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[steepndeep]

Have full sized Transit, mid roof, mid length, now w/ platform bed only. Thinking about next van w/ shower and maybe kitchen, but want to keep it very basic and simple. Curious about what others have purchased of built. Used for a lot of 4-5 day trips for hiking, biking etc.

 

[highdesertranger]

Welcome steepndeep to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips, Tricks and Rules" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you. I moved this thread to the "Newcomers corner" because it's your first post if you want to ask the question in another forum feel free. highdesertranger

 

[travelaround]

Hi Steepndeep, welcome to the forum. I'm planning to buy a Transit soon. I wonder how much of a problem it would be to find parking for an extended length Transit.

 

[steepndeep]

Hi Steepndeep, welcome to the forum. I'm planning to buy a Transit soon. I wonder how much of a problem it would be to find parking for an extended length Transit.

Not much problem. W/ hitch rack on back I do have to pick spots that don't leave us hanging too far out the back into traffic, but overall it's not a big deal. Recommend the 3.5 V6 twin turbo- gets 20mpg on hwy even going fairly fast. No oil consumption, quiet- very happy.

 

[MrNoodly]

I wonder how much of a problem it would be to find parking for an extended length Transit.

Sort of depends on where you try to park. Parallel parking in a city would be a problem. A store parking lot would be far less of a problem. Parking in the boonies would be no problem at all.

 

[B and C]

My van with its' 23 foot length (spare tire on front) has not been a problem. I do usually park farther out and find a pull through spot though. I take up two parking spaces (lengthwise) this way. It is a lot easier to pull out going forward than trying to back out too.