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The New Citroën Type H Food Truck
Classic Citroën Type H style meets Ram ProMaster performance
Invest in the ultimate workhorse of the mobile food industry and partner with trusted custom food truck builders, Karpatia Trucks, to make this premium build a true reflection of your brand.
The New Citroën Type H Food Truck Models: Get the best of both worlds!
Karpatia seamlessly blends the modern chassis and high-performance engineering of the Ram ProMaster with the classic charm of the New Citroën Type H, using official fiberglass body kits from Caselani.
This ensures a classic French aesthetic is achieved while retaining the reliability, safety features, and parts availability of a brand-new truck made in the USA. No ‘old engine’ headaches – just high-performance results.
From there, the sky is the limit!
With Karpatia, you’re not limited to soft custom work.
More than a Classic Styled Food Truck, we’re capable of delivering a FULLY customized, inspection-ready, turnkey business solution. Like the New Type H build we delivered on our Herbs’ Coffee Project, featured here.
Let the custom food truck builders at Karpatia elevate your culinary venture with a high-performance premium build that’s Made with Passion but Built for Business. Ready to get started?
The Custom Builder’s Tip:
The New Type H provides countless opportunities to innovate and experiment. So don’t limit your ideas to soft custom work, let’s make your Food Truck uniquely YOURS. That’s what we did for Cafe Beignet’ New Type H Build, and the results speak for themselves.
Let Karpatia’s Premium New Citroën Type H Build Drive Your Brand’s Success through World Class Activations
The new Type H build is ideal for decision makers who value long-term brand equity and want a mobile presence that commands attention at every festival, street corner, and corporate or brand activation.
In a crowded market, visibility is the first step to conversion. The New Citroën Type H doesn’t just serve food; it serves as a high-performance marketing asset. By utilizing the iconic ‘ribbed’ design and unique silhouette, your brand will achieve instant recognition.
Karpatia are custom food truck builders with vast experience in Brand Activations. When planning for high-traffic events, consider the ‘Impact-per-square-foot.’ While a larger Step Van might offer more interior space, the New Citroën Type H provides a unique silhouette that acts as a 360-degree billboard.
For a mobile brand activation,
the aesthetic value of the vehicle often outperforms larger units in terms of organic social media reach and customer ‘stop-and-stare’ time.
The Custom Builder’s Tip:
The Ram ProMaster base unit’s interior fitting can be fully customized, allowing you to create a unique and functional space that perfectly aligns with your business needs.
Premium Benefits of Karpatia’s Citroën Type H Food Truck
Karpatia’s New Type H styled food truck, custom-built on the Ram ProMaster chassis, isn’t just a classic icon; it’s a modern workhorse that’s tailor-made for success in today’s dynamic food industry.
The Custom Builder’s Tip:
Fully customizing rear box design versions to align with your brand’s unique needs will add an optimized functionality layer to your ‘classic look meets high-performance’ Type H Food Truck.
Turnkey Solution: Karpatia’s New Type H Custom Build Process
A premium build isn’t just about the vehicle; it’s about a meticulous design journey. At Karpatia, we manage the complexity so you can focus on your brand. Our process is designed for precision, transparency, and ultimately the delivery of a turnkey business solution.
Phase 1: Discovery & Digital Mapping
We start with a deep dive into your operational needs. Using 3D modeling, we map your brand ID and kitchen requirements onto the Ram ProMaster chassis, ensuring every inch is planned before the first bolt is turned.
Phase 2: Exterior Transformation (The Kit)
Karpatia fits the official custom Citroën Type H kit to the Ram chassis. By completing the exterior fiberglass work first, we ensure a seamless, weather-tight shell that serves as the definitive canvas for your build.
Phase 3: Bespoke Internal Customization
Once the classic silhouette is established, the custom magic happens. We build out your specialized kitchen, lighting, and service windows, tailoring the interior to the exact specifications of the converted vehicle.
Phase 4: Turnkey Branding & Post-Delivery
The final stage involves the application of your brand materials and a full systems check. We don’t just ship and disappear; we provide a full turnkey business solution, including inspection delivery and post-delivery support to protect your investment. Featured here is the turnkey solution we delivered on our Cafe Gourmino Project.
