Hvac SuperTech Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Im a service tech for a heating and air company in NC. I used to have a full size Chevy express van, lots of space inside it. I carry lots of stuff that probably shouldnt be on my van, but I have it for those just in case I need it situations. I am still swapping stuff into the TC. I have lots of things that wont carry over from the van due to space. You definately have ot be creative on the organization of things. I carry lots of truck stock, so that takes up room, and then I have all my tools and such. I will post pictures once I get everything worked out next week. I like driving it. Its easy to manuever, and feels like a car really. Mileage on my first tank was right at 21. I probably have 500+ pounds of cargo though. Im sure that will go up a little once the motor loosens up. I have a little over 300 miles on it now. I have the xlt version, which I like. I don't have the Bluetooth on the radio, but wish I did. I wasn't in charge of ordering it. I am glad they got me one with power windows and locks and key less entry. My ladder rack is going to take some getting used to. It doesn't want to latch on to my 8 foot step ladder. I haven't put my 28 foot extension ladder on it yet. I will probably trade that out with one of the other techs for a 20 footer or a 24 footer. Seats are pretty comfortable. Sound system is decent with only the two speakers. I have a divider between me and the cargo area so it keeps the sound up front. Heater is good, and the divider helps with that also, there less blnd spots on this than a typical van. And with me having no windows in the back at all, it is really nice not to have to worry as much about blind spots I am trying to figure out what to do in the passenger area. I have several books, manuals and such to keep. I was thinking overhead in the storage area up there. There is possibility of the epassenger floorboard area, and seat areas. Will be contemplating this. Overall i like it alot. I am going from a lot bigger van with 170k miles on it and it had some issues. Brand new vehicle is sure nice. Nice to see aft 10 years, I have paid my dues. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 There should be a drawer under the passenger seat. It's quite roomy, holds a 15" laptop plus some manuals/catalogues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdamay Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Unless that is something they've added to more recent models, ours don't have a drawer. I have a 2010 and it does not have a drawer under either seat. It was a feature I had in my previous work van that I sorely missed when switching to the Transit Connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh, ok, mine's 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hvac SuperTech Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't think theres a drawer there, but I'll check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Be careful what you store in the overhead bin. I wouldn't want to see you get clobbered on the noggin! "Stuff" does fall out of mine on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Wilson Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I've got a 2012 XLT and it doesn't have a drawer under the passenger seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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