Quin GableAugust 14, 2025

Ford Transit vs. Sprinter/ Promaster👇🏻 As someone who has lived alone in two different Ford Transits over the last 4.5 years, here’s why I will always pick the transit over the Dodge Promaster or the Mercedes Sprinter👇🏻 (not spon but I wish) 1️⃣ The tallest cargo van on the market: the high roof gives me 6’8” of standing room inside as an empty cargo van. Then depending on insulation, you’ll lose a few inches BUT my dad is 6’4” and can stand in my van w/ out needing to duck. 2️⃣ I’m 5’9” and can sleep sideway (the width): the van is 72” wide across the interior, which means I don’t have to waste space sleeping long ways in the van. NOTE: in my first van, I could sleep the width but in my second van, I wanted a bit extra room so I did add flares for 8 additional inches. 3️⃣ Ford parts & mechanics are everywhere: If you break down, you can usually get back on the road quickly. With Mercedes or Dodge, you might be waiting weeks for parts or a qualified mechanic. 4️⃣ It drives like a car!! TBD I bought this van without ever test driving it and was really surprised how easy it was to drive. Additionally, with AWD (cheaper than a Sprinter), I can take it almost anywhere my friends in trucks go. Reminder I did say ALMOST everywhere. In 4 years I’ve only been stuck one & it was in a snowbank from my stupidity hehe. But also don’t take this thing super off-roading ok! 5️⃣ The roof is massive: I’ve got space for two fans, a deck, and 450 watts of solar power. Other hot takes: The Dodge Promaster IS the cheapest one and technically the easiest to build inside with the square walls HOWEVER you WILL NEED AN EMERGENCY FUND. 75% of my friends with promasters have had mechanical issues & have been in the shop for months. It’s not if your transmition will go… it’s when. SORRY THAT’S JUST HOW IT IS. LMK if you have anything to add or any questions! #vanlife #vanbuild #fordtransit