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Ford and Hymer build camper vans
Ford agreed a framework agreement with the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG) for the delivery of light commercial vehicles from the Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom series as basic vehicles for leisure and motorhomes.
Ford and Hymer build camper vans
As part of their partnership, Ford and Hymer want to keep an eye on future customer needs and legal framework conditions. The core of this is about topics such as emissions legislation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity and the integration of driver assistance systems. Ford also closely integrates EHG into the product development process. With this agreement, both companies are reacting to the caravanning boom that has been going on for eight years. As part of Thor Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, EHG also sees an advantage in the cooperation in that Ford, as a global company, produces the Transit series not only in Europe, but also in North America and China.
Urban camper or motorhome
Specifically, the current cooperation involves Ford Transit panel vans and low-frame chassis as well as Ford Transit Custom station wagons, which are used as the basis for camper vans, semi-integrated and alcove motorhomes from the EHG brands. The basic vehicles will be produced at the Ford plant in Kocaeli, Türkiye and will be delivered in tranches from 2022 to 2024. To this end, Ford is investing, among other things, in expanding production capacities in Kocaeli and is also strengthening its organization in various European and German corporate areas. EHG serves a growth segment in particular with the Ford Transit Custom series, as these vehicles are suitable as the sole vehicle in the household due to their versatility and compact dimensions. With the Transit Custom, Ford offers agile vehicles that can also be used in city traffic and have a modular design. The version with a pop-up roof, which is available for both wheelbases, is becoming increasingly popular. Because not only most parking garages, but also many parking spaces cannot be used for vehicles over 2.20 meters due to height restrictions.
Growth market for mobile homes
Demographic change in particular represents a new challenge for motorhome providers, but at the same time it is also a growth opportunity. Camping is turning into a lifestyle topic that is attracting more and more singles and families. This means that the requirements for mobile homes are changing overall. On the one hand, this applies to modern floor plans, clever furnishing solutions, trendy accessories and fresh exterior colors including two-tone paintwork. On the other hand, it's about flexible use of the vehicles - from a mobile workplace to permanent living in a motorhome.