Here's a few of these Sprinters out on the market. I must say though the best one we have seen is the Winnebago version.

Many Class-C RV's only get 18mpg at best. The Sprinter has placed the Class-C market into the 22~27mpg actual range depending on weight an options from various manufactures. The Sprinter is breathing new life back into the RV industy since fuel is now a killer for many.

AirStream has a Class-C Sprinter offering too! The Interstate ...
http://www.airstream.com/product_lin...tate_home.html


and the Airstream Westfalia. (it looks just weird.)
http://www.airstream.com/product_lin...alia_home.html


Sprinter Legend Gets 22-24 MPG depending on the options !!!
http://www.mcmahonrv.com/great-west-...ter-legend.htm


Sprinter Kamper
http://www.vanspecialties.com/sprinter.php Click on the phot gallery too for interior shots.


So far, these are the largest and heaviest Sprinters I have found as RV MH's and still, they get 17mpg!!!!


http://www.sportsmobile.com/2_sr_classc_info.html

In Europe, the Sprinter has a bigger diesel engine, a V6 type.

Just look at the La Strada Class-C MH's !!!

The NOVA-L
http://www.la-strada.de/en/produkte/ls_noval_design.asp


The Regent-L (w/ a complete washing room with separate shower) Long wheel-base
http://www.la-strada.de/en/produkte/...ntl_design.asp


The REGENT-S
http://www.la-strada.de/en/produkte/...nts_design.asp


What is even neater is seeing these in the Gallery! These vehicles are all over the world on long camping trips!!! US/Ireland/China





If you want another domestic North American Sprinter Class-C then check out ...

Even 22MPG loaded!!!

http://www.hoekstraspecialty.com/non...te/xplorer.htm











And now the BEST for last ... Winnie !

A nice reivew and on-the-road of the Winnie Itasca Navion can be found here. It's in this month's issue of FMC magazine.

http://www.fmca.com/fmc2005/sepmag/coachfeature.asp



PS, it has the standard rear axle of 3.71.

Stev

 

They are niiiiiiiiice! Personally, I like the Sprinter Legend. How much do they run?

 

My turn:




The TRAKKA Jabiru is a highly refined luxury Motorhome that is fully equipped with built-in shower and toilet. Seats 6 around town and sleeps 2 in single berths or a king sized double bed.
Make yourself at home… when your day’s touring is over and its time to make camp; the Jabiru’s interior will make you feel right at home. Gas 3 burner stove, oven and grill, large 12 volt compressor fridge/freezer, microwave oven, ensuite with hot water on tap and a luxurious lounge room.

The ergonomic design and interior comfort of the Sprinter now rivals passenger car levels and excellent all-round vision is available thanks to the large sweeping windscreen and side windows.
Easy to Drive… the Mercedes based Jabiru has set new standards for Motorhomes whilst achieving new levels of customer satisfaction and safety… the Jabiru can be driven with a normal passenger car license.
Full height walk-through from the driving compartment makes access from the front cabin into the living area extremely easy.
More power, higher performance and lower fuel consumption… the new diesel turbocharged engine develops 95kW and a massive 300Nm of torque. Available in 5-speed manual or 6-speed Sprintshift automatic transmission.
Four-wheel disc brakes to optimise braking and 45,000 km major service intervals to ensure low running costs.
3 Year/100,000 km warranty and 24-hour roadside assist service.
The general price range is $105,000 - $120,000 including GST depending on configuration and the accessories fitted.

Jabiru is designed and manufactured by TRAKKA, an Australian company, established in 1973, specialising in designing, engineering and building Recreation and Special Purpose Vehicles.





