We are thinking about trading our Class B Roadtrek for a Sprinter Class C. We see MSRPs from $100,000 to 130,000 on the sizes we are looking at (24 foot) from various manufacturers. My question is this: those of you who have actually bought a new Sprinter based C, how much off MSRP could a guy reasonably expect? I know these are considered kind of "hot" items now and they sell pretty well. What I am trying to find out is a reasonable percentage of MSRB to expect as a cost........assuming no trade in, just an out and out purchase. I know the range for gas Cs, my inquiry is Sprinter specific.

PSW wrote:What I am trying to find out is a reasonable percentage of MSRB to expect as a cost........assuming no trade in, just an out and out purchase. I know the range for gas Cs, my inquiry is Sprinter specific.I've seen new Sprinter Based class C's and B+, at RV shows for around $75,000 - about 30% off retail. Most are a little higher.Get a one to two year old model, and save a lot of money - many are under $70,000.Bill

Just got a quote from RV Direct for a Forest River Solera for $70,xxx well equipped including full paint.

PSW wrote:We are thinking about trading our Class B Roadtrek for a Sprinter Class C. We see MSRPs from $100,000 to 130,000 on the sizes we are looking at (24 foot) from various manufacturers. My question is this: those of you who have actually bought a new Sprinter based C, how much off MSRP could a guy reasonably expect? I know these are considered kind of "hot" items now and they sell pretty well. What I am trying to find out is a reasonable percentage of MSRB to expect as a cost........assuming no trade in, just an out and out purchase. I know the range for gas Cs, my inquiry is Sprinter specific.I got a factory ordered one for 26% off 2 years ago. It took a little work and I had to shop nationally which gave me my price point. They have always sold well even when the economy was worse.

The Sprinter version of the Phoenix Cruiser model 2350 and model 2400 are going to cost notably more than $70,000. You can reduce the price if you delete the slideout, full body paint, leather seating, surround sound, and other nice features.I advise to call Earl there at 877-754-8535 if you want to know exactly how low you can go. Their on-line pricing tool says you can get one for around $83,000 (MSRP around $110,000) of which I think you could have some extra features included.For reference, the E350 version is 92k MSRP, 71k on-line price.

Directly related to how much in demand the unit is,that you are looking at and how long it has been sitting on the lot. If you can find one that has had a birthday you will get a better deal. It takes time to find the deal but when you do you have to act fast. It is very important to have all your homework done before hand. The time it takes to research one that you find could cost you the deal.

Price of a new Sprinter based RV | Good Sam Community

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DaCrema
Explorer
Jul 11, 2013
MarshaNichols asked, "I have heard that Lazy Daze is a good product. What are the feelings out there?"

I purchased my 07 used a little over a year ago. As mentioned already, get it inspected if buying used. I did not but will admit that I just got lucky. We love ours. It is a 26.5' mid bath, the newer model is 27'. The wife and I both are not climbers so we sleep in the back. Often times we leave the beds set up. The floor plan works well for us. I love how simple the RV is. Sometimes when I arrive late at camp I don't hook up at all until the next day. I will admit that the windows were a big selling feature. It is easy to drive, not to tall, and at 26.5' I have surprised that I could get out of some areas that I should not have been in (tight parking lots, narrow roads and the like). The down side with LD is that there is not as much underneath (basement) storage. I like the traditional paint, others do not. The newer LD, have a more common paint style but the older ones all look like the much older ones.
Lazy Daze does not generally attend RV shows. Local groups get to gather a couple times a year so people. From the LazyDaze forum I was directed to some nice folks in the NE group who were kind enough to show me their RV and talk to me about the advantages and disadvantages of the several floor plans. That happened at one such GTG. They are also a great place to discuss common problems. I'm sure other brands have similar groups. It might be an idea to meet with such folks no mater which brand you decide on.

Good luck on the hunt for an RV. Sorry to ramble on, hope this answers some of your questions.
Dakzuki
Explorer II
Jul 11, 2013
MarshaNichols wrote:

I have heard that Lazy Daze is a good product. What are the feelings out there?

They are very good but they are all built on a Ford....not Sprinter.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Jul 11, 2013
You might get more answers if you start a new thread on Lazy Daze.
I've never owned one but have looked into them. They are a premium product for sure. No slides, so that eliminates a lot of buyers. They hold up well but can still leak and rot if the owner does not maintain the seams. Beware if looking at any RV older than 10 years, including Lazy Daze. Inspect carefully for leaks.

