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Check Out The New Ford Transit Connect Resource Page
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Recommended Gear
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Cuddy – The Best Portable Composting Toilet
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The Ultimate Guide To Free RV Camping (pdf)
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Dom & Marie’s Camper Van (using 2014 Dodge Ram Promaster chassis)
Vanlife Sagas on Facebook • Vanlife Sagas on Instagram
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Mat & Danielle’s DIY Van Conversion
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Anna French’s 2016 Ford Transit
Anna French’s 016 Ford Transit low-top. She lives in it full-time. It was recently renovated with a fiberglass high-top extension and a completely new interior. To learn more about Anna’s van, go here and here. To learn more about Anna, go here.
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Lindsey’s Homemade Camper Van (using 2018 Ford Transit high roof, standard length chassis)
Lindsey and her father built out this camper van in about a year so she can travel full time and work from the road. The chassis is a 2018 Ford Transit Eco Boost gas.
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Cute Camper Van
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Very Cute Tiny House Bus
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VW Van Concept
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Old Camper Cars
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VAN TOUR | Solo Female Photographer Lives Full-Time On The Road
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Fully Loaded VAN TOUR! Chef Kitchen, Roof Deck & Bathroom!
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Wow! Nici & Max’s Daihatsu Hijet Micro Camper Van
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Milo Meloy’s Ford Transit Connect DIY Conversion Camper Van
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Beautiful 2002 Fiat Doblo Micro camper van natural wood conversion!
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Stunning Transit Connect Conversion: compact and elegant custom camper
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Camping Van-Truck Illustrations
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Ford Transit Custom Nugget (Not Currently Available In The U.S.)
Transit Custom Nugget Is Ford’s New Camper Van For Europe
By Cristian Gnaticov
January 28, 2019
The new Ford Transit Custom Nugget Camper is ready to take up to four people on a trip, providing them with all the comfort features required of a home away from home.
Unveiled at the 2019 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, it was developed in collaboration with Westfalia and comes in two different versions, with the ‘Plus’ long wheelbase offering some extra equipment, as well as more space inside.
Based on the regular Transit Custom, the Nugget Camper has a double bed that folds out in the roof space, and a second living area with another double bed that folds out whenever needed. The L-shaped kitchenette at the rear is equipped with a double-burner gas cooker, sink and 40-liter refrigerator, whereas fresh and waste water is supplied from the on-board tanks.
There’s room for five people around the fold-out table, and three more can sit on the forward-facing bench. Additionally, the driver and passenger front seats swivel 180 degrees thanks to the folding handbrake, and there’s another fold-out table with two more chairs available as an optional extra.
Opting for the Transit Custom Nugget Camper Plus means you get an even more spacious cabin. This is 36.7 cm (14.4 in) longer than the standard variant and adds a larger wardrobe, built-in toilet with foldaway wash basin and high roof design.
Both camper vans feature auxiliary heating, easy-to-clean wood-effect floor, rear privacy glass and flip-open windows. They can be specced with a premium sound system and racks for bikes and sports equipment.
Power comes from a new 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine, offered with 130 PS (128 hp / 95 kW) or 170 PS (168 hp / 125 kW) that can be paired to two six-speed transmissions, a manual or an automatic one.
The Transit Custom Nugget Camper vans will launch this spring in selected European markets such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy, with others to follow.
Ford Transit Custom Nugget Articles & Resources:
• Transit Custom Nugget Is Ford’s New Camper Van For Europe
• Ford Starts Selling Adventurous, Little Transit Custom Nugget Camper Van
• Westfalia Helped Develop Ford’s Adorably Named Transit Nugget Camper Van
• 2020 Ford Transit Custom Nugget Camper Price
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Camper Van Work Spaces
• Vanlife Office Inspiration: Work On The Road
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2020 Volkswagen T6.1 California (Not Currently Available In The U.S.)
