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DynaMike ◊ 2007-02-19 21:55	Looks a bit like a Renault Trafic?
car nerd ◊ 2007-02-19 21:57	LOL...it does? I know we didn't have that model in the States. I think this is a conversion of a motorhome. DOes anyone know the make?
antp ◊ 2007-02-19 22:12	Indeed, it also makes me think to a Renault Traffic with a new grille, bumpers and custom rear part. /vehicle_82969-Renault-Trafic.html /vehicle_25-Renault-Trafic.html what would it be doing in USA!? Some details match so well... like the side repeaters, shape of door, small grille below the windshield, line around the upper part of the door, etc. -- Last edit: 2007-02-19 22:14:17
car nerd ◊ 2007-02-19 22:19	Wow! Brilliant connection!! It looks as it someone imported and modified the Trafic for US use. I love finding this stuff out. Thanks DynaMike and antp
Ddey65 ◊ 2007-02-19 22:23	I could've swore it was a commercialized version of a mini-motor home.
Sunbar ◊ 2007-02-19 22:37	Renault Trafic definitely. Finding out how or why it made it to the US is the interesting part.
car nerd ◊ 2007-02-19 22:43	From Wikipedia: "The chassis and cab of the 1980s model were sold in completely knocked down (CKD) kits for Winnebago, who built the Winnebago LeSharo, and Itasca Phasar, in order for the chassis and cab version to meet United States safety and emission requirements. This version was sold with the Renault's Douvrin engine."
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-19 22:52	WOW, now for the $24000 question. Do we call it renault or winnebago -- Last edit: 2007-02-19 22:53:03
car nerd ◊ 2007-02-19 22:55	Here's a picture of a 1987 model. I think it should be identified as a Winnebago rather than a Renault. http://www.rtmr.org/winnebago.htm -- Last edit: 2007-02-19 22:59:11
G-MANN ◊ 2007-02-19 23:02	Call it a Winnebago. There are plenty of cars that are clones of others but they still have different names.
car nerd ◊ 2007-02-19 23:12	Good compromise on the name! Although it is a mouthfull -- Last edit: 2007-02-19 23:13:46
wrenchhead ◊ 2007-02-19 23:13	I changed the name but mentioned renault in the extra info field as I think that is important data.
antp ◊ 2007-02-19 23:36	That's an interesting find I did not know that Trafic has been indirectly used in USA. Note that you could have get the Renault Espace: they prepared a US-spec version, but it was finally never put in production as Renault retired from US market at that time. PS: Only one "f" in Trafic (French name) -- Last edit: 2007-02-19 23:39:58
BugraVarol ◊ 2008-06-12 11:59	Definitely it's Renault Trafic.
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2008-06-12 12:01	The exact provenance of this vehicle has been discussed at length in the previous comments. -- Last edit: 2008-06-12 12:01:09
opal ◊ 2017-01-24 09:24	1983 only, on Renault Trafic -- Last edit: 2017-01-24 11:12:08 (Neon)
Exiv96 ◊ 2017-01-24 18:39	1983-86, rather.
opal ◊ 2017-09-11 11:24	New info! I was looking for my brochure collection and found this. They called it a Winnebago Utility Van, 2 seater cargo van. Link to "www.ebay.com"
Rob57 ◊ 2021-07-30 18:35	Okay, some discussion about this vehicle. It is a Reamult Trafic I that was imported as a platform chassis by Winnebago from 1983-1992 and sold principally as the Lesharo (Pawnee for "chief") and Phasar. There were three other models sold with this chassis: a Utility van with double rear doors from Renault added to the rear coach built in-place at Forest Hills and a more bare bones Class 'B' campervan called the Centauri with the std closed back coach w/ escape window. With the exception of an added engine-driven aircon compressor, a Buick Skylark front grill/headlight assembly in early versions and a Curt trailer light distribution box for the rear Bargman trailer lights, the rest of the operational structure is Renault Trafic I. Later face-lifted versions used the Pontiac Phoenix notchback, horizontal tail-light assemblies and Fox-Body Ford Mustang diagonal wing (fender) lights. A dozen or so Centauri models were provided to another coach builder and sold as a "SunDowner," Class 'B' with the interiors they installed to order inside a bare Lesharo coach. About 1400 of the original 26K produced are still considered roadworthy today. With about 20 used in South America, Europe, Oceania and Africa of that number. There have been a number that have had drivetrain Conversions by private owners to Buick V6's or using a pro-kit from thebestparts; a Chrysler 3.3L, V6 with torque flight transmission. Lesharo dot com provides a professional conversion service to the Intrepid/Concorde V6 drivetrain. Parts are purchased as The Renault Trafic I from Europe and South America and through RockAuto as '85 Renault Fuego/R18i ('83-89.5), '89 Eagle Medallion ('89.5-92 MY) and '87 Jeep Cherokee (diesel engines only). Most parts have been sourced to maintain them inexpensively... weak link is the automatic transmission pulling a 3 ton campervan with a 100HP 4 cyl engine. Hope this fully explores and closes this topic. Rob (Lesharo forum Moderator)
Baube ◊ 2021-07-30 22:18	why on Renault Trafic chassis ? weren't all the LeSharo ( and our friend here that i just learned the existence ) built on a Trafic chassis ? -- Last edit: 2021-07-30 22:19:27

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