4x4 Mercedes Urban Off-Roading | 2018 Sprinter

[@davidluster6877]

It’s amazing the capability these vans have. I got to wait about another year and then I’m getting one for sure.

[@Scrambler85]

Thanks for posting this. It shows the strength and weaknesses of the van.

[@captainhook1148]

Even more of the weakness...

[@krasnaludek298]

I’m a Jeep guy, but respect these Sprinters too. The choice of tires are obviously important & I also see people talking about locking diff(s). Have to disagree there; the Sprinter doesn’t need a locker, as based on its purpose (i.e. you shouldn’t be wheeling it like a Jeep or Land Rover). It’s the weight & wheelbase that make the Sprinter less capable off-road. This is the perfect vehicle for light trails & long-distance hauls through inclement weather.

[@DIRTYDOO]

I drive a semi and sometimes need difflock so on a 4x4 its a sad ting if its not on it

[@jackshotton9222]

Krasnaludek I do thing it could’ve done with one getting up that first incline then reversing out the river shortly after. Did have a struggle to workout what wheel needed power.

[@nacorider]

@@DIRTYDOO most jeep jks don't have diff locks

[@michaelsummerell8618]

I suspect it would weigh a similar ballpark figure to a Range Rover, and there are plenty of other heavier 4x4's, so that's not really much of an get out. I guess then it needs to be considered as a van primarily with load carrying capabilities and some light off-road work.

[@4x4overlandSprinter]

Very interesting walk in the park ! Nice set up ! Well done ! I think you will agree: your Sprinter performs already very good, but if you would have a diff lock on the back axle ... that would be heaven. It's a pitty in a lot of countries the diff locks are not available. In Belgium a lot of 4x4's and/or changes to it are not allowed, but I'm lucky the Sprinter with permanent 4x4 and diff locks is available. Keep up comming the good videos! See you on the road.

[@bernietoast2686]

This video clearly demonstrates that off road driving skills are important to have before operating a 4x4. I’m sure this machine would perform better with an experienced driver.

[@raygeorge5809]

People are hating and jealous of the fun you are having. How are you going to learn if you do not do it yourself? nice van by the way!

[@MrDNKYMN]

Bad ass van dude! Love it.

[@hustlelife369]

MrDNKYMN Thanks!

[@duckhorn]

nice and informative clip

[@FreedoomRock]

Wow man thanks to share, first time i see a 4x4 Sprinter going off road get stuck and work his way out.

[@motorcycleguy73]

Wow with a ARB locker in the rear and some mud terrain tires you would be unstoppable

[@eastcoastm3]

Good job, at least you went for it with what environment you had to work in.

[@pcpwcail]

Interesting I've wondered how they would be in a mild off road session turns out not too bad. However if your going off road you are going to scratch it up. That's just the reality of it

[@dpl2617]

First one must use common sense, if none, learn how to drive off road... Painful to watch

[@bandit911]

You sound like an expert, I took the privilege of going to your channel to find some expert tips and advice on off road driving, but to my disappointment you have 1 subscriber and 0 video's, I'm guessing that 1 sub is your mom, I'm also guessing this video was painful for you to watch because your a jealous little scrub with no life, it looks like to me the guy in the video is just having fun with his new 4x4 van and good for him 👍🏻

[@NathsWorldYT]

bandit 911 you’re exactly right! Nobody can just enjoy someone else’s stuff these days. Go and film you’re own video in you’re own vehicle and see how hard it is! I enjoyed it

[@FreedoomRock]

@@bandit911 well said

[@Linguaholic23]

DPL 26 Well said! It is painfull to watch.... Getting stuck on nothing.. But at least they had fun!! ;)

[@briancohen1967]

Can't drive for shit

[@FabDan0591]

well done , good job 👍

[@MitchelStewart]

Nice!!! Goes threw a lot. Stoked to get one.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Thanks for this. It's not as good as I thought it would be off-road. I think I'll stick to rainy/snowy roads with mine when I get it.

[@Val-ys5rn]

Benz guys know how make money better than others. Sprinters pretty popular van and 4x4 version just add more customers.. but people have understand it’s not off road vehicle, it still commercial van modified to be used on light off road conditions.. I saw already couple same vans on copart with rollover damages)))) do not forget guys, you driving van, not G-BOX Im sprinter owner to..

[@abamblack]

a diff lock will make the sprinter an offroad monster

[@BlueMax333]

is the Mercedes Sprinter 4X4 the most capable panel van for off-road? Compared to say, for example, VW Transporter, Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit and Renault Traffic?!

