Modular Pop Top Ford Transit Camper Van Walk Through | ModVans CV1
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- Full van tour of the ModVans CV1 modular pop top camper van on the Ford Transit chassis with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. More Class B Camper Van Tours: • Class B RV Camper Van ...
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Love it. I sure hope yall do well with this. I had a few VW bus campers. You spoke of every question I had. Very nice. Having a portable toilet is a must have. I have one in my cargo van now. Good job guys. A new Classic!
This van conversion is not only OVERPRICED, but it's boring, bland, and quite ugly...and I'd rather have an indoor shower, and composting toilet, #savetheplanet
@@blakelynch400 Ugly?? Show your van... I want to see your Good Van.
@@asdflux m still working on mine
@@asdflux also how can you argue with me...theres no color no warmth...its dark depressing and cold...who wants to go camping and feel like theyre in an industrial section of the city not me.
ModVans team don't be discouraged by these comments from people who wouldn't ever be a buyer anyway. If they are comparing sleeping in a car or sleeping in a traditional RV they are not your target audience. Nice work!
Thank you so much for doing these videos! I'm really enjoying them.
I wish my husband were still alive. His was a truck driver & he loved driving. We worked hard to pay off our home so we could rent it & my social security for income. I was thinking of what I could make while traveling then sell along our trips. My husband figured if we needed he would do odd jobs when he could find one on the road. I know we would have enjoyed be "gypsies". He was very friendly, smart & people, kids & animals loved him wherever we went.
We got the house paid off & while we were shopping for a van/RVs he passed away. I don't know if I could physically drive long or safely. I now have 3 small dogs for company & still love to see to travel. I do need to see a doctor once a month so I don't know if there's a way to do that traveling the country.
I miss my husband so much...
Enjoy you adventure! Life is short & anything can happen at anytime.
Best wishes and Godspeed!
Sincerely,
Susan,
Window in Los Angeles
suzie wong God bless you, Susie!🌷
I love the way he presents so enthusiastically. His face and body language are wonderful.
I just rented one for the last 4 days. I've been fortunate enough to see a lot of converted vans that ranged from DIY to pro.
The good: We got a LOT of people who were impressed with the exterior view of the van. People loved the pop-top.
The "room for improvement: The layout is impractical for even short term use. I live in a Tiny House on Wheels, so I am no stranger to layout for small spaces. There was minimal storage, and the storage was difficult to get to without having to move many of the modular parts around. I typically like really soft sleeping mattresses, and these were far too firm for my liking. My boyfriend tends to like firm mattresses, but these were too firm for him too. Our hips kept hurting, so we would have to rotate every few hours. And each time we rotated, the frame holding the bed made a really loud creak, waking the other. Also, the craftsmanship on several parts looked rushed -- especially around the windows.
I was surprised at the cost of the van. I figured the reason it was built that way was because it was a bargain, entry-level van.
WOW great information! Without seeing it in person I was honestly shocked at the price. After hearing your review it is OBVIOUSLY over priced.
I should also add that there are no steps, ladder or anything to get into the loft bed. You have to muscle yourself up over 5 ft to get into the bed.
@@jillkanto3610 Where did you rent from? I'd like to do that. Thanks.
I'm in Ventura. I looked at this local company's site a few years ago. Good to see something about them.
Thank you for the video.
Honestly, this one makes other RVs look like great deals.
The CV1 is priced lower than any other comparable vehicle.
@@laurietezza4680 Then buy it
Thank you for the detailed tour but especially thank you for including the price.
Great overview well done on the build and the breakdown. That pop top is awesome.
Just love watching these videos
this is freaking awesome
Congrats on all the new viewers who, evidently, have never priced a class B. Great van for four, thanks for sharing. One question, do any of the windows open? They look to all be fixed.
Best design . Idea of pop top is very good.
Maybe for a weekender... Not too practical for a full timer though... Thanks for the review!!
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Just found this video. Not your regular Camper van. Reminds be of are old VW camper van. This unit has some interesting features and setup.
Not a camper that is always ready for action. Setup takes sometime to do. Layout is setup for maximum sleeping area for a full family of 4. Bathrooms area is more of emergency situation, not something you would use if had access to a regular one. Overall a camper for weekend use and not for people living on the road.
Great intro video and information. Thanks for giving us a look.
