Five things we HATE about our PROMASTER

We go over five things that we do not like about our 2017 Promaster Van. Are any of these five things a deal breaker?
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[@discoveringlockenest8420]

one adVANture at a time thank you! One day we will track you down, buy you guys a meal and shake your hands!

[@WF007]

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[@louiscantu6461]

Dying laughing at the attempt to cover your license plate.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Louis Cantu yeah, I gave up on that😂😂😂😂

[@johnnyrambles]

I have a 2015 PM and have a few of the same issues. To fix the "squishy step" I used a sheet of 1/8" Lexan and put it underneath the plastic flooring. It adds support, and makes it tolerable. For the doors not closing it may be a lack of venting. Many of the larger Promasters have built in one way vents above the wheel wells to allow air to move out as you close the large side door. If you don't have those vents, or if they have been covered by your build you may need to add another vent. To test this, just leave one of the windows open and see if you still have the same issue.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Johnny Rambles Nice information and tip about having a vent so the slider will close. As soon as I put all the adjustments back to the original locations all give it a shot. Thank you!

[@gloriouslifeonwheels3621]

I have the same Promaster 2018. I absolutely love this van and have all but stopped driving my Honda Civic. This van turns on a dime. Great driving experience sitting up high. My van came with back windows and I added CR Laurence vented windows in sliding door and across. Really helps me feel more confident about lane changes with visability. I am slowly converting my van and will be starting electrical with solar and a lithium battery in September.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Windows were a must for us!!! SO MUCH easier to drive and change lanes. It does drive great and the turning radius is quite amazing. Even though our van is approaching Mac weight it still has some pep!! Happy Building! Hope to see you on the road one of these days!

[@wdbill4]

You may want to check your blinker fluid

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+wdbill4 😆😆😆 Thanks for the humor.

[@alcontrastdotcom]

classic blinker fluid symptoms

[@4yellowwolf]

Omgoodness, I wasn’t sure if this was really a thing. I had to ask my son if this was a joke or a real thing?!? 😜

[@evilcam]

@@yt45204 That video was incredible. A number of great tips when doing a BF drain and refill. I liked that he even included the grease install tutorial for free.

[@eckankar7756]

He needs to check his sliding door fluid, too.

[@MrSharkphoto]

I have a 2017 2500 and have changed my headlight once, and every once in a while, I can smell coolant, but never had issues with the slider or the blinker. Every vehicle is going to have some quirks and I'm still glad I chose mine over Sprinter and Transit.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+MrSharkphoto we love the Promaster as well! However, would love to have 4X4... transit is coming with one next year. Still we are in for the long haul with our Promaster even with its quirks! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jaydon5631]

one adVANture at a time how’s the engine any problems yet

[@hugeCRSfan69]

once in a while i smell coolant but i only need to top off the coolant like once a year, which is normal for any vehicle and the amount i use to top off is like a half pint to a pint, so its clearly not a real issue. mine is also a 2017 and still have not needed to replace not even one bulb on the whole van

[@SirWrecksy]

we've been living 8 months in a van, top things we hate about it #1 each other

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

oh gosh! I hope you are kidding. Living in a small space and being together 24/7 is challenging!! You learn some routines, how to have alone time and LOTS OF COMMUNICATION.

[@SirWrecksy]

@@oneadVANtureatatime of course just messing around great build happy travels

[@susanscovill6817]

Sometimes a door might not close ‘properly’ because of the vacuum in the van. Try closing the sliding door with either the drivers or passenger door/window open for air to escape. I really enjoyed this build. Thanks for tips and ideas because the promaster is my choice specific to bed and width and ease to get repairs done when needed. You also need to adjust your license plate blur out in the vlog. Cheers from Canader eh!

[@mykvalentin]

The suggesion above worked: We have to open both the driver side & the passenger side windows for the "sliding door open" alarm light on the dashboard to turn-off. Thank you.

[@susanscovill6817]

It’ll work just as well with roof vent open.

[@mykvalentin]

@@susanscovill6817 Yes, that's right, with the roof vent open, the "sliding door open" alert is not an issue which was why we didn't had the issue before because the roof vent was always open whenever we closed the sliding door. We just got our Promaster last week, and we only experienced the issue all day yesterday, and it drove us nuts. Anyway thank you for your suggestion. Saved us a trip to the dealer.

[@mikelowe5096]

I have one of these for a work van and I'm not at all impressed with it. It's got 116,000 km on it (72,000 miles). Currently the rear engine seal is leaking, I get the coolant smell all the time and the sliding door won't latch in the cold, which can be a bit of an issue in Canada. The alternator went out at 85,000 km (53,000 miles) and it took 8 days to get a replacement. It's a 5 1/2 hour job to replace it and the bill was just over $2200 (Canadian). 15,000 km later (9300 miles) it had virtually no heat. Into the dealer again and the radiator had to be replaced. Quicker that the alternator, but the tab was still north of $2000. I always joke that this is what happens when the French and the Italians get together to design a vehicle.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are just about to hit 72k miles so wish us luck 😂 Sorry you had a bad go at it with your van. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.

[@hugeCRSfan69]

5.5 hours to change an alternator? someone gave you a snowjob

[@mikelowe5096]

@@hugeCRSfan69 The air conditioning compressor needs to be removed to get at the alternator,

[@smallnuts2]

Unfortunate for your luck. The thing is though, not every vehicle will be the same. You would have to do research on that. To see if you were unfortunate or these Van's really do break down. I had a 2005 neon. Bought it new and It never broke down. I was surprised. I want a 118 model the short base for me and my dog to travel.

[@nikkimendoza2720]

We have a new 2021 and yes we still have all the above issues thank you for sharing

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Nikki Mendoza well that’s a bummer! Congratulations on your new van!!! Still loving ours even with the quirks!!

[@FallingWaterAdventures]

Just took mine on a serious 4 wheel adventure. Had been wondering about it's capabilities compared with the Sprinters. I was pleasantly surprised. It did well considering what I put it through. Hope to post a video when things quiet down. Been spinning around the backroads of Northeastern Oregon. Rugged, scenic and very remote!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We saw your instagram photos.....you are very remote!!! I hope you are safe from all the fires!! WE LOVE EASTERN OREGON and need to do more exploring ourselves.

