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The class B rv is on my wishlist so this video answered the many questions I had about the different models. Thank you it is awesome

Hank, thanks for you and Nick, from Sunshine State to talk about the three different chassis models.

Wonderful video.....well done! Answered all of my questions. We've got a 2021 Coachmen 22D Li3 and couldn't be happier.We just returned from a 3 week trip from Florida to the West Coast and back and it was fantastic. Our ProAir A/C stooped working on the trip, but we have an appointment with Sunshine State RV to repair it and I'm sure that they will take care of that quickly. We purchased our 22D from Sunshine State and they are by far the best dealer. The best on the planet! Thanks for the great video. George in St. Augustine.

Thank you, Hank, I've enjoyed watching your channel and learning about various RV options. And thank you also, Nick.

Excellent video. Appreciate the information on the different types of Van RVs.

Wow! This is my favorite video-comparison very informative. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I like the thoroughness i questions and answers , I feel well informed now ,thanks

This was a great topic....THANK YOU!

Great comparison. Answered many of my questions.

Excellent review! Got that Ram pro master on my mind!

Great interview!

Very sensible and good review. Thanks for clarifying so many different variables to be considered.

Good info here! I’m one who like the shorties, but it’s still good to hear all about the choices available. Hank, I hope you will do a review of the Winnebago Solis Pocket when it comes out. I know it’ll be more of a niche product but a few of us would really like to see it up close.

I like the Nissan nv 200

Awesome video I’m new looking at B class RV. When I retire in 3-years thank you

Thanks, great vid!

Good to see all three next each other to get an idea of the differences. Just ordered my Beyond 22 C!

Thank God I stumbled upon this great video! I almost visited this dealer when I visited sunny ☀️ florida in March but didn’t and now I feel like I’ve been there! Well in Faith I’m gonna take this knowledge and when I get a chance to visit Florida again I shall make my purchase!!! Woohooo! God’s soo good 😊👍❤️💃🎶🙏

Just under 400 Mercedes dealers in the USA, not all work on sprinters, and almost never in rural areas. 3000 Ford dealers, all work on transits, and they are everywhere from big metro cities to rural towns.

Thank you for the info...Amazing...Great Job!!!

Hank, you need to let Nick, the expert, be able to finish a sentence before you butt in…………if you’ve got somebody to explain the product you need to chill and let them talk…..but it was a great video, other than that!

Great video!!! We love our 2020 Ford transit beyond . His name is Winston. 😃

Hank I just subscribed man. I've watched a TON of videos and this is one of the best I've seen. You asked all the right questions. VERY informative. We have an older 25' class C now and I'm looking to get into one of these vans. Based on the video I'm leaning towards the Dodge, but hoping I can find it in 4x4. Do you know? We are going to explore the USA, and then go to Thailand and buy a small van there. Then plan to travel all over Asia. Thanks man.

Great job thank you for this wonderful video

Classy presentation. Thank you

I really enjoyed this video especially Sunshine Nick guy. Now I know the difference thanks for the video

Great Video, learned a lot. Thanks

Great questions !! Thanks !

I love the Amazon Van Class B look. Blue

You both did a Great job. 👍

Awesome video thanks

Great video thank you!

Another informative video, thanks, guys!. Lola Strange is Gorgeous she's a class act.

Van-Do-It makes great ford transit based RV conversion. They make truly flexible model for true wilderness goers. I seriously looked into it until lately. Their models are based on modular design, and you can take sections in and out, and change design for occasion and use. Totally different revolutionary concept!

Super informative !!!!!

Love this! The information is great. It totally helps me make up my mind on which one to buy.

👍⭐️😍🏆🏅Wow! This is video is absolutely fantastic & packed with very helpful info. Nick seems like a terrific guy. I’m new to your channel, but I have to admit that I’m still surprised you didn’t get the Mercedes RV. 😂💝🤩

Hi Hank-----great video!

Thanks great video

Love the videos.

Just constructive criticism. It would be nice if you allowed Nick to finish his talk instead of interrupting him. You seem to regularly do that. Sorry again for my impressions

So helpful!

Good video. Very informative.

