SMASHING 😍 4x4 TRANQUILITY 19L Sprinter ADVENTURE VAN by Thor 🔋 Lithium 💰 140k ❓REVEL KILLER❓

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TRANQUILITY 19L on the 4x4 Sprinter by Thor could be serious competition for Winnebago's well received Revel adventure van.
Elements I really liked:
- Permanent bed
- Under bed storage with sliding drawers
- Dinette seating across from sliding patio door
- "Night Stand" for accessing items from bed, and from the Galley
- Lithium battery equipped
- No chrome
- Tough tires
REVEL KILLER? What are your thoughts?
FOR SALE!!
Thanks to Stacey at La Mesa RV in Albuquerque for allowing access to the Tranquility 19L.
Stacey Smith
La Mesa RV
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[@matthewcyahoo]

When you tried to put the step for getting into the bed back in, you could see it moving around, also when you pressed on the wall next to the toilet paper holder and the wall moved you could see it was exactly what you expect from a Thor product. Take this off road and it will fall apart, leaving pieces on the trail behind. No positive lock on the cabinets and when you see propane you have to think Thor's marketing department isn't doing any focus groups. Cabinets in the back block the view if you are looking out the back of the van. Swing and a miss. Check out Storyteller's videos and you will see a vast difference in build quality, modular components, no propane, etc...

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks for your input Matt :)

[@RicViperskylogs]

I have learned you get what you pay for in these rigs with quality.

[@bandmarc141]

I finally got to see a Storyteller in person last weekend...and you are correct...it is incredible to see in person. 🤯😎😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@livefreevinnie]

Can’t be a Revel killer if it has a LP tank.

[@comegowithMEE]

You are absolutely right! A van like this needs lithium until you can't put any more in it, diesel heat/water heater, lose the l.p., induction cooktop, 3k inverter, 2nd alternator dedicated to charging house batteries, convection microwave and a fresh water tank of significant size.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Got it!

[@rideronboard]

At that price point, build custom. Only 100k more no biggie.

[@alexbocade4703]

Just took delivery of this bad boy and been enjoying it. We got the 2023 year model 19p with lithium. We went camping a week ago to test her out and was great, that lithium was nice!!. YOLO!! No regrets.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

so happy for you !

[@roneehartl5774]

The main reasons I chose a Winnebago Revel over this: movable bed makes back end into multi-use space. I also can put a bike under the bed and then sleep on bed without it all the way down Winnebago revel more off road and can go more places. Revel NO propane! Don’t have to find places to fill tank. Everything runs off diesel: hot water, heat, engine. Simply more simple.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Simply stated, “more simple”. Well done ! thx for sharing

[@steveelk53]

Really like the van tours you’ve brought to your channel. Thanks Scott

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hey Steve.. appreciate that sir :)

[@abester1265]

I’m so glad I went with a Revel! Not a killer at all, a great knockoff I’d call it. Also, no way someone over 5’11 can sleep in it. Thank you for making this video

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You are welcome !!

[@RonPaulgirls]

GRANTED SPRINTER HAS A WIDTH ISSUE AND THE BUMP OUT AS HE CALLS IT IS A JOKE, SEEMS LIKE A NICE UPGRADE, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM WITH IT, THE GUY DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT HE'S EVEN DOING, THE SMALL ARIEL ON THE TOP, LOOKED LIKE A WIFI BOOSTER, HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO RESEARCH AND EDIT A FRIKIN VIDEO, JESUS... ALL THESE VANS AND UPGRADES HAVE THEIR LIMITATIONS, WHICH IS THE WAY EVOLUTION WORKS

[@grumpy039]

I agree definitely NOT a Rebel Killer, Rebel much better layout

[@blushihtzu]

Not a Revel killer, but the revel is also $60k more.

