car/2006-dodge-sprinter-dimensions)) | 53.1" | 371'((144WB high roof)), **494'**((171WB high roof, largest volume non-extended body)), **547'**((171WB Extended high roof)) | | |
| | **Transit** | **81.5"** High \\ ---- \\ 72" Mid \\ ---- \\ 56.9" Low((http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2015/2015_Transit_PIB.pdf)) | 125"((130WB)) 141"((148WB)), 171"((148WB Extended)) | 70.2((http://www.caranddriver.com/ford/transit/specs/2015/ford-transit/366434)) | 54.8"((http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-reviews/163-1212-full-size-van-numbers/)) | 411.4'((148WB high roof)), 496.0'((148WB Extended high roof)) High \\ ---- \\ 317.3'((130WB medium roof)), 363.9'((148WB medium roof)) Medium \\ ---- \\ 247' ((130WB Low)), 278"((148WB low roof)) Low | | | | **Transit** | **81.5"** High \\ ---- \\ 72" Mid \\ ---- \\ 56.9" Low((http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2015/2015_Transit_PIB.pdf)) | 125"((130WB)) 141"((148WB)), 171"((148WB Extended)) | 70.2((http://www.caranddriver.com/ford/transit/specs/2015/ford-transit/366434)) | 54.8"((http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-reviews/163-1212-full-size-van-numbers/)) | 411.4'((148WB high roof)), 496.0'((148WB Extended high roof)) High \\ ---- \\ 317.3'((130WB medium roof)), 363.9'((148WB medium roof)) Medium \\ ---- \\ 247' ((130WB Low)), 278"((148WB low roof)) Low | | |
| | **Express** | 52.9"((135WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 53.4"((155WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 124.6"((135WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 146.2"((155WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 72"((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/attachment.php?aid=11229)) | 52.7"((http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 239.7'((135", http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 284.4'((155WB EXT, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | | | | **Express** | 52.9"((135WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 53.4"((155WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 124.6"((135WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 146.2"((155WB, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 72"((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/attachment.php?aid=11229)) | 52.7"((http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | 239.7'((135", http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)), 284.4'((155WB EXT, http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2016.tab1.html)) | | |
| | **E250** | 52.5" | 122"((138WB, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)), 142"((138WB EXT, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 72.4"((at floor, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 52.5"((https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 237.8' ((138WB, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)), 278.3"((138WB EXT, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | | | | **E250** | 52.5" | 122"((138WB, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)), 142"((138WB EXT, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 72.4"((at floor, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 52.5"((https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | 237.8' ((138WB, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)), 278.3"((138WB EXT, https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2014/14_ESeries_Van_Cutaway_SB_Updates_093013.pdf)) | | |
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| | **NV200** | 53"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 82.8"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 54.8"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 48"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 127.7 cu ft((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | | | | **NV200**((also sold as Chevrolet City Express)) | 53"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 82.8"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 54.8"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 48"((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | 127.7 cu ft((https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/commercial/nv200-compact-cargo/compare-specs.html)) | | | |
| | **Transit Connect** | 49.7"((https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)) | 71.5"((SWB https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)), 87.3"((LWB, https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)) | | 48"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/TrConnect-dimensions.pdf)) | 103.9 cu ft((RWB, https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit-connect-cargo-van/models/transit-connect-xl/)), 128.6 cu ft((LWB, https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit-connect-cargo-van/models/transit-connect-xlt/)) | | | | **Transit Connect** | 49.7"((https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)) | 71.5"((SWB https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)), 87.3"((LWB, https://reefertekusa.com/photo-gallery/ford-refrigerated-vans/ford-transit-connect-specifications/)) | | 48"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/TrConnect-dimensions.pdf)) | 103.9 cu ft((RWB, https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit-connect-cargo-van/models/transit-connect-xl/)), 128.6 cu ft((LWB, https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit-connect-cargo-van/models/transit-connect-xlt/)) | | |
| | **Promaster City** | 50"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/ProMaster-City-dimensions.pdf)) | | 60.4"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/ProMaster-City-dimensions.pdf)) | 48.4"((https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/promaster-city)) | 131.7 cu ft((https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/promaster-city)) | | | | **Promaster City** | 50"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/ProMaster-City-dimensions.pdf)) | | 60.4"((https://www.adriansteel.com/pdf/ProMaster-City-dimensions.pdf)) | 48.4"((https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/promaster-city)) | 131.7 cu ft((https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/promaster-city)) | | |
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| During some model years fleet Sprinters have been available with a fiberglass-reinforced plastic 84" Mega / Super High roof.((https://sprinterguy.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/super-high-mega-roof-and-super-single-option-for-sprinter-vans-questions-and-answers/))((https://sprinter-source.com/wiki/index.php/Sprinter#Body)) There is some concern that the Mega roof may be unsuitable for camping due to an inability to support roof vents, A/C, solar mounts, etc.((http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f11/really-high-roof-sprinter-van-modification-13340.html#post131992)) A composite roof would also be susceptible to overhead limb damage in forested areas. | During some model years fleet Sprinters have been available with a fiberglass-reinforced plastic 84" Mega / Super High roof.((https://sprinterguy.wordpress.com/2014/12/04/super-high-mega-roof-and-super-single-option-for-sprinter-vans-questions-and-answers/))((https://sprinter-source.com/wiki/index.php/Sprinter#Body)) There is some concern that the Mega roof may be unsuitable for camping due to an inability to support roof vents, A/C, solar mounts, etc.((http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f11/really-high-roof-sprinter-van-modification-13340.html#post131992)) A composite roof would also be susceptible to overhead limb damage in forested areas. |
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| | ===== annual repair costs ===== |
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| | Compiled from [[https://repairpal.com/|repairpal]] data, Jan 2020. |
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| | **3/4 ton vans:** |
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| | - Nissan NV1500, $825/yr |
| | - Ford Transit 150 , $963/yr |
| | - Chevy Express 1500, $972 |
| | - Ford E-150, $1070 |
| | - RAM Promaster 1500, $1072 |
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| | **minicargos:** |
| | - Nissan NV200, $645/yr |
| | - RAM Promaster City, $795/yr |
| | - Ford Transit Connect, $926 |
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| | **minivans:** |
| | - Honda Odyssey, $547/yr |
| | - Toyota Sienna, $554/yr |
| | - Dodge Grand Caravan / Chrysler T&C, $646/yr |
| | - Nissan Quest, $659/yr |
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| ===== warranty comparison ===== | ===== warranty comparison ===== |
| |**Express**|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain.|3yr/36,000mi corrosion \\ 5yr/100,000mi rust-through|Yes((http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/warranty))|5yr/60,000mi|yes| | |**Express**|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain.|3yr/36,000mi corrosion \\ 5yr/100,000mi rust-through|Yes((http://www.chevrolet.com/owners/warranty))|5yr/60,000mi|yes| |
| |**Ford E-series**((up to 2014))|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain((. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.))|5yr/unlimited rust-through|||| | |**Ford E-series**((up to 2014))|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain((. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.))|5yr/unlimited rust-through|||| |
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| | ===== further reading ===== |
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| | We're the Russos has [[https://weretherussos.com/van-chassis-camper-van-conversion/|an excellent article on eurovan pro/con]]. |