They are reputed to have very good use of space. They have wonderful large windows. LD owners are quite loyal. Overall, they look and operate like they were designed by someone who actually uses an RV.
MarshaNichols
Explorer
Jul 11, 2013
Snowman9000 wrote:
ol' yeller wrote:
Sorry to be fussy but that is probably why I don't have an RV right now. Health reasons dictate a comfy bed that I don't have to climb up in, but a cabover would be perfect for the grandkids. I liked the earlier post because the bed was more than a Jack knife. Another thing my wife is insisting on is that the dinette be on the passenger side which it also had. It appears that a class B only comes with the entertainment center which we don't need. Small Class C's seem to only come with a double bed in the corner which won't work for us or a jack knife sofa bed or a dinette bed. I've only been married a short time, 39 years, so I still like to sleep with my wife, LOL.

So far the only RVs I have found with our requirements are in the 28-30 foot range. I'd really like a smaller one but to get what we need, I think I am going to have to go bigger.

I know, I know, compromise is what makes life exciting.

Check out some of these.

The twin beds merge into king beds if you want. Dinette on the curb side on some. OH bunks for grandkids. West coast availability.

I have heard that Lazy Daze is a good product. What are the feelings out there?
Snowman9000
Explorer
Jul 07, 2013
ol' yeller wrote:
Sorry to be fussy but that is probably why I don't have an RV right now. Health reasons dictate a comfy bed that I don't have to climb up in, but a cabover would be perfect for the grandkids. I liked the earlier post because the bed was more than a Jack knife. Another thing my wife is insisting on is that the dinette be on the passenger side which it also had. It appears that a class B only comes with the entertainment center which we don't need. Small Class C's seem to only come with a double bed in the corner which won't work for us or a jack knife sofa bed or a dinette bed. I've only been married a short time, 39 years, so I still like to sleep with my wife, LOL.

So far the only RVs I have found with our requirements are in the 28-30 foot range. I'd really like a smaller one but to get what we need, I think I am going to have to go bigger.

I know, I know, compromise is what makes life exciting.

Check out some of these.

The twin beds merge into king beds if you want. Dinette on the curb side on some. OH bunks for grandkids. West coast availability.
ron_dittmer
Explorer III
Jul 07, 2013
SkiMore wrote:
Can I ask why you choose to tow a small jeep with a 25' motorhome as opposed to towing a travel trailer with a bigger jeep? Is this combo an easier tow?
I suppose it comes down to this. We love having a rig that we live and travel in at the same time. Our travel time is just as enjoyable as our destination time. And given we do a lot of traveling, that enjoyment time is significant.

Also, I have no experience towing a house. I can only say that it is easy towing a Jeep Liberty.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Jul 07, 2013
There definitely are Sprinter C's with queen beds. Check out various Winnebago View/Itasca Navion, plus the Forest River Solera MS (queen murphy bed).
burlmart
Explorer
Jul 06, 2013
No

How much $$ (new or used)

I saw a neat LTV / Triple E 24 ft Sprinter w/ rear twin beds for you two, and an east-west dinette behind the cab seats that made a bed for kiddie/
ol__yeller
Explorer II
Jul 06, 2013
Sorry to be fussy but that is probably why I don't have an RV right now. Health reasons dictate a comfy bed that I don't have to climb up in, but a cabover would be perfect for the grandkids. I liked the earlier post because the bed was more than a Jack knife. Another thing my wife is insisting on is that the dinette be on the passenger side which it also had. It appears that a class B only comes with the entertainment center which we don't need. Small Class C's seem to only come with a double bed in the corner which won't work for us or a jack knife sofa bed or a dinette bed. I've only been married a short time, 39 years, so I still like to sleep with my wife, LOL.

So far the only RVs I have found with our requirements are in the 28-30 foot range. I'd really like a smaller one but to get what we need, I think I am going to have to go bigger.

I know, I know, compromise is what makes life exciting.
burlmart
Explorer
Jul 06, 2013
SkiMore wrote:
ol' yeller wrote:

For us, this one would be perfect if it came with an overhead bunk for the grandkids.

Checkout Gulfstream Conquest 6211. It looks like a C class version of the Gulfstream b+ we were talking about earlier.

You got it Ski. There are others as well, I'm sure ...a movie and some jazz