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Robert Ryan
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General Discussion Forum
12-29-2019, 05:52 PM
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MB Sprinter Disturbing News Delay
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Robert Ryan
Japanese Trucks outside NA, have electric,...
Japanese Trucks outside NA, have electric, Hybrid, CNG as well as Diesel. HUGE differences in what is shown on their US websites, compared to what you can get outside NA.
Petrol, ( Gas) engines are...
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General Discussion Forum
12-29-2019, 07:29 AM
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MB Sprinter Disturbing News Delay
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Robert Ryan
The US Van usage is very contrarian to what...
The US Van usage is very contrarian to what happens outside NA. Bulk of Vans are diesel. Japanese offer some petrol versions. No problems with supply and there are more Vans available than what you...
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DIY Van Conversion
08-05-2019, 10:17 AM
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2019/2020 Transit Campervan Conundrum
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Robert Ryan
They never sold in Australia unlike the current...
They never sold in Australia unlike the current version in the US, so they are pretty rare
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DIY Van Conversion
08-04-2019, 10:10 PM
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2019/2020 Transit Campervan Conundrum
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Robert Ryan
Ford Transits are non existent here as Class B...
Ford Transits are non existent here as Class B conversions( They do not sell well either) although the bi turbo Diesel that you are getting in the US is the same here, but we do not have Petrol/ Gas...
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General Discussion Forum
06-21-2019, 10:59 PM
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Class B Touring in Far Northern Europe
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Robert Ryan
Ducato is the basis of the Promaster. In...
Ducato is the basis of the Promaster. In Australia we have the 3 Litre version with an Automatic. Most popular Class C base is the IVECO Daily built by IVECO the Fiat Truck division it has a GCVWR of...
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General Discussion Forum
06-21-2019, 10:29 PM
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Class B Touring in Far Northern Europe
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Robert Ryan
Been around Wales in a Peugeot 308, must agree...
Been around Wales in a Peugeot 308, must agree most dangerous roads in the UK
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General Discussion Forum
04-23-2019, 07:55 PM
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A REAL 4x4 camper...
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Robert Ryan
There are no Petrol( Gas) options for the small...
There are no Petrol( Gas) options for the small Fuso Canter outside the US. Canter as it is called here, is the smallest Fuso in the range. They can go up to Trucks that pull 100 tons + in Japan and...
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General Discussion Forum
04-23-2019, 08:25 AM
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A REAL 4x4 camper...
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Robert Ryan
This Company here,does similar Expedition...
This Company here,does similar Expedition Vehicles on different basis's
https://slrvexpedition.com.au
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General Discussion Forum
04-21-2019, 09:32 PM
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A REAL 4x4 camper...
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Robert Ryan
They use IVECO Daily's as well as Japanese Trucks...
They use IVECO Daily's as well as Japanese Trucks as the basis of expedition vehicles in Australia you do see Unimogs but they are pretty rare...
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B+ General Discussion
03-31-2019, 07:22 PM
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Ford Transit Diesel B+
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3,793
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Robert Ryan
They use the new 2 lite diesel in the Global...
They use the new 2 lite diesel in the Global Ranger, it does not replace bu supplements the 3.2 engine. Only criticism so far is a lack of engine braking on the 2 litre engine
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Industry News
02-25-2019, 02:00 AM
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RoadTrek / Erwin Hymer Group Criminal Scandal Destroying Lives and Careers Worldwide
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Robert Ryan
Another victim is the small Canadian RV industry,...
Another victim is the small Canadian RV industry, that compared to Australia is tiny.It must be a big shock to them, as Roadtrek was a major part of their industry
Australian RV industry is...
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General Discussion Forum
06-17-2018, 05:53 AM
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Wouldn't you agree that time is more important than mileage?
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Robert Ryan
That Payload gets much greater with the IVECO,...
That Payload gets much greater with the IVECO, that is replacing the Sprinter here for a lot of RV applications
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General Discussion Forum
05-21-2018, 10:42 PM
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"Harry Potter bathroom magic" Wilderness motorhome
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Robert Ryan
It is a Class C. There are Class B ‘s built on...