Thank you so much!!!👠🚌👠

I have a 2016 jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and I plan on towing it behind my 2020 tall top Mercedes sprinter 4 x 4. There’s so little room and jeep wranglers even this four-door. I had a 2012 Toyota FJ cruiser they got totaled in a rollover accident which is why I had to buy the sprinter and I could tow so much more stuff in it than the Wrangler plus it had a full length heavy duty aftermarket luggage rack for hauling things on top

I love the Ram look

Great Video & INFO ....AWD is a nice option...

There’s a good number of shops doing custom conversions. They’ll usually build on whichever platform you bring them.

FORD TRANSIT BEYOND Is the best with back fold down bed!!...it has the most storage.💗💗💗

Reliability is arguably the most important feature for me. I don’t ever hear anyone talking about this. I work for a municipality, and the Transit vans are used as fleet vans. I saw some guys loading one up to head out for the day and asked them about it, and they said the vans had some serious mechanical issues, consistent across all their vans. I didn’t ask what year van, but it was interesting to note. An awesome floor plan is great, but if the rig is often at the mechanic or is broken down, not so great.

Pleasure way builds 2 versions on transit ( on tour 2.2 dually/on tour 2.0 shorter non dually version)

In Europe the RAM comes as Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Jumper they have fantastic diesel engines that are rated to 2.5milion miles without a problem and are very economic with 28 to 30 mpg (us). Those are the most popular versions in Europe as they are by far wider (than Sprinter and Transit) you can sleep widthwise. They are also 4x4 versions that they are using the dangel 4x4 system. I hope that now that Stellantis (PSA group and Fiat that owns the RAM) to bring diesel versions soon.

For a family of 4, the best value for money that we can enjoy now and not wait until we're at retirement age (in our 40s), we went with RAM Promaster. For the best layout, price, features we went with Thor 20AT with pop-top and lithium battery system. Only one of the few that can claim can sit 4 people and sleep 4 comfortably for a Class B RV. I've looked and this was the best class B for what we're looking for. Considered Roadtrek Slumber and Winnebago Solis PX was our close 2nd but didn't have lithium option and missing some features (no TV, awning etc).

What are the different fuel mileage between versions. Great video . Thanks 🙏

I have the Ford Transit too / I love how Smooth it Drives / the Sprinter is just an Endless Money Pit / & I've had Friends that complained about the ram Transmission....

Nice job on these videos. I like that the Ford has an AWD option, a spare tire and extensive dealer support. The more I learn, the more I lean towards the Ford. Mercedes only if wanting 4x4 like the Storyteller.

Great job thanks 👍🇨🇦

I've got the Ford with the all-wheel-drive 222rb and the vehicle is great.

I drive a truck and I like how I sit in it so I'd probably go with the promaster or sprinter if I went just on seating position

good video, thank you!

Great information. Thanks 谢谢

Very good 😊

Great info! In terms of interior height, the Ford Transit High Roof is definitely the the winner of that category..

The Leisurevan Wonder out of Canada also builds on the Ford Chassis.

This was very informative. I now know...I want a Ford. Thank you!

you send it any where for free? I am so excited. thank you for your video.

I don’t like Ram or Transit because they don’t have engine hood bump out to protect in accident. Like the old VW van. Sprinter does have that added protection and MB good safety record. Plus its the most nimble driving. Great comparison👍

