New van

The Ford Transit Connect (USA) in the marketplace has opened some peoples eyes  I just saw that Dodge is showing a "Ram C/V Cargo Van" to compete against the Ford Transit Connect (USA) the review states that it will hold 4' x 8" laying down. They give the interior height.  It is also rated to tow, which the Ford Transit Connect (USA) is not. As the review states this is a quick answer get some of the Ford Transit Connect (USA) market. 

If I could change the Ford Transit Connect (USA) I would add quick release second row seats, make the cargo area 8' long and give it some tow capacity.  Until that happens I'm thinking it is just too small for me.
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I like the Connect, too, but without 4x8 capacity it's worthless. I find the Caravan idea interesting- they must have stretched it a bit, because my wife's Town and Country is about 2" shy of being able to hold 4x8 sheets laying down (I've tried....lol). It's a great van otherwise, so I'd look at grabbing one if the price isn't nuts.
 
Well I read Ford Fiestas and focus are becoming alot more propular in the USA due to the fuel prices going up and these smaller european cars have far better fuel economy you lot across the pond are finally becoming more sensible on fuel consumption and more environmental  friendly about time!  [poke]

So you props be seeing more of our vans aswell

Jmb
 
jmbfestool said:
Well I read Ford Fiestas and focus are becoming alot more propular in the USA due to the fuel prices going up and these smaller european cars have far better fuel economy you lot across the pond are finally becoming more sensible on fuel consumption and more environmental  friendly about time!  [poke]

So you props be seeing more of our vans aswell

Jmb
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There's got to be a way to fit that Cobra 429 engine into that Fiesta!  Great power and gas mileage.  Then, just put a ladder rack on it and you have a great work vehicle.
 
jmbfestool said:
Well I read Ford Fiestas and focus are becoming alot more propular in the USA due to the fuel prices going up and these smaller european cars have far better fuel economy you lot across the pond are finally becoming more sensible on fuel consumption and more environmental  friendly about time!  [poke]

So you props be seeing more of our vans aswell

Jmb
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I lived in Ireland for a year back in the 2000s and drove a Ford Focus over 18,000 miles and loved it. It had some power and a great suspension .... the US version was a dog the same model  year. The US version had a marshmallow suspension the would not have stayed on a Irish highly crowned road. It seems that the US auto industry just wants to build vehicles that old people will not spill their coffee in and can run over things and not know they killed the neighbors Great Dane.

The commercial vehicles in the US are very limited.

IMHO

Cheers,
Steve
 
I drive vehicles that guzzle fuel.  I tow behind it a trailer that probably has the capacity of the largest Sprinter,  I am stupid.  I piss away a lot of gas carrying stuff I don't need.  My hope is that I can condense to a Sprinter or smaller.

I can't afford a Sprinter thus my enthusiasm and hope for competition.

Peter
 
Peter Halle said:
I drive vehicles that guzzle fuel.  I tow behind it a trailer that probably has the capacity of the largest Sprinter,  I am stupid.  I piss away a lot of gas carrying stuff I don't need.  My hope is that I can condense to a Sprinter or smaller.

I can't afford a Sprinter thus my enthusiasm and hope for competition.

Peter
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That's why you need the Doctor bag from Occi.  Get the model with wheels and a tow hitch for an additional $89. [big grin]
 
Ken Nagrod said:
Peter Halle said:
I drive vehicles that guzzle fuel.  I tow behind it a trailer that probably has the capacity of the largest Sprinter,  I am stupid.  I piss away a lot of gas carrying stuff I don't need.  My hope is that I can condense to a Sprinter or smaller.

I can't afford a Sprinter thus my enthusiasm and hope for competition.

Peter
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That's why you need the Doctor bag from Occi.  Get the model with wheels and a tow hitch for an additional $89. [big grin]
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Wrong Occi boy  [poke]  If the weather is good tomorrow I will start shedding normally carried items.  If the pile is impressive enough, it might be a photo op.  I suspect that most would be shocked  [eek].

Peter
 
Sounds like a list for the classified section or maybe another ah ha moment when you find something you'd forgotten you had.  I get that every so often with my Veto bags.

Happy Spring cleaning!
 
Peter Halle said:
I drive vehicles that guzzle fuel.  I tow behind it a trailer that probably has the capacity of the largest Sprinter,  I am stupid.  I piss away a lot of gas carrying stuff I don't need.  My hope is that I can condense to a Sprinter or smaller.

I can't afford a Sprinter thus my enthusiasm and hope for competition.

Peter
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Thanks for the post... I looked at the site and saw one image that looks like it has a second row drivers (US) side sliding door. I can't find on their website that this is really an option. Can you confirm or point me to a link that states/shows this.

