Sprinter chassie questions
My wife and I have a 2012 Road Trek 190 Popular which we dearly love. However, we are now thinking a little more room would be nice. We feel that our 6.0 L Chevy engine is bullet proof and I am not so...
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larnbarb wrote:
I would really like to hear your thoughts. Thanking you a bunch in advance.
Larry
I've owned two Sprinter based motorhomes - a new Winnebago Class C, and a used Great West class b.
I loved the way the Sprinter chassis handled, but the reliability of the Sprinter motor left much to be desired. In 36,000 miles we had it in the shop ten times, and in more than one case, was left stranded in remote areas of the US due to lack of nearby service centers.
With Sprinters, parts and service is expensive, and finding an authorized service center a real pain. I live in central Florida, and the nearest service center is 100 miles away.
The breakdowns were always for small parts, but became so frequent that we were reluctant to travel.
Not all Sprinters are prone to frequent breakdowns - but the two we had were.
I've recently bought a Roadtrek with the Chevy 6.0, and while it doesn't get the fuel mileage of the Sprinter, I know that should I have a problem with the motor, I can get parts and service just about anywhere in North America.
Bill