I really love this 1's with the back door showers, really good for my kids, cos we do alot of swimming at the beach. Our country is 1 season hot and cool summer all year round, so a full solar system is very good for our country. I really love this 1 though☺️❤️
I like this van for simple outings. I couldn't see a fulltime rv'er using this set up.
I don't love all of it, but do love the head room in the upper bed, that there is a lower bed (that are not seats) also, and that you can move the seatbelted seats. Interesting. I like it when makers try something new.
Beautiful
That pop-up was ingenious. Wish they would all think in those lines.
Woot, getting closer and closer to 100k subs.😁😃
This is one of the best campers I have ever seen
awesome video-------------vanlife4ever!
I can see a use case for this thing. Get the 4x4, ditch the awning, and point towards BC, The Yukon Territory and Alaska.
There is no way you would want to full time in this thing, but spending the summers exploring could be fun.
80k is Travato money though. And you get a lot more with that. Granted, one of this things pros is that it is a lot smaller.
Wow nice van but sticker shock! Woah! Now I'm sure our decision to build our own is the right one. This is very nice tho. I like the extra seats and ability for more sleeping. Pretty open too. Just not my/our style exactly. Thanks for the tour. God bless.
Thats a great van...simple
Thanks for sharing this video.
I like the build for its simplistic but modern design. The aluminum framing, sheeting and woven fabric walls utilized for the interior and floor plan look a bit drab but its light weight construction is crucial. I love the huge, panorama viewing, crows nest pop top and when its shut the bedding provides probably like R50 ish worth of roof insulation which is excellent and when its open you have bunk beds, are you serious!, bunk beds are the best. Shore power hookup, always dope. Tube Bar roof rack, sick. Toilet in the rear and outdoor shower, clutch. Mini fridge sick. Furnace/Water heater combo, dope. Solar Panels, a bit sustainable. A Roof AC unit for when hooked to 110, homey. Rear trailer hitch, utilitarian. I know for a fact that the 4wd conversion is not a cheap swap out and rare in vans but its effin awesome. I also like the fact that is not trying to be an RV but simply a van conversion. Its a nicely designed, efficient mobile living space that I cant afford. But I understand the price tag. This van with none of these camper amenities, no pop top, no toilet, no nothing, fresh off the assembly line, bare bones, 2020, 0 miles, with nothin, then swap in a 4wd system that doesnt break the warranty puts the base van itself at probably around 55 grand right out the gate. If i won the lottery, Id buy it
The only problem I have is the lower bedding. I'm assuming that it can be easily moved into the rear of the van but if that is its permanent upright placement that surely is a poor design feature. I also like the movable/rotatable/removable rear row seating. I would remove it fer sure to live out of, but i know there would be occasions where the extra seating would come thru big time
great review
Luv this so much. My dream
I like the pop top height but not feeling the overall design of the interior. I'd love to get that van and roof with a different build out setup.
Buy a high roof one
Same. From the outside with the roof up it was 'wow'. Then looking inside it was 'uh ok...'
@@gooble69 I know your comment is from a year ago but I wonder if they should use a wider angle lens in the smaller units ?
@@greenymeanjellycoom9981 high roof sucks can’t drive it through McDonald’s or the bank and looks like ass
GREAT JOB👍👏
now that's a pop top ! !
Wow that's a incredible very
🤗Thank you.
Love PoP ToP.
Great speech
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Seems like a nice layout for the right person. But for less than $60,000 you can get a 2019 24' E350 RV with more room and an actual indoor shower. Better accomodations.
Eric Hayes hello, I believe this is geared more towards stealth camping and off-road use. The f350 camper would fall apart on the first off-road trail. For just inroad use and non-stealth-you are 100% corrext
I like the low clearance. And air flow for cooking and more. Think I'd prefer a single electric stove, and possible stove jack for small wood stove. Nice dream.
Good man IM. Frome Indonesia 👍👍👍👍👍
I like it!!!
I like this van espically the restroom being at the end, but i wish it has a small sink on the opposite side across from the potty
I liked it!! But as usual I see only one person being comfortable long term.. but for a couple camping it would check every box.
Wicked Nice Build! I would LOVE to see that amazing pop-top on a High Top t-350 dually extended 4X4 package........now were up in the 160's-180's.....out of my reach. I like what this Company is doing. Thank you for sharing. C-Ya!,,,,,,Peace!
