Titan Vans adds its Metis floorplan to Ford Transit 148 EL

Titan Vans has expanded its most popular camper van layout to the Ford Transit 148-inch extended-length chassis, opening up more living room and storage for build-to-order buyers. The move gives the Boulder company one of the few specialty van conversions on the extended Transit platform and starts at $85,995 before the van.

Why it matters: - Titan Vans is moving its best-known floorplan onto the Ford Transit 148-inch extended-length chassis. - The extended-length Transit gives buyers more interior room and storage without changing the layout that made the Metis Titan Vans' most requested design. - The launch strengthens Titan Vans' position in a niche market where very few conversion builders offer the 148 EL platform.

What happened: - Titan Vans announced that the Metis floorplan is now available on the Ford Transit 148" EL chassis. - The Boulder, Colorado company is RVIA-certified and vertically integrated. - Titan Vans said the Metis 148 EL is available now for build-to-order customers. - Interested buyers can learn more about the Metis 148 EL or start a custom build.

The details: - The Metis 148 EL keeps a double Murphy bed, a two-person rear couch, and direct outdoor kitchen access. - Standard features include an 80" x 61" mattress, under-bed load lighting, a Lagun table, driver-side and wheel-well cabinets, an Isotherm 85-quart drawer fridge, an induction cooktop and a Corian style countertop. - The build also includes 330-watt solar, a Victron 200 Ahr lithium battery that is upgradable to 1000 Ahr, and a Multiplus 3000 inverter. - Water and climate equipment includes 26 gallons of fresh water, an Isotemp Slim water heater, a 9-gallon gray water system with integrated heating pads, a Webasto furnace with SmarTemp controller, complete Thinsulate insulation, and a rooftop fan. - Titan Vans says the floorplan seats up to 4 and sleeps up to 6. - Base builds start at $85,995, not including the van. - Titan Vans says the 148 EL chassis requires different structural, electrical, and layout planning than a standard 148-inch Transit. - Titan Vans designs and builds nearly all of its own components in-house.

Between the lines: - The release positions the Metis 148 EL as a customizable platform rather than a fixed package. - Titan Vans says it offers thousands of combinations of upgrades and accessories, including battery capacity, off-road packages, bike carriers, insulated pop-tops, lighting, additional seating, microwaves, and slide-out trays. - That approach targets buyers with specific uses such as ski and bike travel, extended off-grid trips, overlanding, and backcountry recovery. - Founder Matt North said the 148 EL adds more living room, more storage, and more flexibility while keeping the floorplan customers already like. - North said Titan Vans is offering a starting point and building around how someone plans to use the van.

What's next: - Titan Vans is taking orders now for custom builds on the Metis 148 EL. - Buyers can work directly with the Titan Vans team to configure a van around their travel and recreation needs. - Titan Vans continues to sell build-to-order camper vans on the Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz platforms.

The bottom line: - Titan Vans is betting that a proven layout plus a longer Transit chassis will appeal to buyers who want more space without starting from scratch.