[@electricamir248]

Needs a locker in the rear. I haven't located one yet for my t1n. Eaton, quaiffe, peloquin, are you manufacturers listening?

[@bobaganooshy]

You have to drive the sprinter 4x4 differently than a normal 4x4. You have to just stay in the gas and let the traction control do its thing

[@hustlelife369]

Agreed! I remembered that halfway through filming.

[@tayaray]

the hill and Dutch were a good test For sprinter vans. I don’t think the average 4 x 4 van could do to much more difficult terrain. Now if only I could find a video with similar obstacles for a 170 inch sprinter anyone have a link?

[@hm6258]

Dude you drove across that bridge on your van ? That road is for bikes and joggers

[@michaelmyers2241]

Any true 4 x 4 no matter the make or model well highly benefit from a locking differential in the front and back whether it's mild 4-wheeling to Extreme Exploration Mercedes should build that automatically into these vans for the price you will pay 4 one of these vans

[@Thesaltymedic36]

OK i am impressed. Not sure if the van has locking differentials on it. It would have less wheel spin if it did. Very cool to watch for such a big van.

[@hustlelife369]

no locking diff. everything is stock from the factory i just added the bigger tires. thanks for watching👍🏽

[@alsantos5518]

@@hustlelife369 What size tires if i may ask, Im thinking of keeping the steel ?

[@Cactus-e3m]

Интересно ! Удачи ! 👍

[@clemensnetherlands7331]

this is THE dream vehicle i DREAM about, and you (ab)use it like this? Such a shame. haha Enjoy it double for me.

[@alsantos5518]

Thanks for doing this, But what size tires are you running on those stock 16" steel wheels?

[@hustlelife369]

Check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImwYmtnn7xsqtU

[@davidnjoroge8495]

nice van.i wish mine was all wheel drive as well

[@julesdenaro6507]

You need a diff locker in that thing

[@midnite22767]

Great demonstration video of how capable the factory 4x4 is. You don't see too many people on KZbin willing to put the 4x4 Sprinter through its paces off-road. Do you have any recovery gear onboard? Maxtrax, Hilift or winch? Did you install any undercarriage skid plates or nerf bars? I really like the Sprinter 4x4 van as a campervan platform for overlanding. I'm curious what sold you on the Sprinter compared to for example the Transit? Factory 4x4 is a huge factor for sure but did you consider the Transit with an aftermarket 4x4 upfitting from, for example, Quigley? I am weighing this now. I like the option of having gas for the fuel source to avoid the ULSD issue, especially abroad. Also I saw somewhere that the German aftermarket 4x4 upfitter Ighault Allrad will be taking orders for their 4x4 Sprinter conversions in 2019. The cost for this conversion is jaw dropping. To get front, mid and rear locking diffs seems like a dream come true. (when I hit the lottery).

[@hustlelife369]

Nitram Midnite Thanks for watching! At the moment no recovery gear so I didn’t do anything too crazy at least not yet. Yes, locking Diffs is where it’s at however I am surprised on how the 4x4 system works on the Sprinter, there was a few situations where I thought I was stuck but the 4x4 system figured it out and was able to get out no problem. I did research on the Sprinter 4x4 system and the turning radius is what sold me. I will be adding a winch and skid plates... I wanted a Mercedes so didn’t even look into the competition. Being a real estate agent, pulling up in a Mercedes I think makes a better impression when meeting new clients. Overall I’m happy with the purchase i use it as my daily driver, it gets better gas mileage than my Mercedes C300 go figure lol.

[@cristim5620]

Ford Transit was my first option but the 4x4 conversion by Quigley costs 12,000 - 20,000$. The diesel engine option adds 6,500$.(I prefer diesels because they last much longer than gas engines). Lately I saw online a few Ford Transit vans with a Quigley 4x4 conversion, around 55,000$. In 2015, when I ordered my Sprinter 4x4, I did not have that option. Anyway, after 57,000 miles my Sprinter never had any problem, it runs like new, with an average of 19mpg (that is approx 12l/100km), The average was a little better but in our most recent trip we drove from Oregon to Florida and back, with 2 big kayaks on top.

[@arturartpatrol2641]

Greetings from Russia. I have the same Sprinter four by four only high. Drives regular? Tell me such big wheels in the arches do not hurt?

