Date:         Tue, 17 Sep 1996 23:15:36 -0400 (EDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Z <killian@mnsinc.com>
Subject:      Re: eurovan/winnebago

On Fri, 13 Sep 1996, Dale Goodvin wrote:

> Hi to all VW enthusiasts,
> 
> I've hear lots of bad and a little good about the Eurovan.  

Than you're listening to the wrong folks.  Darned good vehicle.  Excellent.

> But... I am looking for something between an RV and a Conversion Van so that
> I can travel in some comfort and not have to stay at motels and eat at
> restaurants all the time.  About the only vehicle that I know about that
> fills this requirement is the VW EuroVan camper.  I was talking to a dealer
> yesterday who mentioned the marriage of Winnebago and VW in the latest
> camper incarnation.  Does anyone know anything about these puppies.  Like:
> how long have they been made?  are they any good?  cost?  availability of
> used ones?  should I buy new if I can afford it??  If they used to be lousy,
> are they better now?  etc., etc.?

the Eurovan (or T4 generation of the VW van) has been made for 4 years.  
International success.  Winnebago has only had the camper conversions 
for a couple years now.

> 
> I am especially concerned about their reliability, as this has been a huge
> question about the Eurovans.

Well mine is extremely reliable.

> I really need some help here, so any and all advice on the specific question
> of the VW/Winnebago vehicle or potential solutions to the general question
> of what is a good vehicle to buy for "camping" would be greatly appreciated.


bill and diane killian
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