MB/ Sprinter platform towing a boat

my 2007 sprinter pulls my lund pro v 1775 back and forth to AZ no problems .and has alot more leg room than the others .gets 17mpg towing. and mines the 5 cyc mb engine. not the gas hogs .try that leg room before you buy.leisurevans.com

Oldtymeflyr wrote:

I would suggest that you consider the Chevy based MH they have a little more power. Try driving all three and see what you like.

I would have to agree with this statement,give them all a try,a Chevy Chassis based RV will give you a great ride,handle better and is spacious in the drivers compartment,not as large as the Sprinter but the cost difference between the two is a great selling point.

For the size you want there are many Choices and floor plans.

Good luck in your quest for that perfect RV.

We pull a Starcraft Islander 191. I have had it on a scale and it weighs 3200-3400# depending on fuel and equipment in the boat.

We live in Colorado and have no trouble with Eisenhower Tunnel, a little over 11,000 feet and Vail Pass, about 10,600 feet. Yes, I am doing 45 mph geared down. But the Ford v10 will have less HP then the Sprinter has at those altitude. Do the math.

We also pull a Ford Ranger that is about 4,100# and the Sprinter does okay on that as well.

The only thing in an MH that will do substantially better is a Super C and that is a different rig altogether.

We like the Sprinter Floorplan that we have and that is what drove our decision. We also like the Sprinter chassis.

I would suggest that you consider the Chevy based MH they have a little more power. Try driving all three and see what you like.