Ford has unveiled five different "prep packages" to make its 2021 Ford Transit more camper van and cargo delivery friendly, depending on the selected package.
During the coronavirus pandemic, camper van and RV makers saw a spike in customer interest and purchases as more people started considering road travel as a safer alternative to air travel. Similarly during these uncertain times, e-commerce sites like Amazon also saw an increase in online orders and record profits as retail shifted online and away from in-person brick and mortar stores.
To address this rise of road travel and e-commerce, Ford unveiled five packages — three for van lifers and two for cargo deliverers — that will transform the systems, drive, interior, and exterior of the 2021 Ford Transit to make it more #VanLife and delivery friendly.
These five options will accompany the upcoming 2021 upgrades that will be found throughout all Transit vans, regardless of package choice. This includes new wheel and exterior color choices, as well as the replacement of the manual parking brake in favor of an electronic one in vans with an up to 9,500-pound gross vehicle mass.
The later change in the brake system then creates a larger aisle — by 50% — between the driver and passenger seat, which will in turn make accessing the rear cargo area easier.
Keep scrolling to see the packages: