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rv:eurovan [2017/05/10 17:10] frater_secessus [how people chose their eurovan] |
rv:eurovan [2020/10/11 19:48] 127.0.0.1 external edit |
The Eurovans' appearance can be polarizing, some in the U.S. market regarding them as weird or ugly looking. High roof models can appear top-heavy. | The Eurovans' appearance can be polarizing, some in the U.S. market regarding them as weird or ugly looking. High roof models can appear top-heavy. |
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===== cargo/living area comparison ===== | ===== battery placement ===== |
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^Model^Height((at ribs))^Length^Width at belt line^Width between wheelwells^Cargo volume^ | The Sprinter, Transit, and Promaster have the starter battery under the seat or floorboard rather than under the hood. This can make dual-battery ([[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging]]) wiring short and simple. |
|**NV**|75"|120"|70.2"|54"|323.1'((http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-reviews/163-1212-full-size-van-numbers/))| | ===== van comparisons ===== |
|**Promaster**|76"|123"((136WB)), 144"((159WB)), 160"((159WB Extended)) |**74"**|**56"**|406'((136WB high roof)), 459'((159WB high roof)), 529.7'((159WB 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**|72"((mid roof)), **81.5"**((high roof))|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/))|317.3'((130WB medium roof)), 363.9'((148WB medium roof)), 411.4'((148WB high roof)), 496.0'((148WB Extended high roof)) | | |
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===== off pavement comparison ===== | |
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The [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approach_and_departure_angles|approach and departure angles]] tells you how steep a grade you can drive onto or off without dragging the front or rear end, usually the bumper. Receiver hitches will usually reduce departure angle. | |
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^Model^Ground clearance^approach angle^departure angle^ | |
|**NV**|**8.1"**((https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv-cargo/2015/van/features-specs/))|17.8°((https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv-passenger/2016/van/features-specs/))|16.7°((https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv-passenger/2016/van/features-specs/))| | |
|**Promaster**|6.9" at rear axle|18.6°((Tapped for aux fuel use.))|20°|((Tapped for aux fuel use.))| | |
|**Sprinter**|6.9"((http://www.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/sprinter/specs/2016/mercedes-benz-sprinter/380432))|19°((https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/sprinter/2013/features-specs/))|13°((https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/sprinter/2013/features-specs/))| | |
|**Transit**|6.0"((RWB)), 6.1"((LWB))((https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2016/16_Transit_SB.pdf)) at rear shock mounts.|?|~18°((http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/ford-transit-general-discussion/4018-rear-departure-angle.html#post52570))| | |
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===== capacity comparison ===== | |
^Model^fuel tank^ | |
|**NV**|**28 gal**((https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv-passenger/2016/van/features-specs/))| | |
|**Promaster**|24.0 gal.((https://www.edmunds.com/ram/promaster-cargo-van/2016/features-specs/)). Tapped for aux fuel use.| | |
|**Sprinter**|26.4 gal.((https://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/sprinter/2013/features-specs/))| | |
|**Transit**|25.0 gal flex-fuel.((https://www.edmunds.com/ford/transit-van/2017/features-specs/))Tapped for aux fuel use.| | |
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===== total Cost of Ownership comparison ===== | |
Some calculations of gas Eurovans based on NADA information, originally from [[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/total-cost-of-ownership-vans/|this blog post]]. Sprinter left out but Express included; it was not a Eurovan-specific post. | |
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[[https://boondockplan.wordpress.com/2017/04/11/total-cost-of-ownership-vans/|{{https://boondockplan.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/5ytco.png}}]] | |
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===== warranty comparison ===== | |
^Model^Basic^Powertrain^Misc^Transferable^Roadside Assistance^Towing to nearest service^ | |
|**NV**|**5yr/100,000mi**((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))|5yr/100,000mi((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))|**5yr/unlimited body rust**((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))|yes((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))|3yr/36,000mi((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))|yes((http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/media/pdf/2016-Nissan-NV-WIB.pdf))| | |
|**Promaster**|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.|n/a|Yes((https://www.ramtrucks.com/en/warranty/))|5yr/100,000mi|yes((https://www.ramtrucks.com/shared/pdf/warranty/2016-RAM_ProMaster_Gas_5_60-Generic_Warranty-3rd.pdf))| | |
|**Sprinter**|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.((http://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/owners-resources/warranty-and-maintenance))|5yr/100,000mi on body rust|yes((http://assets.mbvans.com/Mercedes-Benz-Vans/Warranty-Maintenance/MY2016-MB-Sprinter-Service-and-Warranty-Guide.pdf))|3yr/36,000mi|yes((http://assets.mbvans.com/Mercedes-Benz-Vans/Warranty-Maintenance/MY2016-MB-Sprinter-Service-and-Warranty-Guide.pdf))| | |
|**Transit**|3yr/36,000mi|5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.((http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2016-Car-Lt-Truck-Warranty-version-3_frdwa_EN-US_10_2015.pdf))|n/a|Yes((https://www.ramtrucks.com/en/warranty/))|5yr/100,000mi|up to 35mi((http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2016-Car-Lt-Truck-Warranty-version-3_frdwa_EN-US_10_2015.pdf))| | |
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| This section [[rv:cargo_van:comparo|has been moved]]. |
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===== how people chose their eurovan ===== | ===== how people chose their eurovan ===== |
* forward visibility | * forward visibility |
* front wheel drive | * front wheel drive |
| * automated manual on diesel version |
* **Sprinter** | * **Sprinter** |
* factory 4x4 available | * factory 4x4 available |
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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]]. |