[@patdthomas]

The headlight issue was corrected from the 2018 model year on. Some kind of power surge was taking it's toll. My 2018 has never had a blown bulb.

[@FOMC6780]

Thanks for the tips and when I get my future Promaster I'll see if I have the same problems.

[@jackrussell9744]

These are real issues and not unreasonable observations. I have a little experience in auto manufacturing ;) Great video. Thanks

[@vanofgold1029]

I have a 2018 and the same problems exist, thanks for sharing

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Rollin Queen’s Very welcome! Nice to see you in the comments again 😀 Now am curious if the 2019 has any changes.

[@akeeperoftheword]

That's a little crazy, you would have thought the manufacturer would have made some adjustments. Thanks for sharing, I was really wondering about those issues being improved. Enjoy your van life and I'll be checking out your channel too.

[@hfortenberry]

Great solution for the squishy step! And I love that you thought to put the inverter there! I'm thinking the manufacturer wasn't expecting all these van conversions where people would be walking in that area at the back between the front seats. Hopefully the newer models have taken this into account.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I think your exactly right about them not expecting so many van conversions in the beginning 😀 The secrets out now though 😆

[@kevinwyatt9771]

These Dodge ( or in Europe as PSA group Peugeot/Fiat/Citroen) are used as bases for motorhome (RV) conversion. So they must consider it not to be an issue

[@cstu444]

Or just put down a OEM floor mat with the water channels. It's thick enough to solve the problem and keeps all the small rocks from getting in all the nooks and crannies. Still a terrible design... Thanks Tony (F.I.A.T)

[@katherinemcilwain8025]

Yes x 5. You nailed most of my list! I use a similar bridge for the squishy step. HINT for side door...install a hefty drawer pull in the middle of the lower half of sliding drawer (the metal portion of course). Use this to close door, pushing door toward front of vehicle, but also pull TOWARD you the last foot. You still need to slam it but it works 99% of the time. Depending on how your interior lights above the back doors are wired, they should come on for about 5 seconds when the sliding door fully closes. If you don't see the light come on you'll know the door's not latched completely. I have a 2017 1500 so I've also had to replace the transmission...a much more expensive problem than the crazy bulbs. Using bulb grease helps but doesn't solve the problem. The 2023 is said to have corrected the headlight problem and a 9-gear transmission is replacing the standard passenger CAR transmission used now. Good video!

[@klbarton81]

We have a 2016 & we have exactly the same issues so hillarious 😂. I thought the high beam & blinker thing was just me too and we've driven ours over 415,000 miles!! We do long distance patient transports in ours. If you crack one of the front windows it will be easier to shut the sliding door and get it the first time. We didn't think about the squishy step being a problem though, but we don't walk through there anyway, we'll have to be keep an eye on that.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+klbarton81 415k miles?!! That has me very excited!! When we made this video I thought it was just going to be me with the blinker issue 😆

[@klbarton81]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I was glad to find out it wasn't just me on that. We get a lot of am I seeing that mileage right, total dumfounded look when we get our oil changed every 7500 miles, all over the country 😂

[@jcrnda]

Question: How have the _engine and transmission_ been holding up? Any issues?

[@the_luminary]

@@jcrnda yes id like to know this as well

[@jaydon5631]

I’d love to know how the engine and transmission is going please reply lol

[@mollybryant521]

Thank you for sharing this!! I though it was just me with the sliding door not being shut and the blinker/high beam issue. I have a used (but only a few hundred miles on it) 2019 Promaster so they definitely are still happening :)

[@kenhoward3512]

A 2019 with the same (though simple) problems - and that is the concern I have with buying something made by Fiat.

[@simplymarbelous]

Wow! Good conversation going on here. Love your channel and 🤗 to Roodle.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We love these type of topics too! Good info to pass along and collect from other Promaster owners. We gave Roodle big hugs.... he wagged his tail!

[@retromoto9456]

I can tell you the best thing about your promaster! The 4 legged passenger with the happy face! He's the bomb!

[@dorisatkinson7259]

Might be making an offer on a used Promaster camper soon. Articles like this are Invaluable. Thanks so much!

[@VidConMom]

Thanks, adding to my notes 📝

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Amy Munz2 Very welcome. Thank you for watching.😎

[@robinweathers7183]

Everything you mentioned I have the same problems especially the doors allways one not closed properly!

[@838nd31]

Great info. Roodle is a crack up. HAPPY TRAILS

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Dan&Bonnie B Thank you! That is the definition of ball brain. Every time we go to record video he thinks it's Roodle Time. Lol 😆

[@838nd31]

😂😂😂

[@Liz76522too]

Getting my so to fix my squishy spot for me, thank you sooo much. I wasnt as concerned about the wires and stuff, just that uncomfortable squishy feeling!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Also we noticed if we turn the head lights of before we turn the engine off they don't burn out. Congrats on your Promaster. 😎

[@GMLeathers]

Yep I have a 2017 all the same issues. I go throw about Three headlight per year. Never know what side goes next. I've had to replace the hose to the wipers, not a fun task at all. But I still love my van. I have 60k miles on the van and Love it. My van has a sink, stove, refer, toilet, a/c, h2o heater. Pop-out on the side door. I should do a video. I also built a nice little table over the squishy area and now my coffee cup rides great.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Sounds like an awesome build you did, wish we could check it out! Hope we see you on the road, happy travels.

[@dharmalovemay]

Thanks for another great video, love your channel! This may have already been addressed in the comments but there are too many to read which is a good thing for you! The slider door issue is from a lack of air displacement. Easy solution: Open another door so the air can rush out. I have gotten in the habit of opening the front door with my right hand closing the slider with my left and then closing the front door. Easy, free solution.

[@Lolo-vp2us]

Good information . I've been looking at a promaster conversion. There's so much to consider.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you 😀

[@happyday868]

I bought a brand new NV 200 and regret for its size and not having the choice to sleep across. Think about changing to a promaster. I'm used to Japanese Honda and Toyota and never had little problems until major needs like brakes. But given our age, retirement, we can't wait forever for the right one and learn to adapt and expect less. If we can live with it fine. But I don't think I can live with the phantom smell. May be you want to rent one to find out the most you can.

[@netposerx]

I have a 2016 2500 and the sliding door has always been a pain since the van is so air tight. When another door is open or the windows are rolled down it shuts very easy, if not, it takes a lot of force. I even made sure the vents on the floor/wall in the back are less obstructed but I guess a lot of air needs to escape.

