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Yes it does take a bit of getting use to , RAM are also supposedly upgrading the MINI Commercial van to get away from the passenger van look for 2015.

Originally Posted by mstx

This one is another on, actually is a FIAT, i believe is the Ducato, in Italy is sold since 1980 or so, very hard worker truck !!

http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/ram_prom...ght_white/mono

It may be a good truck but it is very hard on the eyes. That thing is just ugly. They could have made the front end a lot better looking.


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here the interiors, very nice and clean !!

http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/2014/ram...m_promaster_13

This one is another on, actually is a FIAT, i believe is the Ducato, in Italy is sold since 1980 or so, very hard worker truck !!

http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/ram_prom...ght_white/mono

For service this is another nice one and is rated 25 mpg

http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/2013/ram...one_white/mono

I had posted a link to it on another thread awhile ago.

http://www.chevrolet.com/city-express-small-van.html

Too bad they could not have brought back an updated ( modernized ) version of the Astro / Safari

In 2014 Chevy will have a rebadge Nissan to compete with the Ford transit connect.

FORD is also redesigning the TRANSIT CONNECT into a slightly bigger van than the current version for 2014.

http://www.ford.ca/commercial-trucks...mmercial/2014/


To go along with the new large MODEL TRANSIT replacing the current E Model vans

http://www.ford.ca/commercial-trucks...4-vhp-20130109

No you cant stand up in a transit connect. But I have found that the rear is compact enough that I can reach everything without getting into the van.

Originally Posted by 5thRoot

I just recently started driving a ford transit connect. At first I though I would hate it, but after getting it loaded out, its not really as bad as I had myself convinced it would be. I cant haul a lot of equipment but I do service 95% of the time. I have a full sized E-350 at the shop (the truck I used to drive) that I use for installs. If I was a one man show or far from the shop, I would be in trouble. I do ride right at the rated load capacity though. Ill see if I can get some pics.

Can you stand up in the back in those? I have seen them and they look to be tall. Ford is also making one called the transit (not "transit connect", just "transit")which is a full sized van that looks cool. If you get the high roof version you can easily stand up in the back. I like vans but that is my biggest gripe, having to hunch over inside of them. At least with a truck, I can easily access what I need.

Originally Posted by IsaiahV

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are those volk te 37 if so lovve them and diggin the scoob

I just recently started driving a ford transit connect. At first I though I would hate it, but after getting it loaded out, its not really as bad as I had myself convinced it would be. I cant haul a lot of equipment but I do service 95% of the time. I have a full sized E-350 at the shop (the truck I used to drive) that I use for installs. If I was a one man show or far from the shop, I would be in trouble. I do ride right at the rated load capacity though. Ill see if I can get some pics.

Originally Posted by 71CHOPS

no offense meant, but that sounds like a TERRIBLE idea........

as far as gauges, most are accurate in the middle part of their scale......using 410 gauges for 22 could cause you to read anywhere from 3-10psi off. also be sure you calibrate your gauges.

Sorry, I assumed the gauges I was seeing did both 410 and r22- ( the gauges I have both scales on them--) But the office gave us 2 sets, one for 410 one for r22- They were afraid of contamination of one type to the other-- but they do read both types of refrig-


** no offense taken... im just trying to learn properly

GenesisRefrig your ASTRO is setup nicely , I always liked the SAFARI / ASTRO for SERVICE work had a pile of them over the years.

Lot of NEW or reintroduced VANS ( big & small ) coming along in the next year DODGE , FORD , CHEV , NISSAN pushing their mini version

Originally Posted by Maineah

Cool Pics, giving me some great ideas--

I notice most if not all of you carry 2 sets of gauges- Is one a spare or do you use one for r-22 and one for 410?? Our company just started to do ac work and some guys are saying you shouldn't use one for both types-
We are all very green at this and have no "pro" within the company to rely on for proper information- They sent us to a EPA cert class then threw us to the wolves--
We are just doing residential- no commercial stuff-

no offense meant, but that sounds like a TERRIBLE idea........

as far as gauges, most are accurate in the middle part of their scale......using 410 gauges for 22 could cause you to read anywhere from 3-10psi off. also be sure you calibrate your gauges.

Cool Pics, giving me some great ideas--

I notice most if not all of you carry 2 sets of gauges- Is one a spare or do you use one for r-22 and one for 410?? Our company just started to do ac work and some guys are saying you shouldn't use one for both types-
We are all very green at this and have no "pro" within the company to rely on for proper information- They sent us to a EPA cert class then threw us to the wolves--
We are just doing residential- no commercial stuff-

Originally Posted by GenesisRefrig

Chevy Astro Van, AWD... Great for our snowy Winters. A little small, but with good organization, it works. Hauling new equipment (Air Handlers, Ice Machines, etc.) requires a full size van or trailer. Mileage is much better than the full size vans.

Factory springs are junk though. They are a single composite leaf spring. I replaced them with a 6 pack spring package which works much better.

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That's a nice setup for just doing service.


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Anyone take a look at the Ford Transit Van coming out next year? http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/transit/2014/ They claim with the high roof version, a 6'5" person can stand up in the cargo area. That would make having a van much nicer instead of being hunched over like Igor every time you get something from the van.

Chevy Astro Van, AWD... Great for our snowy Winters. A little small, but with good organization, it works. Hauling new equipment (Air Handlers, Ice Machines, etc.) requires a full size van or trailer. Mileage is much better than the full size vans.

Factory springs are junk though. They are a single composite leaf spring. I replaced them with a 6 pack spring package which works much better.

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Malcolm, that is one sweet setup! Thanks for posting them.


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