Sandpiper Features and Accessories


Sandpiper “C� Class Motorcamper - April 2006
Full Volume ADR Safety Standards Compliance Approval No. 35405

Vehicle Features
• Driver & Passenger airbags
• Radio/CD with 2 speakers
• Front cabin air conditioning
• Power windows and mirrors
• Remote central locking
• Easy access from driving cab to living area

Body
• Hi-Gloss moulded fibreglass exterior finish
• Hi-Tech composite body construction (Styrofoam for strength and insulation)
• Hot dipped galvanised floor frame
• Waterproof Armorply floor
• Large skylight with roller screen and blind
• 6 x Top hinged, double insulated windows with roller screens and blinds
• Entry door with opening double glazed window, blind and security screen
• Omni electric entry step

Curtains
• Insulated curtains (3 x cab-over bed entry, 4 x lounge and 4 x bedroom)

Front Driving Cabin
• Front seats trimmed to match lounge
• Driver & passenger swivelling seat bases
• Carpet flooring (removable)

Cab-Over Bed
• Insulated and carpeted luton
• 2 x Top hinged, double insulated windows with roller screens and blinds
• Permanent double bed (2,200mm x 1,150mm)
• Folding 4-rung ladder (stored sideways above mattress)

Forward Lounge
• Overhead roof locker storage
• 2 x Double lounges with seatbelts for 2 passengers
• Storage under (easy access to service items)
• Multi-Position indoor dining table
• Carpet flooring
• Utility storage beside entry door
• Fire extinguisher

Centre Kitchen
• Euro-Plywood Construction - 15mm with durable High Pressure laminate
• Lightweight/high strength/water resistant/durable and easy to maintain
• Overhead roof locker storage
• Large “L� shaped bench with extension flap
• Stainless steel sink and drainer with flush glass lid and mixer faucet
• Stainless steel 3-Burner stove and flush glass lid
• Range hood
• Oven and grill
• 17 Litre Microwave oven (12-volt)
• 195 Litre 12-volt compressor 2-door fridge (130L) and freezer (65L)
• Slide-out pantry
• Built-in rubbish container
• Entry handle and vinyl flooring

Rear Bedroom
• Overhead roof locker storage
• Rear permanent double bed (1,350mm x 2,050mm)
• Steel framed slat bed (hinged to access storage under)
• Bed side and TV tables
• Wardrobe
• Room divider (separates bedroom from living areas)
• Vinyl flooring with carpet overlay
• Externally accessed boot area under (900 Litres)

Rear Bathroom
• Screened Turbovent
• Large separate fibreglass shower recess (900mm x 800mm)
• Adjustable shower head on rail and mixer tap
• Shower screen
• Vanity basin, mixer faucet, shaving cabinet and mirror
• Swivel toilet with 17 Litre cassette
• Towel rail and rings, soap and toothbrush holder and coat hooks
• Vinyl flooring

Water
• 125 Litre Fresh water tank (baffled polyethylene under floor)
• Locking water filler
• 14 Litre Stainless steel hot water tank (gas/240)
• Pressurised water supply
• Exterior hot and cold water supply with shower in lockable compartment
• 100 Litre Grey water tank for shower & sink waste
• Waste outlet (drivers side)
• 6m Waste hose (built-in storage in step)

LPG System
• Steel gas bottle locker (sealed to inside and accessed from outside)
• 2 x 9kg Gas bottles
• Over pressure gas regulator with two-way switching between bottles
• Separate 900mm flexible POL gas hoses for each gas bottle

Power Systems
• Auxiliary power system (2 x 200 amp/h maintenance-free deep cycle batteries)
• Starting and auxiliary batteries charged from alternator
• Starting and auxiliary batteries charged when plugged into 240V power
• Roof mounted solar charging system (4 x 75 watt panels)
• Electronic solar regulator with LCD screen
• Emergency start facility (vehicle can be started using auxiliary battery power)
• Electronic control system with LCD screen
• 3 x Florescent Interior lights (ceiling and bathroom)
• 8 x Halogen reading lights (over each sleeping position and lounge)
• Entry door and exterior lights
• 240 Volt Earth leakage protection
• Electrical box, 12m camping ground lead and 4 x 240 Volt double outlets

Standard Accessories
• 240 Volt air conditioner (split system – no external height increase)
• Rear speakers (connected to front cab radio/CD)
• TV amplified antenna and additional outlet (Winegard wind-up)
• Outdoor work bench
• 4 Metre side roll-out awning
• Trakkabout body graphics

Models
• Volkswagen LT 46 2.8 Litre Turbo Diesel Manual
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 416 CDI 2.7 Litre 115kw 5-speed Auto