[@stephenl621]

I looked at one of these. The build didn’t feel sturdy and the bed was for a single person. Minus a gear garage = not a Revel killer.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Stephen…

[@travellingslim]

Guess we'll have to see if it's a Revel killer, but I would certainly choose a Revel over this. I like the cab area as you mentioned not being cramped, but when you turn around, the back looks totally cramped with that large fridge and tall bed. The bathroom is too busy for my liking (take the sink and medicine cabinets out please, for more room!!!). However I will say that at least they make it a bit more compact than other brands that have those things in the bathroom. One of Revel's defining features is the lifting bed so you can store gear in the back. Can't do that here, although they do give you the bike rack on the back and some slide out trays, but certainly not enough interior space for gear I would take adventuring. I understand liking the side facing workspace in the front to see out the side, but personally I rather have my back to the bathroom wall rather than having it on my right and the seat to the left, making it feel like I'm sitting in a little cubby. Sitting forward lets me have the window to the left, the side door to the right, and the windshield in front (three viewpoints). My dream van would have the Solis interior + pop top on a Sprinter 4x4 chassis.

[@kablekarry]

Unfortunately the market likes bigger and bigger refrigerators, which is crazy to me. If you're a family of 6+ I can understand needing a larger fridge to feed all those people for days, but so many people either A. buy and store more food than they need, as if they were going into the deep wilderness for weeks on end without coming out, B. Have things in their fridge that don't get used for months (think of all the refrigerators you've seen chock full of bottles and condiments and stuff that never gets used) or C. Buy so much food that much of it goes to waste before it can get used. So many things can be stored out of the fridge like rice, pasta, bread, most fruits/vegetables that the main things you should be storing in the fridge anyway are meats, dairy, open bottles of perishables, things like that.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Tinder hookup = Solis + Sprinter 4x4 ! noted ;)

[@rayswiney7398]

5000 mile update: After changing out the wheels and tires, adding sumo bump stops, installing the Owl spare tire carrier, modifying the Thule bike rack into a ice chest/water container carrier , and ironing out a few small interior issues, we love this van. The Sprinter platform is a pleasure to drive and for two of us plus two dogs, meets our needs perfectly. Once you get used to the cramped space, and learn to work around it, everything is fine. The fit and finish is somewhat to be desired, but for the savings, I'm fine with it. Besides I'm a journeyman carpenter. If it fails, I'll change it. For 40,000$ below the competition , leaves enough on the table to make it a good deal.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Ray, thx a ton for your awesome update. Glad your Tranquility is working out well for you. It is a sharp van.

[@dbl6613]

Thor is building junk. And that's sad for any builder to treat customers that way.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Okay !

[@paullusty1682]

agreed a dreadful build and not worth the time to video

[@cheriduchrow1089]

Nice overview of the Tranquillity. Looked like it had some nice features and way to go for the La Mesa rep to give out his cell number even if a work cell! I kept wondering what that glass/acrylic shelf was under the microwave? Maybe a place to put your cell phone when charging from the USB outlet? Sorry I got distracted by the small details. It may be a Revel contender for those who like the option of having the bed in a fixed position. But for those people who buy the Revel for the inside garage storage with the bed that lifts and lowers to store their bikes or equipment inside I think they would still choose the Revel. Overall nice unit with some good features. Love the sponge drawer.

[@janedoran1157]

The glass panel over the stove blocks the heat etc from getting to the overhead cabinet. Our Travato also has this protective panel.

[@cheriduchrow1089]

@@janedoran1157 Good to know - thanks

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Cheri, thx from chiming in.. Serioulsy look for you in every video ;)

[@cwheremonster8870]

Scott, Like you, I love that side seat facing out. A couple years back, I had an idea to to the same thing with the Travato GL. That space can become a mini love seat. It might be a great project if/when used travatos ever come back down in price. The same project could be done on a Revel. But unfortunately, the Revel does NOT come with much of a lithium package. Not enough for long dry camping, anyway. And a retrofit would be incredibly expensive. Thanks again for showing us these different floor plans. It’s great to get perspective.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for watching & leaving a comment

