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Thanks for the great replies.

What's the deal with the 25 year rule? I just asked over in general forum for pointers on how to research importing a vehicle in the USA (California). If I buy a relatively new diesel form the EU won't that be equal in emissions etc to what is sold here? As for the welder I would have to get...

My issues with the Sprinter are ground clearance, overall off-road capability including approach and departure angles, lack of a locking diff, and overall stability of the high-roof model. I think the wheel track on the 814 is wider making it more stable. Wheel options look to be greater too and...

Nubie question. Where do I start researching the rules and regulations of importing a diesel vehicle from Europe and titling and insuring it in the USA ( I live in California). I am not trying to avoid taxes, but am looking to buy and build a camper and be able to insure and title it for travel...

Thanks for the info.

I am researching a sprinter build-out right now and am not - yet - completely convinced it is the right option for me. E350s are not tall enough, I want to be able to stand, without popping a top. The Vario looks tall enough to stand up, and looks like it could - overt time - be built into a...

What is the USA/N.America equivalent of a Vario?

Nope. Just those two pictures.

I saw this about a year ago in Alaska. I thought it was an EarthCruiser.. But I don't think so. Anybody have any idea who made it?

@Haf-E I completely agree, standing is key. When we travel it tends to be for several weeks at a time, and generally pretty far from nearest store. If I can find a way to put the rear bed on lifts, the high roof will be key. I think I saw somebody doing that somewhere. Thanks for the info on...

@luthj I found SprinterSource a couple of weeks ago and have just started looking. And thanks for answering the question about your induction setup. Reading through Geek's thread.

I have been talking to WhiteFeather since they are close to me. Though I have also noticed some disparaging comments, around the web, about Whitefeather's work. But my plan is to use them, or buy a 4x4 from the factory.

I have read through A LOT of build threads, but still need a little help. I want to transition from a 4Runner (sleeping on the roof) to sleeping inside. The 4x4 Sprinter (converted or factory) is high on my list but I am concerned about getting stuck (i.e. stuck off-road ) in a long (170)...

I am interested in the Induction cooktop. Do you plan to use only when the engine is running? Or do you have enough power on-boad to use without engine. If so how long will can you run it for. Great build.. and very nice - useful - photographs.

I am interested in this too. Anybody here able to compare and contrast?

Thanks for the response. I was more in how you did the back. Is it a shell, camper, still a flatbed.

Any pictures of your truck? I live in Santa Cruz and am considering my next truck... totally interested in what people are really doing with Fuso 4x4. I have the same problem. We are a family of three - including a 9 year old boy. Currently I am oscillating between a Sprinter, Fuso and...

Nah. It is Fuso.

I agree. I have never understood why constructive comments on price is disallowed. It seems like the purpose of these forums is to inform and discuss in all matters except when buying and selling. Buying and selling seems to bring all the negatives of a real world car dealership, to the on-line...

That is the problem with almost all expedition rigs these days. Wanna seat three or sleep three and you cut the number of options considerably.