We have a 32 ft 5th wheel and a 2021 dodge promaster 2500 converted van. We aren't full time rvers. We like the 5th wheel for family and friend camping and traveling or when we we spend 3 months snow birding in the winter. We use the van when it's just the 2 of us and we are traveling cross country staying stationary just a day or two to see the sights in the area. A lot more flexibility for parking and stealth camping. No need for hookups with our solar.
That's awesome! We feel the same way. We always say if we traveled slower there would have been no reason to sell our 5'r. But, the ease of driving and parking a van conversion has us considering downsizing or RV again! My only concern is indoor space for the cats. Thanks for sharing your travel style with us! - Dennis
I'd pick RV life. Every time I see a smaller space than what you guys have all I can do is think about rainy days! In your place you seem to have enough space to weather, no pun intended, a few rainy days...whereas the smaller van leaves you with nowhere to go because you can't go outside. Their van would be an awesome weekender tho!
We sold our Airstream Atlas in favor of a Midwest Passage MD2 170..the parking and fuel savings made the decision the correct one. We didn’t compromise on hight,storage or refrigeration..definitely for us the best rv decision we’ve ever made.
Thank you so much. We have been calling around every dealer around us to get a van to custom kit out and finally found a sprinter 4x4 today! Karen and Gregs looks luxe!
Great comparison. Thanks. We have had 3 Class B vans since 1990: A Winnebago, A Pleasureway, and a Roadtrek. All were wonderful and served us well. Now we are in our 3rd class C, an Orion. It is kind of the best of both worlds. A van chassis for good driving, 24’ long, so easy to park. It’s more room than the Bs, similar gas Milage, and cost a lot less. Your video said it perfectly with side by side pictures to make it understandable. Keep it rolling and safe travels.
@@EatSeeRV The 2004 Roadtrek 190 drove best and had a 2nd water tank and Winter package (heated tanks, etc). We put over 100,000 miles on it and still sold it for a enough to pay off its loan and buy a car. So I would put it at the top.
We've lived in both a 22' Pleasure Way Class B and a 25' 5" Winnebago Class A built on the same "van" Mercedes-Benz 3500 Sprinter dually chassis. The non-starters for us were the non-permanent/convertible sofa/bed similar to this Class B and the wet bath. Certainly, a single person could easily live in a Class B but as a couple we couldn't. The merits of a Class B in general are its relative invisibility in how it blends into its surroundings and how it can even be used as a daily driver if necessary. Nice power system tho'!
iv been looking into this for a few years because i plan on living in one and rn i think if you dont want to build it your self a small class c rv is the way to go. its cheaper and you have a little more or but also not to much more if you get a smaller one
Terrific video for considering options... THANKS SO MUCH!! I Do like the smaller size for narrow streets and parking as well as the fact it doesn't look so much like a camper... But I do prefer the MOST creature comforts and larger size provides that... Either one would be great as I do not have one
We are a full time rv family. Been on the road for 3 years now. We have a 36ft fifth wheel that we full time in. But also on the side we have a camper van also. The van is a great way to get away from the rv. We have been debating on downsizing our rv to like a small class c
That van looks like Advanced RV’s work, which I adore! That is what I’m hoping to get one day. I don’t want propane or a generator. I like how the address power needs.
Great video and Van! We are definitely Van lifers. We do like the space you have in your RV but, we just prefer smaller, easier to get around and we fit in all kinds of parking spots and areas that you couldn't get into in a larger RV. Thank you for sharing 😺.
The way I see it either are great. I have a truck camper and I love it. It's really based on your needs. If I had a choice I would chose the van. However I chose a truck camper for the ability to go pretty much anywhere. I personally would keep the money in my pocket and use it to travel. In the end I just need a place to sleep I do the living outside. But as i said it's really based on your need and how you use it.
Agreed, bullseye, "I just need a place to sleep". I like 20' or less so I can park anywhere. To each his own. I'll pass on all the luxury$ and just get a 5 star hotel room when I get in the mood for luxury.
"Advanced RV" produces beautiful, but EXTREMELY expensive, custom made vans. I actually looked at their products but could not justify the cost plus I wanted more flexibility. I chose a 4wd F-350 pickup and a 4 season truck camper.
I think living in any type of van or RV is awesome. I also think that it’s OK for people to know that you are in there sleeping or whatever. Stealth is worse because it’s not as safe people will think that no one is in there and may attempt to break in. I think you get my point.