GnatMan Allin do you remember the AKTIV 2.0, THE RUSSOS were in, ? Well the price was way up well NORTH , of $ 100,000,.,,, from Maplewood NJ
I love it & I prefer Van Life than floating homes
I like it. It's pricey but looks good. I personally prefer the Hymer Carado Banff for the price. It's a simple floor plan . That's just my opinion. Quite small at barely 19" in length and easy to take anywhere
I like the pop top, thats it.
The pop tops worry me when it comes to rain. I have a fear of them leaking. Thank you for showing this model!
I just drove a brand new CV1 1,000 miles/18 hours from Ventura to Portland through driving rains and giant snowstorms and am pleased to report no leaks!
And wind
Maravilloso
Reminds me of the old traditional popup camper the family had years ago. Love the Class B's, but prefer the hardtop fully loaded version. I think this may be good for the occasional camper or weekender camper. Oh, for the price, surprised me. Too much plastic for that kind of money. I guess the demand for Class B's are driving up the prices substantially.
The ModVans CV1 conversion weights about 1,100 lbs. This compares with a competitive conversion of about 3,750 lbs. The lower weight conversion makes the van drive better, gives you more passenger and cargo carrying capacity and allows us to use the less expensive T150 as a base model and still have over 2,000 lbs of occupant and cargo carrying capacity. It also gives our customers an upgrade path with a T350 chassis to get an additional 1,000 lbs.
The ironic thing about building in light and strong aluminum, plastic and composites, which some commenters think is “cheap,” is that it actually costs us more than the particle board and laminate cabinets seen in a lot of RVs (or even plywood and veneer used in high end RVs). We understand that anything new and different looking is going to ruffle some feathers, but we think the weight savings are worth it and prefer the clean look over traditional "wood" that isn't actually wood.
Agreed. Would rather have the higher roof version and skip the popup.
Many have commented on the "cheap" appearance of the CV1. In our case, form follows function and the primary function of the interior design to be strong and lightweight to enable the modular features and to have a modern, clean appearance. The ironic thing about building in light and strong aluminum, plastic and composites, which some commentators think is “cheap,” is that it actually costs us more than the particle board and laminate cabinets seen in a lot of RVs (or even plywood and veneer used in high end RVs). We understand that anything new and different looking is going to ruffle some feathers, but we think the weight savings are worth it and prefer the clean look over traditional "wood" that isn't actually wood. Over this last year of showing demos, I've had many, many people tell me that they love the interior design, so I understand and accept that, excepting issues of strength and weight, this is a matter of personal taste. We intend to offer additional interior finishes as our growth and economies of scale allow.
The ModVans CV1 conversion weights about 1,100 lbs. This compares with a competitive conversion of about 3,750 lbs. The lower weight conversion makes the van drive better, gives you more passenger, cargo and towing capacity and allows us to use the less expensive T150 as a base model and still have over 2,000 lbs of occupant and cargo carrying capacity. It also gives our customers an upgrade path with a T350 chassis to get an additional 1,000 lbs.
Traditional wood laminate is not only heavier, but it is unlikely to withstand the rigors of multiple installation and removal cycles. In contrast, the welded aluminum cabinets built for the CV1 prototype survived hundreds of installation and removals and many changes over several years as we tweaked their design (changing from hinged to rolling doors, for example). The prototype CV1 was sold to a private owner several months ago and, as far as I know, the original cabinets are still working fine.
ModVans are truly intended to be modular. The modular conversion not only gives our customers flexibility to configure the CV1 to their changing activities the day they take delivery, but it also enables us to build new modular options that current owners can retrofit.
I dig the pop top but the rest of the floor plan seems cheap.
the pop top is the only good thinkg in the whole van. the back seats are a gimmick and waste space. the countertops are tiny. the toilet just sits alone wasting space
Totally agree!
Yes perhaps they should have familiarised themselves with what they're competing with before they started. Or maybe they blew the budget on the pop top. But the aluminum insulated panelling could be used to make a 1.5m slide out bathroom that telescopicly slides down to ground level for stand up space. Insulated, water, smell and sound proof space at standing height with a quiet van vent and wast water pump. Keeping the smells and moisture out of the van. You could wash down yourself the dog and bikes and leave them to dry. Maybe the kitchen could be out there too with a split door opening to the outside.
Philip Brewster sounds like a good idea. Can you explain it more please. Ie slide out from where? Would it be a 4 seasons bathroom?
