On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:05:53 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
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There is a chance, so I hear, that VW may start importing the diesel van.
In the meantime, the Sprinter based RV's are commanding my attention. The
damn things aren't cheap, though. They seem to run within 5k of $80k no
matter who does the conversion.

I may be mistaken, but it seems to me that I remember one RV company
(RoadTrek?) that had some models in the 50-60's. We looked at one after we
got ours and it wasn't bad, although the Pleasure-Way's fit and finish is
superior.

It would also be fun --- but a bit of work --- to buy a shell and do the
conversion yourself. It could be done over time, starting with basics so
you can use it right away. I think the shell, depending on size, is very
reasonably priced.

Eisboch


Funny you should mention it. My friend in Holland wants me to buy the basic
Sprinter (about $35K), ship it to Holland, get the high roof put on, and
then do the inside. He figures I'd save a bundle. All the amenities for the
conversion are available over there, including showers, stoves, heaters,
etc, etc.

He figures it would take us about three months to do a nice job. His major
expense, in doing his, was *glue*. The entire interior is carpeted, and it
all had to be glued in place. He also mentioned that the materials he used,
plywood, etc, are a higher grade than what would be used by a commercial
conversion.

Interesting, but I'll have to give it some thought.
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