The Ford Transit Trail is the commercial van to upfit, then take off the grid:
Essentially a factory-built camper van base, the Transit Trail comes with key elements that vanning aficionados want, such as swiveling front seats, an onboard AC inverter, an over-cab storage compartment, dual alternators, and a fuse panel, all backed by Ford's warranty.
Ford says these are the mechanical bits that DIY van-lifers may not want to deal with, and offering these items right from the factory can serve to accelerate their build, allowing them to focus on the fun stuff, such as outfitting the interior with their Instagram-worthy touches.
To provide adventure seekers with additional capability, the Transit Trail features a lifted suspension and 30.5-inch all-terrain tires which together raise the van's ride height by 3.5 inches. That additional ground clearance should come in handy for getting to more out-of-the-way campsites, and all Transit Trail models will come standard with all-wheel drive as well.For 2023, the Transit van lineup can be ordered with an optional 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen instead of the 8.
While the regular Transit van is also offered with a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6, the Trail will come only with the EcoBoost turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6, which makes 310 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque; a 10-speed automatic serves as the Transit Trail's transmission. Ford says the Transit Trail can tow up to 6500 pounds and carries a 9000-pound gross vehicle weight rating.Ford isn't the only company aiming to capitalize on the popular #VanLife movement.
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