[@missjimmiesadventures8480]

Omg… I have the same issues.. I just thought it was my van, except for that squishy part.. I love the video. Be safe guys and have fun!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We learned that opening the front door before closing the slider helps it close easier. We must have packed the air vents full of insulation. 😂 We have now been on the road 5 years and still loving our van. Take care and hope to meet you on the road sometime.

[@davidyule3605]

Dave, thank you for the information. I just bought it 2019 2500 Promaster. I was not aware that there were wires running under the squishy step, so thank you. As for the rear sliding door, I found that if I open a window, the door closes without a problem. Then I just close the window. I’m still trying to get used to the way that the blinker blinks three or four times after I’ve just hit the highbeams. I will let you know if I figure out how to avoid that problem. I am a new subscriber… Keep up the good work!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+David Yule Thank you! We are happy to have you along. Now that you mention it my jeep was the same way. If I cracked the window no problems with the doors. Maybe all try that before I disconnect the sensor. Are you planning on building out your new Promaster?

[@davidyule3605]

one adVANture at a time Hi Dave, I’m having the work done by Glampervan. They put a deck on the roof. I noticed that you have a deck also. Maybe our paths will cross in the future. Happy motoring.

[@shreddagorge]

I've learned to crack a window as well, or when closing from the outside there is a nice handprint where I push in at the back while sliding it forward. Apparently there are air baffles in the wheel wells that are supposed to help with this but I haven't found them yet in my quest to possibly enlarge them. There is another known somewhat-related issue in that the top rear of the sliding door can leak in a hard driving rain.

[@cstu444]

@@shreddagorge... I thought the baffles behind the wheel wells by the rear doors were part of the flow through ventilation. Keeps the humidity down inside, Almost all cars have the same system. Mine got covered in the build , but no problems closing at all. Plus My Maxx Fans keep the air moving. I see a lot of builds where they put a ton of wood plus insulation on the slider... Just asking for problems!

[@cstu444]

Good call on relieving the air pressure...You are activating what Tony calls their version of "lane change assist" when you grab for the high beam on/off. It's pretty sensitive... My 2019 has the opposite problem. When I activate the LCA, I have to usually pull the turn lever twice?? I think it depends on the steering wheel position??

[@globaljuju]

Briliant video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@janrachels2467]

Yes! I live in my Promaster too and I have experienced ALL of these issues except the headlight. (Fingers crossed). Thanks for the idea on the squishy. I have been trying to figure out what to do with it. The coolant smell is annoying and I have never found a leak either!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Jan Rachels I am happy that these are all small issues. However the sliding door not shutting all the way gets old quick. 😀 Let us know if you have noticed anything we missed. I am curious what year and how many miles you have.. Thank you very much for watching and giving feedback to share. Happy travels.

[@janrachels2467]

one adVANture at a time I have a 2017 that I bought with about 35,000 miles on it and I have put about 40,000 on it since. I used a lot of crate wood in my build so it’s kind of heavy. I do love my van and love living in it full time. That sliding door is frustrating! I can’t count the number of times I’m all ready to go, buckled up and then... beeeeeeeep! I unbuckle, cross the squishy, go slam the door and maybe do it two or three more times before it actually closes. One other thing I wish I could do is lock all the door while the van is running. I have two keys but I can’t lock the van with my second key if the van is running. Can you?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Roodle found a button to lock 🔑 the doors from the inside..the button to the right of the big red hazard light button. Our keys don't work either and was a huge concern at first. Our van is heavy as well, we overbuilt for sure. We weigh 8, 600 pounds so very close to the limit.

[@janrachels2467]

one adVANture at a time gotta love those furry babies! I have two with me and they are getting old like me but love the road too. That’s why I wanted to be able to lock them in with the van running so I could go in to a grocery store of something. Lots of places we go are too hot not to leave the AC on.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Oh gotcha! Yeah we can’t lock from the outside with the van running either! But you can lock it from the inside with the van running. Doesn’t really help with in your situation though.... wish we had an answer for you☹️ sometimes traveling with our fur babies is difficult.BUT I can’t imagine Roodle not being with us!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Hey guys I was the guy sitting in front of you by myself at the Nomadic Fanatic meet and greet today. For the coolant smell you might want to check and make sure all of the clamps on the radiator hoses are tight. I had a 1983 escort where I could smell the same thing and it would up being a radiator hose clamp that was about a half turn loose. I tightened the clamp and the smell went away. Good luck on the channel and keep the good stuff coming.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We remember you! Thank you for the coolant tip. I will check the clamps, you never know that just could be it.👍😀🐕🎾

[@joepaullawncare7222]

the door seems to be the sensor,, you can bypass it by connecting the wires together,, if you continue to slam the door you will wear out the slides and lock quicker.. best luck

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Highway Robbery Thanks for the tip. I put the door adjustments back in the original position and now as long as one of the doors are open it closes most every time. Love these kind of tips..we appreciate the help 😀

[@Fred-gr1hp]

Hi, I working on my third Promaster van conversion in about a year and a half. I agree with you. I'm doing a 2019 right now and the door and floor haven't changed. I did a 2017 last winter and a 2018 in the summer of 2018 and no change. I don't know about the headlights or the turn signal because I don't drive them.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Mustang 390 Definitely problems that need addressed. But could be worse. I bet your conversion business is booming! Thank you for watching😀

[@williamryan7403]

The problem is not with the headlights. It's the wiring assembly.

[@williamryan7403]

@wooosh wooosh Use a late model wiring setup would be something to look at. Find a Promaster mechanic. Not to many around. Phoenix and Atlanta have good service centers. Call them.

[@MTBIKEXC]

I love your squishy floor solution! I didn't mind stepping on it but it annoyed the hell out of me that anything I put on it slides backwards to where I can't reach it. I have the same turn signal/high beam issue. Never had a headlight go out. Never smelled coolant. My side door used to close like that but I got into an accident and have a new one which closes GREAT so it's probably adjustable or you could just get broad-sided and see if your replacement door fixes things. I have a 2015.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I really just thought I was uncoordinated with the turn signal but turns out many other people have the same experience. Take care and have a good day.