Thx
@@604roger yes four seasons slide out the back under a lift back door. Slide out telescopic insulated to the max size of opening. Then it has a telescopic slide down to the ground completely enclosed. Its a multi purpose usable space with a pull out kitchen with a flip out stool seat if you want to sit while preparing food. Once set up the toilet can push through an opening under the van when not in use. The slide out has insulated windows and makes use of the light from back door window above and then a slide out roof window. I would put a mini wood stove in kitchen to angle pipe out the side of the slide out. When the slide out is out there is a fully sealed door separating the standing slide out from the van to keep cooking grease/ smells from toilet/ and sounds from the van and to keep the van lounge warm for others if the back slide out has windows open. I would have a double pulley bed to come down over the lounge with seats flat then also a pop top bed through the roof . The roof pop up bed would also have lift and lock insulated walls. So the small 5m weekender van would seat 4 and sleep 4 in warm comfort all year around with only a 15min set up time. Also both sides of the van would make good use of the side doors with a pull out awnings on both sides fitted with roll down corner zip walls for changing or storing sports gear overnight.
I think people are missing the point. This vehicle is definitely not for everyone but serves its intended purpose very well. The price is what would be expected on a pop top conversion. It's also completely modular, so if you do not like a specific layout, change it. It's not meant to be a full RV, it's meant to be a van that you can get into parking spaces and take off road.
First problem noticed is the a/c is mounted on the pop-up. How does it work while the top is down & the bed is in place?
That bathroom curtain ain’t’ going to block any smell when someone drops a duce in fact, it may cause an accident when the smell hits the driver😂
Looks pretty but I’d never spend $75k on something I could get for substantially less with an already build mini RV.
Daniel S - or cabbage soup
That is why having any bathroom inside a RV is not a good idea. Unless for real emergencies, I would never allow anyone to 'go' in my van.
I was expecting him to say 30k something
But holly crap 75k
You know how many class c motor home you can buy with luxury options
Holly shit
Wow. Nice van. Expensive.
Marleise Rashford do you reclaim the HYMER 2.0 THAT the RUSSOS used,,well that was well NORTH OF $100.000, from Maplewood nj
Hey. your roof is very rational. you are a smart person. I wish you longevity. Respectfully Stan from Russia
Tho looks like everything you’re looking for 😁👍🏻
Clever design. Not sure about all the complaints about price. Of course self build is cheaper. But anything commercial with these features is going to be this range or more. Would like to see the bottom bed and what’s it like with the pop top down.
I like this van! It seems an off-shoot of sports-mobile. But, if you have ever priced out a sports-mobile equipped with 4x4, you would be in the 120 to 150k range. Please I am not trying to bash anyone, but take at look at all class b vans, from the different manufactures and you just may think again about the costs of this van. I will admit I am not a fan of the pro-master and am partial to the transit van. This van is simplistic, which is what I want. Could I go full time in this most certainly. But this van does have its limitations just like all class b vans, storage! I also like motorcycles but in the Harley Davidson variety.) With all class b vans I would probably pull a 4x6 or 5x8 trailer, for things I want to take with me on my journey’s. Which will cause other problems such as parking. Great review!
You're exactly right. This isn't for the dedicated RV market, which seems obvious to me but most folks are missing. It's a hybrid for families that mostly need a family truckster (forward seats and seatbelts, drive thrus, garage) but can pay for the dual use even though camping is only a few times a year and a week in the summer. And you're correct about Sportsmobile- better fit and finish but at even more cost.
Thanks for posting an informed comment about pricing!
@@vandogtrailer6701 The ModVans CV1 conversion weights about 1,100 lbs. This compares with a competitive conversion of about 3,750 lbs. The lower weight conversion makes the van drive better, gives you more passenger, cargo and towing capacity and allows us to use the less expensive T150 as a base model and still have over 2,000 lbs of occupant and cargo carrying capacity. It also gives our customers an upgrade path with a T350 chassis to get an additional 1,000 lbs.
The ironic thing about building in light and strong aluminum, plastic and composites, which some commenters think is “cheap,” is that it actually costs us more than the particle board and laminate cabinets seen in a lot of RVs (or even plywood and veneer used in high end RVs). We understand that anything new and different looking is going to ruffle some feathers, but we think the weight savings are worth it and prefer the clean look over traditional "wood" that isn't actually wood.
