WHAT A GREAT RIG! Touring a Ram ProMaster City Camper Conversion Van

In this video we take a quick look at Lea's 2017 Ram ProMaster City. She's got a great little setup in there, and I appreciate her sharing!
DATE FILMED: January 2020
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[@pnkbiankii]

After lots of research, I bought one last week. I think it’s going to be perfect for my travels. 👍👍👍

[@solosaga5091]

Congratulations! Safe Travels.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Do they have all wheel or front wheel drive.

[@CLdriver1960]

Same here.I bought a used 2015 Promaster City that I’m converting to a camper van. I love it!

[@leawade8663]

@@sandeedobberstine5591 mine is front wheel drive.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

@@leawade8663 Glad they come that way, thanks!

[@russellrlf]

I have used one of these for the last five years for my work. I am now converting it to a camper. Great vehicle.

[@CLdriver1960]

Same here. Mine is a 2015 that I bought used. I’ve uploaded a few pics on my Instagram Account. My IG account is Dremoundos. If you’ve got any pics or vids of your ideas that you’d like to share, I’d like to see them. Cheers!

[@jeffhayden2737]

How s the reliability. How many mile on your?

[@russellrlf]

@@jeffhayden2737 I have 155k on mine. I have had the blower replaced and the key/lock on the steering column replaced twice. I need a new starter now. It has been a good little van. That is why I dont want to get rid of it,

[@jeffhayden2737]

@@russellrlf Great to hear, thanks for reply

[@leawade8663]

@@jeffhayden2737 The van has approximately 47000 miles now. When the video was made it had about 19000. So far I've not had any problems at all. I do get it serviced about every 4000 miles.

[@karinhart489]

Thx for tour. I have a 2018 Ram PMC similar (only no back windows) & love it. The first thing I did was put a mat from Mopar (official Ram part) cut to fit down floor under the 6 tie down rings to deaden noise while I figured out how I wanted to do build. Then threw in a cot & a 25qt cooler & my camp kitchen tote.

[@CLdriver1960]

Hi Karin, I bought a 2015 PMC and am in the process of converting it to camper as well. I don’t have anything on my KZbin Channel on it, but I have uploaded some pics on my Instagram Account. The IG account is Dremoundos. I’m interested in other peoples’ ideas, so if you have any pics or videos, I’d sure like to see them. Here’s!

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Perfect! After all the fancy configurations, Simple is best. Can move the cot as needed. I just added some of the silver coloured adhesive sound deadening to the wheel wells in side the cabin and under the hood. Might add some car fabric to the wheel wells too

[@markatraveler3238]

Ram promaster is a great reliable vehicle front wheel drive low entry makes for easy access I've driven a 1500 for almost 300000 miles easy to drive great tuning radius too very movable. She did a great job and will last her for ever. As always stay healthy and safe.

[@kaeirenaslp9154]

Cascade Campers make awesome camper vans out of these Dodge City Promaster vans. Includes electric setup w/solar, sink, bed/couch, propane stove, lights and clever storage.

[@oddmum]

We have a 2015 Promaster City and they are rare in the US. I do see more of them in videos from Europe. They get better gas mileage than a Ford Transit and they have a higher payload and towing capacity that the Transit. We pull a tear drop camper with ours. See you on down the road!

[@samshepperrd]

The reflectix does help extend the life of ice where it's sunny. If you could sew it into a "bonnet" to fit over the cooler would be ideal. But as Tristan has said, 12 volt fridges are cheap now and have many advantages. And they too will benefit from a reflective cover.

[@bookbakery]

Like a cozy on a teapot

[@samshepperrd]

@@bookbakery Little different in concept. The cozy keeps heat (in) from rising. The reflectix keeps radiant heat (from solar rays) from heating the cooler's sides. But the design and appearance would be about the same. Maybe have the reflective side facing inward for the cozy, out for the cooler.

[@sheilazart]

Love her tidy setup! Happy travels to you both!

[@einzgeisha]

I love this! I have thought about it with a small, small Ford Transit as many people drive them around here where I live.

[@anotheramy71]

Always fun to see something pop up from your channel!

[@allisonhase9473]

I FINALLY see something I like and could manage myself! Thank you for posting this!

[@lilysgma2852]

Nice job of converting your van! I'm envious of your mpg's.

[@peggy011]

Thanks for the tour, it's a nice setup.

[@janetplanetearth]

Wow that's what I might be buying when my Jeep compass lease is up in October! Thanks for the tour!