[@rayswiney7398]

Purchased a 19L a few weeks ago. After a couple small issues, things are working great. I personally like the layout better than the Revel. Honestly I think the fit and finish on the Revel is probably better , but for 50,000.00 less, I couldn't resist. We'll see how things age. I definitely wouldn't buy another van from LaMesa RV. 0 customer support.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Congrats on your 19L Ray

[@williamreynolds5209]

Love your channel, great content. No reflection on you .Thor and revel are expensive plastic pos . If you want quality, reliability and capability . Go look up any small builder , they live in them , and been doing it for years . There are plenty on KZbin. Stay away from big corporations. They know how to make money. Not 4x4 vans .

[@travellingslim]

Good luck getting one from a small builder at the moment. I like them too but small builders like Storytellers and the like have a 2+ year waiting list, are more expensive, and if one happens to pop up on the market used, they are as expensive if not moreso than new

[@williamreynolds5209]

So your point is : small business is out doing big corporations, well said . Peace brother and have a good day.

[@travellingslim]

@@williamreynolds5209 Small builders tend to focus on that quality and uniqueness moreso than pushing out numbers, so they have fewer units. With today's demand they're certainly backed up more than the bigger brands because of that. That was my point. I am in a Winnebago Solis because of all the floorplans on the market, this one I liked the most. If a small brand made it, I would have gone with that. To each their own!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for being part of my amazing Audience Friends W R … you bring up intersting points. Balance of build VS bucks is a tough one. All things being equal I’d recommend getting a rig that enables most of your WHY to RV and get underway to experience the joys… Rigs are like houses, rarely find the perfect one, but one always provides great memories.

[@Darrick.DamitaJoBoy]

Good tour Scott. I actually prefer the look of the Revel more. Also, like you, I'm not a fan of Lagun tables.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Cool !

[@MikeKilo1969]

Not impressed with the build quality at all. From your short video you noted the magnetic screen was misaligned, the bathroom panels had a lot of flex, the window treatments had exposed seems and flex, the bed step up wasn’t on slides and was difficult to push/pull, the lagun table presses into the driver seat back, not sure where your supposed to sit to see the TV, the kitchen cabinets have no positive latching, and I don’t believe we saw a fridge. All in all, I prefer the layout to the Revel, despite it being very crowded.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

I agree with all of these points...it's simply to tight for me, and the quality vs the price is not a match.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yeah, i blew it on showing the fridge across from bathroom under the “night stand”. Great points you make Mike

[@MikeKilo1969]

@@gosmall.livelarge my pleasure! I understand that you have to walk a fine line between building professional relationships and giving brutally honest reviews. That’s what we’re here for, you show the product, we give the review!

[@marcoantonioregiltv]

No killer at all... I thing the Storyteller Overland is the winner, revel is #2 and this one ... I don't know 😂😂

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great shopping list you made Marco!

[@steveedelen8377]

Love the van reviews! Still think my Embassy Traveler 2022 on order still beats this!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Steve. Always great to have strong validation of your choice. ERV rocks!

[@KFarski]

Unfortunately, the build quality is way below the industry average on both Tranquility and Sanctuary products. We looked at three identical 19P floor plans at the same lot, the shower door would not shot correctly and the contact paper was coming off the paneling behind the driver. The ceiling panel was dangling from one corner directly over the door entry. The salesperson's response to my comment regarding our observations was, and I quote "Well, there are some issues at this price point". If the cosmetic items are so low in build quality, I can't imagine what it might look like behind the walls, stuff I can't see. Then there are some really poor option items, they offer an 11K Lithium-ion battery pack, but you can't order it with an induction cooktop.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks for sharing

[@milesgentry850]

Absolutely..if it's small stuff you see..the hidden stuff would worry me😢

[@jeanjoo1920]

Thor seems to make cheap knockoffs of everyone else’s designs but without the lower price point. This has such a narrow feel in the aisle. Not a fan of any other their B vans.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thanks for sharing!