MB Vehicle Options
• (T9125) Motorhome suspension (springs and shock absorbers)
• (T9126) Passenger air bag
• (T9127) Central locking
• (T9128) Power windows
• (T9129) Metallic paint

Motorcamper Accessories
• (Y9011) Skylight mini (bedroom)
• (Y915L) Leather front cab & lounge
• (Y9111) REMIFront blind system (exchange front cab curtains)
• (Y9323) Exterior stainless steel gas BBQ
• (Y9381) Onan 2.3Kva built-in generator, electric start and 25L fuel tank
• (Y965) Webasto room heater
• (Y9651) Bathroom drying room conversion (with Webasto room heater only)
• (Y872) Navigation system (Garmin Streetpilot C320 pre-installed)
• (Y8721) UHF Radio (GME TX3400) with on glass antenna (windscreen)
• (Y9781) Tow bar & electrics
• (T5162) Paint entry door to match (grey only)
• (T8562) Orion 14� Free standing LCD TV/DVD combination

Mercedes-Benz Sandpiper Specifications

Mercedes-Benz Sandpiper - April 2006

Engine

Type Diesel with turbocharger and intercooler
Injection Common Rail Direct Injection (CDI)
Displacement 2685cc
Cylinders 5
Maximum power 115kW @ 3800rpm
Maximum torque 330Nm @ 1400-2400rpm
Transmission

Manual 5-speed
Auto 5-speed Auto
Drive Rear Wheel
Suspension & Steering

Steering Power assisted rack-and-pinion
Front Independent with damper strut, transverse semi-elliptic leaf spring and stabiliser bar
Rear Live axle with telescopic gas-filled shock absorbers, longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf spring and stabiliser bar
Wheels & Tyres

Wheels
5.5J x 15 steel
Tyres 195 / 70R 15 (Dual rear wheels)
Brakes

Front / Rear Disc brakes front and rear
External Dimmensions (metres)
Length
7.1
Width 2.45
Height 3
Wheelbase 4.025
Turning circle 14.3
Ground clearance 189mm
Internal Dimmensions (mm)

Width 2300
Height 1975
Bed 2050 x 1350
Cap bed 2250 x 1150
Capacities (Fridge & Tanks in Litres)

Seating 4
Sleeping Births 4
Fridge / Freezer 130/65
Fresh water tank 125
Hot water tank 20
Grey water tank 100
Toilet waste tank 17
Fuel tank 75
Battery Charger 30Amp
Auxiliary battery 2 x 200Ah (Total 400Ah)
Vehicle Battery 88Ah
Alternator 90Amp
Weights (kgs)

Tare (10% Fuel, Full Water and Gas) 3692 (excl. accessories)
GVM 4490
Max payload (excl. accessories) 798
Max towable 1500

 

We've gone camping a few times this year. The Sprinter RV's are becoming a popular trend for the Class-C. There's a few around our area too. When the V6 turbo diesel becomes available, I would expect this vehicle to really rise in popularity for the RV crowd.

 

How about this,2006 RV off the year this side of the pond,based on the 416CDI twin wheeler,more info on http://www.auto-trail.co.uk Supprised we manufacture anything like this in the UK,thought all our stuff was euro-imported (westfalia etc).Weird of them to give as a slush-box us standard,(not popular with us stick wigglers!),but air con as an option,just cause we only get one day of summer over here(last thursday) these things are actually driven to hotter climes on a regular basis,just can't get my head round that one.
Anyhoo,this is the Auto-trail Grande-frontier.
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or cheaper alternative,wait for one of these to be decomissioned(these things lead a hard life,especially in london.Driven round the clock,up to 6 different drivers a day,who all think Schumaker is a *****,i know ,after 16 years as a paramedic have had to sit next to some of these spanners,not for the faint hearted).

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Stop press; they are putting the V6 tdi into the sprinters baby bro' the Vito, with 204bhp and a 0-60 time of 8secs,was considering downsizeing due to a new contract, this is good news!!!!

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I'm off to the pub to celibrate,cheers all

 

Nice exec from becker conversions.

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Can see you in one of these Stev!