The Custom Builder’s Tip:
When comparing different food truck models, it’s easy to focus only on the kitchen. Don’t get us wrong. The kitchen is always at the heart of the build, but for a branded food truck, the exterior can be your most valuable real estate.
As your custom food truck builders, we’ll upgrade your vehicle’s aesthetics and infuse it with a unique blend of classic charm and modern utility, creating the perfect moving canvas for your culinary and brand building ventures. Just like we did on our Let’s Chill’s New Type H Project, which resulted in this highly-photographable ice cream truck build.
Official Caselani Partner: Designers of the Licensed New Citroën Type H Body Kits
Karpatia Trucks is a proud official partner of the Caselani New Type H program. This partnership ensures that your flagship build uses only the official, manufacturer-licensed fiberglass kits.
The kit comes directly from Italy, and the truck is 100% made in the USA, waiting to be transformed into your dream food truck.
By combining this authentic heritage with our expert US-based fabrication, we provide a level of craftsmanship and structural integrity that is unmatched in the industry.
When you commission this Flagship build with Karpatia, you aren’t just tapping into classic style, you’re receiving a high-performance authorized masterpiece, handcrafted with passion. If a premium tailored solution that’s built for business is what you’ve been looking for…
Custom Citroën New Type H Technical Specifications
As Custom Food Truck Builders, we’re all about the specs.
Once we know the box, we can work outside of it – where the custom magic happens.
Specs for the 2026 Ram ProMaster: Base Unit of the New Type H Food Truck.
| Feature | Ram ProMaster Base Spec (2026) | Why it Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L Pentastar® V6 (276 HP) | High-Performance. No ‘old engine’ headaches |
| Max Payload | Up to 4,820 lbs. | Essential for heavy kitchen equipment and stone ovens. |
| Maintenance | 3,000+ US Service Centers | Convenience and Reliability. Reduced downtime. |
| Chassis | Front Wheel Drive (Low Load Floor) | Makes it easier for staff to work in and out of the Vehicle |
RAM ProMaster Boasts Forward-Thinking Safety, Security and Technology
Protect your Passengers. Protect your Food Truck Investment
- Forward Collision Warning
- Active Braking and Pedestrian/Cyclist Emergency Braking
- Drowsy Driver Detection
- Available Active Driving Assist System
- Available Intelligent Speed Assist
- Available 360° Surround View Camera
Specs for the Official New Type H Transformation Kit
| Feature | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| Material | High-quality, automotive-grade fiberglass and composite panels. |
| Components | A complete segmented exterior transformation kit. |
| Lighting | Integrated vintage-style round headlights with modern LED internals (Safety meets Style). |
| Grille | The iconic oversized Citroën double-chevron chrome grille. |
| Authenticity | Official licensed design from Caselani and Citroën. |
Is a new Citroen Type H right
for your business
As custom food truck manufacturers, Karpatia recommends the Citroën Type H to those who value their brand image, want to mitigate the risk of mechanical downtime, or need their mobile brand activation to leave a lasting impression that competitors can’t match.
This is a premium high-performance investment that bridges the gap between a standard service vehicle and a world-class marketing asset.
Partner with Karpatia Trucks on your Premium New Citroën Type H Build and rest assured, you’ll receive a Turnkey Solution that’s…
Made with Passion || Built for Business
Still have questions About our New Type H Custom Builds? Karpatia's got the FAQs!
Learn more about Karpatia Trucks ►A fully equipped New Type H typically runs $230k-$260k+. That covers the new RAM ProMaster base vehicle, the Type H body conversion, and your equipped buildout. Your final price depends on your menu, equipment, and power setup, and we’ll quote it once we understand exactly what your business needs.
We build it on a new, compatible RAM ProMaster, fitted with a Type H body kit and finished in our workshop. You get the iconic Citroën H look with the reliability and drivability of a brand new van, backed by our two-year warranty.
A vintage Citroën H is an original vehicle restored to mint condition, perfect if authentic heritage is central to your brand, with equipped builds typically from $90k-$130k. The New Type H gives you the same classic styling on a brand new vehicle, with modern driving comfort and fewer surprises along the way. It’s the choice for operators who want that vintage look on a truck built for daily service.
Because the body kit is produced and shipped to us before your build begins, a New Type H takes longer than a standard van conversion. Your timeline depends on current kit production and shipping schedules, so we’ll give you a full timeline, milestone by milestone, when we quote