Will This Van Make Luxury Tiny House Living Truly Mobile?

Those on a budget may prefer the alternatives, but Benz has a solid reputation and I see a lot of these Sprinters on the road, a sign that many folks are choosing this option over the others, despite the price upgrade. So what all does the Mercedes Benz Sprinter have that makes it so popular? At least 21 people have been killed worldwide and more than 200 injured. With a mini-motorhome you will typically have a permanent bed in the rear, a larger bathroom with a separate shower area, and more living and storage space. Trailer Stability Assist prevents trailer sway when towing (must have tow package). Can tow up to 5,000 lbs. That being said, it can tow up to 7,500 pounds and has a payload capacity of up to 6,356 pounds. Yes, there are a few drawbacks, the biggest being the higher price tag. Our SL test truck carried only $1195 worth of options, for a total price tag of $39,040.



The RV components must be crafted to fit the inside of the van - and since the van has walls that are curved, this is no easy task. All of the "downsized" RV components found on your typical camper van can be "upsized" when you've got a cavernous Sprinter van to work with. Camper Vans built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis start with a complete van. There is not a reset for the break wear indicator light on the Mercedes-Benz GL450. It started great when warm, but the glow plug light never came on. Large windows provide great all-around visibility. Up front, those who enjoy cooking on the road will enjoy the large galley with aluminum-framed cabinet drawers, large Corian countertop with flip-down extension, and premium appliances such as the all-new Dometic 10 Series fridge. Unless you have a very large family or run an airport shuttle operation, we can鈥檛 see much use for the passenger version.



UPDATE 2/27/2017, 6:30 p.m.: Takata has officially pleaded guilty to criminal wire fraud for covering up the engineering defects that have led to at least 17 deaths and the biggest recall in automotive history. The automaker says 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans are equipped with Takata airbag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal airbag modules that were used as original or replacement equipment. January 21, 2018 - Daimler Vans USA is recalling about 17,400 vans as part of a Takata airbag recall expansion of 3.3 million airbag inflators at risk of exploding when they deploy, even in a minor crash. Their van is equipped with a high-powered router and desktop-range booster to help ensure they can stay online, even in obscure campgrounds. Want even more room to stretch out? Find reviews, features and specs for the 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 including fuel economy, towing capacity, similar cars, and more. On May 28, 2015, BMW added the 2002-03 5 Series sedan (including the M5) and wagon plus the 2003-04 X5 SUV, but only models with the optional sport steering wheel are affected. Some models have slide-out rooms which can really open up the interior.



This is at least the 22nd death that has resulted from a faulty Takata airbag, many of which have occurred in Hondas of the same vintage. Also, former Takata president Stefan Stocker, who resigned that position in December, has now left his spot on the company鈥檚 board of directors. The Sprinter Cargo Van is purely a 2-seat affair behind which is a cavernous cargo hold that can be left as is or fitted with all manner of shelving, boxes and electrical outlets. Hold the 鈥淥鈥?button down till you hear a beep, could take a while, 30 sec. The exterior may fool you, but deep down inside it's still a Sprinter RV. Low ground clearance means you'll have to be careful when traveling down rough roads. It is important to have this fixed immediately because what you just experienced could get you into a road accident. The smaller size makes it more manageable on the road and easier to park.