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burlmart
Sep 13, 2013Explorer
A more apropriate name for these two ‘Trend’ models is Trendy – not setting, but sticking w/ a trend.
I still give Winnie folk credit for being 1st, but there is little daylight here compared to the Sprinter B+ and C rigs. Substituting the Ducato for the Sprinter completely ignores the potential benefits the unique front drive MH Ducato chassis affords.
Use its strengths to streamline and save $ compsred to expensive RWD diesels, but not by saving two rear wheels. (Though this does make sense for a very smooth low profile GMC or Rialta style 24 footer.)
The Ducato offers potential for a low-slung, road-hugging revved-up Rialta w/ a real and reliable powertrain. A floor you step but once to enter – no toad, no basement storage…look back at the Born Free Bed and Breakfast concept, now with the appropriate chassis and some slick Euro styles to improve upon.
Start designing there. This ‘Trend” does not Rock Anyone’s RV. It misses the void Dakzuki describes.
I still give Winnie folk credit for being 1st, but there is little daylight here compared to the Sprinter B+ and C rigs. Substituting the Ducato for the Sprinter completely ignores the potential benefits the unique front drive MH Ducato chassis affords.
Use its strengths to streamline and save $ compsred to expensive RWD diesels, but not by saving two rear wheels. (Though this does make sense for a very smooth low profile GMC or Rialta style 24 footer.)
The Ducato offers potential for a low-slung, road-hugging revved-up Rialta w/ a real and reliable powertrain. A floor you step but once to enter – no toad, no basement storage…look back at the Born Free Bed and Breakfast concept, now with the appropriate chassis and some slick Euro styles to improve upon.
Start designing there. This ‘Trend” does not Rock Anyone’s RV. It misses the void Dakzuki describes.
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