Whoops, We Got Stuck - Can a Big Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 Van Tackle a Narrow Mountain Trail?

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4 жыл бұрын

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@SteveCChapman
@SteveCChapman 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to know how these vans handle off road! Thank you!
@jimmelvin5556
@jimmelvin5556 4 жыл бұрын
Most of what he did could be done in a 2 wheel drive and a decent driver
@KellyJernigan
@KellyJernigan 4 жыл бұрын
@@jimmelvin5556 , yea but he did it in an rv. So that in it's self is cool, and most wouldn't dare to get a class b or c offroad.
@toyota420xp
@toyota420xp 3 жыл бұрын
Could battery merge make it so that the mercedes battery is dead and then a person is stranded
@tranquilitybase6417
@tranquilitybase6417 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve taken my 4x4 Sprinter ‘off-road’, but they are NOT Jeeps. The 4x4 is closer to being AWD.
@rudeman1914
@rudeman1914 2 жыл бұрын
Buy the low roof 4x4 the high roof will flex too much on rough rut roads you probably end up cracking your windshield due to top heavy, that's what I was told.
@caleb9422
@caleb9422 4 жыл бұрын
Where did the "Really stuck" happen? I skipped threw a 2nd time and never saw it....
@chrismorgan6746
@chrismorgan6746 4 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a comparison video of the AWD Transit vs the 4X4 Sprinter off road and MPG etc.
@DanielDaniel1
@DanielDaniel1 4 жыл бұрын
As an Amazon driver I have driven the 2019 sprinter in some very rough terrain and it is a dream to drive and very capable even with 2wd. Super fast shifts, plenty of power, great turning radius, and it handles way better than my GMC Sierra.
@centuryfreud
@centuryfreud 2 жыл бұрын
How about the acceleration and behavior on the freeway?
@TobyCostaRica
@TobyCostaRica 2 жыл бұрын
I drive a Sprinter 144 and the driving position (you see everything) is so good it’s hard to get back in a small vehicle
@rubenbraekman4515
@rubenbraekman4515 4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't find the part where you got stuck
@EGGINFOOLS
@EGGINFOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Me neither
@cadexim
@cadexim 4 жыл бұрын
I suppose it was where he made the U turn.
@anthonycbrown1952
@anthonycbrown1952 4 жыл бұрын
1) The headline got you to watch, 2) This is an infomercial for Summit Adventure Vans, 3) I wish TFL would be more straightforward in what they are actually doing
@ryanmartinage
@ryanmartinage 4 жыл бұрын
Andre I feel you on those seats. I test drove a Sprinter and felt proper knee support for the first time and almost bought it right there. I wish more vehicles offered premium seating as an option.
@nurbekproductions438
@nurbekproductions438 4 жыл бұрын
it's surprising that the company who outfitted the van made zero effort to protect vital parts undernearth the van
@Scrambler85
@Scrambler85 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a towing test between the Mercedes, Transit and the Promaster. Because of the low tow ratings on the top 3 vans I ordered a new 2021 E350 with the 7.3 economy calibration.
@CrimeVid
@CrimeVid 4 жыл бұрын
Vans are really not much use for towing,a big compressor maybe...
@utoobrandomness7197
@utoobrandomness7197 4 жыл бұрын
Mercedes & Promaster (and, unmentioned... the freightliner) are all the same; Really only 2 that exist in the "eurovan" segment these days are the ford & the dodge (among aforementioned other badges/names)
@donhappel9928
@donhappel9928 4 жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you. I needed about 8000 lbs towing but only a few times a year. The rest of the time I run relatively light. I would much prefer a Sprinter or Ford as they both drive much nicer and are more space efficient, easier to park, better economy, etc, but I had to go to a Nissan NV2500 with the 5.6 V8 to get enough towing (rated 9500 lbs but you don't want to actually tow that much). I average about 13 mpg if I baby it; 8 mpg or so towing 8000 lbs. I think the 2020 Transit 150 Ecoboost SWB/low roof is the next best tow rating at 7500 lbs, but their website doesn't make it easy to find the numbers. That might work for me if I pare down my tow, but by the time I'm ready to replace my current '16 Nissan I'm hoping there will be better options.
