I too was never anxious to grow beyond the 22'-9" Sprinter size but finally ordered the 24'-1" Sprinter model. I analyzed it from every angle from interior design freedom to get what I wanted, to tank capacities, to electrical system capabilities (batteries and solar) to storage, including storage options, and considering even though we are not full timers we live in the thing a third of the year. In space alone that additional 16" gives you 55 cubic feet. Think about this. If you add a hitch cargo carrier on the back end you extend the length of a standard Sprinter to nearly 26' for about 15 cubic feet of additional storage. To me that is dumb. My general observation has been the shorter the van the more likely the owner will add a hitch cargo carrier thus negating all the supposed advantage.
