Winnebago replaced the Eurovan front end with Sprinters on their
smaller RVs this year.

http://www.winnebagoind.com/html/products/recVehicles/winnebago/
view.html

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On Mar 13, 2006, at 10:28 PM, Doug F wrote:

> I have been checking these out and reading up on them.
> Very interesting rigs, story, etc.
> Looks like VW will be involved in the platform in Europe anyway.
>
> Some pretty cool stuff like a several ton weight capacity, over 400
> cu/ft of cargo area. and a diesel that will produce 22-25 mpg at
> 80mph.
>
> Designed and engineered by Mercedes.
>
> I saw one this evening at the store and parked my 87 westy syncro
> right next to it. They are BIG for sure. He had the long wheel
> base. not all that much wider but taller and longer for sure.
>
> Just curious if anybody else is following them or knows anything
> about them. I would love to read more about this platform that is
> taking storm in Europe and now here in US.
>
> Many RV conversion cos are definitely looking at it as a best all
> round platform for "B" or "C" class.
>
> Here's the benz website with new pics
>
> http://tinyurl.com/dvt39
>
> Here's a site that converts them to 4 wheel drive complete with a
> low range transfer case. Must be nice with the manual 6 speed trans
> and the 3.5 V6 Diesel !
>
> http://www.iglhaut-allrad.de/htm/e_home.html
>
> Another very cool website with all kinds of pics of this platform.
>
> http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sprinter.html
>
> Here's the new VW Crafter built on the same platform
> I want a westy syncro version!!!
>
> If anybody has some good info on them please pass on to me
> Thanks,
>
> Doug
>