[@hustlelife369]

Artur Artpatrol hey! Yes drives pretty much the same with no rubbing in the wheel wells. Other than that I have noticed a decrease in gas mileage. I was getting approx 700km per tank on stock tires now getting about 600k per tank... hope that helps

[@Gogoplapla]

Salut j’ai le même bruit sur le sprinter glong glong c’est quoi ?

[@ceo911]

Any idea what water depth van is capable of fording ?

[@hustlelife369]

Not really but you would want to keep the water line below the air intake

[@bobbymedina1198]

do you have any issues with tires rubbing with that size?

[@hustlelife369]

I’ve put over 30,000 km with these tires so far and had no issues whatsoever with rubbing on or off-road

[@bobbymedina1198]

@@hustlelife369 Wow! that is awesome! Did you do any suspension upgrades or is this stock 4x4

[@hustlelife369]

@@bobbymedina1198 stock OEM suspension.. the 4x4 Sprinter come with a 4inch lift from the factory so I had made no changes and mine was bought brand new from Mercedes dealership

[@bobbymedina1198]

@@hustlelife369 Your van looks bas ass!! Im about to buy some 265/75R16 tires, but now I am thinking about the 285/75 like yours. I guess the main difference would be that the tire would stick out further correct?

[@hustlelife369]

@@bobbymedina1198 thanks man! It’s a build in progress...Yes, correct the tire would be a bit wider. I think any wider then you would have to cut some corners so you don’t rub while turning.

[@wanttoplae]

Willing to take $50g van off-road when not trained or prepared but not willing to get the paint scraped. Makes perfect sense!

[@tazkforcealpha]

Toronto area Hydro corridor?

[@michaelputnam8794]

👍

[@ELCEV]

Why?

[@rvboondocker2559]

Don’t know if you still have it but do you know the wheel specs?

[@hustlelife369]

Hi John tires are 285 /75 r16 on stock rims.. here is a link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImwYmtnn7xsqtU

[@soloflight1975]

Did you let some air out of the tires??

[@hustlelife369]

soloflight1975 no did not let air out of the tires

[@drciio]

@@hustlelife369 try it with a lower tyre pressure. You will get better traccion and a smother ride! 1.5bar should be fine for that type of track, but it depends on the wheight y have on the van...

[@erictaylor7996]

What wheel and tire set up?

[@hustlelife369]

Kumho KL71 MT 285/75R16 on stock steel rims. you can see them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImwYmtnn7xsqtU

[@chelseaskingdom7672]

you clear the trees away but you didn’t check to see if there might have been frogs and tadpoles in those waterways

[@izamirmukatbekov6873]

Слов нет

[@bigrhom55]

Nice vid

[@alex_work_travel]

Cool 💪

[@willemvanassen]

Nice. I want to ship my new sprinter to the US for a Road trip. What diesel do you use? I need to fill up with B7 quality. Can you advise what is compatibel?

[@hustlelife369]

Willem De Flart nice! I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 looking to do a road trip also across the US once the boarders open up... As for diesel I just put in whatever diesel I can get at the gas station here 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wernerbloemwagen6878]

@ 4:25

[@alex-craft]

Seems like 4x4 Mercedes doesn't have a proper transmission lock.

[@andrewduis1881]

Where did you STEAL that nice truck from..???

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Your moms house

[@michaelhorner4011]

Hurry get the van to the choppa , now !

[@huttiful]

What an engine size is it?

[@privateer9181]

paint it like the A-team!

[@fallosantis569]

Good video , first rule of off road is have balls try any of that ....

[@Alan62651]

Wheel lockers would cure some of the wheel spin.

[@Milo19970]

I wonder if the same thing would be possible with my 170? I wont try😂

[@jamieevans871]

just the back over hang and the ground clearance over a ridge the only real issues ... just get a big lift kit :) and massive tyres

[@johnywalker2186]

This must be area of weston road and 401

[@hustlelife369]

jangjo worrior Hwy 407 & 410

[@DIRTYDOO]

No diff lock??

[@karlheinzvansteen5748]

it uses the brake on the slipping side so the axle can shift all the power to the other

[@Spacedoc-zy7sj]

Good Performance for a Van , and a nice Video👍. I cant understand all the dislikes 😕 Is it Iglhaut Differenzial or is this a US Performer ?

[@АлександрАлександр-з6х7е]

Может вам уаз 469 с двигателем mercedes om 617 купить?

[@Андрей-р9о5ы]

Чтоб мосты порвать?