[@floridahermit4874]

Great job! Love the growth of the Chanel.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Super appreciate that recognition. Things are hitting on all 6 (Ram Promaster) cylinders ;)

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Thank you for sharing a peak inside. Two features I liked was the seat and lagun table upfront, and the storage under the bed, the quality is not upto par with the price. I'm a single senior and wrestling with that bottom drawer/step to get in and out of bed would get old real quick. I know 19' is short, but the space inside this model is simply to tight.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Janet !

[@ftkinsella]

I like it but is it four seasons? Love the 4 X 4 and the full time bed. Love the 800w of solar. Not too happy with the propane. A little longer would have been fine too. Thanks Scott. Cheers!!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx F&T

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Eh…..Thor quality is not the greatest. It’s a decent floor plan, like the storage underneath. Decent lithium, probably better then the Revel. But for the cost I’d still go STO myself.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

STO for TSM :)

[@BeyondtheFern]

I do like the look of the Thor cabinets, but I don't have the warm fuzzies about the build quality of their vans. Love the garage, but as is the case with the Bs to gain one feature you trade another. In this case not a lot of seating space. But I guess the target market would be out hiking, skiing, etc and just come back to sleep. so maybe that wouldn't matter so much.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Definetly addresses a specific RVer type and their WHY (rv)

[@threedogsandacamper503]

Thanks for making the video. I’ve seen a lightly used Tranquility for $109k and new for $119k, so the price point “seems” almost reasonable for this unit..

[@gosmall.livelarge]

you are welcome. thx for watching, commenting & being a subscriber

[@sherriweber7105]

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes… thank you… little tardy here on the reply

[@johnravert2377]

Hey, Scott. John in NY here. Just started watching this episode, so no analysis yet, but wanted to respond to your initial question: Tranquility.........base, on the moon, of course.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

SO AWESOME… moon 🌚 landing !!! yes :) thanks for reminding us about that important place on Earth 🌍… or rather the moon 🌙

[@cathysupp9493]

Another good vid 👍 good points made all pos/neg and just different! Learned Thnx 4 Sharing It wouldn’t work for me…. But I could see this rig being the perfect fit for many! If you are willing to go with a cassette toilet, why not make it removable like a composting can be for a full size shower in a smaller space? Why hasn’t anyone invented the fold down potty? 🤷🏻‍♀️ A toilet seat folds down similar to a fold down sink, just the seat part-instead of a stationary ‘bowl’ more of a an anti microbial silicone/rubber type ‘shoot’ that empties and gets spayed clean as it’s raised to fold back into the wall💡any genius engineers out there? Perhaps it could even be a diverter style, or disposable liner bags I know there’s a standard style bowl using a twist seal bag flush style already--not as green as a composting diverter As far as the extra seating why not have seatbelts for forward facing and just move the backrest for side seating-is it just me? I think it’s obvious Thor does have a good rep. for quality, I like the fit & finish

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Cathy… great points you make. Appreciate your thoughtful comments

[@milesgentry850]

Very nice rig 👌 bed looks nice too❤️

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Glad you liked!! thx for watching, commenting & being a subscriber

[@davidlebsack7552]

Would be good for a weekend or short time camping, but not for full time, but I don't full time... would be worth considering. I had a sprinter 2500 and really liked it, easy to park and great on the road.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

With you on the not a full timing rig

[@traveldreamer4616]

Seating placement is nice. Doesn’t seem good for full time. Seems tighter than Revel inside. Needs more electrical power (Volta system is the best). Time to drop the propane. Thanks for sharing

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You are welcome. Thanks for commenting:)

[@Photo-Voyager]

In addition to the other issues already mentioned I didn't see much in the way of windows that open for ventilation. I'll stick with my Hymer.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know John. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@rickfetz469]

Light bar on top

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Rick

[@emirlacoste1724]

Was looking forward and ended up dissapointed. I would definitely pay more for the REVEL 4x4.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know !

