Oh, I like this van!! Have been looking for a van or bus for several years. I have an old classic E-150. And I have a 4x4 truck. They are both okay but I don’t buy vehicles and change my mind (unless they are faulty, and then I want a replacement of the same type). Once I find what I want, I drive them several hundred thousand miles. The van has only 160k but I bought it used a year ago. I knew when I bought it that I wouldn’t keep it but it is a conversion van with a wheelchair lift that I needed that week and I got it cheap. The truck was what Husband wanted 15 years ago and loved it. Well, in a way he still does but I am the driver and not even remotely interested in jumping up and out at 0500 after a big storm to put the truck through its paces on ice under snow. So it’s no fun, anymore. It was my intent to get a bigger truck to carry a bigger camper when the time came and we turned in our beepers and office keys. Then the wheelchair came. I don’t want a big class A like the rest of the family drives to and from Florida each year, parking in the same space in the same RV Park in the same town every year. Occasionally going to a campground near their home if they get restless. Nope, no thanks. Drove in-laws back and forth for several years and understand their limitations, which are many. But every van is set up to make it hard for him to get in and out. And they are limited like the one I’ve got so why bother spending more money on the same? I saw the articulation the axles in the stock photos going over the boulders. Positraction squared! He can get in and out easy. So can I. He can turn his chair around in the passenger seat space. He can get to the bed. And the side door opens enough to accommodate the #*!& wheelchair lift. I have found my van! Enough about me. Carry on and I will contain my enthusiasm. 😁
Everyone is complaining about the price but Sportsmobile will add the pop-top to most any newer van Check out their website, it's affordable. They had to do a lot of customizing on the chassis when Ford stopped making the Econoline. You can get the 4x4 Sprinter and add the pop-top and use a WayFarer interior system. It doesn't have to be tricked out like this.
@@braddowns17 I would still want one if I got a Sprinter because my honey is 6'8" and it gives the extra loft area for the extra bed so grand kids could go on weekend adventures. I'm looking at the Metris or Ford Transit Connect. With the Pop top on one of those I'm almost at 8" of head room. If you're a shorter person the pop top is most likely not needed as you said.
Wow- that is a primo class RV. And off-road adaptable, what more could a person need. Thank you for the walk around. This should be interesting over the next few episodes.
Looks cool. Last year, we saw a couple from Germany that had a 4WD overlanding vehicle with HUGE tires that looked like they could traverse anything. They shipped it from Germany to South America and were driving their way up to Alaska. It literally looked like a high end tank! Lotto dreams.
It's funny some of the comments. What I don't think they understand is just how custom built this is!! I mean the ability to get an all wheel drive camper van into places that usually only Jeeps can go!! That's a big deal 🌟 and there's a lot of overhead probably and money put in to getting all those special parts made in the USA. That being said, I am curious to know if the pop top could support solar panels and an AC system? Looks nice and roomy. Great idea to put commonly used items together for storage. I do that at home too. So much easier to cook and simple clean up. Can't wait to see more of your videos of this rig.
Once again I see so much critisism for the lack of a bathroom and for the overall price. This is the nicest rig ever for actually getting out and exploring this great country of ours which is what it is all about. Congrats and thanks for the video.
You two are like kids in a candy store!! I don't know who's cuter....Kait with hanging closet or Joe with the coffee maker in the pottie cupboard......can't wait to see you guys camping in it!! Have fun!!
Have fun. Not really for the Everyman. I’m sure that will anger some. I personally just like you as a couple and am glad I can live vicariously through you. Looking forward to seeing y’all in the next adventure. Thanks.
You two are doing the homework for many of us by comparing numerous types and brands of vans. Wish you could demo a Winnebago Revel and maybe Travato for a few weeks.
Beautiful rig, I really do envy the fact you are taking a Sportsmobile Classic on your next adventure! Your review of this is something I will be watching once you have put some time behind the wheel of such an awesome overland rig. Enjoy and safe travels.
