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When a Bus Is Just Not Enough


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busdriver

Fri Mar 23 2012, 09:55PM

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http://www.campingroadtrip.com/outdoor-living-newsletter-march-2012/transporter-doubleback-luxury-camper-van

Judy Neville
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Sat Mar 24 2012, 07:02AM

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I love the disclaimer in the article that, the extension can only be performed while the vehicle is parked:-) I could never afford one, but it is curious that they imply most people couldn't afford the $87,000 price tag, when the Chrysler, international, Mercedes Sprinter conversions are selling amazingly well at almost $100,000. Though I'm sure they have a much more luxurious interior. ( I have never been inside one yet)

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 12:03PM

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I like the top that raises by a push button.....how come nobody ever did that to a baywindow?

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 01:42PM

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Why do they keep teasing us? Lucky UK Brits.

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 02:12PM

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That would be great. Can't afford one though.

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 05:24PM

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Very nice but I'll stick to the old manual do it yerself and add a tent.

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 08:26PM

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I believe Jeremy H's top raises wish a push of a button

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 09:00PM

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Collie wrote ...

I like the top that raises by a push button.....how come nobody ever did that to a baywindow?

If Ford could do that to a hard top convertible I bet if Collie put his mind to it it could happen to a baywindow.

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Sat Mar 24 2012, 09:56PM

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I believe Jeremy H's top raises wish a push of a button

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Sun Mar 25 2012, 06:05PM

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Does the back hatch open?

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Sun Mar 25 2012, 07:21PM

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CoffeeBus wrote ...

I love the disclaimer in the article that, the extension can only be performed while the vehicle is parked:-) I could never afford one, but it is curious that they imply most people couldn't afford the $87,000 price tag, when the Chrysler, international, Mercedes Sprinter conversions are selling amazingly well at almost $100,000. Though I'm sure they have a much more luxurious interior. ( I have never been inside one yet)

I haven't been in one yet either... I rember at everybus a few years back i asked to look inside one of those sprinter conversions. The man said "sure, here ya go" shut the door in my face & opened the little screen in the door. After that hospitable horseshit I didn't need to look in it that bad! What a jackass!

Thanks judy for letting me see your eriba puck... i made sure my shoes were clean before i stepped inside. It sure is a nice camper anyone would be proud to own.

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Mon Mar 26 2012, 09:01AM

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I remember that sprinter guy jerry he was worse than a jerk later md

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Tue Mar 27 2012, 02:12AM

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Jerry wrote ...

LAST TIME I CHECKED THEM SPRINTERS HAD THERE ON CAMPING CLUB....THEY MAY JUST NEED TO STAY WITH THEIR ON KIND

......LAST TIME I CAMPED NEAR THEM THEY ACTED LIKE THEY HAD THEIR {#&!%} ON THEIR SHOULDERS ,THEY HOLLARED EVERYTIME WE GOT A LITTLE LOUD......EITHER WAY I CAN CAMP AROUND ANYONE.....BUT IF YALL DIDN'T LIKE ME THE LAST FEW YEARS I PROMISE YOU WANT LIKE ME THIS YEAR.....WOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOO

SHAUN BENNEFIELD

Lynnandj

Tue Mar 27 2012, 06:32AM

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Yes, the rear hatch opens. Imagine a sidetent, rear tent, double back. Thats some square ft..

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Tue Mar 27 2012, 03:01PM

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Pretty danged cool if ya ask me.


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