@Scrambler85
@Scrambler85 4 жыл бұрын
@@CrimeVid a lot of people with race cars and off roaders tow with vans. I plan to tow a modified Jeep and a Trailer.
@spankomatic1
@spankomatic1 4 жыл бұрын
Please do this same trail in a new AWD Ford Transit. Would love to know how that system does on roads like this.
@TFLtruck
@TFLtruck 4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@bryancarrington3518
@bryancarrington3518 4 жыл бұрын
@@TFLtruck And a QuadVan or Quigley 4x4 Transit too please! From what I can find, the MB "4 Matic" is planetary-based, and only sends 30% torque to the front axle, which Ford says their AWD does 100% to either axle. QuadVan does optional lockers as well, not sure about Quigley.
@jonathanmueller2849
@jonathanmueller2849 4 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to see how well the AWD Transit does. I love the idea of a van that's more capable off-road, and I know plenty of people love their sprinters, but I've witnessed too many issues with Sprinters in urban areas with my employer's vans. It's not exactly something I'd feel comfortable being reliant on in the middle of nowhere.
@travsformation1
@travsformation1 4 жыл бұрын
@@TFLtruck Or do the same trail but actually show us the offroad footage instead of just making an infomercial with a misleading title...
@byronargueta1026
@byronargueta1026 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t go anywhere with the transit same ground clearance as the 2 wd . Super low i Drive one every day!!!
@jimmyaugustine4181
@jimmyaugustine4181 4 жыл бұрын
Good video. I would love to see a comparison video of a Quigley 4x4 vs Sprinter 4x4 vs Transit 4x4. Offroad capabilities, driving experience , interior etc. Basically a shoot out. I have 2004 Chevy Express AWD no low range . 5.3 engine with 4 speed auto. 32.5" Wild Peak AT3, 3"lift exhaust and intake mods. Upgraded brakes and rotors. Roof rack, Fow Wing 270 awning, diy solar shower. Bilesten shocks. I use it for work hauling my dirt bike to the tracks and have a build out for bed and kitchen when we overland to Colorado from Maryland. Last year's trip I was shocked at how well it did climbing California Gulch pass above Animas Forks out side of Silverstone. 200k on the clock and still going strong! Only downside is no low range on super step descents in the back country trails of Colorado. A little low on power at highway speeds climbing out of Denver on 70 west. She gets the job down tho!
@scitcher9724
@scitcher9724 4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Augustine quigley Nissan NV is a real 4x4, truck frame so no unibody and big v8.
@averagealice8877
@averagealice8877 3 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to know what kind of dirt road grades you are able to do if you know any details...have an older Chevy Roadtrek and were scared to try some grades on our last trip for fear of getting stuck. Just as a comparison...
@palmermonsen9098
@palmermonsen9098 4 жыл бұрын
You know the old videos were great but the new videos are a real step up in production, keep them coming!
@jerichobrookfarm8525
@jerichobrookfarm8525 4 жыл бұрын
Transmission is a Mercedes 7 speed that was first introduced in the early 2000’s.
@machfive916
@machfive916 4 жыл бұрын
How you keep up the pace with releasing a steady stream of new videos is beyond me, but keep up the great work. Kudos to Andre for setting as great example and wearing his mask in public while filling up the van with diesel.
@joshuahughes8835
@joshuahughes8835 4 жыл бұрын
Can ya'll do a review on the Revel? Would love to see your thoughts and comparisons between the two vans!
@Propelled
@Propelled 4 жыл бұрын
Getting rid of our Mercedes Limper was a very liberating day. Finding anyone who could or would work on it ranges from a nightmare to impossible. Waiting times for service and parts are awful. If you’re driving through Alaska and Canada, you’ll be facing a nightmare when (not if) your Limper acts up.
@OzarksWildman
@OzarksWildman 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the four low button was wheelie mode lol!
