My suggestion it to get black perforated vinyl for the window. NO ONE will be able to see ANYTHINGGGG 👍 Getting a 2021 in 6weeks to do a conversion and live in it full time 😁
That van has the factory optional swivel seats. They have a lot of adjustment. Though no power. Those are a $595 option each. Those are the extended power door mirrors. An option. They stick out further from the doors. Better for trailer towing. The base equipment is a non power mirror. They also offer a power mirror option with power folding selection. You can also get an optional drivers side sliding door. You can get side door windows, or full window package on the 159 inch and 159 inch extended. Sales wise, the 159 inch van is a big seller. The 159 inch extended is also quite popular. These vans are not canyon carver sports vans. The power is adequate for most buyers and users. That motor is a high winder. It spins to 6400 rpm before fuel shut off. So it can be quite spirited if you put your foot deep into the power peddle. Depending on model and configuration, payloads range from about 3700 to 4300 pounds. Tow ratings for trailers up to about 6800 pounds. If you want a sports car of these vans, your looking at either the big v8 Chevy/gmc or the ford transit 3.5 ecoboost versions, plus the Nissan NV has a honking v8 option. The van you drove was ordered as an RV conversion package spec. $48,000 is mid upper spec price range configuration for a 3500 high roof extended. The 159 inch wheel base comes only in high roof version. The 118 inch low roof is the most maneuverable and sporty driving of the bunch because it’s the smallest and lightest. The 136 inch wheel base is the middle of the pack version. Put 1000 to 2000 pounds in that 3500 extended you drove and it’s ride and feel will improve substantially.
thanks for the review, just a little tip, a lot of people want to use these for van conversions, it makes it difficult to see things when you're constantly moving/swinging the camera around. Pick a spot and hold it stationary for a short length of time while you're talking.
This van it's the fiat ducato here in Brazil, South America and Europe. I don't know if the dodge use the same motor of ducato. In Brazil this van is manufacture for Citroen and Peugeot too.
I used to use a promaster when I worked FedEx ground. It sucked pretty bad lol. The Ford Transit wasn't much better, old school step vans were my favorite.
Ford better than this junk , at least comfortable more safe , this junk when speed up more than 75mph you gonna feel van try flying and steering is nightmare zero control , I will never drive this junk again
a couple of things.... be aware that both front windows (pass & driv) DO NOT ROLL down all the way. You like putting your arm on the window sill on a warm day, well you'll be dealing with 3-4 inches of glass cutting off your blood supply. Also, the reviewer failed to mention thereis a second smaller glove box up on the dash on the passenger side, big enough for the owners manuals and papers
3.6 engine is so weak for this van. Where is 3.0 turbo diesel engine? I have 2015 promaster 3.0 Diesel engine with 450K mi on it and it’s still running and I love it. Why? Why? They stoped give us this option.? Wanna get new one but hate this 3.6 weak engine. Give us back 3.0 turbo diesel.
Almost nobody bought the diesel in the US. Plus the emissions gear and automated manual shift transmission quickly earned a poor reputation for service and reliability. The 3.0 diesel was a inline 4 cylinder, not the v6 found in the 1500 pickup. And the added purchase cost did not help.
@@djfglobal3377 Some states have rules where you have to take them off the car by a certain date. I don’t know of any that don’t allow them at all though. ProMasters are great vans, i just bought my 2nd one in July. A 3500 extended.
@@MisterTwister88 Thanks, I’ve always had rear wheel drive vans or trucks with some weight in it. The studded tires seem like the perfect addition Safe travels
Ram missed the mark by not migrating the new LCD/media tech in their trucks over to their cargo vans. At least Ford updated to a decent screen recently. Prior to that, the Transit's media was straight out of the 80s. I drive a Promaster 2014 van and it's media is decent for six years ago. The Sprinter's media is the best currently out of the lot. Done a lot of comparing and would say the best overall current cargo van is the 2020+ Ford Crew AWD Transit. A lot of van for around $51k. The Sprinter's expensive service costs and limited places to acquire service are its biggest negatives.