I can,t wait for some of the Australian off-road trailers to come to the USA. Vans are cool and all, but in my opinion a trailer is more practical for a family to use for weekend use. You can use a truck or suv for daily driving and tow the trailer on the weekend, set up a basecamp with the trailer and explore in the truck or suv with the family. These are super cool though.
Can't wait, that's my dream van as well. I met you guys on the parking lot at Costco @ St George, we were going to Zion, you were off to Colorado... Fun meeting, I'm sure we will cross paths again. Enjoy the ride!
@@Weretherussos when you see me next time, mom will be with. She's 80 and realized I haven't paid rent in over a year and wants to try on Van life. So I'll be driving her class C (when I find one) to rv parks while I tow a Tacoma with a collapsible Alaska Camper in the back. May even start a channel with mom, vanlife/rvlife allows you to experience what's most important to you and mom is 80, I wanna enjoy her while I can. That's inspiration partially came from you guys and the loss of your doggie. The time is always now, too live your best life and create memories that last a lifetime.
I loved the ease of towing my pop top camper, but man it was hard to sleep with anyboutside noise like in a campground cause the "tent" part of the camper offers no sound barrier
This has a great heater which will keep it very warm even with top up. That said, if you put the top down at night, you have a much smaller area to heat and the heater will be much more efficient.
If you swap the hinges out on the rear doors you can get articulating ones so the doors actually fold all the way around to the side of the Vans just like the newer Sprinter
Nice off road van, no need to change, its ready for California Baya race..😁 Hope your really enjoy the rig and satisfies all the amenities from the other rigs you guys have tested and enjoyed 👍.
For me, a pop top camper and 3/4 ton 4x4 (probably used) is better value. I used to have a Taco and it would go a lot of places. You get old and those trails start to beat you up, but I'm glad i did it. I didn't find the really rough trails necessarily led to great places. Mosquitoes have incredible off road capabilities. I know I don't need the drivetrain, but it's great people do that stuff. Great guy!
WOW this vehicle is just fabulous. A V-10 motor and all of those gear combinations. Awesome. Just think of all the places you could go. If you run into rainy weather is pop up part weather resistant or can it be used equally as well with the tent down?
Perfect for that summer Yukon/ Alaska trip all the way to the Arctic Ocean on the Dalton Hwy no worries. Did you know that you could also drive from Dawson to Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean in the Northwest Territories. The Hwy from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk was just finished in 2017. Watched a vlog of the drive on both Hwy’s. The views were amazing!
I know Kait said that Joe has been dreaming about this Van, but she looked just as happy to have it as he did. This just might be the perfect fit for you guys😁
I love that you're trying out these different vehicles. It's great to see. I would love to see what daily life is like as you're on the road and don't have the pop-top up. How much squat-crawling is involved? How noisy is it with the pop-top screens instead of walls? Is the pop-top so easy to pop that you would do it for a lunch-only stop? Did you enjoy that accidental rhyme?
Wow, my husband is not impressed with me being interested in RV Campers. Well, I showed him this one and he was pretty impressed with the vehicle and its potential. The only down thing; for $185,000 and there is no air? That is the only big negative. It will be interesting to watch your adventure in this van.
Well AC is an option with this and keep in mind it’s 185 with all of the bumpers, giant wheels etc. I think the light bar alone on it is a few thousand. These start around 160
Do you own a camper/RV or just borrow? I've watched a few of your videos, seems like you borrow them for review, is there a set period?. $185,000 seems way too steep for a 4x4 van, Atlas t-case is nice but they are adaptable in a number of vehicles. I feel you could deck out a new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a pop top for way less. Not taking it 4 wheeling??
Yup, the cost is extremely high. My plan is to pick up a low-mileage LWB Chevy Express for about $20k, and doing the interior myself. All I need, fridge, shower, marine toilet, solar etc about $20k. Total=$40k.
