I’m become more and more impressed with your company and the employees after each video I have watch. The four words that come to mind after is: passion, integrity, commitment and professionalism. You set the bar high in this end of the marketplace! I look forward to learning more from you expertise.
@rvboondocker25594 жыл бұрын
Nice that you’re upfront and don’t evade the important questions.
@toyota420xp4 жыл бұрын
Honestly this could be a tv show
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Gregory.
@garygarym83184 жыл бұрын
I want to state up front that I am already an owner of an ARV for about 18 months. In my opinion this is a great straight forward informative video and only a starting point of how ARV takes a new owner step by step in the design process to decide a finished product. One does not need to have prior ownership of an RV to end up with the dream machine that allows one to ride off into the sunset. I have said before that my RV is everything I wanted and nothing that I did not need. If I were asked what would I do differently I would be hard pressed to make a list that was of any significance. Thanking all of the ARV team for sharing their experience in the design process.
@edbyron34834 жыл бұрын
Gary GaryM Agree 100%.
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
All the best to you, Baltas Vilkas 🙏
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
@@edbyron3483 Hi Ed!
@crv200514 жыл бұрын
When George at Humble Rod pays homage to Advanced RV, you know they are doing fine work :-). Really appreciate the way you have posted your videos for several years so that we could all enjoy your evolution. All best wises, safe travels, stay healthy!
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, Northstar. Take care.
@dmwi15494 жыл бұрын
Terrific video. Lots of helpful info to questions I’ve had. Every post from ARV shows the amazing facility that itself speaks to organization, quality and all around great employee environment. All keystones in getting a quality product out the door. Compared to what I’ve noticed in other RV manufacturers and up-fitter tours both in person and on video -no contest. Add that to no hype approach, ample time taken to make sure they understand your needs, and the guy running it is involved, uses and enjoys the product. Impressive. No I don’t own one. Wish I did.
@mrgropius664 жыл бұрын
We have missed your videos. Welcome back.
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Happy to be back Kevin! We appreciate you tuning in.
@ruthdaley24582 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. The staff and Mike are so helpful and educate very well. Always a delight to see your videos! Your vans are beautiful!
@myroadtours61474 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, you should do a "Gas vs Diesel" video next. 8:00 The problem for me is that Ford stopped offering the 3.2L Power Stroke for the Transit. So the next powerful engine option would be the 3.5L ecoboost. The 3.5L is a great motor but its gas. Diesels run at a lower RPM range while gasoline motors run at higher RPM ranges. Basically a diesel will wear about half the wear you will see on a gasoline engine. Once a gasoline engine reaches say 100k, its considered just about worn out where as a diesel by many people is consider just breaking in at 100k. FYI: you also have to factor in run time. We had diesel trucks in our yard back when I worked in the oilfield that had 70k on them and was worn out...we would run our trucks around the clock most of the time. So even though the mileage was low, they was racking wear and tear idling. Diesels are usually more efficient than gasoline as well.
@bigpapaporsche13 жыл бұрын
You just "Parroted" the popular misconceptions that to many people believe! I've spent over 50 years in the Diesel Engine Industry and can tell you that both engines will fail when not maintained or operated correctly. It isn't necessary true of today's Diesel Engines! Sadly the Emission Controls Systems have robbed the Diesels of their dependability in some applications. The Gas Engines on the other hand have gotten more powerful and fuel efficient as the result of these components. There is however, still a place for the Diesel, but it not for everyone. When you compare the Ownership Costs, of the Gas vs Diesel, on MB WebSite you will be amazed at what you will learn.
@mitzihoward63444 жыл бұрын
Good to know that you are now building on different chasses now. My ARV dream van is still aspirational, but I love following you.
@metaljag14 жыл бұрын
Just cant wait to be ready to order one.
@mikhailfong62343 жыл бұрын
Very professional. Taking campervans design and ownership to a whole new level. Love the detail explanations. Just wish I can own one. Really awesome company.
@GregJoshuaW2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video to accelerate my awareness of the options out there. We're a family of 5 looking for cross country travel options with good ground clearance, a toilet so we can limit stops with the 3 kids, captains chairs, storage, and a bench seat that can convert to a bed, etc - BUT my wife still needs a day driver she can navigate a parking lot with. I'll have to reach out for suggestions on this. Thanks for the great introduction.
@johnbarclay884 жыл бұрын
Professional and informative video, as always.
