Date:         Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:23:15 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sprinter James Cook
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In a message dated 1/10/02 7:33:57 AM, nemobuscaptain@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< Another manufacturer to bring van campers to the
US according to reports. >>

I think I will believe it when I see it.

Currently the Sprinter is assembled here to fill a contract with FedEx.   The
latest I've heard is that Dodge will be selling these in the future since
Dodge has dealers that can service this size of truck.  I think their current
capacity to assemble these is limited, and they are looking to build a plant
to produce many more.

The Sprinter has been tossed around several times between Mercedes,
Freightliner and Dodge.  I would bet that it will change again.

It would be great to see the James Cook here.  Even cooler if Westfalia built
a plant to produce them.  We will not see the same James Cook model sold in
the US.  Our Westfalias are a little bit different since the electrical
plumbing and propane systems need to meet US codes and standards.

If you want a Sprinter based camper you don't need to wait until 2003.  The
Sprinter is available now from Freightliner and I can sell you a complete
camping package for around $10,000.  I also know of at least one company that
is already developing a Sprinter camper here in the US.

The Marco Polo is built on the Vito chassis and is front wheel drive like the
EuroVan.  Why not just buy a EuroVan Weekender, or the EuroVan Winnebago
Camper?  Too bad the EuroVan isn't available with the 5 speed and TDI like in
Europe.

I'm am not aware of any plans for Mercedes to offer the Vito here.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax