Know Before You Buy: Ram Promaster - Factory Options You Should Select When Buying A Van To Convert

[@tommoore2572]

This was a very informative video. Thank you for your very good suggestions.

[@ronisworld2916]

i would love to have that van and have a delivery business here in winterpeg. very informative video as well! thank you for this!

[@Zyzzyx42]

I'd say you missed a critical interior option. I think its labeled Storage or something, but gives you the little package shelf above the visors. That space is SO useful for quick access items while driving.

[@outtherevans]

You are completely right that this may make a nice addition for some folks, but for a general video like this I actually left them out for good reason. As a tallish person, these drop the visors position down about 4” and makes them unusable if the sun is coming in through the windshield. They either fully block any line of sight, or must remain in their closed position. I tend to specifically seek out vans or spec them without this option, but I am glad that they work well for you and you can take advantage of that extra storage. 👍

[@thelliez]

You did not talk about suspensions, shocks, tires,... Since the ProMaster does not have AWD options, is there some tweaks that can be made to have the van more trail 'resistant'?

[@aspiecelia1]

Thank you for this information very helpful for me.

[@tombee-x8h]

Thanks for the tips. I was wonder what option should I include when I order the van. What is your of opition on the options of the 2024 Van ? spray the floor ceiling and wood floor. Thanks

[@jaimymac7]

Great video! Very informative & honest!

[@Van-life-4-Jesus]

Very informative video I do appreciate it, Hey, Question rather than getting like a lift kit like some do, What About getting bigger wheels?

[@outtherevans]

Bigger wheels/tires are a possibility, however there is not a lot of clearance in the wheelwells to go very far up in size without rubbing or trimming.

[@-VanLife4ever-]

For me to buy a Ram Promaster that is around $20,000. Would I have to get it through a bank or could I pay payments on it through the dealership. I don’t have any credit or bank account rn.

[@Van-life-4-Jesus]

You absolutely never go through the dealership unless they're offering zero percent interest, Always finance through a credit Union. Always God bless❤

[@-VanLife4ever-]

@@Van-life-4-Jesus Thank You

[@StealthyZombie]

@@Van-life-4-Jesus Why?

[@kevinshay8589]

Great video and editing. Thanks! I see snow, so you are probably not near Tennessee :(

[@heatherlucero2530]

Great advice! Thanks so much!!!

[@outtherevans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@larryjames7559]

Where do I find decent work for the van

[@joannestandlee8511]

How do I order a promaster to my specs? I can see the build option then they refer me to dealers who don't have what I wanted

[@janetn246]

If the dealers don't have what you want, you can put in a special order with a dealer. You will have to give them a (nonrefundable) payment of maybe $1000 toward the final bill and it will probably take 5 - 7 months to ship from Europe, but you can get exactly what you want.

[@SolarJim2]

4x4 conversion or will the FWD do fine?

[@kanime_wolvish]

Does the position of the spare tire get in the way of installing undermounted gray water and/or AC?

[@outtherevans]

It does not in our van conversions at Out There Vans, however I cannot speak on behalf of all van upfitters.

[@akenedy]

Really helpful review, and for that a big thumbs up. I was basically settled on purchasing a Promaster as the platform for building out an RV van. But when you opened the front passenger door at time 3:20 and I saw that ridiculous looking toy-like partial door panel, it was an instant no for me. What a cheap-looking ridiculous toyish piece of crap. And to think I was pricing out the just the basic cargo van with super high roof and extended length with a few factory options to nearly $70k. What a rip-off. This van should be priced at a maximum of $35k out the door with basic options....and tax, title and tags included. And I'm being generous with that amount...very very generous.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Check your auto insurance coverage FIRST. You need commercial insurance for a Promaster, and it's expensive. I have the Stubby 118"

[@Vera-xu3xw]

I've never heard of that and I have a promaster

[@Zyzzyx42]

Likely depends on your state and your insurance company. we've had two Promasters in WA, and zero need for commercial insurance or registration.

[@Atit-820]

Staters, why do you like big cars??. I dont understand

[@bassmonk2920]

Need heated seats...