[@Van_Liberty]

Good morning, Scott! I know for sure that I would kick those bed window treatments to junk in short order. THOR, get rid of them and come up with something better, like nothing to get in the way of my head or feet. I don't want be worrying all night long that I'm going to trash window treatments for such a high dollar coach. Just do a dark window tint and call it done. Love the rear, overland style, storage setup. Like the seating orientation behind the driver seat. That works!! MB is not my thing, as I don't like the fact that you cannot idle a diesel engine for the lithium battery recharge. This can only be done rolling down the road. Pass...If only Ford could create the front cab space of the MB....That would be huge, in my book. Nice review...

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points as always Van D :)

[@peggytravels793]

Best feature is the side facing seat…I do like the colors

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Right !

[@TrishBenedict]

I think the shiny cabinets look like cheap plastic. That’s why we went with the matte walnut in the Travato. But that’s just me. Some people like them. And I would want the gear garage. That builtin wouldn’t cut it for me. I don’t know if you follow Van Trekking Lifestyle, but Owen & Lynn went from a Travato K to a Revel and they created a little seating area in the back. It’s a nice little lounge. You can do a lot of things in that garage. But I didn’t think that the built-ins held enough to make it worth considering. Even with the cool cubbies in the back.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Always appreciate your points Trish

[@JohnSeitz]

I’m hoping to buy the 19p layout early next year. Great layout and amazing sprinter.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know John. Appreciate you watching, commenting, and being a subscriber

[@sherriweber7105]

I don’t think I like this like I like the Revel. Too many likes. Lol! Thanks for showing this Scott. Hope you have a great weekend and see you soon!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes!

[@miguelrivera8599]

NOT a Revel killer but Jayco/Tiffin just released what could be a Revel killer. It's all electric with a larger capacity battery pack and a DC powered A/C. They just started shipping , would love to see you get your hands on one of those for a walk through.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Wow. Will definitely be on the lookout for that rig. Thx for sharing!

[@Lucy_Bayard_John]

Plus a fridge!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes!

[@janedoran1157]

Anothet great RV tour video Scott

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thank you Mr. Doran ;)

[@aca2855]

Just wondering if Thor make the 19L on the Ford transit 19feet.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Not that I am aware of

[@leannemeissner6344]

Nice -- one problem I forsee: Cooking on the propane stove burner closest to the door with the screen door ---- gust of wind causes the screen to billow in ---- POOF! HUGE problem/liability for Thor. If you are where it's hot, there's bugs and you want to cook .... No bueno. Not an "if", it's a "when". Thor should change that immediately. Shoulda, coulda, woulda put an induction stovetop in on this layout. There is zero space between that second burner and the screen. Better to have put a second solar panel on the roof and keep it safe with induction.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

My propane burner is 12” from screen door and 6” from coats hanging. No problems to report

[@RoadsofLife]

The quality is about on par with what I expect from Thor... that is to say... meh. The price for what you get is too high though. Yes, I know it is next to impossible to get new RV builds with all the chip and supply problems, so supply and demand, I guess. But in regular times, just too high for the build quality. As you said... bathroom doesn't work for me. I do like the rear storage design better than the Revel, but that's just me. Also like that front sofa seat design. That said, I could see others preferring the Revel layout. Lithium system MUCH better than the Revel, so that is a big plus. Great vid as always! Be seeing you!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Sage advice as always RoL :)

[@ManuelHernandez-bg8bl]

I like the fresh water lockout and the sideway seating mini sofa. Does that mini sofa turn into bed? The actual bed does not look big enough to sleep sideways. Seems like the blinds are going to make that difficult. I like the flip down sink in the bathroom. I did not like the loose wably bathroom panel. Looks like it could be a problem with water leaking. All in all good review!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points. Glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@SybilDefense]

Fwd facing 2ndary seating prevents motion sickness in transit in revel. The "garage" of the revel wins it. The price kills it for me for both, but I recall buying $10k luxury cars. Shouldn't have to sell your home to travel. Rather have a Bronco raptor with motorcycle camper trailer

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Bronco !!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

JBL Bluetooth Speaker dock for charging. Nice rig!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

I found it compelling. Thx for chiming in !

