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Feb 24, 2015Explorer II
In western Europe, before introduction of the current version of the Ducato, the Renault Master was the dominant platform for motorhomes, with the Transit a close second and the dominant platform for builds in the U.K.
But the Ducato took over this position quickly, particularly after introducing a special low profile motorhome platform, reducing the amount of work needed to put a house on a cab-chassis platform. Whether or not the Ducato offered advantages to the consumer, Fiat was taking care of the RV builders.
When Renault introduced this updated Master three or four years ago, they announced their intention to try to take back a good share of the motorhome market, starting with French builders. That they've reached as far as Australia is interesting.
But the Ducato took over this position quickly, particularly after introducing a special low profile motorhome platform, reducing the amount of work needed to put a house on a cab-chassis platform. Whether or not the Ducato offered advantages to the consumer, Fiat was taking care of the RV builders.
When Renault introduced this updated Master three or four years ago, they announced their intention to try to take back a good share of the motorhome market, starting with French builders. That they've reached as far as Australia is interesting.
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