Thanks for the comparison video. We started full timing a year and a half ago in a class C Winnebago Fuse (similar size to View/Navion but shorter height) and our MUST requirement for full timing was a full bathroom with separate shower. Now than we have been on the road for awhile I’m used to living in a small space and actually would prefer to NOT have a bathroom. I find they take up too much real estate for the small amount of square footage you already get. I’ve started watching full timer RV channels in truck campers, vans and 13ft trailers, all without bathrooms and I realize that you don’t actually need one. If they can do it, so can I! I never could have started out full timing without a bathroom. But now I’m ready to downsize to something smaller and I wanna give it a go!
The sprinter vans are great for traveling but I have a 34 foot Tiffen class A. Motor home that is great for full time plus I can into state parks. Also custom remodeling can be more expensive.
Great video. Your RV almost looks like a class B not C. Problem I have with vans is the cost. A Diesel sprinter is around $100k where a 28-30' class C can be had for $30,000. And while thats sprinter is nice there is absolutely no storage for bigger stuff like bicycles. Which can be done by raising bed but then you play climb over each other to get out of bed. Just a few downsides to van life.
I could not decide between the two, I ended up buying a 24' class C on a Mercedes chassis. I love it, but kind of wish I had a van. The one big deal for me, was I wanted a larger bathroom.
Yeah, It is expensive. But the impeccable quality is worth it! Heck, the brand new version of our RV is pushing $150,000± Then it would still need additional customizations for going off grid. - Dennis
I'm not full-time in, but slowly converting an Express to be a good weekender. I put a motorcycle or dirt bike on the hitch to try new places. I think if I catch the bug for it, full timing could be in my future.
I will stick with my RV. I met a couple from Germany in Mexico last winter. They had the Custom Mercedes Sprinter with all the extras and they told me they couldn't imagine needing all the room I had in my 34 foot Class A. To me it looked like they would have been better off with a tent. They were always outside. If you are planning on narrow streets and small camping areas, sure go with a van. I live full time in mine so I like the room.
Very interesting options I owned a 31 Minnie Winnie and see the advantage of going with this van options. But there is always a but having grand children we need the extra capacity for them.
I am a van person. I like to be nimble- got the holy trinity of vans- lithium, solar and a generator. I can fall back on different systems if one were to fail me. For heat I have the espar system and if that fails I have ceramic heaters that use low voltage. I cannot imagine at this point in my life wanting something larger.
Advanced builds some great vans but do you really think you could full time in it? I love the look of this van because you can park it basically anywhere and be stealth. I also love the solar and batteries they have. I have always said more power the better. Cheers!!!
I like the compactness and efficient use of space in the van but it's still too cramped for me. I'm a large guy so the wet bath is a deal breaker, It's bad enough showering in a phonebooth but having a sink and toilet in there too? NOPE!
Now that's a comfortable and well planned home on wheels. I can imagine looking at the size thinking, might be easier in traveling in difficult areas. What would be my biggest hurdle would be the bathroom facilities and just maybe, the extra legroom. Living on a postage stamp like you guys do, a wee bit of space to move around is heaven. Nice van- a very nice van. Good size for European travel. Thanks for sharing. 🇳🇿 🙋♀️ 🇳🇱 🙏
wow! I will never show this video to my wife....she's been looking for something like this van forever, once the kids are outta da house, she wants to hit the road FT......sweet video, sweeter Van
Many thanks for the review of RV vs Van - it was very helpful. I would choose the van because I could get a 4x4 and it would "live" in my driveway as opposed to having to be stored in a storage facility when not in use. I hate the thought of having a single-use vehicle.
Awesome video thank you I learned alot!!! Me and my wife want to sell home and tour the country for yrs. We would love your R/V. more practical for our needs.
Thank you for the video. We’re looking at Thor or Coachman type Class B Camper Van. We want to stay small and have no sliders and the ability to go anywhere. Vans have that ability to go anywhere and off grid for long periods of time, where RV’s don’t offer you that versatility.
I purchased a new Trovato 59K in 2017. It has doubled in value. Note: 59K floor plan is the ONLY all weather floor plan in existence. (any weather condition, you enter through the rear onto a shower pan) Change my mind
Thank you for this video! I definitely am conflicted with what to get, as what I like about the van is my ability to park on residential streets without anyone getting upset! But the space seems really ideal… really need to do my own pros and cons but your video has been really helpful! Does anyone else have any input? I’d love it!
I really like your Class C! I think it’s perfect. But it’s your home. You are the only one who has the answers. But I do think you’d tire of the van. The people I know who had the vans, went back to the Class C. And remember tank sizes………..it seems you have your mind made up! Enjoy!