[@goingawayguide]

I'm not sure I'd enjoy that layout - it is probably the tightest interior I've seen so far among the various Sprinter options. With improved solar availability, I'm not even sure why you'd add propane, especially to the rear of the vehicle; solar can manage most needs without issue. I think the deal breaker for me would be only have back door access to storage from outside.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thx for sharing

[@doctorcopper4844]

I like it; swap the propane for Induction and I think Thor with Lithium would steal some Revel sales. Personally I think Embassy Traveler has them both beat 👍

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hmmm :)

[@aca2855]

Excellent video, can you review the Thor 19pt?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Will keep eyes open

[@aca2855]

@@gosmall.livelarge Thanks, looking to buy one and just want to see what you think about it since you have way more experience than me. Thanks... 2023 Tranquility 19PT on the Ford...

[@orange13]

as stated in many other comments, this isn't a Revel killer. while I like the Thor's interior design better (than the Revel), what sold me the Revel is the movable bed and the flexibility this brings. this is still the number 1 thing that separates the Revel from all competitors. And if you want this flexibility, the Revel is the only choice, even if it would come seconds in all other aspects. Also, the Revel comes standard with LED headlights. they are awesome. Not sure if they are an option in the Thor but the one in the review didn't have them

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate you watching, commenting, and being a Subscriber

[@P_Mann]

Can’t tell for sure, but it looks like the big screen is wide open where it meets the mesh at The bottom of the cabinet. Would suck to have a door screen with an easy path in for bugs where you store your shoes.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

bugs and shoes dont mix

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

It would be nice if when you did all these tours you showed the OCCC rating. It seems like people who do these tours avoid it like the plague.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

OCCC … i need to google that

[@crisb3460]

Nicely done.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Cris

[@carlosrivero3288]

I love this one !!!!🤘🏽

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Right !?

[@aricasual3522]

Interesting van...So how do you get around the NHTSA for the bench seating since it is facing out to the sliding door? Are you not able to have passengers? Just the one seat by the driver? Practical if it's just you and someone else, but not if you want anyone else to ride along due to safety

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points Ari!

[@liaodesign]

I think there is another with different floor plan that have sofa in the back that one I think is much nicer and roomier.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You are correct on an additional floor plan. That is the floor plan with photos on Thor’s website, while the 19L has none. LOL

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice concept, but need some improvements such as the alternative electric range (can have an outside LP stove or something outside the box), not fan of the bath and not been able to raise the bed…but any competition is welcome…

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Noted

[@kenplummer4644]

Tranquility, where Apollo 11 landed LOL!!!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

YES!!

[@jodycoyote3916]

The key thing about Revel is dual pain window and seems to be better 4 season

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Jody

[@roadtrek8951]

It's nice but I like my 2008 Roadtrek better.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

good to know!

[@RockAndGrohlMe]

Thx Scott! As for the Tranquility, whomp whomp. Lithium cannot recharge while idling a Diesel engine. That’s only the first reason of many why I’ll choose a Transit over a Sprinter…no MB for me. Propane on-board? Nope. If you are charging for those window pop outs, why would you do it half-assed? LOVE The vantage point of the seating with table just behind the driver seat. Overall: a big no for me.

