Couldn’t agree more!

I put a full 4x4 system under my 2022, 24 foot class c motor home with locking differentials. Motor home with 4x4 cost 100k. Way cheaper, more reliable, easier to work on and less maintenance amongst other things than a Sprinter! Yours Truly, 30+ Auto Shop owner and technician. Good luck.👍🏻

We’re currently looking to replace my wife’s 2016 ml diesel and after searching for months, nothing really compares. The “newest” similar spec is a 2018 BMW x5 diesel… debating going down the used Land Rover/Range Rover trail.

@@2K9s - The Touareg is a beast and quite reliable. I love BMWs but they break a lot:(. I don’t know much about the diesel Landy. I also had a diesel GL at one point, bigger and heavier than the ML, air suspension standard.

@@maximusfuscus right on, thanks. We like the new atlas and q7 but really want another diesel and more size so a gl is on the list. The new Tahoe diesels are sweet but 70k. Too bad most manufacturers stopped diesel production in the midsize suv market which caused a weird inventory hole for what we want. The market is crazy as is but something will pop up.

@@2K9s - The Atlas is just a glorified Honda Pilot version from VW. No comparison to the previous Touareg. It is a “soccer mom” (no offence to soccer moms intended) crossover, really. I know, diesels in SUVs are not appreciated a lot because of consumer culture in North America. The Tahoe is quite something. Everything is crazy expensive now, I would hunt for something later in the year.

@@maximusfuscus I hear ya, newer SUV’s seem to be made like aluminum cans with balsa wood and are gutless. Touaregs are badass, I confused them with tiguans which is way off. Thinking of going Manhiem again to buy which is what I did for a couple stealer-ships 15 years ago which seems like the next logical step after talking to used salesman and where they’re getting inventory. Maybe I’ll find a hot rod to curb too.

Cheap parts? I've had a 2016 and I've got a 2021. Can't say the same.

@@Saskidan yes I am in Europe and the parts are not so expensive.

@@mikestrucks Ah that makes sense

@@Saskidan yes sir ! Parts for my Cummins are definitely more expensive for me...

@@mikestrucksWell duh! These are European

For sure. I could easily use my 22 MB 4x4 Sanctuary as my "daily" if I wanted too. The ride is that nice. Even with moderate wind it isn't bad.

Sadly I do too haha

Dynatrac did one straight axle conversion on the 5 cylinders.

Good riddance since pickup trucks are so ass. Whats the point of a big engine for hauling tools if goofy ass people and teenagers can steal your shit out of the back?

Not a chance

Me too.

@@petercorselli7974 actually if you get a locking differential the new sprinters kiick arse for Over-landing in a van ... they have more power up front so climbinmg hills is much better but the 4x4 with a locking diff. is great too just need to use more pedal

Ouch. NOT what you want to happen with a custom order vehicle.

Old cummins*

@@thomashopper3705 new cummins are reliable even more when you delete them

@@cass8144 not the 6.7s.

@@thomashopper3705 are you saying that because they f the cp4 pump?

@@cass8144 I’m just saying in general with the common 4 problems with the 6.7,they don’t live up to Cummins at all.

How did you set it up?

But sadly no 4x4 option!

@@JustDiesels I was st an RV show last weekend was was amazed that you could get a Factory AWD Dually Ford Transit. Didn't even know that was a thing. Electricians here in my area run 4x4 Sprinter vans and love them.

@@JustDiesels at least they do offer Awd now.

No comparison in fuel economy and endurance of the diesel, not to mention value after many miles.

@@maximusfuscus Facts.

I need to film it but it looks very different now!

the 4x4 is not actual 4x4 either...the AWD wont be any worse....will be the same just branded diff...the 4x4 is already really only awd when in 4x4 mode

Any good articles on the 4x4 drivetrains in these? TIA!

How so? They are incredibly hard to find currently. Most people buy them for business use or RV use. MB puts a lot of tech into them. Mine is fully loaded (sans LED) having heated seats and all the safety driving technology. And the small diesel is outstanding, I get about 15mpg highway. But weight on mine is 9k pounds and KO2 tires 😉

@@JohnSeitz Everything is hard to find currently, that doesn't change anything I said. The fully loaded van is just about as nice as an XLT trim F-250. And at the end of the day the V6 diesel in the van only has 190 hp and 325 lb/ft, the F-250 you'll pay the same price for has 475 hp and 1050 lb/ft. And your gas mileage is nothing impressive too. My 20 y/o 7.3 PSD on 35's gets 18 highway and a 6.7 averages 22 mpg. The only reason the V6 diesel is "outstanding" is because the I4 gas/diesel engines they put in the vans are so lame in comparison.

@@michaelrussomanno5642 I bought a camper van. So use case is different.

A beenie and scruff are mandatory when operating one.

@@michaelrussomanno5642 I had the same thought until I really looked at what it was. I own 2 trucks, a Cummins and a duramax. Both within 6 model years old. The difference between a truck and a van is application. For most, a van does absolutely everything a truck does, but better. If you’re looking at towing heavy, then obviously a truck. If you’re looking at something comfortable, can keep your stuff dry and safe, and can also use for camping and work… A high roof van is the way to go. We aren’t looking for power in these, we are looking for efficiency and comfort ability. I do agree the price is a bit high, but at the same time, it is on price with a truck, but in a different platform.