The brand of the blue oval, one of the European leaders in sales of commercial models, and Hymer, one of the most important bodybuilders specializing in motorhome transformations, have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of new Campers based on Ford Transit and Transit Custom.
The great health pandemic that we have faced in the last two years has increased the sales and rentals of motorhomes. Lovers of nature, and lovers of great trips, have found in this type of very special models a high level of freedom and comfort with everything they need on board. Thus, the lovers of the «VanLife» will soon also have new alternatives from the hand of a true specialist and one of the kings of the market.
Hymer is one of the true benchmarks, an experience that has taken advantage of to partner with Ford to make adaptations on two commercial models that are also references in their category of light commercials, Transit and Transit Custom. The blue oval brand already offers some interesting options, but nowhere near the build quality of the Erwin Hymer Group, as the German motorhome leader is called. An agreement that will allow you to customize the Camper starting from the basis of vans and cab / low chassis combinations.
The Ford Transit will be the basis of the new Hymer motorhomes
The leader in the motorhome market in Europe will sell a range of motorhomes, semi-integrated motorhomes, motorhomes with beds and special adaptations with a drop-down tent on the roof, receiving in its facilities the units up to one ton, directly from the Turkish factory in Kocaeli, from this year 2022. The first fruits will be available in different designs, short and long wheelbase but with a standard height that will allow drivers to access areas of restricted height
The agreement also includes the necessary adaptations to comply with the regulations on emissions, electrification, digitization, connectivity and the integration of driving assistants, so Hyper will be fully immersed in product design and development. The objective is to continue responding to a demand that has been continuously increasing since the last eight years, and with a real boom among young people and customers aged 55 to 64 years. In addition, since Hymer is also part of Thor Industries, one of the largest manufacturers in the world specializing in these models, Transit-based motorhomes will arrive in the United States and China.
Hans-Jörg Klein, Vice Chairman of the Board of Management of Ford-Werke GmbH, has concluded the agreement with Hymer, noting that “We are excited that our Transit and Transit Custom, especially the new Active and Trail series, attracted the Erwin Hymer Group. We will be another strong partner – with great passion and experience for motorhomes – and innovator in one of the fastest growing vehicle segments in Europe ”, 22 years after the first agreement.