I’m checking the rigs out. My RV community tells me the Class B super would be good for me. I have some limitations on carrying, lifting etc. so I’m checking them out. I Also need to check out pricing. Thanks for sharing as much info. As possible 💙💙💙🧚🏼♀️
I think at the end of the day, most people want a custom van (for a variety of reasons) but the cost is just outrageous haha hoping once the trend dies down, the prices normalize!
I’d say sprinter van over RV if money isn’t a problem and traveling a lot. RV if you want more bang for the Buck and if you stay in one place a bit longer.
My biggest complaint would be making the bed every night and putting away all the bedding each morning and bedding takes up a lot of space. I’ll go with your RV over a custom van.
We would love to get a van to travel around the country! Their van is awesome! What do you guys do if you have to go to the store? Do you break down camp to go?
With Karen and Greg's van yeah it would be easy to break camp and run to the store. With our RV it would be a little more involved to break camp. But that's one reason why we have the scooter with us. If we ever decided to go to van life we would still carry the scooter with us on the back of the van. - Dennis
I’d prefer a Van but my wife wants a RV. Sold our Casita and waiting for the market to come back down before we buy. Looking at Leisure Vans but damn, $$$..
I was waiting for the price… that’s a beautiful class B that can totally do full time in… but when you said “fully custom” all I heard was “extremely expensive… to me RV’s are like watches… the smaller they are they more expensive they get…
Yeah, but what was the cost in dollars comparison. That would be good to know, if they don't want to give out actual dollars, then the delta cost between the two options would have been good enough.
Dang, We should have tested that! So, their van should definenity get better MPG's than our RV for a couple of reasons. 1) It's a newer model year with a 6 speed transmission, DEF and an updated engine head that adds more torque and HP. (It can move all the weight easier) 2) Even though the van does have a ton of interior mods I can assure you it is still A LOT lighter than our RV before we start loading all of our "stuff" into it. With that said our RV got 13.5 MPG, loaded, in just about every driving condition, steep mountain grades or flat super windy open highways. If I had to guess I would say the van was averaging 3-5 MPG more than the RV, but of course I can't be sure because we didn't test that. Glad you enjoyed the video Catherine. Thanks for watching! - D
I like your comparison but for two people living full time a class C is definitely the way to go because of the space. That sprinter is more of a weekend getaway than a full-time living
We didn't give the price as every custom build with very. We did say Advanced RV built the van, quite a few times, in the video. Thanks for watching. - Dennis
Thank you for giving us a tour of the Ben. It’s very nice and it has a lot of room. Nice refrigerator. It is pricy. Thank you again. Hope you have a great day. And week.
Cool seeing the van. If we were going to do a van, we would do a van with 4 wheel drive. We do not full time RV. We really don’t RV at all. With a little square drop it is more camping than RVing. You definitely spend time outside with a square drop.
Van for sure. Only two of us. Skip RV park fees, dry camping, stealth factor are all positives.
We have a 32 ft 5th wheel and a 2021 dodge promaster 2500 converted van. We aren't full time rvers. We like the 5th wheel for family and friend camping and traveling or when we we spend 3 months snow birding in the winter. We use the van when it's just the 2 of us and we are traveling cross country staying stationary just a day or two to see the sights in the area. A lot more flexibility for parking and stealth camping. No need for hookups with our solar.
That's awesome! We feel the same way.
We always say if we traveled slower there would have been no reason to sell our 5'r. But, the ease of driving and parking a van conversion has us considering downsizing or RV again!
My only concern is indoor space for the cats.
Thanks for sharing your travel style with us! - Dennis
@@EatSeeRV nice to be able to have (and store, maintain, insure) both. why not? eat the cake and the steak!
I'd pick RV life. Every time I see a smaller space than what you guys have all I can do is think about rainy days! In your place you seem to have enough space to weather, no pun intended, a few rainy days...whereas the smaller van leaves you with nowhere to go because you can't go outside. Their van would be an awesome weekender tho!
We sold our Airstream Atlas in favor of a Midwest Passage MD2 170..the parking and fuel savings made the decision the correct one. We didn’t compromise on hight,storage or refrigeration..definitely for us the best rv decision we’ve ever made.
My Transit BEYOND is the PERFECT VANLIFE!!!
Thank you so much. We have been calling around every dealer around us to get a van to custom kit out and finally found a sprinter 4x4 today! Karen and Gregs looks luxe!
There is no, one is better than the other! It's more like, what's better for you, and your situation!
Totally agree!
Great comparison. Thanks. We have had 3 Class B vans since 1990: A Winnebago, A Pleasureway, and a Roadtrek. All were wonderful and served us well. Now we are in our 3rd class C, an Orion. It is kind of the best of both worlds. A van chassis for good driving, 24’ long, so easy to park. It’s more room than the Bs, similar gas Milage, and cost a lot less. Your video said it perfectly with side by side pictures to make it understandable. Keep it rolling and safe travels.
