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[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Your thoughts about the change when it's time are good. Nice you have acted on them.

Looks like you will have a great rig when finished.

I know a few people who camp out of vans that have been converted to some degree.

Will enjoy watching your progress.

Frank

[dirtybrown]

Do you ever question the future reliability of your sprinter? I am currently researching what my next rig should be coming from a 1987 Westfalia and I am seriously considering the exact model as you have. I know you can't believe everything you read on the internet, but I have unfortunately read about quite a few horror stories about these vans and how they get insanely expensive to maintain over time. I would love to hear your opinion.

 

Thanks

Edited by dirtybrown, 19 December 2016 - 11:21 PM.

[Lighthawk]

Everybody has an opinion. 

I wouldn't have made the purchase if I doubted the reliability of the machine.

 

I once owned an 87 Westfalia too.  Technology has gone through many upgrades since then.

I think everyone has to make up their own mind after doing the research.

I've found a wealth of information at the Sprinter Forum.

[dirtybrown]

cool. thanks for getting back to me and good luck with your new toy

[Captm]

Looking good!

We see a lot of converted Sprinters passing thru Port Angeles, and it has peaked my interest.  Now that I'm growing wiser (older) I find that I share your reasons for a Sprinter.  Why did you go with the 144 vs 170?  How do they compare to the length of your Tundra?

Cheers,

Tim