[@sandorkonya8005]

That Dam Slighting Door .....Had it on my 2014 Winnebago Travato and as well on my Fiat Ducato in Europe.....It is a DAM Frustration that they can not fix this. But you get what you pay for....Thanks a lot for these Videos .....Be back soon....A Big Hello from Germany Stay Healthy and save out their

[@colin7360]

First saw you guys on New Jersey outdoor adventures. Now I’m hooked. Luv you guys.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you so much! Please feel at ease to ask any questions you have 😀

[@marybell5711]

Much love to everyone

[@cattsmahal1005]

Geeez! I have a Promaster and that squishy step makes me nervous. I need to build a flat form like you guys.

[@hugeCRSfan69]

ive got a promaster and have had it 3 years and never noticed any squishy spot lol

[@SarahTree]

My old 95 dodge ram van has the door issue (but no buzzer ) and the Phantom coolant smell as well. I just think that Chrysler has some on going design quarks. My 70s Dodges had the door thing and other weird stuff too. But I love them anyway. :-D

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sarah Tree Thats how we feel also 😀 Just small complaints. One guy commented that the coolant smell is just the pressure valve releasing some pressure after it heats up. That makes good sense to me. Happy travels and thank you for watching.

[@rammur1]

Just bought a 2021 I'll let u know what I find, safe travels.

[@cesalt2408]

I can vouch for the 2019s still having the squishy spot, and it's absolutely unforgivable that the floor was designed that way. Stupid as it gets! The slider has been fine so far, and I haven't had it long enough yet to comment on the other annoyances covered. Thanks for the heads up!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+cesalt I shut a dish towel in the sliding door today and didn't know it tell I spotted a huge puddle of water .Its been raining hard and the water wicked in. Must have looked silly driving down the highway😆 I hope that because your promaster is new and has not been abused you might not have the rest of the issues.Even with these small problems we still love our van😎

[@jhankrearden]

I have a 2022 and it too has the squishy spot. I will have a look at the wires now. Have not detected a coolant smell yet. But smelling coolant inside the compartment is an indication of a leak around the heater core used to blow air across it and heat the interior, this is what I have been told by a mechanic. Don't know about the promaster but in passenger cars the heater core is typically below the dash. I had this happen in a Ford pickup but never saw a drop of coolant anywhere. Another thing the mechanic told me is that fogging of the windshield when you first turn on the defroster is another sign of a leak in the heater core. Thanks for the video.

[@luvnotvideos]

Yup the 2018 have the same issues. 1) The Soft Floor Issue. This is still a thing. My solution was similar, but I used a plain piece of 3/4" plywood, cut it to fit under the cup holder, and extend to just beyond the ledge. I added legs to make it level and it's my every-day step to the back, plus it can be pulled out to use as a step up to see in the storage cubby over the cab (I'm short). 2) The Coolant Smell.... Haven't smelled anything like that yet. 3) The Driver's Side Headlight Issue: I watched another video recently that showed a possible cause of this. It appears the rain reservoir at the base of the driver's side windshield wiper has a tiny drain that is supposed to redirect water away from the light's electric terminal. Sometimes that drain hole gets clogged, so all the water backs up and overflows directly onto the electrical connection, causing possible shorts. 4) Turn signal/light problem: YES that is a true PITA. 4) The Side Door is Open: YES this is ALSO still a PITA.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Very smart Idea as a step. Multiple uses is the key to tiny living. Take care and safe travels.

[@homesteadhomie7855]

I have a 2014 3500 Ram Promaster with 578,420 miles on it. Your squishy spot, that is where your fuel pump is. Easy to get to and replace. Most people just lay a piece of plywood over it. But your idea is good too. As far as your coolant smell. It can be a number of things. Most times it's the thermostat housing. It might have a crack in it. I've replaced mine and it comes with the thermostat in it. But I did eventually find where my smell was coming from. The coolant reservoir in mine had small cracks on the bottom of it where the one radiator hose connected to it. I had it out one day and seen the cracks in it. Put an aftermarket one in, smell is gone. It would seep through the cracks and follow the hose down and the heat from the engine would evaporate it. Also, be careful who changes your oil. When they take the oil filter cap off and on, they need to be very careful. It's connected to the oil cooler, and if they are not careful, it can crack the housing. Then you have an oil leak that looks like a rear main seal is bad. Also do not let them torque the cap back on. That will also crack the housing. I do all my own oil changes now and just snug the filter cap on. Another thing that will happen if the oil cooler housing gets cracked, it will fill up the valley of the engine, seep over the front, and get on your harmonic balancer. The oil loosens the rubber on the balancer and guess what. You will start it up one day and it explodes! I'm sure you have heard about the dreaded Pentastar 3.6 engine tick??? When you hear a metal to metal tick from your engine, a cam follower has failed. It's a common problem with these engines. If you wait too long to get it fixed, it wipes the cam out. Yes, everything I have described here, has happened to me. I know my van inside and out now!! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I most likely know the answer. Y'all have a great day!!! Randy.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you so much for the information!! I am certain I will be contacting you in the future with a question or two. Almost 600000 miles sounds pretty awesome to me. I am going to hunt for that coolant leak again now I know a few more places to check. I do have a couple of questions already. How many miles have you been going before changing out the transmission fluid and is that something you do yourself? Amount how many miles have you been getting out of your brake pads...I know it's different for everyone, just looking for a ballpark number. I am so glad you comment and offered some help. Thank you! Take care and stay safe.

[@homesteadhomie7855]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I get my transmission filter changed once a year, at a shop I trust. Whatever fluid comes out, they replace. I just don't trust the "transmission fluid flush". This is still the original transmission in my van. As far as brakes go, I expedite freight in my van for FedEx Custom Critical all over the USA. So most of my driving is highway. I changed all my rotors and pads 17 months ago, and when my cousin rotated my tires, all the brakes look good. I travel around 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles a year. So my rule of thumb is, look at your brakes Everytime you rotate your tires. Go to a shop that you trust. I hope this helps. Stay safe!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Homestead Homie Thank you! We drove 35k miles last year and I thought that was a lot! If you ever get into the van lifestyle we can hook you up with a lot of need to know info. Thank you for your time. Take good care and drive safe. 😀

[@homesteadhomie7855]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Thank you. I already live the van lifestyle! I sold my house 3 years ago and went full time living in a van doing expedite deliveries. My van is equipped with a 3000 watt Honda generator, roof top AC, fantastic fan, Espar heater that runs off my van gas tank, 2- 100 amp hour AGM batteries, 3000 watt inverter, 96 quart Whynter fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, full bed, and a composting toilet. The only thing I don't have, is a shower. But my brother is a truck driver and he gets me "shower Power" so I shower everyday at a Pilot/Flying J for free. Even with everything in here, I can still haul 3 pallets of freight, or 6 if they stack them. My bed folds up flat against the wall. So I guess you can say i'm living the van life!!! LOL!!! Randy.