Thanks for the review, But this one is certainly not for me. I don’t care for any of the features. Also, it looks very cheaply made. For near a hundred thousand dollars! UNBELIEVABLE! But certainly a Thank you for taking the time to show us what out there on the market.
The base price of the CV1 is $75,000 which is $25,000 less than $100,000 and lower than any Class B with a poptop and similar features that I know of. The base conversion includes rooftop A/C, 2000 watt inverter, 14k BTU furnace, refrigerator, stove, toilet, safe and comfortable seating for 5, heavy duty tow package, and two large and comfortable beds.
The ironic thing about building in light and strong aluminum, plastic and composites, which some commenters think is “cheap,” is that it actually costs more than the particle board and laminate cabinets seen in a lot of RVs (or even plywood and veneer used in high end RVs). We understand that anything new and different looking is going to ruffle some feathers, but we think the weight savings are worth it and prefer the clean look over traditional "wood" that isn't actually wood.
@@pjtezza Cannot help but agree with you! ModVan has done a good job with this van. But, some cannot see it and why it cost maybe the same as a Travato. I have been in the Travato, and to me it is unimpressive! But, we each have our own thoughts, wants and dislikes. I like the ModVan, and can see potential to make some of my own mods to it. Good job to Modvan.
@Connor G thanks for your feedback. I have to say you are wrong on every count except that the CV1 doesn't suite your personal tastes. We have a 18 month waiting list, lots of positive feedback and lots of inquiries regarding safe and comfortable seating for 5 or more.
I can't wait to get mine. The more modern materials and interior look seem to be able to clean more easily than the cluttered versions with lots of wood nooks and crannies. Plus, the apparent 'coldness' of the interior can easily be warmed up with additional creature comforts. I've been planning mine for almost a year now. I look forward to setting up camp and showing folks how simple can be, both, very cozy and reliably strong as well.
I love the van. A bit pricy though. Good review!
Great video ... you did a nice job. Too pricey for me but loved the van! ♡
After living in my van for 1.5 years, it’s best to not have to keep moving cushions or pop the top, get a high top promaster for $27,500 + 1,000 for solar/bed/a cooler. (Btw they will charge $1,400 for just the toilet, it’s $960 on Amazon). The promaster high top is 6ft 3in tall and 6ft 2in wide inside.
When I spoke with this company they were buying used Transits for the builds. So the chassis would be about $ 22,000.00. Not sure where the remaining $50,000 is going....
The chassis they had there and what we were told is that they are built on new chassis
@@Weretherussos Indeed, we only build on brand new Ford Transit chassis
Seems like you could leave the "upstairs" mattress sections at home and that would give enough head room to stand even with the pop top closed.
like the video, Not enough bang for the buck.
Good
This van could be used as an every day driver for a family AND it can be stored in a garage which is a big plus (Read: Cost savings of buying another vehicle or having to pay storage for an RV.) . Someone posted that you could buy a van and have George of Humble Road up-fit it but he uses the same aluminum framing for all his cabinets! 25 Water capacity is a lot; Truma Combi is nice; 2000W inverter and ability to have 300W of solar, all good. Maybe there are other configurations that don't require moving the bed cushions around so much.
Would like to see the process of moving the 2nd row from transport mode to camp mode. How hard of a process is that?
Seems like this would be great for a family of 4.
This is a really well done video. Nicely planned and shot. Just my opinion, but this camper does not seem worth buying. If you spend probably half that money, you could get a fairly new cargo van, throw in a nice queen bed, a cassette toilet, buy a canvass shower tent, use one of those pump n spray plastic bug killer things for the shower, and get a small scratched n dented sink arrangement at a home improvement store. If you want to look glamorous, this would be the way to go, but hey, you're camping! Chill out and save a ton of money. This one might be okay for trips of a few months if you have the moola, but it seems like a big waste for weekenders or even trips of a couple of weeks. You would look pretty cool pulling up to a camp site in this rig, though!
Ever seen the movie Roadhouse? Remember when Bradley puts that razor in his boot ?
I think about that when I look at you
Options are always good to have but for the price there seem to be other class b’s that offer more for the same price (Travato).
Where are the two SAFE rear seats?
I'm liking this van/camper better than the VW one that's currently out
Make the cushions half as thick -- still plenty comfortable -- then store both the bottom and top bed cushions on top, in FRONT of the van, above the sitting area. That would open up standing room and counter space in back of the van. Much better use of space.
