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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.

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!

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

Every German vehicle I've had has been a Money 🤑Pit

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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....

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

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.

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

I like the Nissan nv 200

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

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

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

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

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.

Transit for the win.

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.

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.

ummmm dealer said Transit has a 9-speed transmission, it is a 10 speed automatic. Great video though!

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

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!

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

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👍

If you are over 6' 1", the Ford is your only option. (6' 6" vs 6' 2" for the ram / mercedes)

Let him talk...

Don’t forget the 20’ Pleasureway Ontour 2.0 on the Ford Transit platform

Folks, if you're trying to decide. I can give you a quality perspective you may want to consider. Best: Sprinter Better: Transit Worst: Promaster. Actually the 2021 and older Promaster has a huge issue with the transmission. It will give you trouble guaranteed....over and over. I'm a Ram loyal customer too. As a matter a fact I would still consider it for the fact it's cheap and my dealership is a couple miles away. Also, the 2022 and up have a new improved Transmission...I wonder why ;) Still, everything about it is cheaply made compared to the others.

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

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

This was a well intentioned video, but the host’s interruptions keeps the sales person from finishing what he has to say, and worse in some parts of the video it throws the sales person off from his train of thought. This another bad example of bad interviewing skills. No offense meant. I didn’t even finish the video coz after awhile, the interruptions from the host just started to get annoying. Again, no offense meant. Hopefully, this will be taken constructively. Peace! ✌️

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 😊👍❤️💃🎶🙏

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.

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

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

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

Thanks for the video but, Hank, let the expert do the talking and just guide the interview less. Use the format of New Jersey Outdoor Adventure. It’s a great choice of subjects.

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!

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

Am i wrong to say that the promaster is not a dodge?

You can't park in some lake parking or camping trailheads with over 20 ft. Vehicles. Gmc with ASTRO is really missing the boat. If only they made it awd, higher ground clearance, modernized and plusher cab.

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.

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?

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

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

The Dodge chassis is still far behind the Ford. No adaptive cruise control which makes driving long distances more tiring. The drivers seating position barely tilts back enough to sit comfortably pushing you over the steering wheel. To tilt it a bit more the entire seat tilts. I’m 5’6” with a 28” inseam and barely had enough room in the drivers seat. The steering wheel moves in and out but does not tilt. So you have a more horizontal steering wheel than the more vertical ones we are used to in all cars and the Mercedes and Ford vans. The dashboard navigation screen is ridiculously small and looks like ten year old technology. It lacks Apple car play or Android auto. The one thing I found with the Dodge is that it is quick and Nimble and can park most anywhere. The transmission is rough and the vehicle is a jerk a minute drive. The Dodge chassis desperately needs to be updated to at least 2020 standards. They may call it a Dodge but it really is a Fiat. The line of Fiat Ducato full-size vans are sold as Ram ProMaster vans in North America.

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 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).

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.

I wouldn't want to be beholden to Mercedes, the Ram is so ugly, so that leaves the Ford. Tall, long, all wheel drive Dually. The only one I'd choose.

He forgot to mention how much can you afford to spend?

I chose the Dodge. Wanted van with widest wheel base for stability

Which one is quietest while driving?

Great comparison. Answered many of my questions.

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

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 wish VW would bring Wanagon California to US, its better than all three. I drove a 2020 VW California from Frankfurt to Stuttgart and the handling and the ride was superb. I would not buy Dodge even if it was $50k, its just terrible and I have heard nothing but bad things about the quality. I test drove Ford and it's really over priced by $50k. Mercedes is great but way over my budget. I can spend my days at 5 star hotels for that kind of money. VW would be my dream RV for now. My uncle paid 66,000 Euro for it.

👍⭐️😍🏆🏅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. 😂💝🤩

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

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

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.

I want Ford transit AWD-LOW HI,POP-TOP-4 SEAT,4 SLEEP, GAS ENGINE,WITH STANDARD EQUIPMENTS. It's possible?

I would want the pro Master Dodge

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

This sales rep is so pissed off that he keeps getting interrupted

If only Ford made a shorter model and got better fuel mileage. I don't trust the mechanics in the Dodge. Heard the transmission can go out at 12,000 miles!

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

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

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

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

Mercedes Benz Best of this line!

You need to let the guy talk. Freaking annoying.

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?

Can we get a discount code for the transit 😉

im goin ford,,usa made,,unlike dodge ram canada,,and merc,,german,,many ford features not mentioned,,fast ,wide windows,,great stock sound,,,ford rules in suspension,,watch out for ford,,,coming back in the usa,,,from a dodge user,,,fudge merc,,,,

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

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.

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

Why don’t you let him talk. The salesman is trying to demonstrate to you and we need to hear rom him, but you kept stopping him from talking

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

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

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

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

I love the Amazon Van Class B look. Blue

I am shopping just for me.

Wonder why it is taking GM/Chevy so long to throw their hat in the ring on a Cargo Van platform??

You both did a Great job. 👍

Would've been nice if we could've seen what they look like inside. Also I didn't like all the interruptions. I really wanted to hear what the guest was saying.

LET THE SALESMAN TALK

Thanks, great vid!

Let the man explain for God sake

High Altitude Headwind management should be a category. I don't think the Ram can handle high headwinds at high altitudes as well as the Turbo Diesel Sprinter or the Ecoboost Ford. The Ram will have to downshift and rev higher to manage those headwinds. Just my 2 cents.

To be honest, while the promaster may be the widest, I don't like how under powered the van is esp loaded up, followed by its ONLY fwd. Lifting options arent exactly meant to go to the worst of places. One of my daughters had 2 pro master builds she did after she got out of the Marines, one was heavy wooded framed interior like most rv's and home builds. Other was a alum tube framing interior, with alum sheet paneling and carbon fiber. Even as light as the second one was, both had issues up on her property in Montana, esp in the winter. She currently has a 2021 Story Teller Overland Beast Mode, and a 2022 Winnebago Revel for her husband. She just got a Transit 350 awd, she will be using air suspension and etc on to build a mild yet capable of load sustainment and safe handling while on road. Shes going alum interior framing for furniture and alum for paneling. But the transit will serve as her race rig to haul her Mazda RX7 (LSX 454 Turbo), and a Miata (honda k28 turbo crate motor...), and her bikes to race events. I really wish Ram had gone with a diesel 4x4 re designed variant, or a gas turbo awd variant. Their current offering is lacking. I still remember when you did pew pew reviews! Do you still have the challenger? Yall should do hot rod power tour next year and do the multi state cruise with a van! My son had a cummins swapped uhaul truck, he converted into his boxtruck life rig, was 90% done this past hot rod power tour. He had as a support vehicle to his wifes, Mazda Miata widebody, with an LT4 swap and carbon widebody, it broke down after over heating issues, and ended up having to get a trailer to haul the miata home after the event hahaha. Love the new direction and content but miss the strange pew pew coverage! Hopefully see yall at shot show this year!

Great interview!