Remembering that the ProMaster is a commercial van, you’ll see the cockpit is designed for lots of easy in and out as well as storage spaces that contractors would appreciate. In other words, it’s easy to drive and offers a relaxing travel environment. The driving position is elevated, surrounded by glass, a sharply dropping nose and excellent mirrors with clear sight lines down the flat sides of the unit. The powertrain is the long serving 3.6L V6 engine that makes 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque working with a six-speed automatic transmission. It drives confidently with a minimum of lean and even has a sharp 36-foot turning diameter. This one-ton (3500 XT window van) chassis is ample support for the weight of the up-build. Without the driveshaft running to the rear, holding tanks, electrical components, and LP systems can be better secured under the van. With its low floor and hi-roof, it offers a large, solid envelope for companies like Thor to build in – not cut up and re-build. It’s unique being a front-wheel drive unit and as such, offers the lowest floor height among the commercial builders. ![]() The Ram ProMaster is a commercial van that has been on the market for several years now. So, let’s look at the chassis that supports it all. What they are good for is road-tripping and (as has been the theme this summer in the time of COVID) they keep you separate and safe. They don’t lend themselves to families, and they are not for long-stay camping. So, right off the hop, Camper Vans are not for everyone. (Be sure to click on the link to see the review of the Thor Sequence Stephen shot). Yes, Stephen, you were right then and you are still right today – even though you are 30 and we now do video reviews of RVs. I was making notes inside and Stephen was wandering through the van when he stated “Dad, this is a go-somewhere RV – not a stay-somewhere RV – right?” I remember looking at him thinking, “out of the mouths of babes”. ![]() That fact was impressed on me over 20 years ago when I took my then 10-year old son, Stephen, along with me on a Class B test. The Class B motorhome, or Camper Van, is rather unique among recreational vehicles.
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