Just joined from Sacramento

[TahoeMike]

Hi all, Yesterday I wired the $$ for my CT125 #474 to a dealer in central Florida. Yep, I know, kinda dumb now that I have to ship it back to Calif where it was imported into. But it was the only one I could find in the country. Just booked the shipper. I'm guessing 2-3 weeks to get here. Currently have a 2017 Metropolitan (wife's) 2019 Monkey and 2019 Supercub. Had a 2018 Ruckus but the damn thing just refused to start. Had it back the dealer twice to do something with the jets but it still happened. Sold it with 19 miles. It did sit a bit and that's on me, but all the other ones start right up. Alos have a 2006 Vespa 200 (also the wife's) and a 2019 Honda Talon. Love that thing! In process of starting a campervan business with an emphasis on simplicity in design and to be able to haul bikes, motorcycles, kayaks, etc inside the body. Building a medium and large van. Will use the Monkey and Trail 125 as props when showing the vans. Looking forward to seeing what everyone does with theirs.

 

[FL352rider]

Mike,

Welcome!! Which chassis are you using to build out your vans?

 

[TahoeMike]

Hi, 2021 Ford Transits. The medium (Weekender) will be mid length, mid roof 2WD, and the large (Adventurer) will be the extended length, high roof, AWD. I'm looking to build something for outdoor enthusiasts that will have everything they need, and nothing they don't, that will be high quality, reliable and reasonably priced. I'm not personally building them. They are being built by an established small bus manufacturer to my specs. Plan is to get these two first prototypes, spend some time with them, display and market them, and then take orders from people. That way they can pick the colors and options of the van from Ford and then customize them with the various components. For example I'm not installing a sound system or TV. Most folks have a playlist and blue tooth speakers. So why add more holes in the structure, wiring, and complication. I picture guys who ride dirtbikes on the weekend for fun or competition being able to load the bike in the van and keep it secure. Platform electric lift bed in the back that goes up and down as needed. The Weekender is just that, something for a couple to go out for 2-4 days. The Adventurer will be bigger for longer trips. I like to take my Honda Talon out to the desert for one to two nights to ride with friends and I'll be able to tow my Aluma trailer with the Talon easily. It's all very early in the process. The two vans were ordered about 3 weeks ago. I've only gotten the builder to promise these two. I'm hoping to get them to promise to build me 10 more after I've secured orders with deposits on them. I have no idea pricing at this time. Not looking to get rich off this, I already have a good business. More of a passion project, but if it goes well, my son is about to graduate from college and he and I can do this together.

 

[G19Tony]

I've liked the idea of a Transit for just this purpose. Will be interested to see pictures.

 

[TahoeMike]

I'll definitely be sending some when I get them. I hope to have a finished van 5-6 months from now. Vans are still on order from Ford.