--- Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:
> The import tariffs on importing commercial trucks
> came in 1971. I
> actually had a commercial 72 which was rare. Only
> the front cab area was
> finished although it did have all the windows and
> AC. I converted it
> into a non pop top camper and it was our honeymoon
> vehicle. It was the
> first "FUN BUS". I think the main reason that we do
> not see the European
> campers here is that no one will by them new. Sure
> we like them when/if
> we can get them as a bargain but the mass market is
> not going to by an
> RV that is very limited in use. Very few of us
> regularly buy new
> vehicles. Lets face it, look at all the
> modifications list members want
> to do with 15 to 20 year old vehicles. We want more
> power, heat and AC
> when parked, electricity, and when we travel, we
> just want it to work
> and know we can get parts if we need them. Even the
> Rialta and the Vista
> are limited in their payload and water carrying
> abilities. (The vista
> holds 19 gallons including the 4 in the water
> heater). Good for one
> shower and a few dishes. My RV holds 75 and 90 is
> now becoming normal.
> When I bought my Syncro camper (2/88) it was sitting
> on the dealers lot
> From September. The sticker on it was $26,800.
> Normal interest rates
> back then were 14-15% for a new car. The dealer was
> so happy to get some
> action they gave it to me $19,900 and convinced the
> bank to finance it
> at 10.5%. I still have it with 192K on the clock
> (original heads and
> gaskets, engine never opened). As a family, we love
> our Westy, but for
> the difference in price for a limited use
> euro-camper and 33-1/2 foot
> rv, I like being spoiled. For being super spoiled, I
> do on occasion
> bring both.
>
> Dennis
>

A-men brotha!.......But the Rialta's VR6 is SO sweet!
Ive heard they have a saying in the RV business: "RV's
have LEAKING problems" (meaning they DEPRECIATE money
very fast once driven off the showroom floor) And i
doubt having a European logo on the hood helps retain
value any better than a chevy based RV...or does it?

Phil S.....happy with my 84' Westy...knock on wood

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