[@ThisWontEndWell]

This van is badged by a number of different manufacturers here in Europe you see them used by Fiat, Vauxhall & Opel, although they a 1.3L diesels here and do close to 60 miles to the gallon.

[@russellrlf]

I wish they were diesels here. Mine gets around 27-32 MPG

[@Zeldagirl64]

What a great find, great watch!

[@texcinlulu]

Thanks for the great video.Happy trails!🌞🦋❤️

[@6462492]

I love this!

[@kevmodee1866]

What more could one need? Excellent!

[@lilvalentine545]

I often wondered if these would be long enough to sleep in. If only it was an all wheel drive it would be perfect. I'm always impressed by people who can work while living in a small vehicle. I was so disorganised I found it difficult to focus on anything but daily survival. That might have been because I was tied to the city for work and constantly in steal mode perhaps.

[@leawade8663]

I'm 5'8 and sleep well. But, 6' might be a bit snug.

[@Stevessphoto]

Interesting! I would be cool if we could get a short story on why she lives like this, if it's full time, or part, and any other tips she has.

[@solosaga5091]

I'd much rather see what real people build out for themselves than the "mega builds." My favorite part? "I got this at a yard sale." Love that. Side note: Please, please, please, make sure that inverter is wired properly. As a heavy truck service manager, I saw, and heard, of so many Tractor Trailer inverter fires. They often resulted in fatalities.

[@lglubbock7593]

what is incorrect wiring

[@solosaga5091]

@@lglubbock7593 too small, not properly fused or grounded, etc. There are a lot of ways to do wiring improperly.

[@leawade8663]

Thank you for the caution. I'll check it out.

[@solosaga5091]

@@leawade8663 You bet! BTW my wife spells and pronounces her name the same way! She has A LOT of trouble with the "Lee-ah" mispronunciation.

[@MuddyDuck...]

Congrats to Lee for such a nice practical layout in an interesting small van 👍

[@iamryanne]

I love her set up.

[@privateinvestigator8607]

Thanks for the upload man.

[@DonnaBMacK]

Great rig! Thanks for sharing.

[@WorrywartAdventures]

We just bought a 2021 Promaster City cargo and had it converted to a camper. We have lithium, solar and a Maxx Air Fan. Getting ready for our first trip to document. It's so easy to drive, just like a car. Will see how on the road, mini camper life goes.

[@JoeJoe4P]

I love my Promaster City micro camper. Plenty of room and it drives like a car. Great milage too! Very nice video!

[@kblaine123]

That WORKS ! Smart setup, not too big, not too small.

[@leemiller2123]

The ProMaster City is built in the same plant in Turkey as the Doblò and exported to North America. I drove the Doblo or Promaster in Turkey for two years and I loved the vehicle.

[@tammyfleming3643]

Great job!

[@seeblue5490]

Clarification, I looked at one of these a few years ago and it was assembled in Turkey, not Italy. But, after all anyway, Fiat Chrysler is an international company.

[@freedomdove]

She's definitely good at the minimalist thing. Way better than me. Lol.

[@patriciatilden5418]

Nice setup 👍

[@willpine7343]

Made in Turkey, Great wall and ceiling treatment! Get yourself a 12v compressor cooler

[@DoktorANuBiS666]

I had a 21 year old Renault Kangoo before, i dont know what Brand it is in the US but pretty similar to the promaster. Super awesome Car. 58hp. Takes 6L Gas on 100km what means a full Tank was Like 60 Dollars with a price of Something Like 2dollars per Liter at the Moment. Super reliable, you could fix everything youself when there where small issues now and then. Spare parts were super cheap and IT Drives and Drives for years. It is still on the Road right now Sold IT to a Work Mate. And Not to forget super spacy for Camping i Just can recommend this Car. I got a bigger Renault/Dodge now, for Traveling with a Moped.

[@DoktorANuBiS666]

Got a Bit confused about the Gas messurment i think its Something Like 25oz on 100miles. So super cheap.

[@kahisawheel]

30 mpg! That's awesome. Nice rig.

[@buzzinbee9463]

Such a nice lady. Awesome

[@memeking5376]

What a cool rig, love it!

[@101doreen]

Such a peaceful woman. Great build.

[@bertkelly7650]

Sheldon's travels, a turtle and two adults live and travel in a promaster like that one. Complete with TV, a sink and a stove.

