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After 9 years with a Toyota Hiace-based camper, a Japanese couple bought a German Weinsberg on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 7 meters long. Reasons: better driving performance and comfort.
Toy Factory, a leading Japanese manufacturer of Toyota Hiace-based campers, shared the story of clients who switched to a German Weinsberg motorhome. The couple, who owned a Baden model for 9 years, purchased a Weinsberg on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in April 2024. The new motorhome is about 7 meters long.
The owners highlight increased comfort, road stability, and improved living conditions compared to the compact camper. Key reasons for the change were better driving performance and comfort.
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A Japanese owner, after 9 years with a Toyota Hiace-based camper, purchased a German Weinsberg motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The main r...
A Japanese owner, after 9 years with a Toyota Hiace-based camper, purchased a German Weinsberg motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The main reasons were improved driving performance and living comfort. The new motorhome is approximately 7 meters long.
Japanese company Toy Factory, a leader in manufacturing motorhomes based on the Toyota Hiace, presented a case study of customers switching to the Ger...
Japanese company Toy Factory, a leader in manufacturing motorhomes based on the Toyota Hiace, presented a case study of customers switching to the German Weinsberg motorhome. A couple, who owned a Baden model for 9 years, purchased a 7-meter long Weinsberg motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in April 2024. The owners report increased comfort, road stability, and improved living conditions compared to the compact motorhome.
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