@MrChilongaso
@MrChilongaso 4 жыл бұрын
So what did I learn in this video? Andre is 6.2" 🤣
@rgracia611
@rgracia611 2 жыл бұрын
1:53 That fuel price made me cry.
@Todd_S
@Todd_S 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool van. I like how the seat can be moved to the back for the rear gunner position.
@josephcullen2512
@josephcullen2512 4 жыл бұрын
Proper armrest for the win!! One of the great things about some vans
@Spacem0nkey79
@Spacem0nkey79 3 жыл бұрын
Such a detailed enjoyable video, thank you for focusing on the things that matter
@gregnavarra7062
@gregnavarra7062 4 жыл бұрын
Never watched an Andre video I didn’t like !
@desertaliend_b9840
@desertaliend_b9840 4 жыл бұрын
Greg navarra Andre has his own quirks and features. Feels like an uncle.
@derektrujillo2292
@derektrujillo2292 4 жыл бұрын
Yes he's very informative about all the details
@qx4n9e1xp
@qx4n9e1xp 4 жыл бұрын
What about Eric Andre?
@kawitomtom
@kawitomtom 4 жыл бұрын
I want to buy this and live down by the river so I can finally become an inspirational speaker
@philwillmann7437
@philwillmann7437 4 жыл бұрын
Motivational
@ryanfillmore
@ryanfillmore 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! While I would never own anything like this Van, it is pretty cool, except for the digital tech.
@Suction_
@Suction_ 4 жыл бұрын
I know its a commercial vehicle, but that interior looks like a 00s GM product
@ThePinkPanth3r
@ThePinkPanth3r 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, right? Thats actually a feature on all MB vans pretty much, the minivan they sell is the same way, very dated shell with some usb plugs and a screen slapped in.
@chefdan87
@chefdan87 4 жыл бұрын
Its a Dodge with a Mercedes price tag.
@SDav21
@SDav21 4 жыл бұрын
A commercial vehicle is for being robust not for design. If you want a design van then the V Class Marco Polo edition is it.
@OneManOnFire
@OneManOnFire 4 жыл бұрын
I've been in both. The Mercedes is better!
@crbb3099
@crbb3099 4 жыл бұрын
@@chefdan87 It's not a Dodge in any way whatsoever. It's a Mercedes, always has been.
@RobertStlouis-hx3wt
@RobertStlouis-hx3wt 4 жыл бұрын
Really cool van. The quality seems to be high end. Great review Andre!!
@jarendaniel-jdphotography2233
@jarendaniel-jdphotography2233 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you TFL for keeping the videos coming and keeping us entertained and getting us through this tuff time. God bless you guys stay safe
@DuramaxL5P
@DuramaxL5P 4 жыл бұрын
A red diesel fuel cap? Interesting, usually they are only green
@Rosteius
@Rosteius 4 жыл бұрын
The Red cap is a MB thing for pay attention dumbass! EG: In Canada, pump Diesel filler handles are Yellow and Green is for Ethanol with gas being Black or Red (Premium). In Europe, Diesel filler handles are either Black or Yellow with gas being Green. So, there is no real standard and varies from country to country.
@fordhouse8b
@fordhouse8b 4 жыл бұрын
@Dirty Harry He’s not calling him a dumbass, he is saying that Mercedes-Benz is using the bright red color for the cap so that some dumbass won’t accidentally fill it up wit the wrong fuel.
@DuramaxL5P
@DuramaxL5P 4 жыл бұрын
@@Rosteius thank you for that interesting information. I had not considered it being from a European manufacturer, I'm used to the American green ones.
@accountingstepbystep2229
@accountingstepbystep2229 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative and quite well done! Thank you!!!!!! I also like your realistic mileage numbers. Often I see folks claiming 19, 20+ MPG for their Sprinters. My mileage is more in line with your number of 15.5 MPG. I haven't seen 20 MOG Since I was driving my 4 cylinder 2-wheel drive Sprinter. With the the 6 cylinder 4X4, 15.5 MPG is more like it. With diesel costing $5.00+ a gallon now days (April 2022), I'm going to try reducing my highway driving speed from 70-75 to 60 or so to see how much fuel economy improves. Nowdays, fuel economy counts more than in days of long ago. What a difference a year and a half makes! Thanks again!
