[Ajaxgrac14]

Ok, think i'm >90% sure this is what i want on my travel/stealth camper van. It'll be a simple camper for two people plus dog. Will have stowable shower, Dual inverters(Orton!) possible compost toilet, rear a/c, diesel heater, up to 50 gal water, single sink, twin bunks, electric galley(single range, 5 cu ft frig, microwave?), ability to tow supply/camper trailer...Van will live in Houston but travel to NW territory. Dealer quotes $44,400-45300 so far.
Please suggest additions or deletions
2015 Transit Van 250
Long wheelbase
High Roof
3.2 diesel
3.31 limited slip
Packages
Interior Upgrade
User Defined Upfitter Switches
A/C rear-unavailable, only a/c prep available
Exterior
Sterling Gray 1 st choice
Dual Batteries
230 amp Alternator
Modified Wiring System
Rear View Camera
Trailer Wiring Provisions
Power heated Mirrors-Turn Signals-possibly unavailable
Aluminum wheels
Interior
Cruise control
Rear Powerpoint

 

[star gazer]

350 with dual wheels is my first suggestion if you plan to load it up like you want.

 

[reunice]

Depending on weight of the camper you intend to tow, you may want to consider a 3.73 rear end.

 

[CrewVanMan]

Go with the Dual Rear Wheels...delete the aluminum wheels as they are for the SRW
Need to know the weight of the camper trailer to get the correct axle ratio. The 3.31 ratio may not be your best bet........check the towing calculator in the Ford Fleet section. Might need the 3.73 limited slip
Trailer Towing package........not listed

 

[orton]

Ok, think i'm >90% sure this is what i want on my travel/stealth camper van. It'll be a simple camper for two people plus dog. Will have stowable shower, Dual inverters(Orton!) possible compost toilet, rear a/c, diesel heater, up to 50 gal water, single sink, twin bunks, electric galley(single range, 5 cu ft frig, microwave?), ability to tow supply/camper trailer...Van will live in Houston but travel to NW territory. Dealer quotes $44,400-45300 so far.
Please suggest additions or deletions
2015 Transit Van 250
Long wheelbase
High Roof
3.2 diesel
3.31 limited slip
Packages
Interior Upgrade
User Defined Upfitter Switches
A/C rear-unavailable, only a/c prep available
Exterior
Sterling Gray 1 st choice
Dual Batteries
230 amp Alternator
Modified Wiring System
Rear View Camera
Trailer Wiring Provisions
Power heated Mirrors-Turn Signals-possibly unavailable
Aluminum wheels
Interior
Cruise control
Rear Powerpoint

I purchased mine for the same use. You might want to consider some of the following options:
17B fixed sliding door and rear windows.
43R reverse park aid
67D trailer brake controller
68B remote start
85D cargo LED lights
86F two additional keys
92E privacy glass

Electric range would require much larger electrical system. Suggest two burner portable propane stove that allows you to cook outside and provides more inside counter space. A small 600 watt Proctor-Silex (K-Mart) microwave will run on a Magnum 1000 watt inverter.

 

[bobojay]

Me thinks you need to use the 350 dually chassis what with all the weight you'll be adding. It will drive much better than a loaded 250.
All the class B campervan manufacturers learned the hard way about this, and it's why all their offerings are now on the 350 or equivalent chassis.
Also look at that 3.73 ratio for any towing you might be doing

 

[Ajaxgrac14]

Ok, thanks for all y'alls input. Will seriously consider all suggestions. I just read the build dates which has a start date of late April for a HR long WB van, so I'm leaning toward the many Sprinters available, esp. the 2.1 diesel, 170" WB, 3500(not so plentiful)

 

[PeterR]

Ok, thanks for all y'alls input. Will seriously consider all suggestions. I just read the build dates which has a start date of late April for a HR long WB van, so I'm leaning toward the many Sprinters available, esp. the 2.1 diesel, 170" WB, 3500(not so plentiful)

April 2014 IMO -- see comment in the Tracking Build Dates thread.

http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/dealers-purchases-orders/3594-tracking-build-dates.html

 

[orton]

Ok, thanks for all y'alls input. Will seriously consider all suggestions. I just read the build dates which has a start date of late April for a HR long WB van, so I'm leaning toward the many Sprinters available, esp. the 2.1 diesel, 170" WB, 3500(not so plentiful)

I just sold a Sprinter for numerous reasons so would not recommend one. Had it for 6 1/2 years. The 148" WB high roof Transit is being built now. One in stock at local dealer.

You do not need a duel rear wheel van for a conversion. I added 2100 lbs for my Sprinter conversion. I was still about 1000 lbs under the limit. Had no handling problems with the Sprinter.