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I just recently bought a conversion van after looking around at several models.
This one is a Ford Econoline 150...argh...I keep forgetting the conversion package.
I looked at different models of conversion vans, and it's amazing how much better they look in photos than in person.
This is the one I ended up with:
I had driven an Econoline work van before buying this and, aside from the gas costs last summer, was kind of stuck on an Econoline. A trivial little factor I liked about the Econoline was that the spare is on the underbody leaving me room to put a bike mount on the back of the van.
I did consider some other models including this Dodge Ram with a Sherry conversion package:
Beautiful van it is. I tried to get that one, but it was snatched up before I could. The one thing I didn't like about it was the black roof, as it would just heat up the van too much in the summer.
I also looked at a GMC Vandura Rally. Strong engine on it and solid suspension, but goodness what rust and paint flaking on the body.
I thought it might be interesting, being that summer is essentially here, to start a discussion about conversion vans.
If anybody has any recommendations, experiences, or horrors they might like to share. Others may be considering getting a conversion van and could possibly use the input.
I just recently bought a conversion van after looking around at several models.
This one is a Ford Econoline 150...argh...I keep forgetting the conversion package.
I looked at different models of conversion vans, and it's amazing how much better they look in photos than in person.
This is the one I ended up with:
I had driven an Econoline work van before buying this and, aside from the gas costs last summer, was kind of stuck on an Econoline. A trivial little factor I liked about the Econoline was that the spare is on the underbody leaving me room to put a bike mount on the back of the van.
I did consider some other models including this Dodge Ram with a Sherry conversion package:
Beautiful van it is. I tried to get that one, but it was snatched up before I could. The one thing I didn't like about it was the black roof, as it would just heat up the van too much in the summer.
I also looked at a GMC Vandura Rally. Strong engine on it and solid suspension, but goodness what rust and paint flaking on the body.
I thought it might be interesting, being that summer is essentially here, to start a discussion about conversion vans.
If anybody has any recommendations, experiences, or horrors they might like to share. Others may be considering getting a conversion van and could possibly use the input.
