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Ford expands camper line-up with new derivatives of the Ford Transit Custom Nugget

Craig Cheetham, contributor
Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Ford has announced details of its expanded factory-approved camper van line up, with new long-wheelbase and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) derivatives of the Ford Transit Custom Nugget, as well as a new ‘Active’ trim level and an optional all-wheel-drive set-up.

The new range-topping Transit Custom Nugget Active builds on the Titanium specification and has chunkier SUV-inspired styling, bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels and LED taillights.

The interior now gets water-resistant seat fabric as well, as the model is aimed at those with outdoor lifestyles.

The Ford Transit Custom Nugget Active also gets a Driver Assistance Pack as standard, featuring Pre-Collision Assist, Reverse Brake Assist and a Blind Spot Information System, along with Adaptive Cruise Control. Ford’s Smart Camper Touchscreen provides centralised control and monitoring of the camper's functions including lighting, heating, water levels and more when parked.

The Ford Transit Custom Nugget Active can be specified with an optional all-wheel drive system and is equipped with a 170PS EcoBlue 2.0-litre diesel engine with eight-speed automatic transmission.

A new longer wheelbase version of the Transit Custom Nugget is available for both Titanium and Active variants with the full range of powertrains. The more spacious model builds on the multi-zone unique interior layout and allows for a larger kitchen area with more worktop space for food prep, as well as more storage for pans and utensils. On the other side of the living area, storage capacity is increased with a larger built-in wardrobe. Drivers will also be able to specify an alternative interior layout that includes a built-in toilet. 

The Ford Transit Custom Nugget will also be offered with a PHEV powertrain for the first time, the same as that used in the Ford Transit Custom PHEV panel van.

It uses a 2.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle petrol engine combined with an 11.8 kWh battery and electric motor to produce 233PS and the ability to drive using pure-electric power for up to 45 miles.

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Is this motorhome advert a scam?

I am interested in buying a motorhome that is currently for sale online by a repossession company/transport company. The repossession company bought the motorhome (they tell me) at auction. They also write that they cannot sell if for more than 25% of its current value - which means it looks like a bargain. They tell me the vehicle is in storage (near Stromness in the Orkneys), but they will deliver it which is included in the payment I would make.They want the all money (£9000) up front before I have seen it and will then deliver it. They have changed the registration plate (as a result of the original plate being a personal plate they tell me). The original plate was a '17' registration, the new one is '05', but checking on line the vehicle was first registered in 2017. The specific model of motorhome did not exist in 2005. Does this sound genuine or a scam?
This sounds like a scam - adverts like these from "transport companies" usually harvest information from other for sale adverts and use a cloned profile on a platform such as Facebook to advertise vehicles that don't exist. DO NOT part with a penny, and report the advert both to the platform and to the police via www.police.uk
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