[@davidherman1041]

She raises a good point. I want to see the Revel killer on a Transit. Most of the 4X4s on the Transit seem to be more luxury based than the Revel which i see as more utilitarian.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points you make Kimberley :)

[@mindanalyzer8302]

STO beast charges batteries (volta) using high idle and it is also fully automated (boost m-power extender). This , plus awesome offroad capabilities, is what made me go for that trim

[@elee325]

Many Revel owners complain of rattle noise while driving. I wonder how Tranquility drives?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

good question. wasn’t able to drive it :(

[@ronaldstephens5695]

What kind of frig, compressor?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

I think it was a Nova Kool 12v compressor fridge. Looking at Thor’s website it states… Single Door 12V Electric Refrigerator. See it here www.thormotorcoach.com/tranquility/features/

[@rickfetz469]

Sorry thought video was over

[@gosmall.livelarge]

No worries

[@jbg1800]

btw, I am 6' and the bed was tight for me

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know.

[@johnravert2377]

OK, so, Thor quality (I see issues), solid floorplan/storage, but less modability than Revel. I think in this market - given equivalent wait-times, I'm in the STO camp. Thanks for sharing it, though.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks for sharing John.

[@seeyouonadirtroad]

I really like the storage space but it's not enough to trade the Revel.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing

[@overlandvan8833]

Its OK but definitely not a Revel killer. First things first, the TV placement makes no sense at all. I like the propane option as long as you can use the propane outside of the Sprinter to hook up a BBQ grill or Blackstone, this wasn't covered in the video. The second salesman at the end - this is the type of salesman you want to avoid - No way can someone 6'4" will fit in this sideways with legs extended...

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good point. Thanks for sharing

[@sgtzilla58]

The build quality doesn’t look up to par for a $140,000 dollar RV. I noticed the bathroom wall was separated, the step to the bed was wobbly. That’s just a quick look around,but your video was. Great.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Appreciate your input.. thx for watching and subscribing

[@dokken08]

Definitely not a Revel killer. I’d pay the extra $$.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Brian

[@BWT599]

Jayco Terrain 4x4 is the Revel Killer.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

That is a nice rig

[@dianaavalos4346]

Nope! Revel wins hands down. Love your info Scott!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks Diana !!!

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

The revel msrp is over $200k now. You can’t really compare the two as being equal.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

howdy

[@josephinedittberner2670]

I did not see fridge?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Fridge across from bathroom. Sorry that wasn’t called out better.

[@leslietolmie4184]

I didn't see the fridge. How much water does it hold, not that I can afford one.

[@travellingslim]

19 gallon fresh water tank

[@gosmall.livelarge]

I didn’t do a good job showing the fridge. It was under the “night stand” across from bathroom

[@mikeanouk]

look that you are heavy with the Mercedes the Mercedes to have you rear ration the floor has a double step and height has 20 cm more with which it staggers like a flag the body that is quite good is that of the citroen jumper the peugeot boxer or the Fiat Ducato that body is lower and wider with which you can sleep wide in the mercedes can not sleep wide because you have to sleep along which it loses that space and if what we want is 4-wheel drive because it is time for the Mercedes to put the batteries eh and put a hybrid engine of 200 hp as for example the Toyota RAV4 with front wheel drive and two electric motors to the intelligent rear wheel drive and in this way we have a body that we can sleep to the widths that does not have a second step which is lower in height. and by the way that Mercedes since it pays so much to put quality paint, I have a white Sprinter and it gets rust points without any blow

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points

[@richardburguillos3118]

Tranquility Base the Eagle Has Landed… Nice but too small for me.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL… love the Apollo reference !

[@sheilarogers8719]

Shower needs Dutch doors and extendable shower rod

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points

[@terrancelim5995]

Please don’t call revel killer not even close 1. The bed is to short and can’t go up to make room when you need more storage 2. Can’t bring the kid the bench seat not safe

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for sharing

[@MoutainGuyAdventures]

Not a Revel killer IMO. The garage feature on the Revel is better. I’d rather have the larger bump outs.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know

[@GKurtz-bs6gp]

You did not show the garage storage

[@travellingslim]

10:38

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Garage storage highlight a few mins in. Traveling Slim indicates at video time point of 10 mins 38 seconds.