[@AaronGeller]

We have a ‘17 and the sliding door took some time getting used to but it just needs to be closed firmly

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Aaron G Learning curve for sure. I now give a little pressure on the door as it slides and having more success.

[@lynnenanavanr8009]

Even tho there's supposedly venting in the rear, i always have another door or window open before I close the sliding door. Works every time!

[@59Hawkeyes]

Thanks again! Always in good information. 🙋‍♀️👍😊

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Cindydez * Thank you so much 😎

[@AmJustDuane]

For the sliding door, I only have problems when all of the other doors are closed. If you open the passenger door, then close the sliding door, it relieves the over-pressure and closes easily.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+AmJustDuane yes, we didn’t think of that 🤦‍♂️ thank you for your comment! It works perfect now!!! Glad we made a video otherwise we would have never figured it out.

[@lvtaylortaylor9904]

Good info. Thanks

[@bruceforster3709]

I like your solution for the 'squishy step'. Well done. Hear you on the door alarm-ouch. The headlight burnout CAN be an indicator of a deeper electrical issue. I would definitely contact Mercedes about that. We had a ford Focus that would burn out a headlight-BOTH SIDES-every other month like Clockwork. We eventually sold that car. Hated selling it because it got 43 MPG Highway, but the electrical was getting too annoying and too expensive. Have a Ford Ranger now. Lousy Gas Mileage, but everything else has been quite reliable.

[@bruceforster3709]

Electrical issues ARE a deal breaker for me.

[@warriorkelly]

that is so funny! the FIRST thing i "fixed" was putting a piece of wood over the squishy spot! so good to know you have all the same annoyances as me! i actually ended up building around the back door being my main door cause i was sick of the sliding door sucking so badly.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Too funny! We have learned that if we turn off the headlights before turning the engine off our headlights no longer burn out. Take care and hope to meet you on the road.

[@hugeCRSfan69]

lol ive had mine for 3 years and never noticed any "squishy spot"

[@warriorkelly]

@@hugeCRSfan69 really?!?! haha who knows, maybe some of ours are missing a vital piece of plastic haha i wouldn't be surprised! if you never step on that spot, you'd never know it though...

[@hugeCRSfan69]

@@warriorkelly i actually went out and checked and there is a small soft spot between the 2 front seats. i dont think its a big deal or a problem though otherwise they wouldnt have made it like that. that area is not really meant to be stepped on anyway

[@warriorkelly]

@@hugeCRSfan69 totally agree. It happens that for me, I noticed I kept stepping directly on it whenever going from front to back hahaha 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@laurakramer396]

Love the photo bomb! Adorable photo bomb!!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That’s got to be the star of our journey...Roodle Doodle 🐕😊

[@MisterTwister88]

Ive never changed a headlight in 38k. I have changed several heated mirrors that stop heating. I do smell the coolant, and my doors are the same way. Would I buy another one? In a heartbeat ❤️

[@hugeCRSfan69]

same here mine has 45K still havent changed any lights at all. i love my promaster, super reliable too

[@gwynnkawakami2199]

The squishy spot fix is great. We too have had to replace headlights 6 times in our 2015. The door thing my husband says it’s me and everybody but him cannot shut them properly. Whatever. No issues with turn signals.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Gwynn! We have learned that if we shut the headlights off before we turn the van motor off we don't have to replace the headlights anymore. When shutting the sliding door try to open one of the front doors first...this allows air to escape and the door latches in easier. 😎

[@gwynnkawakami2199]

@@oneadVANtureatatime thanks. I’ll tell my husband. It’s his van. We were on way home from visiting family in Pennsylvania and got the def code saying it would put us in limp mode in 150. We got off and took to dodge dealer. In the end it was the scr and parts that are back ordered will be $4k. Geez. Have you don’t he delete ?

[@cjmallory40]

I have the 2018 and yes I hate the squishy spot, my doors work fine although the cupholders placement sucks I have about 28,000 miles on it and I haven’t had a problem with the headlights as of yet. I do expediting out of my van and I drive anywhere from 2000 to 4000 miles a week but so far so good.

[@missvickienow]

Yep. Poor design on those cup holders. Very low and shallow. Bottle of water falls out every time because it is so shallow.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Vickie Martinez Yes you have to take your eye off the road to grab from the cup holders.

[@cjmallory40]

@Blind Squid lololol 🤣😂

[@moneymeezy8805]

Hi on the lights you can turn them off by the radio so when your driving in the day time they want be on. I just figured mine out. Last week.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+money meezy Is there a button on the radio itself? Hmm wish you were here to show me. Thanks for the tip

[@moneymeezy8805]

@@oneadVANtureatatime hi you have to go through your settings. it says head lights off I'll check when I get home tomorrow I'm the road.

[@PapaRocks]

Really informative video!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! The van is still going strong, it's been 5 years now on the road. 😀

[@samcabodi]

Hey @one adVANture at a time I might be ages too late, but we have a Fiat Ducato (ProMaster on the european markets) and had that sliding door issue as well. Turned out the magnetic contacter at the end of the sliding door is very temperamental and if there's space by even just a hair with the magnet on the door, or if there is just a bit of dirt on either side, it won't detect contact. I resolved it by tightening the 19mm bolt on the sliding rail just a bit.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Good to know!! Thank You! We learned that we fill the wheel wells with insulation....when the slider door closes the air displacement is now blocked....oops. We just open the front door and is closes fine now. But if we have problems in the future we will keep the magnetic contacter in mind!

[@marks6663]

the comments I have read on the internet is that the radiator leaks and the bulbs burn out and the doors not closing properly. Some report that the flex plate in the transmission breaks.

