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Decent price compared to a similarly equipped Earth Roamer.
I like it a lot. But that is a crazy price. You can buy a very nice class A diesel for that price
Glad to see you posting on KZread! I know a lot of folks are coming here because they know your history of vanlife and they are familiar with the STO line of Mode vans. One thing that would be useful to see is if you could show some places you took the Hilt that would be too challenging for a Sprinter van. I know we can conceptualize it, but it’d be great to actually see the terrain only the Hilt could traverse.
We’ve got a lifestyle video with the Hilt coming but we didn’t take it rock crawling where it would shine in comparison to the Sprinter
Wow, awesome tour 😍
Thank you! 🤗
Thanks! Great video!
You're welcome!
I was led to understand ‘Super C’ meant air brakes and semi-truck chassis cabs. That’s a C unless it does have air brakes. Other KZreadrs have them mixed up too like Matt’s Reviews.
It’s a somewhat arbitrary definition. Most of the time it refers to a truck on a heavier chassis (which this has) and a diesel engine.
What a beast! Does it have sound deadening and insulation?
Yes it does - 2” of closed cell foam
Nice! Do you have a video on your power system?
Not specifically
I love the comparo, but what's the difference in purchase price? I suspect the Mercedes is significantly more expensive.
It all depends on how the vans are set up. In some cases the Transit will be more expensive.
nice...how much is this? is this available in Canada?
Better than tiny house. Use for homeless villages they keep building. Would not need a cab so would be bigger. Government pays hundreds of thousands per unit for homeless. More cost effective than tiny house.
How much??
It’s in the video
want small buy transit, want big buy promaster
Perfect for one person and their small dog.
I never understood why RV manufacturers limit ceiling height. Why would you intentionally lose sales to everyone over 6 ft. 1 that's a huge market these days as people are much taller I see 6ft 4 and above freaks all the time now. How hard is it to make a ceiling 6ft 8 standard in every RV? Then you have 99.9 percent of the market. If your over 6 ft. 8 your probably in the NBA or in the circus.
12 -14 mpg on an 11,000 mile trip. That's a ton of money!
Having an electric blanket is a good idea. Electric heater is another good idea for just in case. Plugging in the engine very smart. Another thing is keep a piece of cardboard to blanket the radiator
Nice RV
Loving this size motorhome! Spacious but without losing mobility to pop into town…
so now i gotta start asking people that say they have a gulfstream if it's a plane or a camper. great.
No muestra nada de la parte del conductor, tablero etc...
Like the size!, which make it manageable but I really think they should use diesel plus prices are much higher than what U can find with better designs & quality in Euro or actually Asia!
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I do all my maintenance myself n my sprinter I am no paying those insane prices for Mercedes services
洗手台可放入淋浴室裏，淋浴室變大。
How about a truck camper
you might enjoy this comparison 👉 Which is Better: Truck Camper or Camper Van? kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaBquLdufsrTgs4.html
Well explained! Thank you. Is there a high roof AWD Sprinter version?
Yes the height of the van is same for the AWD version
200w of solar ? pathetic , i wouldnt even consider it without 2kw of solar
You’d never fit that amount of solar on it.
