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wintersun
Explorer II
Jan 17, 2015

New 4WD Sprinter to be introduced in USA by Mercedes

Initially the 4WD Sprinter van will be used for commercial purposes but would expect it to form the basis for a 4WD Roadtrek MH.

http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/equipment/article/story/2015/01/test-drive-sprinter-4x4s-traverse-rough-terrain.aspx?utm_campaign=topnews-20150117&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Enewsletter

One will not need to go to a truck and camper rig to have 4 wheel drive.
Class B
  • bobojay5's avatar
    bobojay5
    Explorer
    Mar 29, 2015
    You can get them with the dually option. They have a smaller fuel tank also, and V6 only at this time
  • wincrasher65's avatar
    wincrasher65
    Explorer
    Mar 29, 2015
    They are tall, so that is something to carefully consider. I've reported on units I've seen at auto shows.

    I haven't seen any info on if you can get one with dually rear wheels. The ones I've seen are all single rear wheel. So that may limit payload, and even the length of which van you can get.
  • 4runnerguy's avatar
    4runnerguy
    Explorer
    Mar 29, 2015
    Yep, been following this for some time now. Two 4wd options: single speed transfer case and a two speed with a low range for about $400 more. Do a search and you can already find some 4x4 vans for sale on dealer lots.

    I'm looking forward to seeing some Class B's (and C's) come out with this option. We need additional clearance to get up our driveway and with 4.3" more clearance up front and 3.1" in the rear, this might be the ticket.
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    RobertRyan
    Explorer
    Mar 29, 2015
    jefe 4x4 wrote:
    Are these AWD's body on chassis or unibody construction? That will tell how much twisting the body will get. It's good to see a version with a transfer case low range option. I like the sprinter concept. Not so hard core, but all business.
    jefe

    They are Unibody
  • jefe_4x4's avatar
    jefe_4x4
    Explorer
    Mar 29, 2015
    Are these AWD's body on chassis or unibody construction? That will tell how much twisting the body will get. It's good to see a version with a transfer case low range option. I like the sprinter concept. Not so hard core, but all business.
    jefe
  • Davydd's avatar
    Davydd
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    Advanced RV has been allocated 20 4x4 already and they are taking orders and will be delivering models soon. Here is there news release from November.

    Meet EcoRanger, the All-Wheel Drive RV from Advanced RV

    That's a big order for them because after 2-1/2 years in business I will be the 16th customer to pick up a custom ordered RV at Advanced RV. They are backlogged 1-1/2 years right now and I bet a lot of those orders will be 4x4. They are moving into a bigger facility next month.
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    buta4
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    bobojay5 wrote:
    Old news wintersun. MB has restricted production on this model for North America, so not many will be available.
    Advanced RV in Ohio is already taking deposits for their first ones. Those will be some nice units for sure.
    This also is not 4WD, it's all wheel drive. Not the same thing


    According to the link it is selectable 4-wheel drive not the 4matic.

    Sportsmobile is also doing the 4x4 Sprinter thing.
  • bobojay5's avatar
    bobojay5
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    Old news wintersun. MB has restricted production on this model for North America, so not many will be available.
    Advanced RV in Ohio is already taking deposits for their first ones. Those will be some nice units for sure.
    This also is not 4WD, it's all wheel drive. Not the same thing

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