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| TCM EXCLUSIVE: Santa's 2010 Sleigh Camper |
| Gordon White | Thursday, 24 December, 2009 | |||||||
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We talk to the one and only Santa about his new 2010 Sleigh Camper. Look closely and you'll see that he has literally flipped over his truck camper.  We were absolutely shocked when Santa himself called us this morning with news about his new 2010 Sleigh Camper. It turns out he's been a "sleigh camper" for years. He only had a few minutes with his busy schedule so this is a short interview.
TCM: What are the advantages of a sleigh camper over a more traditional sleigh? Santa: Heat, storage, and a place to sleep in between chimneys. Having a bathroom is also a real plus when crossing the oceans. For example, Dasher has some, shall we call say, digestion problems. Having a sleigh camper means he can run to the bathroom mid-flight and have some privacy. Did you know that's how Dasher got his name? When he's gotta go, it's a dash! Everyone thinks Rudolph is the one who gets teased but no, it's Dasher. The other reindeer won't let up on the poor guy. TCM: Why did you choose a sleigh camper? Santa: With all the presents we have to haul, I originally thought I would be better off with a fifth wheel. I actually bought a fifth wheel, but you know I couldn't land that thing anywhere? And have you ever tried to turn a fifth wheel around with nine reindeer fighting over how tight you can turn? Blitzen almost got us flipped over twice. He's a hot head that one. After the second near flip over, I got on the web looking for a better solution. And there you were, Truck Camper Magazine. I read your article about how you can, "Do More and Spend Less With a Truck Camper" and I was sold. Now I can land anywhere. You show me a roof and I'll show you a place where I can land a sleigh camper. TCM: But Santa, you're talking about truck campers. How did you go about getting a sleigh camper? Santa: Simple really. I contacted all the truck camper manufacturers and requested a truck camper with lots of exterior storage, no air conditioner, and a waxed roof. TCM: A waxed roof? Santa: Yeah, for better control on the snow and for the occassional surfing opportunity. When I called the truck camper manufacturers, most of them didn't believe me. I said, "Hi, I'm Santa. I want to buy a truck camper to use upside down as a sleigh camper. Can you help me?" I mean, how hard is that? Most of them laughed and hung up the phone. But one company believed me and that's who built my 2010 Sleigh Camper. TCM: And who was that? Santa: That's a Santa secret. TCM: Since you're on the phone, I have to ask about the naughty list. Am I on it? Santa: Let's take a look. You, Gordon, are on the naughty list and your wife, Angela, is on the nice list. Maybe I can talk to you after this interview about your behavior. TCM: Oh man! Not again. How about our readers? Santa: All nice. TCM: Of course. How have you managed your workshop through this challenging economy? Santa: Unfortunately, I had to let a few of the reindeer go and I sent the whole elf production department home for the summer months. Now that the economy is coming back, I've been able to re-hire Dancer, Prancer, and whole the reindeer gang, as well as most of the elf workforce. Things are really looking up for 2010. TCM: That's good to hear. Thank you for the interview Santa and good luck on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! Santa: Thanks Gordon. And Merry Christmas to you and your readers! |
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