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RobertRyan
Explorer
May 19, 2015

Class B or Class A? Many of these Conversions in Aus/NZ

Probably unique to Oceania, but are treated the same way as a Van Conversion. They are probably the most Converted RV in Australia/ New Zealand
Going from less than 20 to 27ft. And engines ranging from 4.2 litres to 7 litres, they are a sort of " Class B/Class A"

Class B

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  • avanti's avatar
    avanti
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    Interesting. Kind of reminiscent of the GMC Motorhome in the 1970s--one of the few RVs ever built on a purpose-designed chassis.
  • RobertRyan's avatar
    RobertRyan
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    From New Zealand a Nissan Civilan about 23ft long, 7.5 litre Diesel. Quality dependent on who does the conversions, if DYO, not so good


  • Golden_HVAC's avatar
    Golden_HVAC
    Explorer
    May 19, 2015
    The American class C market is dominated by the Econoline E450 with V10 6.8L gas engine and 14,050 GVWR. Some manufactures will use a E-350 full size van or cab and chassis with the 6.8L V10 or the smaller 5.4L V8. The V10 comes with a 5 speed automatic transmission, while the smaller engine comes with a 4 speed, both have overdrive.

    Lately there have been some motorhomes based on the Sprinter chassis, but that transmission that has to be replaced at 100,000 miles is what is stopping my work from buying more sprinter vans. After replacing every Sprinter transmission that has over 120,000 miles on them, the boss said enough is enough.

    These pictures look great! The quality looks great as well, and these look roomy, and comfortable.

    Fred.

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