Moving from 5th Wheel to Sprinter based Class C

some one said only a mb dealer can do repairs? I live in ohio have a great service shop just down the road, not a mb shop.

We went from a TT to a 2006 LTV but didn't tow anything. After a few trips we decided it was too small, lacked storage and the DW couldn't warm up to the wet bath.

We sold it to a friend in 2013 and she still uses it mostly solo. She tows a small enclosed trailer.

We moved from the Sprinter to a 30' FW and are happy with this setup.

I went Ford. My MB car dealers and my two rv dealers told me they would not touch a Sprinter. It has to be a network Sprinter dealership or repair center. I got scared off. I really wanted to try a Sprinter but im very happy with my Fords 4000 lb payload and 7500 tow capacity. Its extremely difficult to overload a 24’ E450.

Your toad will be your cargo trailer as well. Don't worry about lack of storage as long as you are towing a car.

Have you driven a C ? My C is rv number 11 . We get so much more use from our small C than any of our trailers . We use it year round for family visiting, shopping, events etc. Hospital security gave us a special spot while caring for family in rehab. The beauty of a 24’ C.

Have you driven one ? Its not the same as driving a fiver with a rock solid, smooth , quiet pickup. Its a different ride. You can hear the rattles of the coach and everything inside it. Something you DON’T hear when towing a trailer. It will take time to use foam waffle sheets to quiet things down. The trim around my microwave drove me nuts until i discovered that rattle.

Have you considered a smaller 5th wheel or bumper pull and keeping your truck?

Also ask yourself, with a Sprinter based RV, do I really need to tow a vehicle? They're pretty nimble and fit into a lot of places. Although based on an E450 Ford chassis, when we had our Pleasure Way Excel we never took a car with us -- no need to. Sure it takes a little planning ahead so you don't end up all hooked up and then decide to go somewhere, but it's a pretty easy learning curve.

Spend some time researching various Class C chassis.

Personally, I would shop for a small Class C on a Ford E350 chassis, especially it you plan on towing a vehicle.

did this long time ago. we have a 2007 LTV on a sprinter frame. made a small trip last week ,only logged 19mpg . you,ll get used to down sizing. we pull a 12ft box trailer with golf cart and dog equipt. no problems. mpg drops 16mpg.its not a fifth wheel but does a great job and parking is great.

Weight is part of the transition.
You have a cab chassis that has a GVWR of 11,030lbs including the upfitting and OCCC, with a 5,000lb towing capacity, and the combined weight rating for Sprinter based motorhome plus towed, all loaded for travel, should be kept under the GCWR of 15,250lbs. - It can be done.
I went from a 2016 Sunstar 26HE to a 2018 Navion, and we pull a 2016 JKU Sahara Wrangler 4 down with no problems. All Blue Ox equipment used to setup for towing, and has performed well.
Our average GCW loaded for travel is usually about 150lbs below the 15,250lb max GCWR.
EDIT: We average around 15mpg solo at freeway speeds. Slowing down does increase that number. We average around 13mpg towing the 4500lb Wrangler. Same speed scenario.