I really want 5 for 6 doors (if you could the back as two. I have in another career I worked with State and Fed DOT and we are nowseeing in Mn a movement from four lane urban to three lane, one of which is for parking. In some of Europe the parking lane in the the middle lane and you get vehicles pointed in both directions.  Here we are exploring that parking is only on one side and if they allow bidirectional parking the vehicles need doors on both sides to allow curb side open is possiable however they have to park...

Cheers,
Steve

 
Ken,

I have never sold a tool.  I gave them away to charity in the contest thread back in the spring.  I am in a metamorphosis stage whereas after this week I am working alone again,  My helper L is leaving for CA until September - with my whole hearted blessing.  He is one heck of a guy and this is an opportunity for him that I wish that I had.

The fuel costs in relationship to income are again getting really warped and I need to change my attitude from having everything available at anytime to what is reasonable.  I love my Festools and systainers, but transporting 25+ systainers everyday and then tons of other stuff has to change.

Change is good.  Until you find you left something at home that you needed.

Peter
 
Peter Halle said:
Ken,

I have never sold a tool.  I gave them away to charity in the contest thread back in the spring.  I am in a metamorphosis stage whereas after this week I am working alone again,  My helper L is leaving for CA until September - with my whole hearted blessing.  He is one heck of a guy and this is an opportunity for him that I wish that I had.

The fuel costs in relationship to income are again getting really warped and I need to change my attitude from having everything available at anytime to what is reasonable.  I love my Festools and systainers, but transporting 25+ systainers everyday and then tons of other stuff has to change.

Change is good.  Until you find you left something at home that you needed.

Peter
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[cool], but hopefully it's not your extra set of keys you need.
Just once, I drove an hour to a job, got out of my truck while running, closed the door and realized, uh oh.  I hit the auto locks while getting out.  [embarassed]
Coat hanger, anyone?
 
Ken,

Happened to me on my second day of construction in 1983.  In a snowstorm.  I can relate.  I also locked my keys in my trailer and luckily had a grinder in my pickup to cut the padlocks.

Stuff happens I guess.

Peter
 
i have left my car keys a few times in the trailer.
nothing a grinder or bolt cutters cant fix....

i like the look of the new volkswagen pick up trucks.
i would only buy the diesel model.
anybody out there own one yet?

justin.
 
Meh, I don't care what gas costs, my Suburban with the 454 sure is fun to drive.  Oh, I can fit 4x8's in the back and close the rear doors.

 
justinmcf said:
i like the look of the new volkswagen pick up trucks.
i would only buy the diesel model.
anybody out there own one yet?

justin.
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I like the look. The name, Amorak sounds like a jumper you love. Plenty of rain in the winter here, I need more cover for my stuff. But if it has the same power as the Vans, it'll be great. It would certainly be comfortable.
 
Steve R said:
jmbfestool said:
Well I read Ford Fiestas and focus are becoming alot more propular in the USA due to the fuel prices going up and these smaller european cars have far better fuel economy you lot across the pond are finally becoming more sensible on fuel consumption and more environmental  friendly about time!  [poke]

So you props be seeing more of our vans aswell

Jmb
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I lived in Ireland for a year back in the 2000s and drove a Ford Focus over 18,000 miles and loved it. It had some power and a great suspension .... the US version was a dog the same model  year. The US version had a marshmallow suspension the would not have stayed on a Irish highly crowned road. It seems that the US auto industry just wants to build vehicles that old people will not spill their coffee in and can run over things and not know they killed the neighbors Great Dane.

The commercial vehicles in the US are very limited.

IMHO

Cheers,
Steve
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I use to have a focus ST and it was a lovely car to drive fast never had any problems with it. I'm definitely be getting another ford again unless I can afford an Audi then I'll go for Audi instead.

Jmb
 
i will go on tonight, can't play it with kids around it not appropriate for them really. I"m just swapping from a lexus is200 to a golf gti think im going to miss the RWD tho. Not quite sure why people need such huge vans/ trailers for work really. I understand a workshop have a huge van for dlivering the goods to site but not for carrying tools. I use a lwb vivaro and carry loads of tools and can fit a fair amount of goods in there too
 
Deansocial said:
i will go on tonight, can't play it with kids around it not appropriate for them really. I"m just swapping from a lexus is200 to a golf gti think im going to miss the RWD tho. Not quite sure why people need such huge vans/ trailers for work really. I understand a workshop have a huge van for dlivering the goods to site but not for carrying tools. I use a lwb vivaro and carry loads of tools and can fit a fair amount of goods in there too
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I agree I dont see the need for massive vans unless your a builder or like you said a workshop joiner BUT you do need a Van cus I see sooo many site joiners who turn up in a car and have der chop saw on the back seat! If I was Forman I would be like dont bother getting out of your car go home lol!  Cnt see any joiner being any good if they use a car unless they have der van in for repair or something. 

Thats why I got a 9ft trailer and got a tow  bar fitted on my van for when I need to carry alot of material so I dont mess up all my tools with materials 

RWD  for doing Donuts hey Dean?

 
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