Eyegor
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I searched the forum and only found minimal info. Maybe my google-fu is weak. Anyway, my question is: Are the majority of Sprinter Bs being built on a dually rear or is it more varied? What about the short Sprinters? Any difference? Do they even make a DRW model on the short chassis? Thanks in advance for any insight.
87 Mallard Sprinter 24' Class C Ford E350 w/460 gas "The Runny Duck"
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midnightsadie
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about 95% sure sprinters are like this 2500 series are single wheel 3500 ser are duals. mines realy a C but leisure travel van calls it a B its 25ft long and we drive it every where.
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Golden_HVAC
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Most of the Sprinters that I have seen are single rear wheel versions. Yes they do make a dual rear wheel version, but most conversions are really overloaded single rear wheel set up.
This website shows that you can buy a 144" WB sprinter with the 11,900 pound GVWR and well as buy that GVWR in the long wheelbase and extended van with a high top.
[url=http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/sprinter/cargo-van]http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/sprinter/cargo-van[/ulr]
The class B manufactures are not known for their generous cargo weight capacity. Only a few have over 1,000 pounds of cargo rating beyond the required 154 pounds per person seating capacity and full water tanks.
I don't really see a point in offering a dual rear wheel class B with such a small horsepower engine, but it would be nice to have the ability to drive around while not overloading the tires.
There is a related subject today on increasing the fuel capacity. Once the GVWR is above 10,000 pounds, the fuel mileage will suffer a bit, and the standard 22 - 26 gallon tank will not do well on a trip to someplace like Alaska, where getting fuel every 200 miles might be impossible.
I installed a 40 gallon rear replacement tank on my F-350 pickup with a camper on it, after finding fuel is difficult on a trip to the North Rim of the Gran Canyon. Yes it is nice to have 36 gallons capacity once in a while when in the city, but it is almost a requirement to have more fuel capacity when driving to some National Parks without many fuel stations along the way or inside the park.
Fred.
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topless
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I have 2000 lbs storage before adding liquids. I don't like driving full of fresh water, it changes the center of gravity and moves around too much, destabilizing the van. I
The van doesn't have a problem pulling the weight even with a 154hp TDI motor. The only way I could only drive 200 miles on a tank, actually I can't think of a reason that I would only get 8 mpg. Driving range is always 500 miles or more. The worst mileage I've ever gotten was 18 and that was in the mountains with temps running over 90 degrees. A 1 ton crew cab, LWB dually pickup weighs empty weighs as much as a loaded Sprinter.
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McK
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My 2500 has 1500 lbs capacity remaining with full tanks, full load of food and supplies and three people on board.
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midnightsadie
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Golden_HVAC wrote:Most of the Sprinters that I have seen are single rear wheel versions. Yes they do make a dual rear wheel version, but most conversions are really overloaded single rear wheel set up.
This website shows that you can buy a 144" WB sprinter with the 11,900 pound GVWR and well as buy that GVWR in the long wheelbase and extended van with a high top.
[url=http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/sprinter/cargo-van]http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/sprinter/cargo-van[/ulr]
The class B manufactures are not known for their generous cargo weight capacity. Only a few have over 1,000 pounds of cargo rating beyond the required 154 pounds per person seating capacity and full water tanks.
I don't really see a point in offering a dual rear wheel class B with such a small horsepower engine, but it would be nice to have the ability to drive around while not overloading the tires.
There is a related subject today on increasing the fuel capacity. Once the GVWR is above 10,000 pounds, the fuel mileage will suffer a bit, and the standard 22 - 26 gallon tank will not do well on a trip to someplace like Alaska, where getting fuel every 200 miles might be impossible.
I installed a 40 gallon rear replacement tank on my F-350 pickup with a camper on it, after finding fuel is difficult on a trip to the North Rim of the Gran Canyon. Yes it is nice to have 36 gallons capacity once in a while when in the city, but it is almost a requirement to have more fuel capacity when driving to some National Parks without many fuel stations along the way or inside the park.
Fred.
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midnightsadie
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MY sprinter is a 2007 leisure travel van mod serenity freedomII 5cyc meredes benz diesel ,DUEL wheel has plenty of power can run all day at 65mph and it,ll show me OVER 20mpg ,I can keep up with any 5ver or class A going down the road, going up long climb,s I,ve even past a few.
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applegater
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Most of the new conversions are 11030lb or 9900lb dually vans. The C sprinters are 11030lb duallys. The shorter conversions are 8550 singles along with many of the long work vehicles. Almost all RV converters using the 22 or 24 vans are now using the 11030lb dually. Sportsmobile will still convert a 22 or 24 8550 single but they recommend the 9900 or 11030 dually.
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H345
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MB makes a 3500 Extended (+16") DRW unit that Advanced-RV in Ohio uses to construct their new Class B's .This is the largest / strongest MB unit that I know of in the USA .
MB makes many larger capacity units but they are not yet imported to the USA .
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