[@glenlynch1]

PLUS - on demand hot water, and shower portable flush tiolet and... and...and...

[@lisagunheimadams5134]

I thought i was the only one who traveled with turtles!

[@bertkelly7650]

@@lisagunheimadams5134 LOL!

[@karinhart489]

Not just a stove, but a stove/oven combo from camp chef.

[@jimchristensen965]

Do they still live in that? Have seen literally nothing from them since the beet harvest months ago.

[@smithywick]

Great van and set up 🙏

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Hi, Lea! Great video!

[@minicharioteer]

I love my ProMaster city van! I can haul my ponies in the back for my adventures.

[@TheoAlexanderClark]

These tour videos are so cool! Down to earth people, makes a change from cringey vanlife couples lol

[@tommysjoo8661]

Nice vid 😉

[@suvtraveler3587]

Wow that nice sit up 👍

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Very nice.

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@martinolsen5040]

Great video,I watch every one! Hey Tristan, check out Gautam Khetwal you tube channel. Beautiful hikes in India, some extreme.

[@gwenholcombe9705]

Nice job. Please go check out Vanessa’s Vanlife Journey she just completed and gave a tour . She did an amazing job all done by herself.

[@lisagunheimadams5134]

Great setup in a very cool van!

[@leawade8663]

Not fun seeing yourself on video though. Haha Yikes

[@ericmadeoftin8206]

"I want to live in a van, poop in a bucket, and shower from a squeeze bag full of hot water when I retire" I informed my family. The next day the family declared me mentally incompetent. Today you can find me living in a van, pooping in a bucket, and showering from a squeeze bag full of hot water. And loving it! (Don't tell the family).

[@leawade8663]

@@ericmadeoftin8206 Haha.. that's great!!

[@Jillian1stJohn3-9-10]

I just bought a little Igloo and it holds ice for 3 days

[@mgtowski395]

Not Italy. Built by Tofas in Turkey.

[@aguyinarkansas]

She is from Eureka Springs p, Arkansas… nice. From Rogers, Arkansas. How do you heat or cool, or ventilate while sleeping?

[@tomvarnadoe9270]

Super Nice👍

[@bookbakery]

not sure where I could put my puppy's bed. Is this big enough to travel with a growing puppy?

[@smallnuts2]

Can these models gets the security door behind driver and passenger seat?

[@watbri1801]

😁😁😁😁

[@mikemazzoli1990]

33MPG!?? WOW i cant get over 26-28

[@Simonofcalifornia]

Awesome setup. But you might be encroaching on Bob’s gigs.

[@GM-jv9jz]

Nobody has or can have a patent on what they share on here. Bob doesnt own or can own showing different vehicle set ups.

[@Simonofcalifornia]

@@GM-jv9jz 100% agree, but why ruin a good thing and diverge into van built when infinite amazing trails and hikes out there waiting to be told about.

[@9.b304]

Great that You have carbon monoxide but is to hight. It must be at hight of your head when you sleep.

[@BL-rb7jm]

any free camping in mexico or canada

[@SUVRVing]

Yes, lots

[@microvanlife7490]

I had my 2020 Ram Promaster cargo van converted by Cascade for under $10K. They convert only the Tradesman cargo models (no passenger vans) five years old or newer! Read about my conversion & experiences on microvanlife.blog or my KZbin channel.

[@jerryburg6564]

It doesn’t look like a boondocking vehicle. There’s a reason they call it a City Camper van. Fiat vehicles are not known for reliability.

[@415sassyfre]

Don't like her set up sorry.but I like the van but not the setup.

[@lunatune3714]

So why comment?

[@leawade8663]

In the year since this video was done, I've had a remodel. Ha I did eventually decide I needed a different setup. I do not live in the van... It's just for traveling and camping.

[@glenda917]

why are you living in a van?

[@joannatsai4592]

So much shadow. The images were so dark to see in the video.

[@69indigoblue]

Cannot see anything great on this rig, just a bunch of boxes and a bed...soryyyyyy

[@leawade8663]

I don't live in it, I just travel and camp. This was my first trip out. I've had a remodel. But, it's still just a bed and some boxes. ☺️

[@jimchristensen965]

@@leawade8663 No need to defend your build before or after. You built it to please you and nobody else with your skills. You made a nice home for the way you travel. Some have to have a $100,000 travel machine and others are happy with a setup like yours. Good Job Lea!

[@leawade8663]

@@jimchristensen965 Thank you.