It is a Class C. There are Class B ‘s built on the Ducato. Microwaves are generally common on Motorhomes here and in New Zealand. I get the impression they are renting too Europeans who do not like...
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General Discussion Forum
05-21-2018, 10:38 PM
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"Harry Potter bathroom magic" Wilderness motorhome
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Robert Ryan
Basically they use a European Motorhome that is “...
Basically they use a European Motorhome that is “ Australianized” in this case a copy of what we do in Australia.
There is a few Motorhome manufacturers in New Zealand, but Wilderness uses European...
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General Discussion Forum
05-11-2018, 11:33 PM
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VW Camper possible NA presence.
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Robert Ryan
Sister has a Diesel T6 Transporter Motorhome,...
Sister has a Diesel T6 Transporter Motorhome, that she has just finished driving 4000km too and around Western Australia She is now preparing too go too Northern Queensland an equally long journey....
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General Discussion Forum
05-07-2018, 10:10 PM
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The wife wants to visit UK and Ireland....
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Robert Ryan
Agree especially the summer months, it is packed....
Agree especially the summer months, it is packed. Europeans have much greater take up of Motorhomes than in NA. About 40% are either Class C or B models.
as against 10% in NA
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General Discussion Forum
05-07-2018, 10:03 PM
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The wife wants to visit UK and Ireland....
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Robert Ryan
Also Wales. They speak surprisingly a lot more...
Also Wales. They speak surprisingly a lot more Gaelic, surprising as it is over the Mersey River from Liverpool
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General Discussion Forum
05-07-2018, 09:58 PM
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The wife wants to visit UK and Ireland....
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Robert Ryan
Same here driving around the Hawaiian Islands for...
Same here driving around the Hawaiian Islands for me. Reversed for me coming from Australia but same tension.
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General Discussion Forum
05-03-2018, 09:43 AM
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The wife wants to visit UK and Ireland....
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Robert Ryan
Same with Wales and Scotland and many parts of...
Same with Wales and Scotland and many parts of England
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General Discussion Forum
05-01-2018, 08:49 AM
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Is diesel dead?
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Robert Ryan
Even more amazing with if you are referring too...
Even more amazing with if you are referring too the Cab Chassis version.
IVECO Fiat’s Truck Division has the Daily. Payloads range from 3,500lb too 9,000lb. At its 9000lb zenith it has a 15,400lb...
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General Discussion Forum
05-01-2018, 08:37 AM
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Is diesel dead?
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12,233
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Robert Ryan
They originally did that to get away from the...
They originally did that to get away from the Luxury connotation associated with MB. Not a problem in Europe and elsewhere as they make Vans and Heavy Trucks badged as MB( No MB heavy trucks in the...
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General Discussion Forum
04-30-2018, 09:59 PM
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Is diesel dead?
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Robert Ryan
Emphasis by MB will be on the Diesel in the US....
Emphasis by MB will be on the Diesel in the US. Gas engine is a option
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General Discussion Forum
04-30-2018, 09:57 PM
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Is diesel dead?
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12,233
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Robert Ryan
Electric Sprinter for short deliveries in...
Electric Sprinter for short deliveries in European cities. Also the FWD Sprinter will be another delivery option, having a flat floor
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General Discussion Forum
04-30-2018, 09:54 PM
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Is diesel dead?
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12,233
Posted By
Robert Ryan
Not small Pickups,” Trucks” for you in NA. Diesel...
Not small Pickups,” Trucks” for you in NA. Diesel has replaced Gas engines here and outside NA in Pickups
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General Discussion Forum
04-17-2018, 08:43 PM
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2019 Gas Sprinter - not much torque? 9 speed transmission
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Robert Ryan
No NOT stricterUS compliance Diesels cannot be...
No NOT stricterUS compliance Diesels cannot be sold in Europe or will be the same soon in Australia, when we go too Euro 6 compliance. Much stronger emphasis on CO2 and Particulates than US Tier...
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