• Volkswagen T6.1 California Website
• It’s Absurd the New VW California Camper Van Isn’t Sold in the US — Here’s Why
• 2020 Volkswagen T6.1 California First Drive
• 2020 Volkswagen T6.1 California (pdf)
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Hymer’s VisionVenture Concept Camper Van
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More Futurist Camper Vans:
• 9 Amazing Camper Concepts Foreshadowing Cushier RV Life In The 2020s
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The Challenging Side Of Van Life
• 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Van Life Before Spending A Weekend In A Camper Van
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10 Reasons Why Van Life SUCKS
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Our Scariest Moments Of Van Life
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The Reality Of Van Life On Social Media
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Pooping In A Car, Van, Or RV
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Favorite Camper Van Websites, Blogs & Forums
• Far Out Ride (Isabelle & Antoine)
• Spin The Globe Project (Anna French)
• The Wayward Home (Kristin Hanes)
• Cheap RV Living (Bob Wells)
• Trent & Allie
• Van-Tramp (Tim & Kerri)
• Van Clan
• Parked In Paradise
• Vancognito
• Gnomad Homies
• Van Life Adventure
• 79 Inspiring Van Life Nomads
• Top 100 Van Life Blogs And Websites for Camper Van Enthusiasts in 2019
• Where To Buy Your Dream Camper Online
• Homes On Wheels Alliance
• Cheap RV living Forum
• fordtransitusaforum.com
• promasterforum.com
• sprinter-source.com
• Car Insurance for Camper Vans (The Wayward Home)
• Car Insurance for Camper Vans (Search Engines)
• RV Health Insurance (The Wayward Home)
• Van Life Health Insurance (Van Clan)
• Ready.Set.Van (Electric Camper Van)
• What RV Camping Looked Like 100 Years Ago
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Camper Van Tips & Tricks
• 11 Ways To Find Public Showers When Living In A Camper Van
• How To Stay Warm While Living In A Camper Van
• 14 Secrets To Stealth Camping Without Getting Caught
• How To Get Reliable WiFi When Living In A Van
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Camping Places & Information
• How To Find Free Camping & Boondocking In The USA
• Recreational Vehicle Camping Locations and Information
• Free Campsites
• Campendium Free Camping
• Campendium RV Parks
• Campendium National Forests
• Campendium National Parks
• Campendium State Parks
• Allstays Free Guides Online
• Tips & Tricks for Stealth Camping
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Best Camping Apps
• USFS and BLM Campgrounds
• BLM Campgrounds
• US Public Land – Offline Map
• Ultimate US Public Campgrounds
• Boondocking
• Allstays Camp & RV – Tents to RV Parks
• Allstays Truck Stops & Travel Plazas
• Walmart Overnight Parking
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Camper Van Gatherings
• 2020 Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTRs)
• RV Shows 2020 – U.S. and Canada Shows in Chronological Order
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Ultimate Guide to Converting a Van into a DIY Camper for Life on the Road
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Camper Van Manufacturers & Conversion Companies
• Where To Buy Your Dream Camper Online
• Class B RVs – Complete List of Class B RV Manufacturers
• CargoVanConversions
• VanDoIt
• GTRV
• Choosing A Van: Transit vs Sprinter vs ProMaster vs NV
“INITIAL COST: We initially looked for a Sprinter (because that’s what everybody did back then in 2015), and quickly realized we could get a brand new Ford Transit (full warranty, no previous owner, customized options, etc.) for pretty much the same price as a used Sprinter…
“REPAIR & MAINTENANCE: Then we realized that even if the Sprinter is a high-end vehicle, they do break down a lot. Looking at the Mercedes dealership map (Mercedes dealer locator), it got us thinking: what happen if we want to travel in Alaska or South America? Heck, even in the USA, there’s no dealer out of the major cities!
“TEST-DRIVE: We then test-drove both a Transit and a Sprinter… we much preferred the Transit as it felt more like driving a minivan (nimble and predictable), as opposed to driving a full-size cargo van for the Sprinter.
“COMMON SENSE: At very last, we asked ourselves this question: “If we had to buy a car, would we buy a Mercedes or a Ford?” Yep, it all made sense now: we much prefer spend money on mountain biking gear and adventures rather than on a luxury vehicle!
“Needless to say, we went for a brand new Ford Transit 2016 and we’re glad we did! (it’s October 2019 at the time of writing these lines)”
• 2019 Ford Transit Van vs. 2019 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van
“Car and Driver performed a comparison test in its October 2015 issue and they ranked the Ford Transit 150 LWB first. They ranked the Ram ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 SWB third. The Ford Transit outsold the Ram ProMaster by over three to one during the 2018 model year.”
• Sydney Ferbrache: Ford Transit Versus Sprinter
“The Sprinter has some incredible features and is very popular in the van life community. This makes it really easy to find layout guides and videos on conversions saving you several hours during your build. The 4×4 Sprinter is awesome and Ford does not offer this in the Transit as of now. They also have been making Sprinters for years which means you can find older models for a pretty good initial price.
“However, these vans do need a lot of maintenance and even with that maintenance, prepare to spend thousands on repairs. You may get lucky and not it, but I highly encourage you to make sure you have a good savings ready for a break down and a pricey repair. Most problems have to be fixed at the dealerships because the software and parts are all exclusively owned by Mercedes. The dealerships (knowing this) charge astronomically more money than standard mechanics.
“My personal opinion and advice: Sprinters are great if you can afford a brand new(-ish) one. My first van (2011 Sprinter) along with many others that I know, required thousands in repairs even after necessary general maintenance. When I broke down, it was also very difficult finding a nearby dealership because we were in the middle of the mountains which meant towing it hours away.. Before spending 3 weeks at an Airbnb while it got fixed, and then being hit with an $8,000 bill. This entire issue cost close to $10,000 in total.”
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• The Best Roof Vents To Install In Your Van
• 13 Van Life Kitchen Essentials
• Neighbor: Safe Places To Store Your Camper Van
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