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Re: Ford Transit
Reply #25 –
Thanks for the link, Judie. I'm not shopping, but I have watched the Leisure Travel videos over the years and was curious. I had to join the forum in order to see the photo posted: "OCCC 1,062 lbs."

The label states that a full tank of water weighs 299 lbs., but doesn’t mention propane. I would assume the OCCC number was calculated & the labels printed before any optional equipment (generator, solar panels, etc.) were added.

Here's what's on the 2017 Lazy Daze “Pricing & Specs” PDF:
"O.C.C.C. – (Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity). Allowable weight available for occupants, fresh water, food, personal items, supplies etc. NOTE: Installed accessories and towed vehicle tongue weight will reduce O.C.C.C."

The two 24’ models (TK & FD) have O.C.C.C. of 3,199 and 3,170 lbs.
Andrew
2008 Rear Bath
(previously 1999 TK)
 
Re: Ford Transit
Reply #26 –
Maybe Steve should just go all out and build something like this:
(maybe without slides  ;) )



Art
Art and Barbara
Settled in Atterdag Village of Solvang
2015-2022 fulltime in a 2016 Tiffin Allegro Bus 37AP
2002-2015 2002 LD MB
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Re: Ford Transit
Reply #27 –
Quote from: Older_Fossil  - 
Maybe Steve should just go all out and build something like this:
(maybe without slides  ;) )

Plenty of CCC and you can tow just about anything, including a trailer full of Transits.
Might cost a bit more than a LD.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Ford Transit
Reply #28 –
Art, if that's a Showhauler, then someone on YouTube recently talked about a custom build without any slides and with a 4x4 conversion. It would probably weigh in at around 30k lbs., which is considerably lighter than their average build. What's interesting is they also use a single sheet of aluminum for the roof. The exterior panels are also aluminum, but it sounds like they layer the panels vertically. They would do well to imitate LD's "Unitized cab to cab-over" design.
Andrew
2008 Rear Bath
(previously 1999 TK)
Re: Ford Transit
Reply #29 –
That Leisure Travel CEO Dean whatzit is a pretty entertaining guy.😁
Ruby, the red 2004 26' RK hauling Dave and Kristine hither and yon
Re: Ford Transit
Reply #30 –
View the exterior shots of the LT Wonder for the "tell": no windows.

Notice how fancy the interior fixtures are? This isn't a cozy camping vehicle like the LD where it feels great to sit inside looking out on a cold morning while having a cup of coffee.

No, this is like most things made today that have a lot of show but not much blow. The RV market is notorious for the 2 year "excitement" window before the rig is stored and forgotten. That's why they need all the bells and whistles to catch a buyers eye and get a signed sales contract.

Compare that to LD which is literally almost the perfect RV ... except for cough ... leaks. Even with that in mind it's why buyers will wait a year. Engineers building for engineers.

I agree that LD will up size before they downsize. Every time I see a Dolphin, I'm impressed by the large windows and simple functionality.

Someone somewhere will use the Transit chassis to build this type of RV.
Re: Ford Transit
Reply #31 –
Quote from: huskerblue  - 
That Leisure Travel CEO Dean whatzit is a pretty entertaining guy.😁


I think Dean is the marketing guy.  But he is a good front man for the company.  I saw a video of him giving a factory tour that was also quite interesting.
2011 31' TB