FOTON'S VIEW TRAVELLER... anyone?

**niky** · February 20th, 2016 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by danrd

I have met some and spoke most to through a local Traveller owner's group. I have been hearing more positive feedbacks. Can't seem to find negative ones. Some have broken down parts but eventually they can easily find replacements. A good replacement in the end because it turns out that almost all components are GL Grandia compatible.

The one issue I've heard about is cooling. Apparently, since the 2.8 is a lot more powerful than the original 2.5 Toyota engine, the cooling system needs to be bolstered... probably adding an extra auxiliary fan is necessary if you drive in traffic a lot.

But this is only from one owner... have yet to hear of any other complaints.

**danrd** · February 20th, 2016 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by niky

The one issue I've heard about is cooling. Apparently, since the 2.8 is a lot more powerful than the original 2.5 Toyota engine, the cooling system needs to be bolstered... probably adding an extra auxiliary fan is necessary if you drive in traffic a lot.

But this is only from one owner... have yet to hear of any other complaints.

Yeah I also heared about that when I spoke to a driver at Ilocos. One driver was telling a story that a Traveller down in Zamboanga overheated because the driver didn't notice that the cooling fan failed (maybe he's not monitoring his temp guage). So the common general solution by the owners who heared that story was making a dedicated electrical line for that specific fan to prevent it from failing.

But I think it was an isolated case. 9 out of 10 owners that I spoke to doesn't even know that type of problem. Their units are running fine 2 and 3 years running at 100k and some are already at 190k mileage.

**niky** · February 21st, 2016 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by danrd

Yeah I also heared about that when I spoke to a driver at Ilocos. One driver was telling a story that a Traveller down in Zamboanga overheated because the driver didn't notice that the cooling fan failed (maybe he's not monitoring his temp guage). So the common general solution by the owners who heared that story was making a dedicated electrical line for that specific fan to prevent it from failing.

But I think it was an isolated case. 9 out of 10 owners that I spoke to doesn't even know that type of problem. Their units are running fine 2 and 3 years running at 100k and some are already at 190k mileage.

Good to know! Still, my advice would be to not run at high loads for long periods of time, and to occassionally check the condition of the fans. Cooling is always a problem with mid-engined vans with bigger motors.

**danrd** · February 21st, 2016 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Good to know! Still, my advice would be to not run at high loads for long periods of time, and to occassionally check the condition of the fans. Cooling is always a problem with mid-engined vans with bigger motors.

As in most cases as well with other brands.

**glenn manikis** · February 21st, 2016 10:48 AM

I have a friend who bought a bnew Foton van, when it was newly introduced sa market.. Ayun.. Puro Sira na.. And walang mabileng parts.. The tranny also failed.. And it cost an arm and a leg..!! Head lights, tail lights almost all parts, mahal daw.. Kasi sa Casa Lang may nabibile pero wlang stock..

**glenn manikis** · February 21st, 2016 10:50 AM

Inside madaling maluma yung interior.. Mga upuan are all worn out.. Doors are all loose.. The last time I saw his van, was a year ago... I'm referring to the first Foton van ha.. Old hiace look..

**danrd** · February 21st, 2016 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by glenn manikis

Inside madaling maluma yung interior.. Mga upuan are all worn out.. Doors are all loose.. The last time I saw his van, was a year ago... I'm referring to the first Foton van ha.. Old hiace look..

Yes owners of that model really admit that the poor quality of the vehicle as a whole. However, the new model (2013) and up has improved. I also noticed that the paint finish quality of the 2016 series has improved.

**bobdetondo** · March 26th, 2016 01:36 PM

mga sir,, kamusta na po ang foton traveller? sa mga meron po ano ang masasabi ninyo?, meron kasi ako naka usap na driver ng traveller,, sabi niya may mga minor problem,power window,, ilaw, etc,, , pro sa 1yr niyang gamit ok naman daw ang hatak ng makina ,,maaasahan daw sa mga paahon,, aircon malamig pro may kaingayan daw,, ang major problem daw yung brake niya,, kapus daw lagi,,kelangan malayo pa naapak kana daw dapat,, yun ang pansin niya sa 1yr na gamit niya,, salamat po,,

**iboyman** · August 6th, 2016 09:54 PM

Good day! What happened to the owners of Foton View Traveller? Its been 5 months since may nag post dito. Ask ko lang kung anong class Ang van Na ito pag pasok sa express way? Class 1 ba o class 2 Na? Salamat po sa sasagot

**curacha_101** · August 9th, 2016 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by iboyman

Good day! What happened to the owners of Foton View Traveller? Its been 5 months since may nag post dito. Ask ko lang kung anong class Ang van Na ito pag pasok sa express way? Class 1 ba o class 2 Na? Salamat po sa sasagot

Class 1 to chief.