Thanks for a good summary. One unpleasant issue with ther Mercedes is the the way it deals with cross winds. It applied the brakes on one side to bring the vehicle back into line which can very disconcerting if you don’t expect it. VW/MAN nudge the steering and is not so alarming.

@abucklife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Oh yes I have read about this. It can be a bit aggressive like lame assist in some cars.

Quite informative video. It would have been better if there was a pruce comparison included along with specs. Thanks for your video. My choice us also Crafter 4M

@abucklife

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching pal. I did want to do it but decided there is just so much variation on price between new, used, spec, size and models so just decided it wouldn’t add value to the video.

My ducato is a 2017 with a galvanised body not sure where you saw the rust on a 2019

@abucklife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in. It was rear doors and rear arches. Poor thing looked like it had a rough life. Happy new year.

Epic editing Matty! #youaremyeditingguru 😍 I want to buy a Kia Carnival and convert it to look like the A-Team van!! Just gotta sell the idea to the Mrs 😂

@abucklife

8 ай бұрын

You sir are to kind. An a team van would be the dream. When brick thinking goes global you won’t need to ask the mrs. 😂

This dude exhibits a strong bias towards Peugeot, Citroën, and Fiat vans from the Stellantis group. While acknowledging that these vans may not be exceptionally luxurious inside, we find them to be the most reliable and fuel-efficient among all the vans in our warehouse. In contrast, we have experienced numerous issues with Mercedes vans, as well as with the three Ford vans in our possession. Boxer not only are known for its spacious interior but also for its reliability and fuel efficienct that is a factor influencing many professional campervan manufacturers to choose stelantis platform for their builds.

@abucklife

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight pal. I tried to give a balanced view of vans available to us. I have a crafter myself and have owned many fords. I think the boxer platform is a great van but I have had friends with new engine at 70000.

@cmorait

7 ай бұрын

@abucklife we already changed an engine to a Ford at 38000 and one sprinter already in the shop with a blown engine at 82000

@abucklife

7 ай бұрын

They just don’t make em like they used to. I think modern engines are just not as robust as older ones.

I just stated a volkswagon crafter LWB high roof

@abucklife

5 ай бұрын

Good luck. Follow my build series as I have just started. 👍

Still don't know what to choose. Man or sprinter. Both new converted, both auto. Is 1 time purchase and will be used few times/year. I want liability and space. Consumption to be the last worries 😅

@abucklife

2 ай бұрын

If I could pick any engine I would go with a 2021 3.0 sprinter for reliability and power.

@MihaitaMYG

2 ай бұрын

Yes but can't find a v6 with low mileages unfortunately ​@abucklife

@abucklife

2 ай бұрын

@@MihaitaMYG this was our problem and in budget.

Very nice comparison, how are you satisfied with reliability of Crafter? I have just one question. Where did you get the ncap crash test data from? I think they haven't ever made any comparable crash tests for vans, only rated security assistants... But no real crash test. Renault master (resp. Nissan NV400, same van) was only tested like compatibility crash test versus smallet SUV. (only van ever tested in this way by ncap).

@abucklife

3 ай бұрын

We haven’t done that many miles in it so yet to see the reliability. But so far so good. I used the ncap website for information.

Crafter 38mpg no chance 😂😂 great video👍

@abucklife

7 ай бұрын

Had to compare them all on listed but real world on my crafter at the moment is 34.4. Although I think that’s gonna plummet as just fitted at tyres. 😂

@andykay459

7 ай бұрын

@@abucklife i was getting 30 then put falken wildpeaks on and now at around 25mpg at 60 on long runs thats a fully converted camper

@abucklife

7 ай бұрын

I’m keen to see what we will get with the ATs on.

Was hoping to see the transporter or is that to similar to the crafter

@abucklife

4 ай бұрын

I was just doing large vans on this one. It’s on my list to do a medium sized vans. Transporter, custom size.

Actually you can get a ducato/boxer/... 4wd by Dangel. You can also improve comfort with improved suspensions for example full air suspension

@abucklife

2 ай бұрын

Did not know that. Good knowledge. I was looking mainly stock from the manufacturer for this comparison.

Which one of the lot has the best off-road capeability without mods?

@abucklife

5 ай бұрын

Oooo I’m split. The crafter has a great diff lock from factory. But the merc has the head room.

@krichd1

4 ай бұрын

For off-road use, get the Iveco Daily 4x4 van. It has 3 differential locks, low-range transfer case, big tires, engine block heater, and other off-road specific options.

@abucklife

4 ай бұрын

@@krichd1 they sound pretty sick. I have read they are very expensive though. Like 90k 🤯

what about the classic hiace

@abucklife

3 ай бұрын

I would class that as a medium sized van similar to a transporter or transit custom. I need to do a video on these.

iveco daily？

@abucklife

4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t find one locally to drive but should not be overlooked. 👍