[@sparta7660]

I’ll would choose the Revel over this.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know! thx for commenting

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good to know Sparta

[@davidherman1041]

Its a Revel killer if price is your utmost concern. 10-20% maybe. I see the burners run off of LP. I wonder what other sytems run off of the LP as opposed to the Lithium. There is a youtube channel where the person running the channel is buying one for 115K without Lithium. The upgrade to Lithium was supposed to run an additional 8495. That will convert a small percentage of the market. I hear most people are waiting 6 months for a Revel. By the time you receive it next years model is out. This is another drawback to the Revel. I do like the gear garage on the Revel and the MBUX screen is about twice as big.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

great points David. thx from sharing and watching

[@jbg1800]

getting in the bedlooks rough

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yikes ! Have you seen this video I did on Urban Van Camping kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ3LYpWEmb97hK8

[@cristianm-uv9up]

this is a nice van reasonably priced. the interior looks better than the Revel and it is 50,000 cheaper.

[@ifly64s]

No one who has done a moment of research has ever paid $190,000 for a Revel.

[@cristianm-uv9up]

@@ifly64s 182k+tax is their asking price for the new model.

[@ifly64s]

@@cristianm-uv9up Just not true. I paid $156k 3 weeks ago brand new 2022 Revel with A/C and upgraded wheels. This was off the lot. Friends have paid as little as $145k if you’re willing to order and wait.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks for watching and commenting !!

[@netposerx]

Why do RV manufacturers/builders put sinks in tiny Class B bathrooms when there is literally a sink 24" away?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

It is a head scratch for some, but I really enjoy my fulltime bathroom sink 18” from my kitchen sink to wash hands, clean teeth and a variety of other uses. But… I have the appropriate space for the sink in a function l bathroom

[@ramonmirabal101]

I just buy the 19P with the Lithium package at Hershey show I am very disappointed with the quality of this product I can't mention all of them, so many. Thor and many of that RV manufacturers are very locky that Toyota or Honda don't build RV's for the US otherwise they will be out of business. When you call Thor customer care they claim they are tech support but they have no clue of anything. One of many things wrong with mine the propane regulator was hanging with a plastic tide from part of the chassis, every wire and pipe inside the coach was loose nothing was secure, and many more things. Special note, the only reason I buy mine is that I only paid $123,000.00 OTD.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Interesting idea on a Honda or Toyota built RV. Now that would be something to see

[@treedeblue]

do you still have it or did you sell it ?

[@kdakodiak]

Fridge?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Under counter across from bathroom. Sorry I missed it in the video

[@Obie217]

Refrigerator?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes, next to cooktop, across from bathroom

[@rickfetz469]

Didn’t show the garage or frig

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for watching

[@Snickers_GLNY]

Not a Revel killer. Quality control is an issue with their products, so no thank you. Propane... not a fan. Seems like a claustrophobic floor plan, but its hard to tell on video.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

thx for your thoughts :)

[@angelakaiser3110]

Cheap looking. No lock cabinets?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Angela thank you for watching commenting and for being a subscriber

[@notanomad9320]

I think your Travato 59G has a nicer layout.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Appreicate that !

[@bhduong2008]

I think the Storyteller is more of a Revel killer than this one.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx for watching, commenting and being a subscriber BHD

[@milesfong3901]

There is a 19P model that has sofa bed and is much roomier, giving separation for two or more while working or relaxing. The build quality is subpar even against Winny Revel, but the price is 40-50K less. Lose the lng.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great points on 19P

[@watbri1801]

😊😊😊😊😊😎😎😎😎

[@gosmall.livelarge]

:)

[@rvliving5715]

Really? A Revel killer? Not by a long shot. Consider the chassis. Fit and finish. Lockable storage cabinets. R&D. Quality control. Winnebago is far superior. Thanks for stopping by Chicagoland Scott....SCOTT

[@gosmall.livelarge]

That is why it is a question ?? mark Scott… we Learn … we Share … you Decide! Always happy to stop by Chicagoland, at least 1x per year :)