@tomfagro6744
@tomfagro6744 2 жыл бұрын
Did you notice a difference in mpg since changing your driving habits?
@accountingstepbystep2229
@accountingstepbystep2229 2 жыл бұрын
@@tomfagro6744 Thank you for your question! Yes, my mileage has improved driving a bit slower. Also, drafting helps. With the active cruise control, I can easily stay a safe distance behind a large truck and MPG benefits by a couple of mile per gallon. Only trouble is, most large trucks go a bit slower than one would normally travel in a sprinter van. I must say, however, even driving a bit slower and drafting when possible, my average MPG is nowhere near 20 MPG some Sprinter owners say they get. By the way, diesel is up to $5.69 a gallon here in Miami, June 2022. I remember paying $2.39, which I thought was a high price back in very early 2021. Diesel has increased 138% in this very short period of time, the price of diesel is way more than double what it was in January 2021, so every mile per gallon really counts these days.
@edysinsimon8646
@edysinsimon8646 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andre! This was quite enlightening! I live close to "outside van" so...They will be doing some limited aftermarket work on mine. Considering what it is, the fuel mileage is quite commendable. They are very expensive but ya get a quality product/experience.
@FoXyToWn
@FoXyToWn 4 жыл бұрын
5:05 - It’s over 9000!!! (Insert dragon ball vegeta meme here)
@geraldg3130
@geraldg3130 4 жыл бұрын
It's important to understand that a vehicle's GVWR is not a measurement of how much a vehicle actually weighs. A vehicle's actual weight is the gross vehicle weight, or GVW. A vehicle's GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle plus any cargo and passengers, not to exceed the limit indicated. The two numbers should not be confused -- the GVW of a vehicle is constantly changing, but the GVWR will always remain a constant because it is a limit. A vehicle's GCWR is a specific weight determined by the manufacturer to be the maximum weight of a loaded tow vehicle AND its attached loaded trailer.
@BarryDuttonSellsHomes
@BarryDuttonSellsHomes 4 жыл бұрын
Such a thorough review as always!
@traebaker816
@traebaker816 3 жыл бұрын
I love mine! 2019, bought it with 20 miles on it.. handles amazing and has plenty of get up for a large diesel van! Very comfortable on long trips and gets great gas mileage, I drove from San Francisco to Los angles off a single tank. Have not got a chance to go off road yet and won’t until I have time to go camping! I would absolutely recommend this van to anyone looking at purchasing a van for any reason. I rented every van out there and gave them a try and I’ve never found a van that is remotely comparable in my personal opinion. I use mine as a road vehicle for my electrical company, but the uses are honestly endless
@choochoodebut3059
@choochoodebut3059 4 жыл бұрын
My point of entry to this channel was the 4x4 Nissan nv2500 article. Love me some vans.
@michaelcastro6614
@michaelcastro6614 4 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you! I've watched video after video on 4x4 Camper Vans, and you're the only one so far talking about it's off-road capabilities!
@jamesrobinson9176
@jamesrobinson9176 4 жыл бұрын
Since it's an RV there's no lemon law protection either....
@0xsergy
@0xsergy 4 жыл бұрын
lolwat, rvs have no lemon law? is it cause they all leak like motherfuckers?
@jamesrobinson9176
@jamesrobinson9176 4 жыл бұрын
@@0xsergy pretty much.... check out Steve Lehto here on the KZbin he's a lemon law specialist
@jbjlock26
@jbjlock26 4 жыл бұрын
Andre, Nice comprehensive look at the Summit Van and the Sprinter 4 x 4. Interesting that you found the new Mercedes seats to be so comfortable. I have a Winnebago View on a 2015 chassis. I’ve done some suspension upgrades as I’m running much closer to maximum GVWR. Not that I often push the mileage limits on any given day, but one day I put in 564 miles and didn’t have a sore back or butt! I’m sure the van you tested could be improved with the addition of Sumo Springs to control body roll. On my class C, I did Sumos on the front and Helwig replacement rear stabilizer bar. It’s not quite a minivan, but the handling is pretty predictable!