$40k +. Guaranteed you'll go over budget as everyone always underestimates how much stuff costs, and you have to provide your labour, which may be free, but only if you value your time at zero dollars. If you do, you can come and help build my RV and I will pay you zero dollars. Otherwise you need to add in your labour cost, which could be $20 to $100 per hr or more, depending on your skill set.
Dear OMG..... I enjoy working on stuff. I built a house entirely by myself (did have help pouring 14 yards of concrete lol) so I'm fully capable of doing anything and everything. I am paying muself by doing the work myself. Your snarky attitude is unbecoming, but I understand those who can't, love to whine about those who can.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 thats funny. How about any decent camp spot where you are not surrounded by people? LWB is the absolute worst unless your packing 4x4, some decent tires , and a lift..
I really need to find out where I can order this front bumper for my E450 4X4 class-B. This is exactly what I've been looking for if I can get it powder coated to a color? Excellent RV you've presented BTW...
Hi … I see sooo many complaints about no A/C. But, there is … it's a van, and most E-series Fords have the cab A/C which is suitable to run at idle. I did this in my old 2003 E350 at Death Valley. Unless … SportsMobile didn't order the A/C for the van itself??
It looks like top notch everything all the way, but I don't need that much off road capability, and I do need a metal high top and a bathroom. Also, I don't need a V10 that gets 2 mpg... it's impressive, but it's all wrong. For someone who it is all perfect/right for, it's no doubt killer. If you have the blunt.
YES! YES! YES! This is the one guys! This rig is so you. The color and everything else is awesome! Buy it, Buy it! I'm sure the company will give you a discount on the floor model. LOL!
Ha Ha, yes I can imagine you rolling into NYC in that thing. I'll even buy your first tank of gas and pay your first parking ticket. LOL! Safe travels 😁
Honestly the reason is costs 185k is because of the off roading capabilities and if you aren't going to utilize that you're really wasting your money. You can buy just a normal 4x4 camper that's small and has all the interior features of the Sportsmobile. In fact I used to have a Ford Transit 350 2wd that I was going to do a Sportsmobile conversion in and they quoted me roughly 43k for the package i was interested in. The 4wd system in that Sportsmobile is very advanced and very expensive. Don't get me wrong it's an awesome setup I just hate to see you spend that sort of money when you aren't going to take it off road and use it to it's full potential...but hey if that's what makes you happy then go for it...congrats!
That is true...but it is a camper van. I'm sure whoever stays in it overnight (regardless of their bank balance, or whether at a campground or in the boonies), might like to have A/C available--especially after shelling out $185k for it. Even the dog would agree with that.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 I have owned a few expensive toys over the years and this would be another great toy to own if your budget allows but it's not a home and wouldn't be a very comfortable RV. Like all vehicles it is a consumable product that loses value when you drive it off the lot and keeps on losing value.
Interesting that they decided to use leaf springs up front. I wonder if the Nevada location is due to the cost of being able to do business in California?
Thanks Paul! You know I thought about the crowd funding thing after you and a few others mentioned it and honestly I don’t like asking for money without giving something of value back. That said, if you do want to help out my new book is on sale: amzn.to/2Kymd5x and if you do make other purchases through Amazon, consider using the link in the description below. You pay the same amount and we get a small commission.
If u want a pop up why don’t u consider four wheel truck camper? Those are very well built and way cheaper. You can upgrade vehicle and still keep the camper in the future.
Josh...weevil? Really? Was that a typo? My neighbor spent $3300 on a bicycle yet...he uses it every day. To each her or his own, stop being so critical. BTW...is not this spiffy rig...their house?
We shared our opinions of it in the various videos we made. Since that was still a prototype we don’t want to give any final thoughts until we can see/use the production model.
Storyteller posted on FaceBook the other day about their new relationship with LaMesa RV. I asked if both the Mercedes and Ford Transit would be available, their response was only the Mercedes. Should hit the dealers next month.
I just said to my daughter see what 170 thousand get you ! My mistake see what 185 gets you! Worth it if you put a suitcase inside with 100 grand in it!
