jefe 4x4 wrote:
I wasn't very clear. My son Matt is thinking about moving into class C 4x4 for full-time accommodation. He has his eye on the recent release of the M.B. Sprinter 4x4, RV version. It looks to be well thought out and actually has a low range transfer case and traction control. I'm not sure any RV builders have put the M.B. Sprinter 4x4 and an RV body together as of yet. Although he has had many 4x4's in the past, moving into one of these full time might be a stretch. He's an I.T. guy and works from home via the internet, so exiting his current small lease lodging in Truckee, CA would not be much of drop in lifestyle.
It would be a change.
The photo shows my rig and it's what he is used to in terms of XTC-ing and RV travel.
No way does he have Goler Wash in Death Valley( as in the photo) as an objective.
He is aware of the big departure angle problem. It has plagued many off-road wanderers over time. His passions are mt. biking and skiing, something that would be a natural with a 4x4 Sprinter (or facsimile). The key is that he would be living in it alone most of the time. The Tiger 4x4 looks a bit cozy if costly. Also, I'm not sure if the Tiger has solved the twisting frame to 3-point attachment woe that the big Euro Campers have solved. In looking at the info on just the class B version of the Sprinter, the body does NOT flex and just lets the tires lift of the ground when the axles get twisted up. In a class C version there is no body to remain rigid so the frame will twist and take the RV part with it, pulling it apart little by little.
Our little Lance truck camper is one of the smallest made and it is JUST big enough for two consenting adults if you get your ballet slippers on and belly up when it looks like your darling is set to pass by. We've slept more than 200 nights in it from below sea level to close to 14K feet.
So far the Sprinter is the only platform in class that offers the 4 wheel drive feature.
Thanks ever so much for your wise input.
regards, as always, jefe
Trakka here amongst others makes a 4x4 Sprinter, same GVWR as the Commercial Van, so not a lightweight. And is a Dually Can easily do dunes and water crossings
Maybe a convertor in the U.S. Is doing the same?
Cannot think of a Class C 4x4 Sprinter at the moment that does the same

