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  1. jrcarroll

    Cargo Van Cargo Vanners What GPS do you use?

    Currently using HP laptop 16" screen with Streets and trips. Works good, also have drivers daily log book installed.
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    Ford Full Size Transit

    However good looking or ugly don't pay the bills. personally I thought the Sprinters were ugly when they first came out. At this time I would go with the Ram. (sorry GEO)
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    Which Size Gas Engine?(Cargo Van)

    I've got 2006 Chevy with 4.8. 417,000+ still going, but is real tired. We have '12 vans @ work, also with 4.8 & 6 speeds. the 2 box trucks we have the 6.0 with 6 speeds. under warrantee changed out trans in one of them, (over heating problems.... burnt trans up).
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    If you could splurge on anything...

    suspension seats, new engine, new transmission, 50 gal fuel tank, hd springs due to the large fuel tank.... or a new truck
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    15 ft. unicell express van

    We get 10-12 in a chevy 15' boxtruck. They drive good. weak point is the 6 sp trans. has over heating problems.(replaced @ 125,000 miles) If I were going to buy one for myself I'd add exlarge trans cooler
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    Cargo Van Owners opinion

    Yes to ROI, right now I'm driving company van, when mine gets runnin again I'll triple the mileage pay. example: 400.00 week now will go up to 1200.00 week. our freight is steady year a round with very little in slow downs.
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    Cargo Van Owners opinion

    Local shops (3) said no to doing just pump Rest of van is in top shape, well except for the GM paint issue on the hood. I have a local shop doing the work. he quoted 1 week and $900 to do just the engine. We havent sit down and talked about the rest of the work. That will be done within the...
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    Cargo Van Owners opinion

    Very low oil pressure, only get up to 20psi at most. After driving new 2011 2500 extended, yes I do feel good with my van. With added income I will be able to make up the cost well within a year. Down time for this work would be less than 2 weeks, which includes ordering parts.
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    Cargo Van Owners opinion

    Ok, here's what I would like to know. How much $ would you spend before buying new van? I have 2006 2500 extended, 4.8, auto. 408,000 miles. I run about 110,000 miles a year. Engine has death rattle in it. Also trans is getting to need rebuilt. I have been looking at prices, mileage warrenty...
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    Tall vans

    :confused: I would wait and also look at sticker price, or do we know if it will be less than a Sprinter?:rolleyes:
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    Leaking something from a Chevy van

    Mine has been doing the same. I'm thinking because of the location it may be condensation from exhaust (muffler)
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    Caffee's Cascadia

    Or more suited sticker would be: In rememberance of our beloved Molly :):):)
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    Chevy express oil pressure

    So was it good or bad??
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    Countdown to Another Sprinter Killer- Sort Of

    Interesting:cool:
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    Countdown to Another Sprinter Killer- Sort Of

    Just a note: I have been told from the company that Iveco will not be brought to the US.:mad: If given a choice I would take an Iveco over all the other vans/ trucks..
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    Washing our truck?

    I use HD degreaser, can be found @ most lowes, wally worlds and home depot's Cleans every thing off road grime, fuel off windows, road tar, florida 'luv bugs', etc.
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    chevy or ford cargo van ?

    Why do so many try to make the smallest engine do the biggest jobs? With the exception of OVM and his 25 mpg avg 5cyl diesel sprinter, I would say this is not a good thing to do.I do not see where anyone can achive longevity and dependability from the smaller gasser engine.A few have tried that...
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    2006 Sprinter 2500 a/c fuse location

    I currently drive a Chevy van and allot of my trips have been to FL this year. Your problem maybe what I finally found out. It is the high heat and also the humidity that causes the unit @ idle to actually freeze up. Mine only occurred during traffic stops and or slow downs. also check the cabin...
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    4.8L vs. 6.0

    Had my brakes worked on this last weekend. The MGR was telling me about a guy who gets his checy van worked on there, van has over 500,000 miles on it. 2006 with 4.8 mine is '06 van with 4.8, auto runs great just do the service as needed and, no problems..
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    Portable Generator Securement

    Check out this site: Aluminum Van Bumpers - Aluminess Products, Inc I,m going to use them on the next van I get..
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