Quite the contrast from last week's RV, eh? Those were some crazy pictures of this RV in action. Pretty impressive. Wait, did your better half just say there's no AC in the "$185K" RV? "Wha-Wha-Whaaaat?" 😳
@@Weretherussos For a premium priced RV, you'd think that wouldn't be an "add on". Shows what little I know. It does look cool. Do you think you'll have to get a PhD to work those shifters? 😳✌️
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He can't quit smiling 😁😁Happy Man!
Oh that I am!
Oh, I like this van!! Have been looking for a van or bus for several years. I have an old classic E-150. And I have a 4x4 truck. They are both okay but I don’t buy vehicles and change my mind (unless they are faulty, and then I want a replacement of the same type). Once I find what I want, I drive them several hundred thousand miles. The van has only 160k but I bought it used a year ago. I knew when I bought it that I wouldn’t keep it but it is a conversion van with a wheelchair lift that I needed that week and I got it cheap. The truck was what Husband wanted 15 years ago and loved it. Well, in a way he still does but I am the driver and not even remotely interested in jumping up and out at 0500 after a big storm to put the truck through its paces on ice under snow. So it’s no fun, anymore. It was my intent to get a bigger truck to carry a bigger camper when the time came and we turned in our beepers and office keys. Then the wheelchair came. I don’t want a big class A like the rest of the family drives to and from Florida each year, parking in the same space in the same RV Park in the same town every year. Occasionally going to a campground near their home if they get restless. Nope, no thanks. Drove in-laws back and forth for several years and understand their limitations, which are many. But every van is set up to make it hard for him to get in and out. And they are limited like the one I’ve got so why bother spending more money on the same? I saw the articulation the axles in the stock photos going over the boulders. Positraction squared! He can get in and out easy. So can I. He can turn his chair around in the passenger seat space. He can get to the bed. And the side door opens enough to accommodate the #*!& wheelchair lift. I have found my van! Enough about me. Carry on and I will contain my enthusiasm. 😁
Everyone is complaining about the price but Sportsmobile will add the pop-top to most any newer van Check out their website, it's affordable. They had to do a lot of customizing on the chassis when Ford stopped making the Econoline. You can get the 4x4 Sprinter and add the pop-top and use a WayFarer interior system. It doesn't have to be tricked out like this.
Exactly. This is kind of the top of the line, go anywhere vehicle.
Chevy Express is the last full-sized van manufactured. And it's not quite as large as the Econoline.
@@braddowns17 I would still want one if I got a Sprinter because my honey is 6'8" and it gives the extra loft area for the extra bed so grand kids could go on weekend adventures. I'm looking at the Metris or Ford Transit Connect. With the Pop top on one of those I'm almost at 8" of head room. If you're a shorter person the pop top is most likely not needed as you said.
Wow- that is a primo class RV. And off-road adaptable, what more could a person need. Thank you for the walk around. This should be interesting over the next few episodes.
Looks cool.
Last year, we saw a couple from Germany that had a 4WD overlanding vehicle with HUGE tires that looked like they could traverse anything. They shipped it from Germany to South America and were driving their way up to Alaska. It literally looked like a high end tank!
Lotto dreams.
Thank you! Retirement isn’t far away for me and you two are inspiring me to hit the road for adventures
It's funny some of the comments. What I don't think they understand is just how custom built this is!! I mean the ability to get an all wheel drive camper van into places that usually only Jeeps can go!! That's a big deal 🌟 and there's a lot of overhead probably and money put in to getting all those special parts made in the USA.
That being said, I am curious to know if the pop top could support solar panels and an AC system? Looks nice and roomy. Great idea to put commonly used items together for storage. I do that at home too. So much easier to cook and simple clean up. Can't wait to see more of your videos of this rig.
Yes it can support up to 150lbs. AC is an option, they just didn’t add it to this one.
Thanks for you and your wife making these great videos 😊
You're welcome!