@janjanssen67944 жыл бұрын
Hi, i have been a taxi company owner in Europe for over 25 years and had a constant amount of 18 to 20 vans. And it to my experience, the transit is Trash compared to the Sprinter overall. No the sprinter is not perfect. Stay away from 150 and 160 HP engines. If you have light work, go for the 130-140 HP engines and for all the rest go for the AWESOME V6. It has enigh power to do the job and is very reliable and durable. In my country, nearly all ambulances are sprinters with the V6 and with these harsh conditions (the drive much faster here then in the US or Canada, they are replaced with 5 years old and around 450.000 which is around 280.000 miles. The Transit is cheaper, it has cheaper parts but the sprinter has far less troubles. After having several Transits, i all changed them to Sprinters. Some 213 and 213. Most of them, around 11 318-319 and a few 418-419 for airport transport and wheelchair transport. The 5 speed auto was not the best but the newer 7 speed is awesome. ONE THING I WANT TO WARN YOU FOR. Spinters Do rust. Spend some money on rust protection. and one other thing. NEVER buy a sprinter in White. It is just a base paint to be expected to get a new company paint. The Transit is good for delivery truck when it is running 18 hours or more a day and replaced after 5 years after the end of the lease contract. For a camper? a bigg no no to me! Good luck with your choices. Dodge? that is Peugeot. Which is French build. MASSIVE TRASH DON'T EVEN TRY IT. It is keeping you wallet empty all the time.
@shockingguy4 жыл бұрын
Great info, are all of your vehicles diesel or gas
@janjanssen67944 жыл бұрын
@@shockingguy Only Diesel. There are basicly no gas vans in Europe because the diesel is more fuel efficient damaging to the envirement when its getting old then a gas engine. Don't trust on political lies,
@AJourneyOfYourSoul3 жыл бұрын
The ford transit drivetrain in the USA is completely different than the transit offered in Europe. Also, the smog system requirements for diesel engines in the USA is a lot different than in Europe, making diesel in Europe much more reliable compared to in the USA.
@277kne4 жыл бұрын
I didn't finish watching and I commented because I didn't want to forget. Thank you for going over the details.
@jayfoster57564 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I would love to see a video and/or some more information about that Kenworth truck build at 12:30. It looks like a GXV build. How did that come about. Thanks again.
@rickjones87354 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see your build on the 650 Ford.
@woxie49903 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@277kne4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about the Sprinter gas engine? I think it's the same as the Metris. And a video on the Ford Transit AWD and difference in interior size to the Sprinter.
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions. The gas engines continue to improve.
@monicawilson8964 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was so helpful and informative. Thank you for doing this video.
@mos61464 жыл бұрын
Great video , probably the best converter out there ? Sadly really expensive and way beyond my budget or pocket. Roll on a lottery win !
@svongsa3 жыл бұрын
Way beyond the budget of your average citizen.
@vipinsekhar234 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks for this extensive and valuable information.
@kathleenroman93794 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I love precision & expert manipulation!
@iandalton91472 жыл бұрын
Another great video !
@kryptorean4 жыл бұрын
Invaluable information esp for a newbie. Subscribed 👍
@samkeino68104 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You guys are absolutely amazing!
@averagealice88774 жыл бұрын
Good info. I just wish the fellow in the very beginning had focused not so much on what you want to fit inside the van but where do you want to camp with it, which you do discuss at a later point. We'd all love the huge van of course, until it came time to turn it around at a remote off-road campsite with rocks all around. Or get it over some rutted roads without hitting bottom in the center.
@kchan70324 жыл бұрын
Great video!...it answered most of my questions and thoughts!
@nomadcarpenter85493 жыл бұрын
Very informative and useful insight.
@nothere71984 жыл бұрын
Great helpful video, thanks.
@simonrutherford57384 жыл бұрын
I look on with envy at the awesome builds you do. Being in the U.K. I can’t get anything like the quality or individuality or customer service that you offer. I so wish I had enough money just to say build me one and ship it to me! Sadly I don’t I’d need to finance it. Is their anything you could do to make it possible I could buy one of your fantastic builds?
@lindasuedauphin67324 жыл бұрын
Great video. Answered many of my questions.
@samkeino68104 жыл бұрын
Can you do some videos on other chassis? For example, you had a shot of a food truck style and another that looked like worthier a dumpster or an armored car. Thx!
@vanderlustforever71344 жыл бұрын
I have a factory built van but I saw all the advantages of a custom van as well. Here is my question, and I think I already know the answer. Can you access 20 year RV financing to get one of your vans like I was able to by buying factory made ? If not that prices most people out of custom made vans unless they have saved a ton of money in advance to pay cash, or can afford much higher loan payments.
@raytube9184 жыл бұрын
Are you able to put a 2 full twin size bed in. Are they trim down.
@javiersalas87584 жыл бұрын
Great info, helps me understand better
@jeancoughlin54904 жыл бұрын
I really like the added safety features to the 2019 BM chassis. I've seen videos of your builds before but never with a dry bath. Is that something you don't do?
@gwenerikson73564 жыл бұрын
♥️...thank you for all the information 😊
@chbr56234 жыл бұрын
Great attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship. How would the Sprinters perform with Portal Axles?
@gacattack12344 жыл бұрын
The more space you have the more you waste. I have a plan for everything you need in a 800 x 1000 cubical. Kitchen, toilet, shower, bed, storage.
@WubiWatkins2 жыл бұрын
I want a red tail overland on the top pop. I want a fold up bed on one wal somewhat like the Travado GL and the nice bathroom, 32 x 36 shower, flip up sink, over on the side, I do want the rear doors to open. Also a 36 inch x 60 underside like table. Instead of seating for others, I want a sewing station, full fridge, my wind turbine mounted on ladder or redtail overland. Induction top in a drawer. Convection micro, deep sink. Oh and small portable wd combo. Fold up step. 5000 towing. On an MB....170. .. Can it be done? Cassette toilet.
