Force Tempo Traveller Test drive

Paulthenry · 8th June 2009, 16:37

I am interested in purchasing a modified Tempo Traveller. Is anyone aware of any available? The other option is that I get a used one and modify it myself. Could someone advise me on this? Paul Henry

007 Bond · 22nd June 2009, 18:45

Yups...

These are readily available with three options of Sleek, Luxury & smooth they come with new face & from next month tentatively with Om611 engine & g32 gear box. Also a new sleek with 6 + 1seater & 9+1 seater has been launched. This has sliding doors with reclining seats & dual zone AC. You can check this out at your local dealer.

Murugan · 9th July 2009, 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhandle

Anybody aving more details on TT. I am planning one.

Did you buy the Tempo Traveller that you planned to? If so, please give your opinion as a user.

Murugan · 9th July 2009, 03:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulthenry

I am interested in purchasing a modified Tempo Traveller. Is anyone aware of any available? The other option is that I get a used one and modify it myself. Could someone advise me on this? Paul Henry

Paul Henry, Take a look at the Force Motors website for details on the Tempo Traveller Luxury version which comes with an AC, my long lost friend!

...::: Welcome to Force Motors : Products Section :::...

There is even a pdf brochure that you can download.

fireblade007 · 25th July 2009, 21:26

This opinion is from an ambulance driver,who is a friend of mine. His vehicle is a tempo traveller model 2001.According to him, the travellers doesnot have the quality they used to have after it came under force motors. He also told me that the earlier travellers ran for atleast 1 lakh kms without any engine problems,but the force travellers are getting engine works within 50000kms.

RedMM340 · 25th July 2009, 23:08

I bought a Tempo Traveller new in 1995 and still have it. It is an 8 +1 configuration with 4 individual bucket seats, a flat top, short wheelbase.

It is a terrific vehicle that has a great suspension, brakes, steering, etc. The vehicle is a superb design from Mercedes Benz. The front brakes are dual piston disc brakes that give incredible stopping. The steering is light and precise. The OM616 derived engine is bulletproof.

4x4addict · 26th July 2009, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedMM340

I bought a Tempo Traveller new in 1995 and still have it. It is an 8 +1 configuration with 4 individual bucket seats, a flat top, short wheelbase.

It is a terrific vehicle that has a great suspension, brakes, steering, etc. The vehicle is a superb design from Mercedes Benz. The front brakes are dual piston disc brakes that give incredible stopping. The steering is light and precise. The OM616 derived engine is bulletproof.

The earlier ones with the OM616 engine were awsome vehicles. Unfortunately the product has been *improved* by Force motors with a cruder engine.

Blue Thunder · 26th July 2009, 00:52

Hopefully, it will regain it's lost glory with the OM611 CRDi.

ATUL SINGH · 19th July 2010, 22:50

Was over at the faridabad dealer on 11th july and then again yesterday...pestering him about the features, quality and the new foundknowledge about the undr powered thrashy diesel as compared to the OM616. But surprisingly he seemed unaware about the common rail 616 in the pipe line. Had test drove the traveller truck on 11.07.10 and was put off by the notchy and hard gear throws, specially the danger of remaining or being stuck in fool's neutral. Maybe BD can enlighten us about the approach and kind of inputs which go into designing the vehicles...or is it that we are unable to handle the intricacies and close tolerance requirements of a well crafted job to deliver a world class product. Having been a part for more than 8 years with the Diesel Locomotive Works/Indian Railways i can understand the approach from the government side towards ergonomics, quality, fit and finish etc. But, this lask lustre attitude from somebody whose bread and butter depends on it is inexplicable. What stops us from delivering good, clean, robust and durable performing designs is something i fail to understand even after having seen more than 41 summers. But definitely will ask the dealer about CRDI the next time i'm over at their showroom.

atul

kavesh55 · 20th July 2010, 11:31

Dear All- I have had an experience with a tempo traveller just a week back. Some may agree while others wil disagree.
Took a trip from Mumbai-Kolad and back some 300 kms. My observations were as-
Good pick up and top end speed- you need it on the 2 lane NH 17
Good ride and handling- we felt like being in a qualis if not an innova
No rattles- the body doesnot rattle like other mini busses, could be monococque construction or whatever it works.
Engine Noise- was not much for a diesel vehicle.
I had taken a same trip in an esteem a fortnight back it took us roughly the same time as with the TT.
Had a nice trip and will book the same for a full family outing to Nashik next month.

jkdas · 3rd July 2011, 15:38

Whats the best upsize for Traveller? 235/75 R15 on 7J or up?

Murugan · 5th March 2013, 03:12

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amitvar7 · 2nd April 2013, 08:43

I have heard of highly modified ones, can someone please post pics...would love to know the luxury features people are adding to these.

apachelongbow · 16th June 2013, 09:54

Have you checked out the latest tempo traveller, rather Force traveller?
http://www.forcemotors.com/index.php...traveller_3050
I am impressed!!! The BS4 engine is a 2.2 liter dual mass flywheel engine with 129bhp and 300nm torque between 1600 -2400rpm!!!!
I wonder what prevents force from providing this engine in the new Gurkha???

jeepster · 18th June 2013, 12:13

Here are some pics collected with help from Google baba.