Once again I see so much critisism for the lack of a bathroom and for the overall price. This is the nicest rig ever for actually getting out and exploring this great country of ours which is what it is all about. Congrats and thanks for the video.
You two are like kids in a candy store!! I don't know who's cuter....Kait with hanging closet or Joe with the coffee maker in the pottie cupboard......can't wait to see you guys camping in it!! Have fun!!
Thanks Barbara!
Have fun. Not really for the Everyman. I’m sure that will anger some. I personally just like you as a couple and am glad I can live vicariously through you. Looking forward to seeing y’all in the next adventure. Thanks.
You two are doing the homework for many of us by comparing numerous types and brands of vans. Wish you could demo a Winnebago Revel and maybe Travato for a few weeks.
I'm doing similar, but to a 40 year old van with a high top Well done on your setup. It's nice.
Beautiful rig, I really do envy the fact you are taking a Sportsmobile Classic on your next adventure! Your review of this is something I will be watching once you have put some time behind the wheel of such an awesome overland rig. Enjoy and safe travels.
Thanks and hope you enjoy the next few videos
I can,t wait for some of the Australian off-road trailers to come to the USA. Vans are cool and all, but in my opinion a trailer is more practical for a family to use for weekend use. You can use a truck or suv for daily driving and tow the trailer on the weekend, set up a basecamp with the trailer and explore in the truck or suv with the family. These are super cool though.
Can't wait, that's my dream van as well. I met you guys on the parking lot at Costco @ St George, we were going to Zion, you were off to Colorado... Fun meeting, I'm sure we will cross paths again. Enjoy the ride!
Hey there! We remember you - hope to see y'all on the road again!
@@Weretherussos when you see me next time, mom will be with. She's 80 and realized I haven't paid rent in over a year and wants to try on Van life. So I'll be driving her class C (when I find one) to rv parks while I tow a Tacoma with a collapsible Alaska Camper in the back. May even start a channel with mom, vanlife/rvlife allows you to experience what's most important to you and mom is 80, I wanna enjoy her while I can. That's inspiration partially came from you guys and the loss of your doggie. The time is always now, too live your best life and create memories that last a lifetime.
WOW the storage is amazing. I am loving it more and more.
Should’ve guessed this would be your next vehicle. So cool! Take it somewhere beautiful and enjoy it!
Thanks! That's the plan!
I loved the ease of towing my pop top camper, but man it was hard to sleep with anyboutside noise like in a campground cause the "tent" part of the camper offers no sound barrier
There isn’t much of a one in a hard side van when you have the window open either.
What about sleeping in cold? Doesn’t look like that canvas provides much insulation.
This has a great heater which will keep it very warm even with top up. That said, if you put the top down at night, you have a much smaller area to heat and the heater will be much more efficient.
We're the Russos Can the bench fold down to a bed?
Jenny & Craig Adventures mm
Now this is going to be fun, excited to see you day to day living and fun in this unit! Safe travels to you both!!!!
Thanks Rando - it definitely can't be boring in something like this!
If you swap the hinges out on the rear doors you can get articulating ones so the doors actually fold all the way around to the side of the Vans just like the newer Sprinter
Nice off road van, no need to change, its ready for California Baya race..😁
Hope your really enjoy the rig and satisfies all the amenities from the other rigs you guys have tested and enjoyed 👍.
Thanks Angel!
Love your videos, just wish they were longer. 👍🏻
Thanks Ruth
For me, a pop top camper and 3/4 ton 4x4 (probably used) is better value. I used to have a Taco and it would go a lot of places. You get old and those trails start to beat you up, but I'm glad i did it. I didn't find the really rough trails necessarily led to great places. Mosquitoes have incredible off road capabilities. I know I don't need the drivetrain, but it's great people do that stuff. Great guy!
Not without A/C especially at that price point. The dog that travels with you would not like that.
Definitely strap down the porta-potty! Have fun with this one.
Thank you for your video and thank you for your code, i joined Harvest Hosts with it !
