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#11 of 1254 Camper Van? by zob Jan 14, 2002 (5:11 am)
I saw the Sprinter last spring in Italy and I thought it might make a great platform for a modern version of the VW Camper Van. I then saw a FedEx Sprinter this summer and it renewed my interest. Finally, I saw that they are bringing it here as a Freightliner and I know the cargo version would be perfect as a platform for a pop up camper. I know VW still makes the pop up but it is too "pretty" now that Winnebago took over for Westfalia and too expensive. Am I off or does anyone see this too?
#12 of 1254 Camper Van by lmac1 Jan 15, 2002 (8:57 am)
I think there is a lot of people looking at the Freightliner Sprinter for camper van conversion. I believe DaimlerChrysler now owns part of Westfalia so it seems logical that a Westfalia version of the Sprinter might come over sometime in the future. I heard that the folks at Sportsmobile should have a Sprinter this month and will then start "engineering review" for a conversion (Sportsmobile did VW bus conversions back in the '60's). I'm waiting to see a Sprinter passenger van for carrying two wheelchair bound passengers. I drove a Sprinter cargo van a few weeks ago and was very impressed. While it felt much bigger than my '90 Vanagon, it seemed more "drivable" than a Ford E350 (the other van I'm considering.
#13 of 1254 Sprinter by big_guy Feb 06, 2002 (11:04 am)
I live in Salt Lake City and I have noticed several Sprinters here that are being used as shuttles to and from the various hotels, venues, events, etc. Things haven't even hit full stride yet but I am starting to see a lot of public transportation vehicles cropping up all over the place.   I don't think I could ever own a Sprinter though . . . it would never fit in my carport!
#14 of 1254 There are low top versions of the Sprinter by mrnimmo Feb 06, 2002 (2:19 pm)
So far only the hiboys have been sold in USA. I assume most personal users would want the regular roof...
#15 of 1254 For that matter by mrnimmo Feb 06, 2002 (2:21 pm)
I would personally wait for one that said "Dodge." Just cannot imagine driving anything badged "Freightliner" even if I knew it was a Mercedes. Replies to this message: engenlow (Jun 22, 2006 7:21 pm) nescosmo (Jun 22, 2006 9:52 pm)
#16 of 1254 Mrnimmo by yzf Feb 07, 2002 (7:38 am)
You may be waiting quite a while for your "Dodge" badged Sprinter van. The Sprinters are imported by DCVans, a wholly owned subsidiary of DCAG in Germany. They have no connection whatsoever with the DaimlerChrysler operations in Auburn Hills. Not likely they will bear the "Dodge" name any time soon.
#17 of 1254 yzf - Dodge by robr2 Feb 07, 2002 (8:08 am)
...ummmm - click the First Drive story under helpful links over on the left. It says that Dodge will be selling the Sprinter as a replacement for the Dodge Ram Van.
#18 of 1254 I have seen one as well by catam Feb 07, 2002 (9:18 am)
I live in Salt Lake as well, an I have seen a couple on the road. I realize that minivans are for utility over aesthetics, however, the Sprinter has to be the ugliest box on wheels I have ever seen. The body is a perfect rectangle with a sloped front. This van is clearly designed for use as a cargo van, that can be configured for use as a shuttle. I could never imagine owning one for a daily driver. Unless you drive school buses during the day, the sprinter would have to feel like a school bus to drive.
#19 of 1254 Dodge by mrnimmo Feb 12, 2002 (7:35 am)
I've read that Sprinter will replace the Ramwagon in 2004. Who knows.
#20 of 1254 Robr2 by yzf Feb 12, 2002 (7:52 am)
Hmmm.... news to me. If so, then I stand corrected. My understanding from sources at DCVans was contrary to the article - that the Sprinters were to remain Freightliner badged. Perhaps there will be a Dodge version that is of slightly different design?

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