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Also known as the B-Series, the Dodge Ram Van was a series of full-size vans based on the Chrysler B-Platform, the same used on the likes of the Plymouth Voyager and the Dodge Tradesman.

The Dodge Ram Van was made available in three generations throughout its production life, the first, the original B-Series, making its debut in 1971. The van was powered by a variety of Chrysler engines, ranging from the low-end 3.7L Slant-6 to a hulking 7.2L V8. It was also good for carrying 15 people, making it somewhat a pioneer of the people-carrier generation, though technically it's not a people-carrier. Because of its sheer size, the B-Series was popular among nurseries, school groups, Church groups, Day-Care centres and other organisations that needed to carry a larger than average number of people from place to place without requiring a full size bus to do so!

The B-Series was replaced in 1979 by the next generation Ram Van. The most obvious changes were the differing external looks, including the grille, headlights and taillights, though the general bodyshape remained the same. Some engines were changed though most were retained, including the low-end 3.7L Inline-6 rather than Slant-6 on the previous model, to the high-end 7.2L V8 with 195hp from before. In 1986 the Ram Van was given a new grille to resemble those of the 1986 Ram trucks.

In 1994 the entire front end was redesigned with flush headlamps to resemble the all new Dodge Ram pickups, and new taillights wrapped around the sides of the van. The 1978-style dash was kept. In 1998, the van went through the most thorough update since its introduction in 1971. The engine was moved forward in the chassis to improve crash protection, and the front end sheet-metal was redone with a longer nose to accommodate this change. Moving the powertrain forward also resulted in a smaller dog house (engine access cover) which increased front interior room and allowed better access when moving between the front seats. The 1978-style dashboard and door panels were finally replaced with a modern design using components from contemporary Chrysler products. The side-view mirrors were now break-away units mounted to the sail portion of the front window openings. This change resulted in the elimination of the front door vent windows. The van remained mostly unchanged until it was discontinued after the 2003 model year, ending production that June.

Description
Also known as the B-Series, the Dodge Ram Van was a series of full-size vans based on the Chrysler B-Platform, the same used on the likes of the Plymouth Voyager and the Dodge Tradesman.

The Dodge Ram Van was made available in three generations throughout its production life, the first, the original B-Series, making its debut in 1971. The van was powered by a variety of Chrysler engines, ranging from the low-end 3.7L Slant-6 to a hulking 7.2L V8. It was also good for carrying 15 people, making it somewhat a pioneer of the people-carrier generation, though technically it's not a people-carrier. Because of its sheer size, the B-Series was popular among nurseries, school groups, Church groups, Day-Care centres and other organisations that needed to carry a larger than average number of people from place to place without requiring a full size bus to do so!

The B-Series was replaced in 1979 by the next generation Ram Van. The most obvious changes were the differing external looks, including the grille, headlights and taillights, though the general bodyshape remained the same. Some engines were changed though most were retained, including the low-end 3.7L Inline-6 rather than Slant-6 on the previous model, to the high-end 7.2L V8 with 195hp from before. In 1986 the Ram Van was given a new grille to resemble those of the 1986 Ram trucks.

In 1994 the entire front end was redesigned with flush headlamps to resemble the all new Dodge Ram pickups, and new taillights wrapped around the sides of the van. The 1978-style dash was kept. In 1998, the van went through the most thorough update since its introduction in 1971. The engine was moved forward in the chassis to improve crash protection, and the front end sheet-metal was redone with a longer nose to accommodate this change. Moving the powertrain forward also resulted in a smaller dog house (engine access cover) which increased front interior room and allowed better access when moving between the front seats. The 1978-style dashboard and door panels were finally replaced with a modern design using components from contemporary Chrysler products. The side-view mirrors were now break-away units mounted to the sail portion of the front window openings. This change resulted in the elimination of the front door vent windows. The van remained mostly unchanged until it was discontinued after the 2003 model year, ending production that June.