[@familygene9030]

Love my Promaster 2019 3500

[@MHatter469]

I like the squishy step cover

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Brian Bergström Thank you! It's solid and functional 😎

[@fourshow11]

Great video, I have a 2018 with bad door adjustments, back & side doors creaking. I've managed to get the side door ok but the back one is still annoying with a creaking sound at the top. I've even put lithium grease on the latches that did help for a while. Also changed the passenger headlight as well. My biggest disappointment is how Dodge attached the lower mouldings all the way around. They are purposely causing the van to rust out with this design.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+R G Thank you! Yep we get that creaking sound with the side door. Which adjustment brackets did you find most useful with the slider?

[@mtl9036]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Loved this video

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you for subscribing and we hope you will enjoy our channel 😀 Let us know if you have any questions and will do our best to answer, happy travels

[@atanacioluna292]

Hey, thanks for the advice. I just got a 2019, salvage, the side door warning comes up, despite the door being closed.

[@hugeCRSfan69]

i have a 2017 and never had a problem with the sliding door light coming on

[@stephaniesmythe8449]

I have a 2015 Promaster. The side door wins the pain in the butt award. No squishy spot on the floor, which is nice. My other frustration is unlabeled fuses and the cab light fuse has blown twice in the year i've had the van (only 1000 miles thus far). That's gonna change next month.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Stephanie Smythe Thank you for sharing about the unlabeled fuses. Not had that problem yet but now all know what to expect lol Thank you 😎 Did you install a a grab handle yet on the inside of the sliding door? It helps when closing from the inside at least.

[@missvickienow]

Yes, the darn cargo door does not seem to shut all the way even when you slam it. My biggest gripe is it is so hard to climb into. Very high off the ground. Also, it is built for a gorilla to drive. Parking brake between the driver seat and door is quite a reach. Had mine for two months and still trying to get stuff figured out.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Vickie Martinez Have you got your coat hung up on the parking break yet as you slide out of the seat? Good times lol We been using a small folding step to get in and out of the slider..helps a ton. 😀

[@greenfrog58]

Great video

[@mikem5044]

2019, 2500, 15k miles - before buying mine I went through auctions and wanted a 50-80K miles cheaper one - none I checked had any problem with the squishy wires or heard of any. They are well protected and extremely strong. You should not bother. I never smell coolant on my car, hot or cold, nor is it loosing any coolant. The doors close without problems - you should check yours, maybe sensors needs adjustment? Did not noticed the high-beam problems as I did not used it yet. All in one, I am really happy with my PM and still working on mods.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Some of our wires were damaged under the squishy step....that is initially what drew our attention to this area. After one year we did eventually find a coolant leak but we know of other who have the phantom coolant smell as well. We also learned that we insulated the wheel wells to much .....thus the doors does not close easily because there is no room for air placement when we shut the door. If we open the front door and then shut the slider it works perfect. overall, we too, are really happy with our Promaster!! Thanks for watching!

[@cherettebhealthynow1910]

@mike m how did you find the auctions?

[@erkeda12]

EASY FIX FOR DOOR PROBLEM: THE VAN IS SO AIR TIGHT THAT TO CLOSE THE DOOR TIGHTLY, YOU NEED TO HAVE A WINDOW OR OTHER DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN. WHEN I CLOSE MY SIDE DOOR, I SIMPLY OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SLIGHTLY WHILE CLOSING THE SIDE DOOR. NO PROBLEM. ALSO, THE REAR DOORS.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+erkeda12 thank you! That has been working great 👍🏼 glad we made a video or we never would have figured it out😂

[@JasonWD]

Genius. Maybe the transit and sprinter have better vents 🤷

[@tinshield]

Could be the factory vents are blocked

[@avocado3748]

You did it! You’re right other than the squishy center those aren’t deal breakers. Have you gotten the side and rear doors checked to make sure there’s nothing wrong?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+netty chow Yes, we had the dealership adjust the rear door but they failed. We were able to adjust it ourselfs and now it works like it should. Pretty sure will eventually get the slider dialed in. I hope 😜

[@maryannduvall6225]

I have the 2019 Ram PM 2500 159. I absolutely love it. I don’t have any problems with the sliding door beeping crazy. BUT!!!! I am constantly having to slide that sucker with all my might otherwise, for me, it won’t lock. Second, Yyyyep! The bright lights I have the same issue. I’ve had some really PO’d people because u have that delay before u can do anything. Squishy center; Absolutely! I am super interested n the board u made although I’m not sure my Inverter will fit. What inverter do u have? And finally no matter what I do I cannot get the TPM message and load beeping every-time I start the van, to go out. I know there was a recall on earlier years but something tells me I can get this fixed from a dealer under warranty. To me it’s very important. I am already a super super cautious driver having lost my parents in an aweful accident (drunk driver). I have never gotten over that feeling of always needing to b aware and having my car’s safety features working properly. After all that I absolutely love my Van. I’m still n the very beginning stages of building it out. I am also overly cautious about making the wrong decisions: insulation, where will the bed go, sink, ceiling, walls. I can’t wait to get on the road. In closing, do u have the demensions for that board y’all built that goes over the squishy part? And also, if y’all have recommendations for the inverter? Thank you so much for really great videos and for sharing your precious doggy. Happy trails to you.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+MaryAnn DuVall Your very welcome! Glad you like our videos. We are using a 1500 watt sine wave inverter. The squishy step is 14” wide, 27” long, and measures 6” high. Try this when closing your slider from the outside...pull the handle with your right hand and push on the door slightly with your left hand..all at the same time. From the inside we installed a grab handle that helps. We are excited for you about getting on the road and hope we get to meet you Happy trails 😎

[@missvickienow]

If you dont mouny anything to it, you should be able to cover the squishy spot with a flat piece of plywood and a little velcro.

[@davidyule3605]

MaryAnn, I’m sorry for your loss. I just got a new Promaster... the TPM signal was there, and I found that one of the tires was actually low. Filling all tires to the recommended pressure took care of it.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

On your driver side door where the latch is located is the information on the tires and pressure. Our promaster takes 80 psi on the rear 2 tires and 65 psi on the front 2. 100 percent of the time people at the tire store have put in the wrong pressure and we now check before leaving any shop. The alarm takes a few minutes of driving before going off. Be prepared for that 😆

[@allwhowander6155]

Ummm yes I have a 2018 2500 ProMaster but I love everything about mine. No problems EXCEPT the dreaded “squishy spot” between the front seats!! I put LifeProof Flooring in mine so I just used a leftover piece doubled to cover the squishy area. Seems like a BIG flaw to me but now it has more support so no problems with it! ….. “Keep on Van’in Y’all!”

