help with class C - thinking of Sprinter
Dear All: Haven't been on these forums in a long time. Need some help. We have had an entry level Sunnybrook Fifth wheel for 11 years. We used it a huge amount except for the last couple of years. ...
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Hi Steve:
A year ago, we were exactly where you are now in your Spriter B+ (or C) decision making process. Following retirement, I spent nearly five years doing 'RV research' including a plethora of discussions with active users. We came to the conclusion that we didn't need or want a large MH, FW or TT. We narrowed our search down to Sprinter chassis based B+ units..and began looking at ALL makes and models closely. Fast forward.
We are expecting delivery of a 2015.5 LTV Unity TB next month and are excited beyond description. Why the Unity TB? Well, for me, being an engineer, its what you can't see that is most important. (chassis design, capacities, attention to electrical and plumbing layout, form and fit, a tasteful full body paint job that doesn't look like a modern art billboard, etc.) For my bride, its all about color, storage, layout, etc) We also have different sleeping habits. I'm an early riser and lets just say...my wife is not. She loves to stay up 'til the wee hours reading. Our much anticipated Unity TB fits our lifestyle perfectly with separate sleeping and living areas, tons of storage AND stationary beds that don't have to be folded-up, lifted-up or cranked-up every night and morning...or walked around during the day. The twin beds in the Unity give each person more sleeping area than an Island queen, corner bed or the Murphy bed. I was a concerned about having slides (and their inherent problems) so that eliminated the corner bed and Murphy bed versions. And. if any one of the six motors goes out on the Murphy version....you don't go to bed. We bit the bullet and ordered the Alcoa wheels to eliminate reported wheel trim issues. Also, went with the 160W solar panel and extra fantastic fan options. I could go into many more reasons why we purchased what we did but it truly comes down to personal preference, life style and whether 'details' are important.
Bottom line, LTV products built the Sprinter chassis are tops in my book. A trip to the factory would be well worth your time. The Sprinter chassis with V6 diesel engine is the way to go. I drove a LTV Unity around some Colorado back country roads (high altitude) and it didn't miss a beat with power to spare. At highway speeds it purrs like a kitten and is easy to handle. The cab layout is great. NO bulbous center engine console! Halleluia! My bride took a turn at the wheel and she loved it. My only concern is that the CCC is around 1100 lbs so the cast iron frying pans will have to remain at home! We will not be using a Toad. (I'll rent something cheap if we stay in one place any length of time) Maybe we'll get a bike rack or carrier for the rear. So that's where we're at.
Good luck in your search, Steve.
A year ago, we were exactly where you are now in your Spriter B+ (or C) decision making process. Following retirement, I spent nearly five years doing 'RV research' including a plethora of discussions with active users. We came to the conclusion that we didn't need or want a large MH, FW or TT. We narrowed our search down to Sprinter chassis based B+ units..and began looking at ALL makes and models closely. Fast forward.
We are expecting delivery of a 2015.5 LTV Unity TB next month and are excited beyond description. Why the Unity TB? Well, for me, being an engineer, its what you can't see that is most important. (chassis design, capacities, attention to electrical and plumbing layout, form and fit, a tasteful full body paint job that doesn't look like a modern art billboard, etc.) For my bride, its all about color, storage, layout, etc) We also have different sleeping habits. I'm an early riser and lets just say...my wife is not. She loves to stay up 'til the wee hours reading. Our much anticipated Unity TB fits our lifestyle perfectly with separate sleeping and living areas, tons of storage AND stationary beds that don't have to be folded-up, lifted-up or cranked-up every night and morning...or walked around during the day. The twin beds in the Unity give each person more sleeping area than an Island queen, corner bed or the Murphy bed. I was a concerned about having slides (and their inherent problems) so that eliminated the corner bed and Murphy bed versions. And. if any one of the six motors goes out on the Murphy version....you don't go to bed. We bit the bullet and ordered the Alcoa wheels to eliminate reported wheel trim issues. Also, went with the 160W solar panel and extra fantastic fan options. I could go into many more reasons why we purchased what we did but it truly comes down to personal preference, life style and whether 'details' are important.
Bottom line, LTV products built the Sprinter chassis are tops in my book. A trip to the factory would be well worth your time. The Sprinter chassis with V6 diesel engine is the way to go. I drove a LTV Unity around some Colorado back country roads (high altitude) and it didn't miss a beat with power to spare. At highway speeds it purrs like a kitten and is easy to handle. The cab layout is great. NO bulbous center engine console! Halleluia! My bride took a turn at the wheel and she loved it. My only concern is that the CCC is around 1100 lbs so the cast iron frying pans will have to remain at home! We will not be using a Toad. (I'll rent something cheap if we stay in one place any length of time) Maybe we'll get a bike rack or carrier for the rear. So that's where we're at.
Good luck in your search, Steve.
