Sprinter Chassis RV
We are looking to downsize to a Sprinter Chassis from a Class A gas guzzler. 7 to 8 mpg just is not enough with gas prices these days. For those who have them, especially pre 2010, how are the holdi...
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Advantages of a Sprinter:
They hold their resale value.
The Mercedes logo.
They are the top dog when it comes to MPG.
They are reliable.
Disadvantages:
Finding service on a Sprinter chassis rig may be problematic.
There is a cost premium around $15-20k over a Ford, and that cash can buy a lot of gasoline.
If you are looking to downsize, and don't mind waiting a year or two, Ford is putting out their new chassis offering next year, and Dodge is putting out a cab chassis which is very class C friendly (www.fiatcamper.com) later this year.
Both the Ford and the Fiat *cough* Dodge will be very good chassis offerings, and will have MPG comparable to the Sprinter, but will also have gasoline models available.
They hold their resale value.
The Mercedes logo.
They are the top dog when it comes to MPG.
They are reliable.
Disadvantages:
Finding service on a Sprinter chassis rig may be problematic.
There is a cost premium around $15-20k over a Ford, and that cash can buy a lot of gasoline.
If you are looking to downsize, and don't mind waiting a year or two, Ford is putting out their new chassis offering next year, and Dodge is putting out a cab chassis which is very class C friendly (www.fiatcamper.com) later this year.
Both the Ford and the Fiat *cough* Dodge will be very good chassis offerings, and will have MPG comparable to the Sprinter, but will also have gasoline models available.