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on, good fix. We are stilling loving our van after 4 years on the road! We hope we see you out there! 😎

[@rockswatersky3442]

I have a 2016 2500. Everything you said is exactly what I have experienced except for the coolant. The sliding door is the greatest annoyance. Like you I’ve installed a window that opens in the sliding door. The only way to get the door to shut from inside is to slam it. That really slams the window as well. Aaiiiii! HOWEVER, I have never regretted choosing the pro master van. I now have over 60,000 miles and 4 years of traveling and living in it, It’s spacious inside, I love the steering, I guess the only other complaint I have is that the 6 is whimpy going up the steeper mountains (I’m under the weight limit but not by much). Thanks for putting this video out there.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Rocks, Water, Sky yes very wimpy going uphills! We. Are under the weight limit as well but not by much!!! When you close your slider ...open the front passenger door first. It helps! We do not regret buying our Promaster either... LOVE IT!

[@barney61ful]

Just wondering.... are u using the upshifting capability? I use it when merging onto the FW

[@lynnenanavanr8009]

The blinker is the most maddening to me. Especially when making a turn that doesn't turn the blinker off so have to do it by hand and then the opposite way turns on! Can't open the sliding door from outside unless it's cold out for some reason, and the squeak in the back is not so fun! Got a '14.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Lynne nanavanr I forgot to mention hitting the blinker the opposite way and having that go 3 more seconds. Too funny 😄 My old Jeep Wrangler was the same way and even now I am still not use to it. I hope your able to fix the door so it opens from the outside. Take care and happy travels.

[@stone8654]

Cool idea on covering the squishy spot..but what about your inverter underneath it..does it get hot and does it need to stay cool?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It seems to stay cool. There is a few inches below it where air passes through

[@ericlawrence9729]

Great info thanks for sharing

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, we are 3 years on the road and still loving our van. 😀

[@commercialelectrician133]

great video

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+leo ybarra Thank you! Lots of good information getting passed around in the comments. Thank you for watching.

[@mikelee1563]

I switched the Headlight to LED using the gasket method and never had a problem again. Agreed with the other viewer, slightly lift the door to adjust the angle will help closing the door. Cheers !

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Mike Lee Thanks for the helpful comments! I am about one more bulb change out away from going led. Happy travels and thank you for watching.

[@MrSharkphoto]

What do you mean by the gasket method?

[@christophershull5688]

@@MrSharkphoto he probably used rtv red gasket maker to hold the bulb in the housing. I epoxied mine in.

[@mb34928]

That blinker would drive me nuts!

[@PaDutchRunner]

I love the squishy spot lol....seriously it’s kind of cool to step into. I’m just going to assume that the engineers who designed it this way knew what they were doing and we won’t have any electrical issues as a result, but maybe that’s just me being naive.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Stephen Otto I had two wires that were damaged and had to repair them The only reason I noticed was my radio stopped working. If you have any electronic problems in the future check there first. Your the first person to love the squishy step! Made me chuckle..thank you 😎

[@PaDutchRunner]

one adVANture at a time seriously I’ve always thought it was neat! Luckily I’m a pretty small guy so hopefully my weight won’t do anything to it lol.

[@PaDutchRunner]

food4 thought Just fyi, out of all of the voluminous information that can be found about promasters and their various idiosyncrasies online, I found exactly one very short thread about this squishy problem. No mentions of wire damage etc. if this were truly a problem in need of fixing, I’m pretty certain it would plastered all over the internet. www.promasterforum.com/threads/cab-floor.48809/

[@xtc2v]

Don't assume that! Manufacturers make design mistakes because cheap build cost was uppermost in their minds

[@dustyfeller]

Dave: Update on coolant level. The level hasn’t moved at all since we last discussed it. It looks like that’s just where the sweet spot is. So I’m not going to add back up to the max line.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Exactly the same for us!!!

[@jgsphoto34]

Didn't you find the little leak ? I thought you finally found it...

[@MG-cp8xk]

I agree with your 5 Hates squishy spot is a good name for it. Have you checked / or replaced your coolant cap/top/lid above coolant reservoir (what ever you call it) I would add my instrument cluster (sent it to specialist repair twice so far). And peeling paint all over outside (we noticed the peeling on the roof 1st).

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I have not tried replacing the coolant cap yet but that's a good idea. We have been on the road 5 years now and it seems to use a cup of coolant every three months or so and never gets worse. We have a ton of paint scrapes 🤣 At some point there will be no paint left.

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

Squishy Spot did nothing wrong!

[@bulletrogers]

Thanks. Very interesting video. I’ve got a 2018 model and I don’t have any of these issues. Squishy floor I’m not sure about as I have three seats in the front. Your solution is brilliant. Maybe try LED bulbs. I’ve got four of them up front.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes we may have to try led. The only thing I don't like about them is they don't produce any heat and driving in the winter is a problem. Ice and snow build up on the lights to the point where you can't see at night and have to pull over and scrap them of every few minutes. Thank you for watching, have a wonderful day.😀

[@jaydon5631]

Bryan Rogers just curious how the Engine is it reliable

[@tonypham7598]

one adVANture at a time Have a hard time to read your post further when click on “read more”. Any solution??

[@danford7532]

I found tiny cracks in the coolant tank that weep small amounts of coolant. I am replacing the tank.

[@sandras1524]

What harness do you have on Roodle? My puppy is a Hoodini. Rppdles looks escape proof.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sandra Serra The harness is by ”Ruffwear” it's great..no worming his way out. 🐕

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Sandra Serra RUFFWEAR All Day Adventure Dog Harness, Medium Breeds, Adjustable Fit, Size: Medium, Blue Dusk, Front Range Harness, 30501-407M www.amazon.com/dp/B01N10INNX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.k0yDb52GXVJ3

[@barney61ful]

The side door on our 2018 if level or front higher is just make sure you use a crack the whip wrist action it shut ok with practice. BUT any van position w/o a advantage w the weight of the door causes issues. After having van turned off and getting in/out no message is given if the door is open-know the weather stripping is not sealed IF it rains what a leak!!