😮😮 knowledge! 🙌🙌👍👍❤❤

Hank, I missed the premier of this video, but better late than never! Great shootout (excuse the pun), but one topic not covered is ground clearance, so I'll cover what I've noticed between the three brands. I could say I'm biased when it comes to Mopar, as I've been a Mopar man since 1970 (340 Dart) and still own a 73 Power Wagon I bought new, but I must say the Ram Promaster sucks when it comes to ground clearance. What the heck is that bar running from side to side back where the rear end ought to be? That thing looks like it was made just to shave down the hump that forms in the middle of dirt roads. You do know the best boondocker sites are at the end of such dirt roads. No thanks, but if there were no other choice I might have to go for it! I've never owned a Ford, and I'm guilty of mentioning those found off road dead jokes a time or three, but I might be a little biased to make the Transit my second choice, as Ford stock has been very, very good to me. As soon as the chip shortage ends, and Ford starts paying a dividend again, I'll be a happy camper. But, when following a Transit I can't help but notice it has a hangy down thing on either side which may be a shock mount or something to do with the leaf springs. It sure looks like it would hit a not too big rock in the road! Maybe a hacksaw would take care of some of the loss of ground clearance, or an aftermarket company could come up with a solution, especially since they are now all wheel drive and expected to go off road. So that means my top choice would be the Merc. I will admit to being biased here, as I bought a used 170" 22' 2011 3500 dually back in 2014 from a trucking company that turned them in every two years rather than worry about repairs. It had 180k on the odometer, and after using it as my daily driver ever since, it now had about 225k. It was just getting broken in when Mercedes recalled a bunch of years to replace smog parts like oxygen sensors and diesel particulate filters, so now I've got a 4 year extended warranty, but have to start all over on breaking her in! The 3500 has a lower rear end gear ratio, so my mpg suffers over the 2500 models, but all around 17mpg is easier to accept as I only paid $14k for the van. I knew the trucking company driver who turned me on to the sale, and he said they always took care of maintenance. Russ over at RVerTV says his long tall 2019 2500 24' gets 24mpg if anyone cares to look one over: kzfaq.infovideos The Sprinter does have more ground clearance, although the 144" version would be better suited for lots of offroad boondocking. Mine is two wheel drive, but as a dually it sits up about as high as the new four wheel drives, or at least they look about even to me. I think the roof sits at about 9 1/2 feet tall, excluding the MaxxAir fan and solar panels I have yet to install. Another topic not covered is towing capacity. I hear the Nissan Cargo van wins that shootout, but I'm just going off of hearsay! Now, for the DIY crowd, or for those with $$$ to burn, you might like what George and his son Alex build at Humble Road. They build highly customized vans to order on whichever platform you want. I'd go so far as to call their vans the Rolls Royce of class B's (my words, not theirs). They use a lot of 80/20 aluminum and nice wood, and they recommend (and have toured the factory) the Lithionics battery system, but $10k for one battery seems like a lota mula. Here is a sample of an earlier Promaster build in progress, and search George's vast videos for just about any van build topic and he has probably covered it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psmTY6eGpq29YGQ.html

I’m a hard no on the Dodge Promaster because of it being front wheel drive (FWD). FWD makes since in a car because the main passengers/weight is up front along with the engine/drivetrain, so you get good traction. However, in a van, especially an RV with fresh water, gray and black tanks at 8 lbs per gallon, the majority of weight is in the back, taking weight off the front making less traction. This is why people in Promaster’s get stuck in wet grass and even have trouble using MaxTrax Recovery Boards. I currently have a Dodge Grand Caravan (minivan) with a wheelchair accessible lowered floor fold out ramp, which adds weight to the back, and my front drive wheels will spin driving 75 mph on wet pavement going up a slight hill. I’m looking at the AWD Transit. You can also get a true 4x4 Quigley conversion with a lift kit on the Transit for anyone wanting an off road van.

Embassy RV also builds on the Ford Transit.

Thank you Hank and Nick thumbs UP and shared. :)

I believe Ford now offers the RV Transit Chassis with a diesel option.

I own a 5.3L V8 Chevy express conversion van and my highway mileage isn’t much different than the v6 vans I can get upwards of 25 mpg and it’s nearly 30 years old to boot. You just have to evaluate your needs

i am going cargo van, sleeping bag, air mattress, igloo cooler and gas stove. skipping all the build stuff class b. ford transit awd eco is the selection. i like ram ( sorry no awd), sprinter cool looking (just to scary getting towed xxx miles wild west to a dealer).

For the sales tax punch I take registering in Kansas, would I be better buying a buying a barebones van, going through the registration costs, and then after surviving that, then tricking it out to all the amenities and add-ons?

I live near Portland Oregon. They can't keep Promasters in stock. There's the microchip shortage problem, due to the covid supply chain eff-ups, and more people that want to do the #vanlife thing, and even preppers ready to live off grid.

Looking for class B with Max seating to Gaston additional to the driver and passenger and eating out back an a pop-up

I drive a fiat promaster at work. For my personal use, I wouldn’t touch one with a ten foot pole. I understand that Ford has fixed the issue with rainwater draining directly on some of the electronics under the hood and the new all wheel drive and eco boost are also great upgrades. I’ve heard no complaints about the Mercedes except the cost of maintenance.