That's and impressive model line up you've had. Wich of the B's did you like best?
Thanks for watching Donald! - Dennis
@@EatSeeRV The 2004 Roadtrek 190 drove best and had a 2nd water tank and Winter package (heated tanks, etc). We put over 100,000 miles on it and still sold it for a enough to pay off its loan and buy a car. So I would put it at the top.
That's awesome!
We've lived in both a 22' Pleasure Way Class B and a 25' 5" Winnebago Class A built on the same "van" Mercedes-Benz 3500 Sprinter dually chassis. The non-starters for us were the non-permanent/convertible sofa/bed similar to this Class B and the wet bath. Certainly, a single person could easily live in a Class B but as a couple we couldn't. The merits of a Class B in general are its relative invisibility in how it blends into its surroundings and how it can even be used as a daily driver if necessary. Nice power system tho'!
Love the van life. We currently own a 2013 170 sprinter and love the mobility it offers.
I like the lower height on the van because I like to go off the highway onto smaller roads which sometimes have lower bridges.
iv been looking into this for a few years because i plan on living in one and rn i think if you dont want to build it your self a small class c rv is the way to go. its cheaper and you have a little more or but also not to much more if you get a smaller one
Terrific video for considering options... THANKS SO MUCH!! I Do like the smaller size for narrow streets and parking as well as the fact it doesn't look so much like a camper... But I do prefer the MOST creature comforts and larger size provides that... Either one would be great as I do not have one
We are a full time rv family. Been on the road for 3 years now. We have a 36ft fifth wheel that we full time in. But also on the side we have a camper van also. The van is a great way to get away from the rv. We have been debating on downsizing our rv to like a small class c
That van looks like Advanced RV’s work, which I adore! That is what I’m hoping to get one day. I don’t want propane or a generator. I like how the address power needs.
Great video and Van! We are definitely Van lifers. We do like the space you have in your RV but, we just prefer smaller, easier to get around and we fit in all kinds of parking spots and areas that you couldn't get into in a larger RV. Thank you for sharing 😺.
We totally get it. We love how nimble, stealth, and easy to maneuver a van can be.
I honestly think this is one of the best videos there is! Thank you!
The quality of the van looks familiar. I looked in the description and was right to think ARV.
Beautiful cabinets and beautiful camper van.
Definitely a vanlife person. Loved the video, thanks for doing it.
The way I see it either are great. I have a truck camper and I love it. It's really based on your needs. If I had a choice I would chose the van. However I chose a truck camper for the ability to go pretty much anywhere. I personally would keep the money in my pocket and use it to travel. In the end I just need a place to sleep I do the living outside. But as i said it's really based on your need and how you use it.
Couldn't have said it better. Thanks! - Dennis
Agreed, bullseye, "I just need a place to sleep". I like 20' or less so I can park anywhere. To each his own. I'll pass on all the luxury$ and just get a 5 star hotel room when I get in the mood for luxury.
"Advanced RV" produces beautiful, but EXTREMELY expensive, custom made vans. I actually looked at their products but could not justify the cost plus I wanted more flexibility. I chose a 4wd F-350 pickup and a 4 season truck camper.
Check out Embassy RV's. They're like a budget version of Advanced RV's.
Thinking of the same spec out a dually and add a truck camper
Agreed you might as well go for an earhroamer LTs
I think living in any type of van or RV is awesome. I also think that it’s OK for people to know that you are in there sleeping or whatever. Stealth is worse because it’s not as safe people will think that no one is in there and may attempt to break in. I think you get my point.
Thanks for the comparison video. We started full timing a year and a half ago in a class C Winnebago Fuse (similar size to View/Navion but shorter height) and our MUST requirement for full timing was a full bathroom with separate shower. Now than we have been on the road for awhile I’m used to living in a small space and actually would prefer to NOT have a bathroom. I find they take up too much real estate for the small amount of square footage you already get. I’ve started watching full timer RV channels in truck campers, vans and 13ft trailers, all without bathrooms and I realize that you don’t actually need one. If they can do it, so can I! I never could have started out full timing without a bathroom. But now I’m ready to downsize to something smaller and I wanna give it a go!
The sprinter vans are great for traveling but I have a 34 foot Tiffen class A. Motor home that is great for full time plus I can into state parks. Also custom remodeling can be more expensive.
Great video. Your RV almost looks like a class B not C. Problem I have with vans is the cost. A Diesel sprinter is around $100k where a 28-30' class C can be had for $30,000. And while thats sprinter is nice there is absolutely no storage for bigger stuff like bicycles. Which can be done by raising bed but then you play climb over each other to get out of bed. Just a few downsides to van life.
