transitseatman Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 What makes the 2014-Current Transit Connect such a versatile Camper van/vehicle? Let’s start with size, price, ease of driving, ease of storage, easy of cleaning in a drive through car wash, garage-able campervan, great gas mileage, low cost to insure, great daily driver, adaptability…. And they make a great TOAD / DINGHY! What? An adaptable vehicle? What’s that? For many it is a daily driver- sell or trade in a vehicle for a campervan that can be used not only to camp but for the all-around vehicle. For others, it is a Campervan that also has a large area to haul items that would not fit in the truck of a car, for others it is a Campervan that can get you to the grocery store for shopping- load the refrigerator and be able to run other errands before heading home worried about food spoiling outside of a refrigerator, how about the trip to the park- stove cookware, food and cold beverages already packed…..always ready vehicle! How about the place to take the afternoon lunch nap in the parking lot at work- even a lunch getaway is a nice getaway when a nap is in order. Hmm, tent on wheels that does not need set up, torn down or dried out as soon as you get back from a trip. How about the full timers, snowbirds, or folks with the big rigs that get parked for extended periods who pull a TOAD / DINGHY? The transit connect campervans are an excellent choice for a TOAD. Weighing under 4000LB these campervans are absolutely the most versatile TOAD / DINGHY’s available for those towing on a dolly. The only downside is they cannot be towed “4 down” for those who prefer the 4-down towing. DLM-Distribution ~ Campervans of Lake Crystal MN doitdub and Willygee 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Your post resonates well with me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I don't use my 2010 TC behind an RV, but I did turn it into a little camper. Works great. Not wanting to hack large holes in the roof, I didn't install the roof vent / fan, but I did mount a Yakima roof rack and install a 190 Watt solar panel, solar shower, kayak rack, awning, and hitch-mounted bike rack. I've also got a comfy bed mounted behind the passenger seat, a toilet, water supply, two tables (one that fold out of the wall), and a 120 Volt inverter. I don't have an issue driving something huge, I do it every day at work, but I do appreciate the compact size of the TC for ease of parking, great fuel economy, and a good ride. Being 6' 4" I really enjoy the extra headroom the earlier models have. I can comfortably sit on my bed with my legs at a 90 degree angle below me, and not hit my head. I can also kneel on the floor next to the bed, but this requires that I tilt my head down a little to avoid the roof above me. Still, there's plenty of room for changing into / out of kayak gear, or getting ready for bed while camping. My only complaint, and it's a minor one, is the super-stiff rear suspension. I'm hoping I can find softer leaf springs to replace the cargo van suspension it currently has. It's not a big deal on the highway, but bouncing down dirt roads while scouting out a good camp site, really beats the tar out of me! doitdub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I had the cargo van with the heaviest payload (825 kg). There was an extra leaf in the back but I didn’t really experience any extreme stiffness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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