@TerryManitoba
@TerryManitoba 4 жыл бұрын
Wow - THX for showing us how you get into a vehicle & sit down in the seat... Who would have thunk it so easy.
@ronsmith7880
@ronsmith7880 4 жыл бұрын
Nice van Andre...great video...is that column gear shifter.?.looks like turn signal lever maybe..🤔
@user-jk5ph7wc4e
@user-jk5ph7wc4e 4 жыл бұрын
A few points: "Mid level" trim van with 7" MBUX, factory seat swivels( the best) and basic instrument cluster. Option the LED's, larger 10" MBUX and upgraded colour instrument cluster, fog lights, electronic parking brake to free up more space, 360 deg camera for tight parking and offroading. The lion energy batteries are very mediocre in the Lifep04 battery market, its a shame they used them. Terrawagen makes a great mudflap relocation kit that increases clearance for 275/70/17's Toss on a lift kit from Agile Offroad or VanCompass and you'll have even better ground clearance. Both also make skidplates, winch bumpers and tire carriers. The reason most van builders don't use the Transit chassis is because it's very difficult to upfit compared to the Sprinter. Transit has a very odd shaped roofline and very deep unnecessary wells/bracing. If you want a proper 4x4 overland van you'll have to get one of the Sportsmobile Ford E series cab chassis vans that they make to look like an Econoline. Come 2021 they'll have a proper V8 !
@vinuezaer
@vinuezaer 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the mosquito screens . Nice video, like a little vacation.
@robertryan7204
@robertryan7204 4 жыл бұрын
They are deriguer in Australia
@ourkaravan
@ourkaravan 4 жыл бұрын
What happened to the stuck footage? Many people see the "4x4" badge on the back, but don't realize the Sprinter can only send 33% of its torque to the front axle. Worse yet, the transfer case can't be locked, it's an open differential just like the front and rear axles. When you put it in a difficult situation, it will send power to the wheels with the least traction and it relies on the brakes to try and sort it out. So a Sprinter is only sort-of 4x4, until you need it most, then it sends power where you don't want it. I think we would all like to see a comparison with the Transit AWD. It lacks a low range, but the 10-speed transmission gives it lower gearing than the Sprinter, and it has an intelligent center diff that can move power where needed. The Transit needs a lift, which Van Compass and Agile Offroad have addressed. Would love to see such a comparison.
@gearradar
@gearradar 4 жыл бұрын
Why doesn’t anyone keep a pair of work gloves in their truck specifically to pump gas? Those handles... you may as well stand on the sidewalk offering passerby’s free rectal exams.
@RobertKohut
@RobertKohut 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@nmtay
@nmtay 4 жыл бұрын
Can you all do a comparison between the Sprinter and the Transit. We see an awful lot of the Sprinter videos. I'd love for you all to show what an AWD Transit can do.
@utoobrandomness7197
@utoobrandomness7197 4 жыл бұрын
Ok its nice to have nicknack things pointed out that are seemingly obvious, BUT... It woulda been nice to see the awning in action, also the hose in the back that gets white water; Is that plumbed into the webasto, so I could give my self a hot shower?
@centuryfreud
@centuryfreud 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I was always wondering how these would handle on various terrains.
@jakeperkins8302
@jakeperkins8302 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a cool little rig. Could be a lot of fun.
@INMATEEARTHmusic69
@INMATEEARTHmusic69 4 жыл бұрын
This is not a lw base , is the 6 meter van , 7 meter van got lwb . 20 mls per gallon on the Highway easy. The 4 zylinder with 164 hp is much more efficient , and you can give him a upgrade to 245 hp and the mileage is still amazing my Sprinter takes around 8.5 Liter ( ca 2.5 gall ) on 64 miles , even on a fresh ride not over 3 gallons ( 90 -100 mls/ h ) on German Highway of course ....😎 nice Vid !