Very cool! Enjoy the program, we love it!
Omg favorite rig of all time!
Absolutely amazing have been hoping you would end up trying out one of these. Also my favorite color. Enjoy for me too guys that's a dream rig.
Thanks - the color is awesome!
WOW this vehicle is just fabulous. A V-10 motor and all of those gear combinations. Awesome. Just think of all the places you could go. If you run into rainy weather is pop up part weather resistant or can it be used equally as well with the tent down?
You'll see in our upcoming videos!
You finally bought it! Congrats !!🎊
No, just borrowing it.
@@Weretherussos ohh. well cool content still.
You guys don't need a new van, you can just go from manufacturer to manufacturer and try out their vans😂😂
KevininSC So if you have a problem with them there is a simple solution! Stop watching and go away!
I swear it looks like you guys are about to form your own A Team! Very cool!
Hilarious! I can hear the music now...
Perfect for that summer Yukon/ Alaska trip all the way to the Arctic Ocean on the Dalton Hwy no worries. Did you know that you could also drive from Dawson to Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean in the Northwest Territories. The Hwy from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk was just finished in 2017. Watched a vlog of the drive on both Hwy’s. The views were amazing!
No but now we have another item on our bucket list!
I know Kait said that Joe has been dreaming about this Van, but she looked just as happy to have it as he did. This just might be the perfect fit for you guys😁
Oh yeah, this was her dream as much as mine!
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I love that you're trying out these different vehicles. It's great to see. I would love to see what daily life is like as you're on the road and don't have the pop-top up. How much squat-crawling is involved? How noisy is it with the pop-top screens instead of walls? Is the pop-top so easy to pop that you would do it for a lunch-only stop? Did you enjoy that accidental rhyme?
Yep you’ll see all of that. And yes, it’s about a minute to put the top up so easy enough for just a quick stop
Super cool. Can't wait for your trip.
Thanks!
Very exciting. Maybe you will like it and the company will give you a deal on owning one 👏👏👏👏
Very cool. I'd worry for myself about the a/c but depending where you go might not be a big deal. Have fun!!
Well they do offer AC and an option.
Dude, do I remember you could not get up certain hills in your Hymer. You can in this!
That is totally badass!
Ohhh that it is!
Beautiful. I cant afford it but I sure do like it.
Love the paintjob!
Hey, im in love with all the cubbies that rig has! Its beastly, so future videos should DEF be exciting...Cheers you two 🍻
Awe I'm in reno would have live to have bumped into yall, you guys are adorable 🤗 cant wait to see the next video in that beast 👊💕
Wow, my husband is not impressed with me being interested in RV Campers. Well, I showed him this one and he was pretty impressed with the vehicle and its potential. The only down thing; for $185,000 and there is no air? That is the only big negative. It will be interesting to watch your adventure in this van.
Well AC is an option with this and keep in mind it’s 185 with all of the bumpers, giant wheels etc. I think the light bar alone on it is a few thousand. These start around 160
Do you own a camper/RV or just borrow? I've watched a few of your videos, seems like you borrow them for review, is there a set period?. $185,000 seems way too steep for a 4x4 van, Atlas t-case is nice but they are adaptable in a number of vehicles. I feel you could deck out a new Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with a pop top for way less. Not taking it 4 wheeling??
I wish you well with this new vehicle. No ac I could not handle it. Looking forward to next video. Safe journey😀!
Joe never stopped smiling 😊
Wow. What an amazing rig.
Why so expensive? I see the same interior for ~$12,000. I get that it’s an off-road vehicle but does that inflate the price that much?
Yup, the cost is extremely high. My plan is to pick up a low-mileage LWB Chevy Express for about $20k, and doing the interior myself. All I need, fridge, shower, marine toilet, solar etc about $20k. Total=$40k.
Will it be 4x4?
$40k +. Guaranteed you'll go over budget as everyone always underestimates how much stuff costs, and you have to provide your labour, which may be free, but only if you value your time at zero dollars. If you do, you can come and help build my RV and I will pay you zero dollars. Otherwise you need to add in your labour cost, which could be $20 to $100 per hr or more, depending on your skill set.