Hey gang, love the design here! That tall pop top is awesome. I'm really having a tough internal debate about Pop top vs permanant fiberglass camper top. I really want to maximize utility of the space and have an upper bunk for a bed. Can you tell me more about that pop top bunk? Do the bed pads come down and get stored elsewhere or are they part of the ceiling when not in use? Is it a tough addition to the pop top to add the structural support on the sides to have the upper poptop bunk?
I live in a place with cooler winters, mild but wet (coastal Washington) with night lows avging 35-50°F. I'd love to send yall some business and get a pop top like that, I'm just unsure of the space needed for the bed and roof insulation potential lost, if any, from using a pop top. Thanks for your consideration!
Nice, but not for $85,000? I can get me an real rv.
Costs more to put everything in a smaller package. Like a laptop vs desktop computer. Look at some Sportsmobiles for a similar target comparison.
thwingc no, it costs more to have Others do it for you!!!!
Soph PM I agree completely, I can get a van from a junkyard and strip it down and rebuild it for less than 20k and have all the bells and whistles
I'd like to see that on the Transit 350 with the dual rear wheels, the 310 hp eco-boost engine, and a 4x4 conversion.
Real RV? you mean a particle board piece of crap that falls apart.Vans hold their value better.
I don't think this is ideal for fulltime, but I can see you finding one with pop up. I know Kat one at one of the rv shows.
Easy simple van... I like it, a + is the price... 4X4 would be a better van...... count me in !
I have a 2016 Ford Transit Connect titanium and was hoping there would be something like this available.
I love your van better.
I love your reviews! I heard a lot of the word "option" It seems like everything. a person might want is an option & for $75k or 85K, I guess you must be paying for the 4 wheel, drive! I was under the impression that you could be using the 2 beds at the same time. If that is the case I would really have liked to have seen both beds set up! I think. this van is very overpriced unless 4 wheel drive is something you can't live without Many times the options come in more than 1 option so if you want 1 option you have to pay for more than one! Is that the way this one is One other thing is the pop top is something that most likely will need to be replaced in the future! This van might be a good fit for hunters or fishermen (people needing a place to lay their head for a couple of nights!)! I think that class "B"manufacturers know that many people are switching to class "B" & they believe they can charge whatever they want because of it! From what i've seen I am not going to be interested in this!
The range looks like grease/splatter might quickly trash the van; is there a way to CONTAIN some of the inevitable mess from cooking?
No upper storage - another negative. I wonder how loud it would be in a wind storm. :)
Pricing is an important issue, and it seem many commentators here believe the CV1 is "overpriced", so I will address this issue directly.
The current base price is $75,000 for a complete Class B RV with a popup top. We designed our "options" to be truly optional and some of our customers buy the CV1 without any added options.
We could have a lower price point with a less expensive base vehicle (ProMaster, used vans, etc.), less expensive components or less expensive to build design. What we decided instead was to build the RV that we would want: The best driving base van, an awesome popup top, modular design (including components mounted under the van to save space), the best components and materials we could buy (Truma Furnace, aluminum and composite materials to save weight, marine grade switches, wiring and canvas, for example), plus a feature complete conversion with a furnace, A/C, plumbing, etc.. These choices put our base costs above those of our competitors. However, by staying lean and using modern manufacturing techniques, we've managed to have a price lower than our competitors (compare our prices with any other new Class B with similar features and a popup top).
In addition to having a lower price ($75k for a feature complete camper van with a popup top) than our competitors, we help customers afford the CV1 by building a modular RV that can also serve as a daily vehicle so you can save the costs associated with a owning a separate vehicle for camping. RV financing, RV insurance and potential tax savings, also help our customers afford the CV1 when compared with owning a non-RV vehicle (or a camper van built by a company that can't offer RV financing).
The fact that this is a winning combination, at least for some families, is evidenced by $3.3+ million in sales in our first 16 months (many made with a 12+ month long wait list).
We understand that, even with RV financing, our choices and pricing are not affordable for all budgets. We hope that as we increase production and become more sophisticated in our manufacturing, we will be able to eventually lower prices and offer more affordable models.
If you are interested in a class C motorhome or something used, we agree that, neglecting issues of quality and design, those vehicles represent the better bargain. However, if you are looking specifically for a Class B RV with a popup top, I think you will find that our price compares favorably with our competition in that space. Compared with a class C, the popup top is a significant cost driver.