Only select Mercedes dealers have technicians that can work on Sprinter vans. If you break down your repair choices are very limited. If I were do another Class B it would be a Ford just for that reason.

There needs to be more fuel-efficient options like they have in other countries diesel , hybrid etc. parts and labor on a Mercedes-Benz are very high.

Probably going promaster due to it's price. Given that it's the most square option though, I wish they'd offer roof reinforcement options that extend through the roof with some rails. That way an upper deck can be easily added for more space when out places. Or easier installation of solar, if the tubes are hollow with some access ports on top to run wiring. Like with 4 posts and 2 "X" arches welded to the frame. ***it's also going to allow for an easy top mounted water reservoir if one so choses. Could even just extended it through the floor and raise that up to run all the electrical down there as well.

I’m a dodge and Chevy guy but I’m a have to look at the transit

I was expecting you to address the Sprinter recalls and how hard it is to get service, not, do you like European styling?

Transit for the win.

Leisure Travel Van (LTV) has the Wonder that’s also built on the Ford chassis with a bunch of floor plans, however delivery is 18-24 months!

Can we get a discount code for the transit 😉

My question: does the height and high center of gravity of the Mercedes affect stability on turns and in high wind situations?

What’s the difference between all wheel drive and four-wheel-drive?

Which one is quietest while driving?

In the San Francisco Bay area all I see are Sprinters. I’m doing my own conversion and surprisingly there was very little availability of Ford transit’s earlier this year when I was looking and if they had one they wanted a lot of money even for passenger vans, which nobody’s buying for hauling passengers. I could’ve bought a 1919, 170 inch wheelbase tall top sprinter in black that already had 2000 W inverter and a second battery and possibly a second alternator installed in it with 750 miles and complete factory warranty from the dealership in San Francisco. It had been ordered along with a bunch of others by a company that no longer needed them because they were renting them out for touring bands. They were selling the last two for $50,000 each even though they had a $63,000 sticker price and $7000 worth of additions. My financing fell through so I lost out on that but I end up getting a 2020 black tall top passenger van 2500 4x4 with 5500 miles. It’s very tall and someone had run it at low speed into an awning like at Burger King so it was totaled by the insurance company and didn’t come with a warranty but it had a sticker price of over $63,000 and there are no tall top 4x4s for sale in the whole US And it was exactly what I wanted I wanted a passenger van because I wanted the windows all around and I want it black and it had most of the accessories that you could want. I saved a ton of money and whenever I do any alteration to it I don’t have to worry is this going to affect my warranty. I can always buy an aftermarket warranty. Biggest downside to a branded title vehicle that was still under warranty when it was totaled is you have to pay cash.

After having a Mercedes car and having all kinds of problems with it, I'm sticking with either the ford or ram ......maybe I'm wrong, but it seems that those engines would easier and cheaper to maintain. Now, If there was a Toyota or Lexus engine, I'd take that one.

Another great RV video. I like all the functionality of them. My worries is always parts availability if someone is road tripping. I do love all the amenities of the Mercedes but I worry about dependability. Last any plans for Tesla RVs 😜

ONLY reason I powered thru this video is becoz I will be purchasing a Class B in my future & am reviewing as many viewpoints as I can. However; had that not been my objective I would have stopped viewing (there goes your KZfaq commercial credits), due to your "constant" interruptions of your guest. You are the interviewer, not the interviewee. Plz allow us to listen to your guests answers. Everyone knows it's your channel, you don't need to insert your face shots & quips. You will be more successful with adding subscriptions to your channel with better interviewer skills.

I like the Dodge Ram it’s easy to park.

Hi, im in mexico and can get a 2010 front wheel drive 4 cyl diesel standard trans and want to know what to do to make it most ruggeded, reliable and repairable road vehicle for me. Please a quick review, thanks

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I've been a Toyota owner for years & wish they offered a hi-roof cargo van. That said, of the three I like the Ram Promaster for the technology & overall economy. Does Sunshine RV sell any of the mini-van conversations?

Are Class B's the best for short drivers? Visibility, pedal accessibility and steering wheel? I'm thinking Winnebago? How about Class A's and C's?