Dear OMG..... I enjoy working on stuff. I built a house entirely by myself (did have help pouring 14 yards of concrete lol) so I'm fully capable of doing anything and everything. I am paying muself by doing the work myself.
Your snarky attitude is unbecoming, but I understand those who can't, love to whine about those who can.
Keith, no, not interested in 4X4. Not going to South America. I've had four vans before, not a novice.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 thats funny. How about any decent camp spot where you are not surrounded by people? LWB is the absolute worst unless your packing 4x4, some decent tires , and a lift..
Congratulations Joe and Kait! I see that big smile on Joe's face LOL and am so happy for your dream to come true. I don't see a shower room though?
Thanks! There is an external shower in the back.
Do you buy something everytime you camp at Harvest Host? Is it ok if you just camp without spending money?
I really need to find out where I can order this front bumper for my E450 4X4 class-B. This is exactly what I've been looking for if I can get it powder coated to a color?
Excellent RV you've presented BTW...
Thanks for sharing this video this is awesome, really nice..
Hi … I see sooo many complaints about no A/C. But, there is … it's a van, and most E-series Fords have the cab A/C which is suitable to run at idle. I did this in my old 2003 E350 at Death Valley. Unless … SportsMobile didn't order the A/C for the van itself??
Congrats you guys!! That's awesome!!
Thanks Dan!
Hey again! Are you okay if we repost this on our account? We will make to always credit you guys. Let us know!
i love that new rig, heck i live in reno, and didn't even know sportsmobile was here....is it on glendale ave?
It’s on the south side of the airport.
Wow U snuck this one in ....so Kool ....Yes take it off road dying to see how it performs..OMG so Jealous Have a Great Time.
Thanks James!
I like this one a lot!
So do we!
It looks like top notch everything all the way, but I don't need that much off road capability, and I do need a metal high top and a bathroom. Also, I don't need a V10 that gets 2 mpg... it's impressive, but it's all wrong. For someone who it is all perfect/right for, it's no doubt killer. If you have the blunt.
I think it’s time we see Kait’s dream rv. It always seems that everything is based on what Joe thinks is best😕
Kait has loved this layout for a long time and I'm the one who wasn't so sure. This is more of her dream than mine.
Would have loved to have met you while you were here in my hometown!
If your ever never Martinsville Va yall more than welcome to stay on my property for free awesome vids
YES! YES! YES! This is the one guys! This rig is so you. The color and everything else is awesome! Buy it, Buy it! I'm sure the company will give you a discount on the floor model. LOL!
Ha! Yes, I think we’re in love. Imagine us rolling into NYC with this thing 😉
Ha Ha, yes I can imagine you rolling into NYC in that thing. I'll even buy your first tank of gas and pay your first parking ticket. LOL! Safe travels 😁
Ha! Done and done.
It sounds like it's a four wheeler's off road dream machine! #WTR
Honestly the reason is costs 185k is because of the off roading capabilities and if you aren't going to utilize that you're really wasting your money. You can buy just a normal 4x4 camper that's small and has all the interior features of the Sportsmobile. In fact I used to have a Ford Transit 350 2wd that I was going to do a Sportsmobile conversion in and they quoted me roughly 43k for the package i was interested in. The 4wd system in that Sportsmobile is very advanced and very expensive. Don't get me wrong it's an awesome setup I just hate to see you spend that sort of money when you aren't going to take it off road and use it to it's full potential...but hey if that's what makes you happy then go for it...congrats!
We didn’t buy it - just borrowing it and don’t want to damage a 185k vehicle by taking it off road.
@@Weretherussos ah ok awesome. that makes more sense why you don't want to go offroad :)
It's a specialty vehicle for the rich who love to go off roading. It's not a winnebago to take your kids and dog to the KOA.
