Sprinter chassis, how many miles is too many
We are looking at a 2008 Navion Itasca 24J with 125,000 miles on it. We would like to hear from folks that have been involved with high mileage units and what they thought about buying one with this m...
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The Sprinter's emissions problems seem completely unrelated to mileage. They just happen. And dealer-distance-anxiety is a real problem for some folks.
The DPF-equipped but pre-SCR (DEF) diesels have more frequent problems than the SCR-equipped models, but the SCR-equipped models can have more-complicated repairs needed.
Heavy loads (which I would consider an empty motorhome a heavy load) are GOOD for these engines. In town / short cycle driving is bad. Are you buying private party? A Sprinter is small enough some families use them as a 2nd car, and therefore may have a lot of short-cycle driving.
Plan on a rear-axle rebuild if it hasn't been done. Remember it's been running its whole life at rated capacity.
More important... How's the house? That's a lot of shake, rattle, and roll it's been though. I'm not sure any high-produciton RV is made to hold up well with that many miles. The creaks and rattles and groans might seem tolerable on a test drive, but could you put up with if many hours at a time?
The DPF-equipped but pre-SCR (DEF) diesels have more frequent problems than the SCR-equipped models, but the SCR-equipped models can have more-complicated repairs needed.
Heavy loads (which I would consider an empty motorhome a heavy load) are GOOD for these engines. In town / short cycle driving is bad. Are you buying private party? A Sprinter is small enough some families use them as a 2nd car, and therefore may have a lot of short-cycle driving.
Plan on a rear-axle rebuild if it hasn't been done. Remember it's been running its whole life at rated capacity.
More important... How's the house? That's a lot of shake, rattle, and roll it's been though. I'm not sure any high-produciton RV is made to hold up well with that many miles. The creaks and rattles and groans might seem tolerable on a test drive, but could you put up with if many hours at a time?
