Motorhomes on Mercedes Chassis

jthorn2225 wrote:
Anyone have any thoughts or experience with Mercedes Benz chassis?

Sprinter delivery vehicles are popular in larger cities where network facilities are more available. They get better fuel mileage but you need to weigh that against the other odds regarding rv use. As already mentioned weight, stability and GVWR are factors to consider.
In most cases owning an rv is for pleasure rather than business reasons. Service appointments at rv dealerships tend to be hard to come by during the season. My experience doing this has showed me that the alternative truck repair shops with large enough bays to fit our rigs tend to take care of their 'big spending fleet customers' who's living depends upon having their equipment back on the road and not someone playing like we do. We are not the priority :(

2. Check to see how many miles your road service will tow you for a repair.
Our M/Benz car dealership along with many others do not work on Sprinters due to specific needed software and limited garage door clearance. That leaves only Sprinter $$$, Freightliner $$$ and maybe a limited specialty shop $$$ for repairs especially involving clearing codes.
If a repair is needed while on the road, why would you want only a limited network of dealers with the proper software to help you.
If you have a GM or Ford rv you have the option to take it to any willing repair shop . I use my local gas station who charges me $50/hr no matter what he repairs for me. Bagels, coffee and some friendly conversation sometimes go a long way. :)