People getting a cargo van to haul equipment need to learn how to use mirrors. A semi truck driver does not have a rear view mirror he can see out of. People learn to use the mirrors. Everyone is relying to much on cameras in the vehicle instead of basic driving skills
have a question, I recently drove one of these at work, but it has a light on the panel of a car like a crash alert and it says off, how can I activate it? probably disabled accidentally
Most Promasters are the pentastar gas(petrol) v6. All are automatics. No manual is offered. The diesels cost more, and are equipped with the automated 6 speed manual transmission. Many people stay away from those because of the troublesome DPF and DEF emissions systems. They have a poor reputation for reliability and dealer repair support. Plus they are a lot slower accelerating than the gas engine vans, even though they do get noticeably better fuel economy.
@@americanrambler4972 In Europe all vehicles like this " Fiat, Iveco, Benz, Citroen, VW" are all V4 2.0- 3.0l 6speed Manuals and ONLY diesels. Gasoline are not good for daily Transporting yk
MisterTwister You are correct. The diesel appears to be no longer available. I do not know specifically when they were discontinued. We currently have some used Promaster diesel vans available in the local market. I would not consider one because I do not like the automated 6 speed manual automatic transmission they use. It’s slow shifting, has no park position and it uses a clutch instead of a torque converter. (A manual shift 3 peddle transmission has never been offered on a US spec Promaster.)
American Rambler It does have a park position (I drive one every day) I have a 2500 159” wheel base, and love it. Ive had 40k miles of trouble free ownership. Its the nicest work van ive ever had, id buy another one in a heartbeat. I dont know why they would have ever dropped the diesel option.
Dude you just confirm that I wouldn’t buy this van Dodge are known for poor Quality control and electrical issues you just prove that when you turn on the ignition on a brand new van and the gauges don’t work and blinking lights thank you for your honest video I will be buying a ford
The visibility in the rear does not mater. That van will be loaded dude... It’s the damn camera you will have to use. Also the front and side visuals is fucking amazing.
Great basic review. What in the fuck do you always leave out the exact dimensions after divider to closed back door. In addition When riding rough on an empty 3500 you have to
3.6 engine for this van pretty weak. If you drive on road with even small load this van will shift from 6 to 5 th gear and back every little hills. Even on straight road it can’t sustain on 6h gear, It’s so annoying. Van is ok but engine is garbage.
Dude in Europe they drive this thing called a fiat ducato/ Citroen Jumper etc all with a 2.3.... With about 140 hp. In Germany they are allowed to weight max 3500kg. And the 2.3 is enough for this kinda payload. I've driven one myself and they go pretty good. But they are almost all manual trans. BTW they are used for package delivery. I drive usually a MB Sprinter that dry empty all ready weights 3000kg (big Cooller Box). It has a 2.1 cdi (om 651) with about 160 hp. And it's pretty quick for its size.
Anyone know what type of Diesel engine may be available in these vans? I would like to think that I could get a Cummins 6.7 or a QSB under the hood powering this rig. It would also be awesome if it offered a 4x4 package. I would definitely put a set of wider and taller (without needing a lift). Also does anyone know if you can park an ATV or a snowmobile in the back of one of these?
I have the 2018 1500 high top. I can drive my John Deere 46 inch rider into the back of the van, I also can load a 65” tall refrigerator standing up in the back of the van. I’m 61 and I can walk around in the van without hitting my head it’s really a great cargo hauler.
Brother Man! I appreciate your time and effort! But, sometimes it's kinda hard to understand you, you talk like 80mph! Lol, no disrespect bro at all! Just positive critique, and not that I'm here just to Critique,No! Im honestly here bcuz i do want to buy 1 and make it my home! Lol! Ty bro
What are you in such a hurry that you are trying to cover everything so fast? Are you hoping someone will buy it because of your video? Do it over or learn how to present the van in better light and maybe the dealership might even throw you a bone.
You forgot to show the top top dashboard glove compartment. And you didn’t mention any of the suspension and brakes and control arm and sway bar upgrades for the 2500 & 3500 starting in 2019. You didn’t mention the extra payload, or towing capacity either.. and you didn’t mention the transmission grade braking. I stopped watching halfway through, you may have missed a lot more stuff but I don’t know. You’re welcome ;-)
