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    Model years of promasters/transits to avoid?

    Looking to buy a van soon. 3500 long and tall. I know the first few years of both of these had a few notorious problems. If I get something....2018 or newer? Have most of these issues been resolved? If it was you what would be your minimum year? This is a very generic question, obviously my...
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    Promaster deer gaurd/front trailer hitch?

    Does anyone know of a deer gaurd that also doubles as a hitch so I could mount a generator to the front? If not are there multiple spots on the frame where I could attach a deer gaurd and hitch separately? Or do I have to choose one or the other? I can always get a swing mount for the back...
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    Buying used PM with 330k miles?

    So, im looking into buying a used promaster 3500 ext high roof. There isnt many for sale in my area, i will have to travel some ways to check some out, and with that said i want to be pre financed by a bank so dealers dont see im from away and try to take advantage. From what im finding out...
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    Question about promaster 2500 or 3500 with 12' length cargo area

    I wanted to get the 3500 extended with the 13' and some change length but due to little credit/not having a co signer, i can not afford this one because i cant find any used for sale within 500 miles. Only new ones for 36-42k. But there are plenty of 2500 and 3500 159" wheelbase with the 12'1.9"...
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    E track on roof of sprinter?

    Is there any reason i couldnt do this? My idea is so i can use two of the e track load locks run them vertically to seriously block the cargo from sliding forward.
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    Putting down insulation before plywood floor of van?

    What i would like to do is cut thick insulation board and use adhesive spray to put inbetween the floors cross members and have them be slightly taller than the crossmembers. Then use spray foam insulation to cover the cross members and everywhere else. When it cures trim in down to be level...
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    payload for 2500 promaster high roof extended?

    I cannot find a straight answer online or maybe I can and I'm retarded. What weight can an empty 2500 promaster high roof ext haul? not sure if it varies by year, but a general number is good. I know the 3500 is about 4400 and some change, but seems like I'm seeing plenty more 2500s for sale and...
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    Raised roof & back door cargo vans?

    Does anyone know of a place that will convert a extended cargo van to give it a high roof and back doors like the handicap lift vans have? also with getting this done will i be regarded as a sprinter by carriers i.e how some shippers will request a sprinter van over cargo? high payload cargo...
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    Air conditioners that hook up to fuel tank, is it a thing?

    I see the espar heater has models that hook up to your fuel tank or fuel lines and it made it curious if there is a way to do this with a air conditioning unit vs having to have a whole separate generator?
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    Installing plywood flooring in Promaster

    Hello everyone. I have been driving for an owner and I'm ready to take the step into getting my own van, as such I'm trying to get as much figured out as possible before making the purchase. Whats on my mind today is the flooring...I want to have a plywood floor with 2 sets of e track bolted...
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    2004 chevy express 290k...should i buy this?

    hi i have been in the market for a cargo van to be used as a courier locally, but most of the vans im inquiring about people are pricing way over the kbb value. This one is a 2004 chevy non extended express with 290k on it all original motor and tranny, managed to talk down to $1600 which is...
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    Help! opinions on possible dodge sprinter to purchase

    Hey due to my lack of funds and credit im looking into getting a used van that i can get for no more than 4,000. The van will be used for a local courier service so will not accumulate as much milage as expediting. im going to look at these two... 2005 Dodge Sprinter High Roof 3dr Extended...
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    Why sprinter over a cargo van?

    I have been in a high top 3500 promaster for about 4 months now driving for a owner. As i start to stray into the idea of O/O, im looking into getting a cargo van like a chevy express or the likes. Definitely the extended version so i can fit 3 pallets. definitely 3500. So far i have hauled...
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    2014 Promaster...where is the battery?

    my battery in my promaster went dead and i cannot find anything online about where the battery is located so i can give it a jump...can anyone help me out?
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