That is true...but it is a camper van. I'm sure whoever stays in it overnight (regardless of their bank balance, or whether at a campground or in the boonies), might like to have A/C available--especially after shelling out $185k for it. Even the dog would agree with that.
Rich? After 10 years its paid off. Whats another payment? And if it is your home...it a cheap one.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 I have owned a few expensive toys over the years and this would be another great toy to own if your budget allows but it's not a home and wouldn't be a very comfortable RV. Like all vehicles it is a consumable product that loses value when you drive it off the lot and keeps on losing value.
@@flying911
It does have an A/C in it!!
@Travelin' Ted according to the Russos, there is no A/C in this unit. She says so at around the 10:00 point.
Interesting that they decided to use leaf springs up front. I wonder if the Nevada location is due to the cost of being able to do business in California?
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If u want a pop up why don’t u consider four wheel truck camper? Those are very well built and way cheaper. You can upgrade vehicle and still keep the camper in the future.
RUSSOS, Hello there, this SPORTMOBILE, sure, pop up, but how does one cope with it being COLD OUT ? Probably an E350, NO SHOWER,
Yay! but way too expensive
Happy your wish was granted though!
Enjoy!
Thanks TS
It is really nice!
How long will you have this rig?
Do you happen to know the color code for it? Love it
For that price it is absolutely ridiculous that it does not come with air conditioning ! 😂😂
INSANE amount of money for this van!
Now we’re talking! But what weevil pays that much for a van w/o AC? Seriously that’s more than my house.
Josh...weevil? Really? Was that a typo? My neighbor spent $3300 on a bicycle yet...he uses it every day. To each her or his own, stop being so critical. BTW...is not this spiffy rig...their house?
G Henrickson sucker born everyday
It does have A/C.
Good stuff, If I had extra money, I would consider it.
Ok, how long do we have to wait for the next video? So curious how it is with the heat and the pop top! Beautiful van!!!
Next Wednesday so stay tuned
For a 180g it should have lighting everywhere
OK s0you guys get long-term rentals for free in exchange for exposure right?
Al NOSNERD this could go in for quite a while if that’s the case 😂 surely the freebies will run out at some point I’m sure 👍
Oh wow. Nice
That's really nice! But did I hear you say there is NO air conditioning?
No, but you can get it with AC
Love Sportsmobile, but I was looking forward to getting your final thoughts on the Storyteller Overland.
We shared our opinions of it in the various videos we made. Since that was still a prototype we don’t want to give any final thoughts until we can see/use the production model.
Storyteller posted on FaceBook the other day about their new relationship with LaMesa RV. I asked if both the Mercedes and Ford Transit would be available, their response was only the Mercedes. Should hit the dealers next month.
Welcome to Reno!
Cannot wait until the next episode (I keep saying that), but a Sportsmobile?! Holy Smokes!!
I just said to my daughter see what 170 thousand get you ! My mistake see what 185 gets you! Worth it if you put a suitcase inside with 100 grand in it!
Quite the contrast from last week's RV, eh? Those were some crazy pictures of this RV in action. Pretty impressive.
Wait, did your better half just say there's no AC in the "$185K" RV? "Wha-Wha-Whaaaat?" 😳
No AC. It's an option you can add but we don't think we would if we were to buy something like this.
@@Weretherussos For a premium priced RV, you'd think that wouldn't be an "add on". Shows what little I know. It does look cool. Do you think you'll have to get a PhD to work those shifters? 😳✌️
I would also like some final thoughts on the storyteller, that was a cool van and I say that knowing you are now in one without AC😒🤪
I need a bib!
185 Grand 🤔🤔🤔 it's your business, no A/C doesn't make sense to me but, it's a cool ride
What is the length of this van 17.65 or 19.3 feet? Does anyone know? Thx.
Awesome....as soon as I manage to start shitting gold bars i will come buy one.
There’s a Taco Bell at the end of the rainbow that should help with that
It would be cool.. if you guys review the 2020 Winnebago revel class b van.