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Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-05-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Our best experience with RVs were from purchase,...

Our best experience with RVs were from purchase, use and sale of our first RVs for our young family. Those were Westfalias. Both purchased at VW dealers, service was done by VW. The additional...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-05-2023, 03:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
They are slow coming to US, looks like Oliver...

They are slow coming to US, looks like Oliver trailer, from my perspective the best four season trailer ever, a double shell fiberglass construction.

See their new AC...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-05-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Indeed. This is why I started with the passenger...

Indeed. This is why I started with the passenger van, all walls, headliner and trim was finished at MB quality from the get go. I had to remove the headliner to install the fan, wiring, and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
From my perspective the main differences, not...

From my perspective the main differences, not necessarily innovative nor inventive, between NA and EU camper vans are:
- Better utilization of Y axis in Europe like, pop-up roofs,
- Manufacturing...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2023, 02:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Yes, 20 years, highly exposed to weather, no...

Yes, 20 years, highly exposed to weather, no leaks.

I'm out.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Didn’t see from your post reply to having direct...

Didn’t see from your post reply to having direct experience with European windows. I questioned your previous statement “Both side and top openings of the European windows are failures in rain.” from...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Do you have direct experience regarding “failures...

Do you have direct experience regarding “failures in rain”? We have a few EU windows and a balcony door, very exposed to weather, no leak for the last twenty years. Last year we had them repainted as...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2023, 03:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
I couldn’t find Hymer Yukon S. Living partially...

I couldn’t find Hymer Yukon S. Living partially in Europe I have good opportunity to compare more than just one model, one data point. Try Hymer Free S for $75K minus 19% VAT. See Adria prices.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2023, 11:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
All EU windows as far as I know open inwards, our...

All EU windows as far as I know open inwards, our US Andersons open outwards and had to be cranked, a constant headache.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
For example, turn/vent/tilt windows. We had...

For example, turn/vent/tilt windows. We had expensive Anderson crank windows in the previous house and have European, functionally superior, windows in Europe.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2023, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Some how Europeans can do it, better designs at...

Some how Europeans can do it, better designs at lower costs. They have similar labor cost, material costs, appliances could be more expensive in Europe. Innovative engineering will drive better...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
As far as I know I was the second person in US...

As far as I know I was the second person in US who installed Thinsulate in a van conversion - based on Sprinter forum, and since did not see a shiny Thinsulate. But coming from Winnebago at Winnebago...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-02-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
Agree, long overdue. Limited product offerings...

Agree, long overdue. Limited product offerings and absurdly high prices drove DIY community growth. My unsuccessful search for a short wheel base camper van, simple, 360-degree windows and high road...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-31-2023, 02:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By GeorgeRa
The breadth of options made me drool.

The breadth of options made me drool.
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