2021 Pleasure-Way Plateau TS, made in Canada
Looooong time member but we have been out of the RV world for awhile (took up boating). My wife and I have been doing our homework on the Class B RV, Mercedes Diesel Sprinter chassis. The Airstream...
Forum Discussion
It is certainly no secret that the Promaster is a re-badged Fiat Ducato with the Dodge engine/drivetrain replacing the European model. People base their anti-Fiat prejudice on the issues of the imports of a generation ago. The reality is that the Ducato is the number one platform for van campers in Europe. Much of the reason being the lower initial cost, which is why they seem to be taking over the US Class B market right now too.
Are there some issues? Of course... but nowhere near that of the Sprinters especially since they added DEF. And repairs are so much less... and the initial cost is about $10K less.
Transits are so new to the US market that we know little. Thus far the few people (all tradesmen) that I know that have one certainly like them.
No debate that the Sprinter is the best looking van of the bunch, and if you need the higher towing capacity of a diesel, it is the top choice.
Are there some issues? Of course... but nowhere near that of the Sprinters especially since they added DEF. And repairs are so much less... and the initial cost is about $10K less.
Transits are so new to the US market that we know little. Thus far the few people (all tradesmen) that I know that have one certainly like them.
No debate that the Sprinter is the best looking van of the bunch, and if you need the higher towing capacity of a diesel, it is the top choice.