[@bigbill74scots]

Well, it's certainly no Unimog is it.

[@jamieevans871]

lot more creature comforts

[@braapbraaap5281]

Why a low roof though?

[@peterdods425]

I seen a video with him pushing his bike into it. I think he can stand straight up in the low roof. Pays not to be tall in van life

[@mannyechaluce3814]

He is a midget, everything is big in his world...

[@mukhumor]

Who did you rob bru?

[@wezdehoddds5087]

Ждём крышу с нетерпением ( за срубленные ветки )

[@samsungtab.s4524]

Bro, all the ways you passed with your 4x4, i can pass it with Hyundai Getz

[@rowansutherland1853]

Not too bad

[@mikemakboul4409]

A van with no windows and a machete....creepy

[@cristim5620]

it has dark windows

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

A viewer with no eyes....creepy.

[@mikemakboul4409]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH hello pat ophelia

[@chrismillerphotography8359]

Stop using left and right foot on gas and brake at the same time.

[@MyCentsTX]

I really wish they had at least 350 HP

[@jamieevans871]

do it swap it out :) put a hell cat in there

[@джоннмакклейн-щ4в]

Контрабанду возит . А про спринтер от скуки видос снял. Кто в мэрсе мачете возит

[@nashlodaniloseguelperez7211]

Sprinter 4x4=city car 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@krzychulamello297]

Wszystko fajnie ale ale... juz za rok bedzie gnił

[@michaelbmw1931]

Krzychu Lamello czemu? Jeśli nie walony to nie będzie

[@adamdanieluk]

Powietrza za dużo masz w oponach

[@henryratajczak3071]

It's definitely not a UNIMOG

[@adamgrozny8155]

😀😀😀😁😁😁😂😂😂🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ИльмирЗамалетдинов-к4и]

Здесь можно на заниженной приоре проехать

[@elkhandekor]

Я поменяюсь с обычным спринтером

[@jasonbroom]

Dude, is this a fucking joke?! Please tell me it is? Clearing branches? “Sketchy hill” that my 2WD high roof sprinter could make it up because I know how to drive off-road? Driving on a fucking bike path? Stuck in a puddle?! LMAO

[@javidelapenamerino2841]

No se si sabras algo de español, la furgoneta esta que te cagas de wapa pero bueno un like

[@Hugo-Schlonz]

Want to have!

[@u3962521]

Mitsubishi Delica. Older model. 5-10 grand. Done

[@vicpol8820]

delika is dead

[@bernhardschwarz1998]

Was will der Sprinterfahrer da oben auf dem Hügel,wahrscheinlich nur sein kleines Ego befriedigen.

[@dom6561]

Le conducteur a encore beaucoup à apprendre,mais il y arrivera.Je suis déçu du Sprinter,plutôt tout chemin que tout terrain,vite limité dans certaines situations,il faudrait au minimum un BDA.véhicule + pour frimer,surtout en camping car qu'efficace!!

[@rasulbokaev479]

Жигули лучше справется

[@Chadryanclark]

Nice vehicle. Maybe practicing regular driving before attempting 4x4.

[@РамзесТутунхамон]

ЗРЯ ДЫДЫ ВОЕВАЛИ ... МЛЯ

[@frankbrown9618]

Sprinter ok, driver... so so...

[@РавшанАлимжанов-г6в]

Й

[@Арши-ь6в]

Подарите мне😂❤🎉

[@losankeine9028]

там москвичь проедит

[@heatherarmstrong9545]

You "Off Roading" in a public space, there are signs all over the place there that say no motor vehicles!! I RUN ON THOSE TRAILS. Those are paved running and biking trails. Your behaviour is deplorable. People like you are the reason that real, responsible "Off Roaders" get a bad reputation. I noticed that you removed or covered your license plates so your vehicle can't be traced if reported.

[@hustlelife369]

Heather Armstrong I used to off-road there years ago when it was not paved and many people used to off-road there. I happen to be driving be the area and decided to check it out. The section I entered from was not paved. I was surprised to find a big section of the old trail was paved and have not been off-roading there since.

[@vlasowladislav]

Соболь 4х4 дешевле и не жалко

[@РафилРафил]

Баран.

[@NoteSamsung-bl5hg]

👎

[@b4ds33d]

“Off-roading”

[@mimicaramel7]

Nul comme démonstration 👎👎

[@Stop..carry-on]

A sprinter 4x4 - it’s as I imagined - rubbish