@@Weretherussos so its useless, the battery will die constantly, i managed to fit 1600 on top of my van 400 on the side and another 800 ontop of the cargo trailer, id have space for more if i built a roll out system for my roof, thats probably a job for next yr tho ive never struggled for power and i run a gaming pc almost constant when im in the van
Of course this is for rich people. I don't understand how the can build beautiful perfect machine Ilegal in lots of states. Those lights are totally illegal in most of the USA states
I drove a Spriner Van for 4 Years as a deliver Agent in Texas . Diesel Sprinter vans can have some downsides, Diesel engines can be more expensive to maintain and may require more specialized knowledge for servicing. Example :If you don't fill the DEF requirement to a proper level , you will get 3 warnings going down the road . After a certain amount of time after that , your engine will stop , it AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS UP THE TRANSAXLE AND ENGINE , and you will not be allowed to start it till a certified Mercedes Mechanic unlocks it for you . In other words , no matter where you are or what time of day or night , you will need to be towed into a ( Mercedes Dealer ). It happened to me even after i called my employer on the road in the countryside ...explained to him what my situation was , and he insisted i ignore it a drive to my next delivery anyway. It cost him dearly in money and days, the tow , the wait time , the missed deliveries , my overtime , the long haul through 2 counties to a Mercedes dealer , and then the breakdown of the unlock from Mercedes. All because of good old ( DEF Fluid ) , that is a requirement especially in Texas . Diesel can be hard to find in urban areas, especially where freight and other diesel vehicles are less common. Maintenance costs . Longevity Diesel engines are known to go way over 500,000 miles, especially Mercedes Sprinter engines. Crosswind assist Mercedes has a feature called cross parenthesis that locks two wheels on the other side when the wind blows, which can make the van push a little bit. Other common problems with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter include: Rumbling sounds: Can result from the wrong transmission fluid oil or not the right fluid level Clogged DPF: Can cause reduced power or limp mode Glow plug problems: Can cause limp mode
The thing about "stealth" is not looking like an eye sore (like your rig is ghetto AF with tarps, rusting, etc...) and MOVE around. If you're going to live in an urban area have at least 7-10 spots that you can go back and forth from. You have wheels - use them! It's the ones that park and then to proceed to use other parking spots as their home, leave trash everywhere - and then they wonder why they are getting knocks on the door. And as a result, places like Walmart aren't letting vehicles stay overnight b/c people abuse the system. If anyone is familiar with Justin -from JustINcredibleTV he's view of being "stealth" is basically the same things that I pointed out. It's not about having a box truck with no windows, if you'er constantly there, then eventually you''re going to get a knock on the door.
This should be around 50k.
Thank you for putting this video up.
My pleasure!
My dad used to always say "We're off like a heard of turtles!" Ha!!!
Adding this trail to my list of places to take my stockish Jeep TJ. Towards tje beginning of the video you passed a pink Jeep tour, I just saw one of them for the first time yesterday in Flagstaff, weird to now see one in your video too. Kait gave great direction for you down those steps. Take care guys and safe travels!
Have fun! Let us know when y’all go out there
Have you had any issues thst would keep you from buying- owning one of theses?
We just had it for a couple of weeks. We haven’t spent a long term in it. I’d check the forums to see what other owners are saying
Would like to see more counter top space and a spa tub
Sold my house and hoping to find a class B/B+ that'll work for me. My biggest challenge is im 6'3" but can deal with living in a "cave" as a solo traveler. Looking for 70% comfort 30% adventure. I do like the Leisure Travel Wonder 24RL but also the Jayco Granite Ridge. Prefer Ford/Ram. Really interested in the Ram Super High Roof but cant find many builds on that. Would like enough storage for an e-bike and some outdoor seating/cooking options. Don't mind if my feet (not legs) hang off the bed. Any advice? Just started looking at RVs in person. I'm in Florida. Thanks!
I think you’re on the right track but way too much to put in a comment. If you’re interested I do offer a coaching service - just fill out the form and I’ll schedule a time with you. weretherussos.ck.page/coaching
This the one for me thanks
The number 1 thing you should always look for in any vehicle...is reliability.
It looks as tho RV'ing will turn into a huge interest of mine. This general video on the basics is a good start. I'm really at the what do I really need stage. Ty.
Transit is probably safer in an accident
2 years later.. The company was bought from Australia to a Chinese Company. Quality immediately went downhill and safety concerns started appear. Now they are complete garbage. You're risking your life if you buy one of these. Axel blowouts should not happen. That's not normal.
We put toilet paper in a basket, we use baking soda instead of chemicals and dump our five gallon porta potty (Thetford Curve gets our vote) wherever, including pit toilets which don’t want chemicals that wreck microorganisms breaking down the toilet waste. We winter in Latin America and our system works well there as well. Thanks for a great video on a subject that freaks people out too much. PS nice t-shirt. Ours smells the same.
I’ve tried various things and so far I’m linking the B+/C Leisure Travel Van as my favorite. Probably will never buy. Just rent when needed. Zero maintenance.
Good choice!
Take it down to u joint off road in the Carolinas and put some four-wheel-drive in that baby and it would a keeper
Thank you so much for this awesome video. I’m currently looking to buy a van that I can stealth park in my HOA-managed community. Have you compared the Transit to the ProMaster? Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Here’s the Transit vs ProMaster video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iXyTmZqieNbZe5s.html
I love this conversion. But wow, that price doesn’t make sense for me.
Would you be able to do a video on the differences between the 2023 vans on the Volta battery system against the 2024 vans on the lithionics battery system? How much more time for example can you run the ac with the lithionics?
I would never buy anything if its not a diesel for travel and distance.