User Tools

Site Tools


rv:eurovan

This is an old revision of the document!


Eurovan

A Eurovan is a van that was designed for a European or world market rather than for the U.S. market.

Examples include:

Eurovans can often be ordered with an OEM high roof for standing room. Small turbodiesel engines are sometimes available for a premium.

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.

battery placement

The Sprinter, Transit, and Promaster have the starter battery under the seat or floorboard rather than under the hood. This can make dual-battery (alternator charging) wiring short and simple.

van comparisons

This section has been moved.

how people chose their eurovan

These are not lists of pros/cons. They are stated reasons (correct or otherwise) people gave for purchasing one platform over the others.

  • Transit
    • American made
    • nationwide serviceability
    • best selling eurovan in the US
    • looks (over Promaster and NV)
    • gas engine option (over Sprinter)
    • ride
    • cost and durability (over Sprinter)
    • MPG (over NV and gas Transits)
    • cargo area (over NV)
    • square cargo walls (over Sprinter)
    • Hatred of FIAT (over Promaster)
    • ecoboost
  • Promaster
    • availability of conversion accessories
    • interior height (over Transit mid-roof)
    • looks (over Transit)
    • interior width
    • interior wall squareness
    • longer wheelbase (over Transit)
    • off-the shelf gas Pentastar and transmission.
    • low step-in height
    • turning radius
    • shorter rear overhang (over Transit)
    • forward visibility
    • front wheel drive
    • automated manual on diesel version
  • Sprinter
    • factory 4×4 available
    • fit and finish
    • T1N models can be purchased cheap
    • options for diesel powered heaters
  • NV
    • lowest purchase price
    • available V8
    • seats and cockpit
    • interior width (over Transit)
    • built on truck platform
    • heavier duty
    • reliability
    • towing ability
    • normal hood length easier for DIY repairs and maintenance

high roof inspection

Bring a ladder or use a vantage point to inspect the top of any high roof vehicle before purchase. It may help you find undisclosed damage.

further reading

rv/eurovan.1602460085.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/10/11 19:48 by 127.0.0.1