EMBARGO 11/3 DNP: The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.
The 2023 Ford Transit Trail, pictured here with aftermarket accessories, brings adventuring upgrades to Ford's basic delivery van.Ford
  • The transit trail is a new van for the van life community.

  • It's a good base for an RV because of the upgrades it has.

  • The starting price for the 2023 model is $65,955.

Ford is cashing in on the boom in van life by introducing a new model specifically for RV fans.

The transit trail is an adventure oriented version of the transit van

EMBARGO 11/3 DNP: The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.
The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.Ford

The $65,975 model comes with many upgrades for both professional and do- it-yourself camper-van builders. The work-from-anywhere revolution and changing travel habits caused an increase in interest in living in an RV.

Sales of Class-B motorhomes have grown in the last year.

EMBARGO 11/3 DNP: The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.
The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.Ford

Modifications can be required to build an RV out of a van. The standard features of the Transit Trail include extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and a larger bumper for deflecting rocks. The transit's off-road chops are said to be improved by all that.

EMBARGO 11/3 DNP: The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.
The 2023 Ford Transit Trail.Ford

All-wheel drive, mud flaps, and side steps are included in the van. Tow hitch is standard for hauling dirt bikes on adventures. A roof-mounted fan is a good option for buyers.

The 2023 Ford Transit Trail with aftermarket accessories.Ford

Vanlifers like the fact that they can sit in the front of their van rather than on the road. It also has an auxiliary fuse panel, an inverter, and dual 12-volt batteries.

There was a lot of demand for RV's in 2020 and 2021. The RV Industry Association says that sales have slowed down due to inflation and rising interest rates.

Business Insider has an article on it.