Forum Discussion

msmith1199's avatar
msmith1199
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2020

Question on Sprinter based motorhomes

Two questions, first I’m considering one of the Winnebago motorhomes on the Mercedes Sprinter Chassis. I currently have a 35 foot DP but I want to go smaller for ease of use and driving back and forth cross country. On long trips I don’t plan on taking the toad. But I do want to have the option of bringing it. The toad is a 2019 Ford Ranger. Because of the aluminum body parts it weighs about the same as a four door Jeep Wrangler. I think about 4600 pounds with fuel. The GCVWR on the Sprinter motorhomes seems to leave about 4000 to 4500 pounds for a toad. So it will be close. I have seen quite a few of the Spinters towing Wranglers. If you’re doing that, how well does it tow that much weight?

Second question, the Sprinter comes with a propane generator. The specs show about a 50 pound propane tank. Anybody know how many pounds of propane the 3500 watt generator uses with a load?
  • I have no way of answering your first question. Basic physics suggests it won't be a rocket ship going up grades.

    From the specifications in the manual available from the Cummins/Onan website, the Onan QG3600LP (which I would assume this generator is) uses 1.5 lbs/hr under no load, 2.2 lbs/hr under half load, and 3.3 lbs/hr under full load. Propane generators use a lot of propane; getting a diesel generator, if possible, would definitely be preferable in my opinion as it uses less fuel (diesel fuel is more energy dense), the tank is bigger, and it's easier to find places to fill it up.