@NatureRecycleFlorida
@NatureRecycleFlorida 4 жыл бұрын
cool van
@timbowhite3159
@timbowhite3159 4 жыл бұрын
Good Morning My Good Friends Of The Fast Lane Trucks & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Families Today From You're Good Friend Timbo White
@BrantTheResidentCalvinist
@BrantTheResidentCalvinist 4 жыл бұрын
I liked the vid but I watched it because of the title. I don’t like being misled.
@DrFearCo
@DrFearCo 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone loves those touch pads on the new Mercedes. I like Mercedes but I’d like to point out that blackberry was using those exact same touch pads 10 years ago.
@The_GamersYT
@The_GamersYT 4 жыл бұрын
I love your vids
@anthonyvaughn3063
@anthonyvaughn3063 3 жыл бұрын
A 28 minute advertisement for the RV company.
@erichanstein2064
@erichanstein2064 4 жыл бұрын
Saw this exact truck in St.Louis MO today!
@simonguardamino8492
@simonguardamino8492 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty easy to get confused with that transmission shifter, looks like a windshield wiper controller.
@willb3018
@willb3018 4 жыл бұрын
You probably would only make that mistake once. 😂 I have an ML350. Same thing. Never had an issue.
@OneManOnFire
@OneManOnFire 4 жыл бұрын
Never had that issue on our 2019 GLC
@Roaming50
@Roaming50 4 жыл бұрын
I have a Revel which is similar. You get used to it, but yeah I’d prefer the shifter on the dash.
@BillSprague
@BillSprague 2 жыл бұрын
Timely! I’m Van shopping!
@scottmcdonald1819
@scottmcdonald1819 4 жыл бұрын
When are you guys going to compare the 4x4 sprinter to the new 2020 all wheel drive Ford Transit?
@andrewhoggett8148
@andrewhoggett8148 4 жыл бұрын
nice set up also use it as normal van with the beds folded up very handy
@albodakine1
@albodakine1 4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@fgialcgorge7392
@fgialcgorge7392 4 жыл бұрын
Andre, you are a treasure. I love your videos. I know I'm gonna give it a like before I even watch it.
@colindmac78
@colindmac78 4 жыл бұрын
Would love to own that van. There's so many places I could go in Atlantic Canada alone let alone the rest of the country but a quite a bit out of my budget for now. But anyone can dream
@paularcher4607
@paularcher4607 4 жыл бұрын
Real good reporting, as always, but I have to ask, how are things like this selling these days?
@Joshua_Bee
@Joshua_Bee 3 жыл бұрын
That got all "stopmotiony" at the end. It was quite comical.
@buzzpedrotti5401
@buzzpedrotti5401 4 жыл бұрын
Now that we are house bound by can these be purchased for half off? Under $50k?
@lesterma1608
@lesterma1608 4 жыл бұрын
Good for road hazards not four wheeling
@davidbible9110
@davidbible9110 2 жыл бұрын
how is maneuverability of sprinter van vs f250? many thanks.
@kriskazecki6701
@kriskazecki6701 4 жыл бұрын
LED headlights need to be standard equipment at this price point.
@REBooner30
@REBooner30 4 жыл бұрын
They are on the 2020 Revel.
@krasnaludek298
@krasnaludek298 4 жыл бұрын
These Sprinter 4x4s are decent if you live or travel in areas that get snow. Their wheelbase is like a crew cab full-size, as stated in the video, but they’re brutally top-heavy; making them worthless on trails beyond a simple & relatively light fire route. I prefer the Ford Transit builds I’ve seen - slightly smaller scale & without the added top heaviness.
