Electric camper

Panel van conversions are generally a lot more expensive in the States, doubt the prices would stack the same over here
 
Checked Fiat brochure for 3.5 ton Electric Ducato L4 H2.....
..payload was 720 kg ! ....slightly more if I took smaller battery......you don't want to know the price!!!

Alec
 
720kg, not viable on a van that size unless it's carrying polystyrene etc, and certainly no good for a PVC.
 
And fills the fresh tank, and the food cupboards and clothes and put a bike on the back, and an awning, would you put solar on?
 
Actually, that Ford is probably the most viable EV camper I've heard of. According to Wikipedia (clicky link):

In November 2020, Ford announced the 2022 E-Transit battery electric cargo van; key specifications include a 3,880 lb (1,760 kg) / 487.3 cu ft (13.80 m3) maximum cargo capacity, 68 kWh (usable capacity) battery and up to 126 mi (203 km) range, based on the US EPA Multi-Cycle Test (MCT) procedure.​

1.76 tonnes payload when empty would probably permit a half-decent interior. However, the maximum range has been reduced from 126 miles to 108 miles by adding an interior and will no doubt further reduce when fully laden. In real world terms, I suspect that'll end up meaning a recharge every 60 miles or so, and you'd probably spend as much time on charge points as actually driving the thing. That said, if 'they' can manage it (e.g. if the van has 'bi-directional' charging), you could get away without gas or diesel for heating and cooking as the main battery could easily supply enough for a day while leaving enough range to get to a charge point...
 
GeoffL said:
Actually, that Ford is probably the most viable EV camper I've heard of. According to Wikipedia (clicky link):

In November 2020, Ford announced the 2022 E-Transit battery electric cargo van; key specifications include a 3,880 lb (1,760 kg) / 487.3 cu ft (13.80 m3) maximum cargo capacity, 68 kWh (usable capacity) battery and up to 126 mi (203 km) range, based on the US EPA Multi-Cycle Test (MCT) procedure.​

1.76 tonnes payload when empty would probably permit a half-decent interior. However, the maximum range has been reduced from 126 miles to 108 miles by adding an interior and will no doubt further reduce when fully laden. In real world terms, I suspect that'll end up meaning a recharge every 60 miles or so, and you'd probably spend as much time on charge points as actually driving the thing. That said, if 'they' can manage it (e.g. if the van has 'bi-directional' charging), you could get away without gas or diesel for heating and cooking as the main battery could easily supply enough for a day while leaving enough range to get to a charge point...
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'5th Gear Recharged' Group tested the Transit EV in a broadcast some 8-10 weeks ago, and it came out well in range. durability. comfort categories. The weak point was the 'Builder's Van' Test involving the loading of a Jumbo Bag of Sand alongside 3 or 4 sheets of Plasterboard. The rear suspension sagged alarmingly, and the interior loadspace couldn't cope with the plasterboard 8 x 4 sheets; bit of a shame, because the Van had been the frontrunner until then.

Steve
 
Vans are getting there but not yet I think we are about three years from seeing something that could be used as a Motorhome camper. That transit is expensive and built round an existing platform . Think vans will come into there own when a company like Mercedes designs builds a bespoke electric van from scratch.
 
marchie said:
'5th Gear Recharged' Group tested the Transit EV in a broadcast some 8-10 weeks ago, and it came out well in range. durability. comfort categories. The weak point was the 'Builder's Van' Test involving the loading of a Jumbo Bag of Sand alongside 3 or 4 sheets of Plasterboard. The rear suspension sagged alarmingly, and the interior loadspace couldn't cope with the plasterboard 8 x 4 sheets; bit of a shame, because the Van had been the frontrunner until then.

Steve
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Yes I watched that, it's repeated on YT as well.
 
Wully said:
Vans are getting there but not yet I think we are about three years from seeing something that could be used as a Motorhome camper. That transit is expensive and built round an existing platform . Think vans will come into there own when a company like Mercedes designs builds a bespoke electric van from scratch.
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The overall winner in the Group Test, Wully, was the VW Transporter Day Van, which had had a hybrid 'existing ICE body/modified to use the spare space' from losing the engine/gearbox, including a spring loaded table that sat betwen the seats, but could also be removed from the Van to use for outside eating. Showed what designers and engineers can produce with a joint approach. Jason Plato absolutely loved the layout/performance and was talking about getting one for the family!

Steve
 
Having read his book, and seeing what a player he is, (He barged in on Frank Williams demanding a drive) I bet he was angling for a freebie, hell of a character, him and Steve Parrish both nutters & good reads.
 
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