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--- rv:ford_transit [2022/05/11 16:45]
princess_fluffypants [Windows]
+++ rv:ford_transit [2022/07/08 17:21]
princess_fluffypants [Quirks]
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 === Single vs. Dual Rear Wheel ===
-Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vans offer advantages in load-carrying capacity which can be critical for heavier builds.  They can also offer better performance in when driving in conditions with deep sand, gravel and mud (when equipped with proper tires) as the much larger contact patch prevents them from sinking into the surface. The wheel track of DRW vans is 2" wider than SRW, and some owners report that it gives a more stable and solid feeling when driving on pavement. It also offers redundancy and control in the event of a sudden rear tire blowout.
+Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vans offer advantages in load-carrying capacity which can be critical for heavier builds.  They can also offer better performance in when driving in conditions with deep sand, gravel and mud (when equipped with proper tires) as the much larger contact patch prevents them from sinking into the surface. The wheel track of DRW vans is 5" wider than SRW (78.3" for SRW, 83.1" for DRW) and some owners report that it gives a more stable and solid feeling when driving on pavement. It also offers redundancy and control in the event of a sudden rear tire blowout.
-Single-Rear-Wheel vans are preferred for vans that are frequently driven on snowy pavement, as the narrower contact contact patch can more easily press down through the snow and to the pavement below.
+Single-Rear-Wheel vans are preferred for vans that are frequently driven on snowy pavement, as the narrower contact patch can more easily press down through snow to pavement below.
 The costs of needing to replace 6 tires instead of 4 is mostly a wash, as the tire sizes used on the DRW are cheaper than the SRW.
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 //From the BEMM (Body Equipment Mounting Manual)//
+The Transit is uni-body, meaning that not all frame/body locations have a reliable and solid path back to a ground.  Trying to source a ground from random places on the van can lead to strange electrical problems that are a nightmare to resolve.
+To avoid these problems, always use one of the grounding points as supplied and recommended by Ford:
+{{ :rv:ground_points.png?nolink&600 |}}
+Other quirks:
   * The brake pedal is ~2" higher than the gas pedal.  Owners report it feels weird at first but they get used to it.
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-===== further reading =====
+===== Further reading =====
   * [[http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/|Ford Transit USA forum]]
   * https://www.faroutride.com
+  * [[https://madocumentupload.marketingassociates.com/api/Document/GetFile?v1=6477244&v2=111221115635&v3=60&v4=3f4e613b367cff34a245660a846229f3535335d18baf354cbacd2af9&v5=False|Ford Transit BEMM (Body Equipment Mounting Manual)]]

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