@robertryan7204
@robertryan7204 4 жыл бұрын
Limited 4x4 abilities but enough to cope with rough roads and snow
@ramzizaz
@ramzizaz 4 жыл бұрын
Can you explain the doorjam sticker saying that the vehicle is only meant for 2 seat belts but it having more seats
@stevencruz4937
@stevencruz4937 4 жыл бұрын
just watched a vid about van life, they ran out battery after a few days of rain. That merge switch is more than a good idea,
@7spower998
@7spower998 3 жыл бұрын
10:52 Hey Andre, that's airplane type adjustable seat track.
@wnklmnn
@wnklmnn 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice van. Where do you have the back door roller blind from? Could you send me a link where I can buy it?
@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618
@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618 4 жыл бұрын
I have an all wheel drive Chevy Astro that could have got out
@animalwelfareatoz
@animalwelfareatoz 3 жыл бұрын
what is the brand of the removable seat on L track rail?
@Roaming50
@Roaming50 4 жыл бұрын
I have a similar 2020 Winnebago Revel (also bought from Transwest). Winnebago build quality is subpar but it’s still awesome 😁😁😁
@cjzx325
@cjzx325 4 жыл бұрын
The dash probably isn't a good place to put those cupholders. A serious rear end collision could cause it to fly at your face if the airbag doesn't stop it.
@deeaikens9843
@deeaikens9843 4 жыл бұрын
CJ Osman no air bag right there
@regsparkes6507
@regsparkes6507 4 жыл бұрын
" We got really stuck" where was that,..when you did a 180 on the trail, was that at about the 16:20 mark? Too bad we didn't see how you got out of that! Really a great van for the purpose,.the MB Sprinter has always been on or in my wish list,...and Andre's video has whetted my appetite for more of this.
@markbick3896
@markbick3896 3 жыл бұрын
Costco Puma socks - I see you :) Have some myself
@spencerelsbury9110
@spencerelsbury9110 4 жыл бұрын
Love my 07 jeep wk 3.0 CRD
@annihilatedbutcomingback1119
@annihilatedbutcomingback1119 3 жыл бұрын
Those beautiful gas prices at 1:52 wow
@Midnightincubus
@Midnightincubus 4 жыл бұрын
I have a sprinter van the emergency brake is not that complicated calm down
@hlfpsttomorrow93
@hlfpsttomorrow93 4 жыл бұрын
Where’s Nathan been lately?
@jamesbeaman6337
@jamesbeaman6337 4 жыл бұрын
Mostly on TFL Car and TFL Now.
@hirpm8564
@hirpm8564 4 жыл бұрын
nice van as long the warranty is not over
@mr_jakub_b
@mr_jakub_b 3 жыл бұрын
C`mon , you can do this track 2WD van. That`s not a 4x4 test.
@watchmestress4182
@watchmestress4182 4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand this fascination with push button start and electric gear selection. Keys and mechanical shifters work. When you are really into the back country reliability is much more valuable than fancy gagets.
@krasnaludek298
@krasnaludek298 4 жыл бұрын
There’s no proof that push button start & electronic transfer cases are any less reliable than traditional setups, so your point has no merit.
@OneManOnFire
@OneManOnFire 4 жыл бұрын
I personally like it.
@0xsergy
@0xsergy 4 жыл бұрын
@@krasnaludek298 everyone i know with electronic transfer cases i've known has had problems with them at some point. half of them don't even work after the first 10 years of ownership and become a money pit to fix. never owned one myself but uh, i'll take a direct linkage thanks. direct linkages can fail too, for sure, but the advantage is that when they do you can get under the car, move the lever manually, and get yourself home. if the button fails i don't think you're actuating an electric motor inside of the transfercase manually. I'm preaching though cause my current car has a push button and auto unlocks when I get close and I really like that even though it's just another thing to go wrong.
@brandoncole6358
@brandoncole6358 3 жыл бұрын
Those self tapping screws aren't countersunk and just look like they didn't care as u can see they are protruding at an angle which means they weren't drilled in straight.
@duckhorn
@duckhorn 4 жыл бұрын
does 2wd sprinter also do this level of offroad?
@chrismc.893
@chrismc.893 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to see what these 4wd vans can do on trail.
