Dodge Ram Van facts for kids
The Dodge B-Series was a group of large vans made by Dodge. These vans were built from 1971 until 2003. They were used for carrying either people or cargo. They were known for being strong and reliable vehicles.
Meet the Dodge Vans!
The Dodge B-Series vans were quite big, which is why they were called "full-sized" vans. They had different names depending on what they were used for:
- If the van was made to carry passengers, it was called a Sportsman. Think of it like a big family car or a shuttle van.
- If the van was made to carry cargo (like tools, packages, or equipment), it was called a Dodge Tradesman. These were popular for businesses and deliveries.
A Name Change
Things changed in 1979. From that year on, both the passenger and cargo versions of these vans were renamed the Dodge Ram. So, whether it was for people or packages, it became known as a Dodge Ram van. These vans were always sold under the Dodge brand.
The End of an Era
The Dodge B-Series vans were made for a long time, over 30 years! But in June 2003, Dodge stopped making them. They were replaced by a newer van called the Dodge Sprinter. The Dodge Sprinter was actually a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van that was sold under the Dodge name. It had already been available since 2002.
Images for kids
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Third-generation Ram van engine bay
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1977 Sportsman
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1978 Dodge Street Van
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Last-generation Fargo van
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Pre-facelift model; here a four-wheel drive conversion by Swiss MOWAG
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Dodge Ram panelled van, facelift version
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