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I started looking for a vehicle that I could haul my horsedrawn carriage in, that would pull a lightweight horse trailer and horse and be flexible enough to be fixed up to sleep in while off on an adventure or Combined Driving Event.
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My dog travels with me and my farm has some extremely steep hills to negotiate.
I have been eyeing the Sprinters for several years and started off shopping those but was put off by scary comments about reliability and dealer networks. The Ford Transit is also appealing but not here.
I liked the promaster because the front wheel drive can pull my steep hills. Ram dealers are everywhere. My trusted mechanic won't work on diesels. Plus, the benefit, pricewise, to diesel is not there these days.
So eve though all the promotional material would have you believe that this is a work truck for rugged muddy men, I bought a promaster 1500 high roof with all the trimmings. I got the wide passenger seat for the comfort of my dog. Given the footspace for the center seat, I can't imagine it would be very comfortable for a human. But the border collie can stretch out on it.
I had never used a backup camera before. This is a eye opener. I wouldn't have one of these vans without it.
I had it home for one day. Judging from the neighbors, they see great potential as a camper. Everyone loves that you can stand straight up in it.
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My dog travels with me and my farm has some extremely steep hills to negotiate.
I have been eyeing the Sprinters for several years and started off shopping those but was put off by scary comments about reliability and dealer networks. The Ford Transit is also appealing but not here.
I liked the promaster because the front wheel drive can pull my steep hills. Ram dealers are everywhere. My trusted mechanic won't work on diesels. Plus, the benefit, pricewise, to diesel is not there these days.
So eve though all the promotional material would have you believe that this is a work truck for rugged muddy men, I bought a promaster 1500 high roof with all the trimmings. I got the wide passenger seat for the comfort of my dog. Given the footspace for the center seat, I can't imagine it would be very comfortable for a human. But the border collie can stretch out on it.
I had never used a backup camera before. This is a eye opener. I wouldn't have one of these vans without it.
I had it home for one day. Judging from the neighbors, they see great potential as a camper. Everyone loves that you can stand straight up in it.