@mariog5062
@mariog5062 4 жыл бұрын
Not enough info on the interior amenities of the van.
@parker4551
@parker4551 4 жыл бұрын
No getting out if you live in Michigan.
@steveherring6660
@steveherring6660 4 жыл бұрын
hay andre, wranglerstar converted his ford van into a four wheel drive. i wish i was doing other vehicles and i would do the conversion that cody t wranglerstar .com did. check it out i think you truck guys might really like.
@jhrodriguez08
@jhrodriguez08 3 жыл бұрын
Winnebago Revel has the perfect setup for this sprinter chassis
@uv4jjj
@uv4jjj 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a paramedic and I work for a company that has a fleet of these converted into ambulances. I've spent a lot of time driving and being inside these vans. Here's my take: Pros: Interior is well laid-out with a surprising amount of space for it's size Cons : We have a on-site mechanic that takes care of these and he says they constantly need to be worked on. Reliability is a real issue. Many in our fleet have had major repairs under 100k. The company is switching to Fords due to these issues. Turbo-Lag is really bad. It takes several seconds at full throttle to get any power. Center of gravity is very high with a narrow wheelbase makes body roll side-to-side very bad. Carrying any momentum into corners is nerve-racking. Driver has to go extremely slow in order to not throw everyone around in the back. Overall: Everyone at work still prefers the Mercedes to the new Fords just because of the layout of the front cab is far superior (Fords are super cramped up front even though they're larger vehicles). Buyer beware, I would not want to spend my own money on one of these mostly due to the reliability issues.
@SDav21
@SDav21 4 жыл бұрын
This is narrow because it's made for narrower European streets. The reliability issue is strange. Mercedes vans are bulletproof. Is it diesel?
@BigMateo24
@BigMateo24 4 жыл бұрын
@@SDav21 Mercedes vans are far from bullt proof. I blew 2 vans up myself. Same deal, my company went all in on Mercedes and switched to Ford because they were so unbelievably unreliable.
@SDav21
@SDav21 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigMateo24 hard to believe. Were they petrol or diesel?
@philhealey449
@philhealey449 4 жыл бұрын
@@SDav21 I'd agree on the bulletproofing of Mercedes and being the best, but only up to around 20 years ago. Today they are sadly as bad as the worst. Spoken from 25 years Mercedes ownership.
@robertryan7204
@robertryan7204 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigMateo24 Here Ford does get a look in especially the Transit
@francenomadvwt4
@francenomadvwt4 3 жыл бұрын
nice one , awesome,, what is the exact Sprinter model ? cargo capacity or caracteristics ? thanks a lot 👍
@iray3242
@iray3242 4 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to know what the Highway MPG was in that configuration.
@TFLtruck
@TFLtruck 4 жыл бұрын
As we showed, it was 15.5 mpg. Andre did a highway run home after filming and got 16.5 mpg.
@iray3242
@iray3242 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@S42069
@S42069 4 жыл бұрын
I do not understand your '30 seconds to top-off' trick-- Most pumps will turn off after about 20 seconds without pumping. Also, I have found that there is no difference in the added capacity if waiting 5 or 6 seconds vs. 30 seconds.
@MegaCrimsonshadow
@MegaCrimsonshadow 4 жыл бұрын
When it comes to diesel I personally think there really is. In my experience the gasoline does not foam up as much so you can get a little more in but with diesel when I ran equipment and also wide variety of trucks it always seemed to bubble more and would shut the filler off earlier. This just keeps it fair I think.
@JeffInDFW
@JeffInDFW 4 жыл бұрын
Whoops! We rolled off a cliff and crushed a church group that was camping! Truck exploded! Then, this video plays. WTF TFL. You guys are better than that.
@jlai3861
@jlai3861 3 жыл бұрын
My 2 years old white sprinter 4x4 crew van start showing rust spot on body panel , when they can fix this? That why I only lease it not buying.
@ihikebc2295
@ihikebc2295 3 жыл бұрын
Try spraying anti-rust paint on it. Cheap and (usually) effective.
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