@mitchcollins58404 жыл бұрын
Well done, thank you.
@fazer600full3 жыл бұрын
Good videos, activate the subtitles for all languages thanks !!!
@slimanus8m2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to convert a closed sprinter into a box sprinter? Open chassis sprinters are hard to come by, but I want the extra space a box will provide
@AdvancedRV2 жыл бұрын
Yes we can if a client requested. Though most of the time we are ordering a cutaway chassis.
@Larnsdoon4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'd like to see videos ARV builds on the F650 and bread-trucks! Anyone bring in a school bus yet? 😂😂😂
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
No school buses yet, but we like the way you think 😁(Check out our "Legend Headwear" video for a bread-truck conversion)
@lifeisa.smalllesson3334 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedRV is it possible to do a 144 designed for full time living? I'm a differently abled veteran in the US. I have spent the last 14 years going thru surgeries and therapies to get healthy ish again. I would need shower, kitchen, bathroom, etc... I am planning to take off on the road for full time w my medium sized dog. Can you make any recommendations? I am def going to some sort of build.
@dixonmiller12434 жыл бұрын
Aaron Small check out ARVs video on KZbin for a build called “Last Resort”. It’s a 144 for full time living.
@StormLaker3 жыл бұрын
Is the Ford Transit offered in a 4x4 package in the shorter wheelbase? Do you guys install Onan Generators in these?
@pennyzhou89184 жыл бұрын
Very informative vedio, good job!
@robertphillips90174 жыл бұрын
Are there any gas sprinters available. The reliability problems with the DEF system mean I can’t see sprinter.
@bigpapaporsche13 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a 4 cyl Gas.
@cr8blitz224 жыл бұрын
Great info.
@PSVitaFan4 жыл бұрын
Are you able to finance the chassis and build into one payment? The down payment, is it a certain percentage or a certain amount of money? In the video you state that you can get either a ford or Mercedes chassis through you used or new It takes 13 and 15 months to Finish a build, during that time would I be making a payment on the chassis or Wood the chassis and build be deferred till the end?
@RestaurantSeatingDesigner4 жыл бұрын
What about the ProMaster and Ford Transit? There's is designed differently.. and have different Langth
@JamesTechJackin4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Earned a sub.
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment James. We're happy to have you!
@sandrajewitt60504 жыл бұрын
Can you buy a Canadian version of a vehicle so it is easier to import into Canada?
@chipbrown4334 жыл бұрын
Has ARV looked into whether the Transit can handle the VB air suspension and E&P levelers, or perhaps ever done one? I would hope that if can be done on Sprinter and Promaster then Transit is also possible.
@AdvancedRV4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chip thanks for the question. Yes, we've installed those systems on a Transit before.
@KrisSajewicz4 жыл бұрын
chassis and gearbox weight please....
@B犬-l1m4 жыл бұрын
How about Fiat Ducato??
@rvboondocker25594 жыл бұрын
Can you make a 4x4 2500/144 into a dually? How much will that increase the GVWR?
@bigpapaporsche13 жыл бұрын
Zero. You need to increase the capacity of the Axle/Springs/Brakes etc.
@davidmcconnell86904 жыл бұрын
Excellent. :-)))) :-))))
@XMario333x4 жыл бұрын
Where are you guys located?
@shockingguy4 жыл бұрын
They are on the east side of Cleveland Ohio about 20 minutes from downtown
@shekharmoona5444 жыл бұрын
I did not expect a beefy transfer case on this van. Puts my Jeep Wrangler JkU to shame.
@DennisWintjes24 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Like #190
@VicAusTaxiTruckie4 жыл бұрын
100 lbs for AC? What is wrong with the ac in the dash?
@jaminthomas4 жыл бұрын
Not powerful enough to cool the whole van and only operative when the engine is running.
@evopwrmods4 жыл бұрын
Nice but very very $$$$$$$$......$1ooK plus
@gabakusa4 жыл бұрын
Quinton P. Young III buy an used one or make it yourself
@83wasagoodyear4 жыл бұрын
200k plus
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@fielroht514 жыл бұрын
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@VicAusTaxiTruckie4 жыл бұрын
I would not touch a sprinter chassis with a ten foot pole. Always transit, IF toyota commuter bus if not available
@ondro7273 жыл бұрын
The only problem is me living in Europe :)
@WizzRacing2 жыл бұрын
As a service tech that works on Mercedes Benz... I can tell you that 4x4 is a piece of crap.. As they seem to go out once the warranty expires...Why you see so many up for sale after the warranty is up. I would add. Mercedes tells up fitters where they can drill a hole. So even if it's a better option for the up fitter to drill one. Where it is needed. You can't. As Mercedes will void the warranty. As these things are rust buckets after 5 years. And I would not buy one. Unless it has been under coated by a professional. That uses CRC Marine Coat.