If you are looking for a class B RV with safe, comfortable seating for 5 and modular, removable RV components, that you can also use as a daily driver, I don't think you will find anything else like the CV1 at any price.
I'd say stick with quality and innovation and ignore the bargain end of the market. Emphasize the ability to use the van as an everyday driver (really a 2nd. car) rather than a dedicated RV. Emphasize the superior driving experience when the top is down. Emphasize crash-rated secondary seats vs. plywood boxes for the passengers. Include a way to manually raise/lower the top in case of motor failure if you haven't already. Make the lower bed large and appealing enough for grandparents to use (hint: we love to spend on our grandkids), saving the upper bed for the kiddos. There are plenty of retiring boomers who can well afford this van (at the current 2024 price of $135-140K) and don't really want to own something the size of an Amazon delivery van. I currently own a dedicated adventure van, and this is one of the only alternatives I'd consider. Nice job!
I have a vision of what I want my cord transit pop top to look like inside. I wonder if my vision can be done.
Great video ! Price starting at : $75,000 to $85,000 ...... hmmmmm..... Have to watch a few more videos. Thanks !!
I would really like to see what the bed below looks like when it is made up.
Ik I thought he would show it.😕
One of the vans I've been looking at! Great video and thanks for all you do! I was wondering about the shower... and now I know! Not sure if this one is for me though... I'm not that thrilled with the interior. Very metallic looking.
You could customize much of the interior, but not the cabinet frames.
Cool video. I don’t mind basic/minimal/primitive, but seems overpriced. I like the way you video. 🙏🏼😷💪🏼
This seriously good stuff - thank you -
Thank's for telling price.
I like this very much. The full pop-top; all the windows; the swivel front seats, no black tank; the outdoor shower; the roof rack and the weBoost option.
Probably not hard to service or get parts for. I'd carry my kayak on top, put my bike on the back, and get a composting toilet. I'd like to know what the ground clearance is.
The only draw back is the price.
Ground clearance on Transits at the very lowest point at the rear transfer case is a tad over 6". You could still drive over a curb if you had to- that low point is between the wheels. If you go from the dinky 28" standard tires to a decent 30" all terrain tire, that'll get you another inch of clearance. Not a baja vehicle, but you would certainly have no problem on a logging road with minor washouts.
@@vandogtrailer6701 thanks for the info!
That's what I'm getting, minus the WeBoost option because you can add cell boosting power for far less on your own. I did swap out the cassette toilet for the Nature's Head and added the awning and EcoBoost engine. Still way under $80k. Ford is far easier and more economical, on most counts, to service. Those bulky high top Mercedes engine vans will be super expensive to service, IF you can find someone to do it while on the road.... I'm comfortable with my decision to go ModVan (and I don't even have it yet....soon though!)
@@vandogtrailer6701 Wouldn't the 4x4 option get you some additional ground clearance?
@@kevingok Depends. There is no 4x4 option. If you're talking about the AWD option they now offer, I don't think so (see link). I had a Quigley 4x4 installed on mine which included a 2.5" lift, and then bigger tires gave me about another inch.
www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/maximum-possible-transit-ground-clearance.77198/
I love everything except that set-up 4 the lower level bed.
I want to put a pop top on my high top trsnsit conversion.
Like those 2nd row seat. Where to get one?
Has space for a motorcycle mount for transporting the bike: therefore it is a winner! Over all seems real tight compaired to the Hymer.
Definitely a different floorplan but it felt more open that ours inside when pop top was up and the top bed was put away so you could stand up inside.
@@Weretherussos I really appreciated your video tour of the ModVan. I have one on order - exactly like the one you shared (minus the shower and with a Nature's Head toilet instead of the cassette one shown). I don't plan to live full time in mine nor am I hauling a family around anymore. The rear seating sideways feels a little awkward where the stove is but I'm envisioning those seats might be fairly comfortable in camp mode with the side door open and awning out. Simple but room to add functional coziness I believe. What do you think, since you were exploring the inside of it? Also, people seem stuck on the $85k price tag. Probably that with 4x4 and everything else they offer but you can configure a pretty comfortable set up way less, I think. Anyway, thanks for the well done video. I can't wait to get mine!
I can do about the same with my minivan, sleeping bags/air mattress, small pop tent, public bathrooms, portable propane stove with 20lb tank.
To be honest, I like your Active van 10 times better than this half-baked $100k van. But it was a nice review though as always!