10 New Ford Campers Posing Affordable Competition to German Motorhome Platforms

10 New Ford Campers Posing Affordable Competition to German Motorhome Platforms

Lately, Mercedes and, to some extent, VW seem to have monopolized the market when it comes to platforms for recreational vehicles. But we are convinced that Ford should not be taken off your radar if you are searching for a camper that will combine affordability, reliability and the wide network of maintenance shops. Moreover, if you are shopping from the US, it would be simply irresponsible not to even consider supporting the native manufacturer. Today we will show you the newest models of Ford RVs that are available on the market and try to shaken the German dominance.

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0:41 #1 2019 Winnebago Fuse

2019 Winnebago Fuse is the most compact, but the same time, the most luxurious Class C motorhome from Winnebago that is built on Ford platform. Based on Transit chassis with a 3.2L Power-Stroke Diesel, the model accommodates 4 adults comfortably, regardless of the chosen configuration.

1:48 #2 2020 Ford Nugget and Westfalia

Probably taking a notice that Ford Transit is one of the most popular platforms for a camper van conversion, the carmaker chose to capitalize directly on its capabilities. Partnering with Westfalia, Ford built Nugget and Nugget Plus camper vans.

3:00 #3 2019 Outside Vans Cascade

If you are already a proud owner of a 2007 or newer longbody Ford Transit, the Oregon-based Outside Van has a special camping package in store for you. The conversion kit is called the Cascade, and it easily turns your upbeat cargo-hauler into an adventure ready campervan for a family of 4.

4:05 #4 2020 Thor Magnitude

2020 Thor Magnitude is among the most powerful Ford-based campers on the market that is built on the capable Ford F550 chassis with a 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo diesel and can tow up to 10,000 lbs.

5:06 #5 Vandoit

This Missouri-based camper builder is driven by the hunger for adventure, and the desire to let people experience freedom of exploration. The major conversion platforms that VanDoit works with are Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Ram Promaster and Nissan NV.

6:10 #6 2019 Earthroamer HD

Designed to let you travel off-grid for a really long time, the 2019 Earthroamer HD features a home-like layout and comes with a 2.1 kW solar panel, 115-gallon diesel, 250-gallon fresh water, 125-gallon waste water tanks, plus a 20 kWh battery bank to store power.

7:04 #7 2020 Jayco Greyhawk

For the 2020 model year, Jayco is renewing its entire class-C lineup, including the Ford-based Greyhawk. The model is available in 5 floor plans, varying from 26 to 31 feet, each with its own slide outs and unique interior features.

8:04 #8 Modvans CV1

The modular Modvans CV1 comes based on the Ford Transit T150 or T350 platforms, providing seating capacity for 5 people, and can used for cargo transportation or a weekend getaway with a family.

9:04 #9 2019 Nexus Phantom

The Nexus RV is a rather young manufacturer of recreational vehicles, that operates from Indiana since 2010. Their Phantom 25P is a Class C based on the Ford Super Duty chassis and offered in 3 floor plans.

9:56 #10 2019 Karmann Dexter 560 4×4

Even though, Karmann-Mobil is a German campervan manufacturer with its roots going back over 100 years, they still choose a Ford vehicle over any German makes when it comes to creating an off-road capable machine. The Karman Dexter 560 4×4 is equipped with an AWD system.