[@patd4u2]

If I have all the windows shut the sliding door is hard to shut and I get that sliding door open message, if I have some windows open the door shuts fine. I think it's an over pressure inside the van that causes the door from closing completely when all the windows are up

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Pat Thank you for the helpful comment. That was the solution that worked for us. I just leave a door open until the slider is shut and no more problems. 😀

[@christopherfreitag5121]

True about blinkers and hibeams

[@nicholdoug]

I had a Ford van and I always had to pull in slightly on the rear of the door as I pulled it closed (or push in if I was on the outside). Definitely required two hands to close the door.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Doug Nichol Makes me wonder if any van maker has perfected the sliding door yet. We did install a grab handle on the inside that helps some.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I been trying your Ford technique and the door has been shutting easier! Thank you for the tip Doug 😀😀😀

[@rapter3948]

i like the squishy fix. ever try led headlights? the door issue, there is a sensor in the door easy fix is to hot glue and little piece to ensure its pushed in all the way the rubber stopper or presser will flatten out over time try pushing by hand and see if it reads if it doesnt that sensor is the issue.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We have not tried led lights yet. We have learned that if we manually turn off the headlights before turning of the motor we don't have any burnouts. With the slider door...turns out it was my fault for packing the air vents by the rear tires with insulation. So now we learned we have to open the front door then slide the sliding door shut first so the air can be displaced. 😂 Thank you for the tip on the rubber stopper, I will check that out as well. 👍😀

[@keithcarmany5502]

I have a '15 1500 Promaster. Weathertech floor liner solved the squishy step...no coolant or headlight problems except OEM lights ARE DIM...installing LED'S soon. Blinker stalk jyst takes getting used to.....

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Nice Keith! We need to get some of those Weathertech floor liners. The battery compartment is a dirt collecter. 😂 We are now 3 years on the road and still loving our Promaster. See you on the road.

[@gary4155]

Try cleaning the electronic contacts on the sliding door. My newest issue is the oil light comes on with the seat belt light. When I unplug the seat belt the oil light comes on.

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Curious if this is the 136 or 159 wheelbase? And do you know what kinda mpg yall get?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Blurry Face 159 in wheel base. We get 16 MPG😃

[@georgemanessis6407]

Yes the sliding door was an issue in my 2018 and it was found to be a bad sensor. Replaced and problem solved YAY. Also have the coolant smell immediately after the 1st free DEALER oil change. How strange is that. My biggest Hate is....I live on a dirt road and the Promaster has too many holes that allow the dust to get in. Still filling in gaps as I find them...but I still love my VAN

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+George Manessis Glad to hear the slider was just a sensor! I wonder if they topped off your coolant level after the oil change and either spilled some coolant or over filled it. Happy to hear you still love your van! We still do also 😀

[@lishayost144]

Yeah the slider door doesn't close super easily (unless you're on a downhill lol). We haven't found it to be too much of a problem though. We haven't had the problem of it happening over and over again in the same instance. Just one time, then we close it real good and it seems to work. They just weren't made right by the manufacturer, so it's possible that some promasters have a worse door than others. My husband had to adjust the thing the door is on because even when closed "all the way" the seal wasn't sealing all the way, so water was coming in when it rained. So he had to adjust it so it closed tighter than when we first got it. There is an adjustment, I think it's at the top part of where the door is attached. I'm not sure how to do it, but maybe somewhere online shows you how to do it. That might help. Also, I have noticed the weird blinker thing that happens. I haven't been too annoyed about it. When that happens I usually just flip it the opposite way, then it goes on the other way, then I just manually put it back in the middle. My husband says that might be for lane changes, if you don't want to have to turn on your blinker all the way and have to turn it off manually. It will just turn off automatically. But I have had a hard time trying to make that feature happen on purpose lol. The thing that annoyed me the most about the promaster, right away, that I could not stand and would not be able to live with was the loudness of the blinker and notification beeping, etc. (Like the door not being closed all the way, seat belts not being buckled yet, etc). That was a deal breaker for me, but we already bought the van before I realized how much it bothered me. We took apart the dashboard gauge area to try to figure out where the sound was coming from. Realized there was no way to make it quieter, until we just stuffed a bunch of old towels and rags behind and underneath it, in any space around it as we could. Added and took away towels until the sound was an appropriate level. Now it's perfect! Made me really happy to get that solved. They really should allow you to adjust the volume on those things! Haven't had any problems with the coolant smell. But I have noticed that if I don't drive the van for a week, the exhaust smells pretty bad the first time I drive it again. It goes away though. Also, I'm not too happy hearing about the headlights going out so often. That can be a safety concern. But at least if only one goes out at a time it shouldn't be too bad. Also, there are those lights at the top still. I didn't even realize there were wires below that soft spot between the two front seats. That seems like a dumb design. I will have to check that and make an adjustment there where needed. The wood thing you guys made to go over it seems pretty cool, and it gives you a place for your inverter. win-win. Great video once again! Thanks guys!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We found out from an earlier comment that the Promaster comes with air vents near the rear wheel wells designed to vent out the air pressure when the sliding door closes. I remember filling them full of insulation wondering what they are for lol 😂So now we leave the front door open until the slider is closed and have no more problems. We forgot to mention the loud beeping noise! Just like you said... way to loud. I like your way off reducing the noise level with rags, we may do the same. Thank you for watching and we wish you happy travels. Take care 🚎

[@lishayost144]

@@oneadVANtureatatime that is good to know! I haven't done insulation or walls yet, so I will leave those vents open! 😁👍👍

[@Lilla930]

Have the same issues with my used 2016

[@shreddagorge]

Mine doesn't buzz like that with the doors open. I believe there's a menu setting using the buttons on the dash to the left of the steering wheel, or buried in the radio menus... sorry, I can't remember exactly how I shut them off but it was a first priority. Funny I had paused your video then you said it's a '17 but mine's an `18. Also of note to viewers - never buy a used fob on eBay and hope you can program it. They are coded to the VIN and have to come from the factory (at ~$160 = $70 programming fee). Rental fleet managers often skim spares and sell them on eBay but the `18 is definitely VIN- and PIN-coded, the older ones maybe you'll get lucky.

[@globaljuju]

So cute!