Exterior:

Interior:

rgds,
Nikhil

8th June 2009, 16:37	#31
Paulthenry Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calicut Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Availability of Tempo Travellers I am interested in purchasing a modified Tempo Traveller. Is anyone aware of any available? The other option is that I get a used one and modify it myself. Could someone advise me on this? Paul Henry
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22nd June 2009, 18:45	#32
007 Bond BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 275 Thanked: 214 Times	Yups... These are readily available with three options of Sleek, Luxury & smooth they come with new face & from next month tentatively with Om611 engine & g32 gear box. Also a new sleek with 6 + 1seater & 9+1 seater has been launched. This has sliding doors with reclining seats & dual zone AC. You can check this out at your local dealer.
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25th July 2009, 21:26	#35
fireblade007 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thrissur Posts: 168 Thanked: 105 Times	This opinion is from an ambulance driver,who is a friend of mine. His vehicle is a tempo traveller model 2001.According to him, the travellers doesnot have the quality they used to have after it came under force motors. He also told me that the earlier travellers ran for atleast 1 lakh kms without any engine problems,but the force travellers are getting engine works within 50000kms.
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25th July 2009, 23:08	#36
RedMM340 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the move Posts: 457 Thanked: 34 Times	I bought a Tempo Traveller new in 1995 and still have it. It is an 8 +1 configuration with 4 individual bucket seats, a flat top, short wheelbase. It is a terrific vehicle that has a great suspension, brakes, steering, etc. The vehicle is a superb design from Mercedes Benz. The front brakes are dual piston disc brakes that give incredible stopping. The steering is light and precise. The OM616 derived engine is bulletproof.
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26th July 2009, 00:52	#38
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,662 Thanked: 398 Times View My Garage	Hopefully, it will regain it's lost glory with the OM611 CRDi.
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19th July 2010, 22:50	#39
ATUL SINGH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FARIDABAD Posts: 235 Thanked: 113 Times	Force Motors Dealer Was over at the faridabad dealer on 11th july and then again yesterday...pestering him about the features, quality and the new foundknowledge about the undr powered thrashy diesel as compared to the OM616. But surprisingly he seemed unaware about the common rail 616 in the pipe line. Had test drove the traveller truck on 11.07.10 and was put off by the notchy and hard gear throws, specially the danger of remaining or being stuck in fool's neutral. Maybe BD can enlighten us about the approach and kind of inputs which go into designing the vehicles...or is it that we are unable to handle the intricacies and close tolerance requirements of a well crafted job to deliver a world class product. Having been a part for more than 8 years with the Diesel Locomotive Works/Indian Railways i can understand the approach from the government side towards ergonomics, quality, fit and finish etc. But, this lask lustre attitude from somebody whose bread and butter depends on it is inexplicable. What stops us from delivering good, clean, robust and durable performing designs is something i fail to understand even after having seen more than 41 summers. But definitely will ask the dealer about CRDI the next time i'm over at their showroom. atul
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20th July 2010, 11:31	#40
kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 749 Thanked: 49 Times	Dear All- I have had an experience with a tempo traveller just a week back. Some may agree while others wil disagree. Took a trip from Mumbai-Kolad and back some 300 kms. My observations were as- Good pick up and top end speed- you need it on the 2 lane NH 17 Good ride and handling- we felt like being in a qualis if not an innova No rattles- the body doesnot rattle like other mini busses, could be monococque construction or whatever it works. Engine Noise- was not much for a diesel vehicle. I had taken a same trip in an esteem a fortnight back it took us roughly the same time as with the TT. Had a nice trip and will book the same for a full family outing to Nashik next month.
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3rd July 2011, 15:38	#41
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,685 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Re: Force Tempo Traveller Test drive Whats the best upsize for Traveller? 235/75 R15 on 7J or up?
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Murugan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 382 Thanked: 261 Times	Re: Force Tempo Traveller Test drive Post deleted by the Team-BHP Support : Please do NOT post one-liners that add little or no informational value to the thread. We need your co-operation to maintain the overall quality of this forum. Please read our rules before proceeding any further. Last edited by GTO : 6th March 2013 at 11:34.
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2nd April 2013, 08:43	#43
amitvar7 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Force Tempo Traveller Test drive I have heard of highly modified ones, can someone please post pics...would love to know the luxury features people are adding to these.
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16th June 2013, 09:54	#44
apachelongbow Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,133 Thanked: 3,012 Times	Re: Force Tempo Traveller Test drive Have you checked out the latest tempo traveller, rather Force traveller? http://www.forcemotors.com/index.php...traveller_3050 I am impressed!!! The BS4 engine is a 2.2 liter dual mass flywheel engine with 129bhp and 300nm torque between 1600 -2400rpm!!!! I wonder what prevents force from providing this engine in the new Gurkha???
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18th June 2013, 12:13	#45
jeepster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MH24 aka LATUR Posts: 1,722 Thanked: 2,079 Times View My Garage	Re: Force Tempo Traveller Test drive Here are some pics collected with help from Google baba. Exterior: Interior: rgds, Nikhil
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