Moving from Class A to Class B
After 10+ years of owning a Class A 30' Fleetwood, We are thinking about moving down in size to a Class B. I really like the 144" wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter 2500 chassis because I can park it in my ...
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We have a Sportsmobile conversion on the Sprinter 2500 chassis and really appreciate the maneuverability and standard parking spot access afforded by the short chassis. But as others have noted the tradeoff is less interior space and more dual-purpose interior design compromises.
Not many factory built Class B's are available on the 144 Sprinter - the Roadtrek SS Agile being a notable exception. Otherwise you may want to consider a custom unit from converters such as Sportsmobile, Van Specialties, or Outside Van. When configured as a stealth unit with diesel appliances and compression fridge they look more van like than RV, making for easier HOA acceptance.
For more interior space in a compact unit you might consider the Ram Promaster. The 20ft Promaster is about the same length as the short Sprinter but has much more usable interior room due to its wider, boxier shape. Promaster wasn't available when we purchased but it's a viable alternative now.
We rented a 144 Sprinter for a week before purchasing to ensure it fit our needs. Roadtrekrentals.com has SS Agile rentals and Campervan North America rents the short wheelbase Sportsmobile Sprinter.
Not many factory built Class B's are available on the 144 Sprinter - the Roadtrek SS Agile being a notable exception. Otherwise you may want to consider a custom unit from converters such as Sportsmobile, Van Specialties, or Outside Van. When configured as a stealth unit with diesel appliances and compression fridge they look more van like than RV, making for easier HOA acceptance.
For more interior space in a compact unit you might consider the Ram Promaster. The 20ft Promaster is about the same length as the short Sprinter but has much more usable interior room due to its wider, boxier shape. Promaster wasn't available when we purchased but it's a viable alternative now.
We rented a 144 Sprinter for a week before purchasing to ensure it fit our needs. Roadtrekrentals.com has SS Agile rentals and Campervan North America rents the short wheelbase Sportsmobile Sprinter.