I could not decide between the two, I ended up buying a 24' class C on a Mercedes chassis. I love it, but kind of wish I had a van. The one big deal for me, was I wanted a larger bathroom.
Heard that!
I have this same thought all the time.
Love Advanced RV! What a great company in The Land... Loving my Leisure Travel Van Unity right now though. For us it's RV over Van Life.
Nice we love LTV too! which floor plan do you have? - Dennis
I'm looking at Super-C RV's to pull a cargo trailer that will double as a garage, a workshop & a retail space!
Yeah, their van is like the absolutely perfect dream, but I imagine it's out of most people's budget - certainly mine! Beautiful van though ❤️🚙🇨🇦
Yeah, It is expensive. But the impeccable quality is worth it!
Heck, the brand new version of our RV is pushing $150,000±
Then it would still need additional customizations for going off grid. - Dennis
I like my clasic 1988 clas C. Runs great, and remodeling it.
Thats awesome! I wish we had the courage to renovate an 80's van! - Dennis
@@EatSeeRV at my age its difficult, but its going very slow. So far everything works I just want to make it perty and more spacious for me and my dog.
Pros of a van. If you want to get out and do some day exploring around something like yellowstone, you can actually find places to park.
Nice review. Advanced RV so busy they are over 2 years out on a build but well worth the wait
I'm not full-time in, but slowly converting an Express to be a good weekender. I put a motorcycle or dirt bike on the hitch to try new places.
I think if I catch the bug for it, full timing could be in my future.
I like them both. Just fact there is bathroom is plus for me.
I will stick with my RV. I met a couple from Germany in Mexico last winter. They had the Custom Mercedes Sprinter with all the extras and they told me they couldn't imagine needing all the room I had in my 34 foot Class A. To me it looked like they would have been better off with a tent. They were always outside. If you are planning on narrow streets and small camping areas, sure go with a van. I live full time in mine so I like the room.
Totally get it. You make good points. I think how you travel and where you plan to stay plays a big factor in the decision.
Enjoyed the comparison given that we are considering going from our Trend to a Van. Thank you!
If I was normal size I’d totally go with the van! But being giant sized even the class c is small. Looks like fifth wheel or class a for me
Your Rv I remember watching your video when you guys were doing it. It was great, I guess the batteries and the power system would be my concern.
I just can’t get over rvs …. Man oh man!
I would prefer the bathroom in the rear so that the van would feel more open.
Very interesting options I owned a 31 Minnie Winnie and see the advantage of going with this van options. But there is always a but having grand children we need the extra capacity for them.
Oh yeah! It's doable but a little hard to sleep more than two in a van. I've seen it done though. - Dennis
I am a van person. I like to be nimble- got the holy trinity of vans- lithium, solar and a generator. I can fall back on different systems if one were to fail me. For heat I have the espar system and if that fails I have ceramic heaters that use low voltage. I cannot imagine at this point in my life wanting something larger.
Advanced builds some great vans but do you really think you could full time in it? I love the look of this van because you can park it basically anywhere and be stealth. I also love the solar and batteries they have. I have always said more power the better. Cheers!!!
It's full time capable for sure! We would just have to purge a few items. My main concern would be limited space for the cats to move around. - Dennis
I like the compactness and efficient use of space in the van but it's still too cramped for me. I'm a large guy so the wet bath is a deal breaker, It's bad enough showering in a phonebooth but having a sink and toilet in there too? NOPE!
I'm wondering if green limes can be used instead of lemons?
Box van is a better compromise in size. DIY and/or pay someone to help build. Fraction of ARV pricing.
Now that's a comfortable and well planned home on wheels. I can imagine looking at the size thinking, might be easier in traveling in difficult areas. What would be my biggest hurdle would be the bathroom facilities and just maybe, the extra legroom. Living on a postage stamp like you guys do, a wee bit of space to move around is heaven. Nice van- a very nice van. Good size for European travel. Thanks for sharing. 🇳🇿 🙋♀️ 🇳🇱 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching Oma! - Dennis
WE have the same RV as you guys and would never trade it for a van! Even as this nice van
Nice!
@@EatSeeRV we have a 24’ sprinter base like yours. Just having the slide makes a world of difference. Thanks
wow! I will never show this video to my wife....she's been looking for something like this van forever, once the kids are outta da house, she wants to hit the road FT......sweet video, sweeter Van
🤣Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Very helpfully informative and enlightening video. Thank you!
Really professional looking battery setup
Many thanks for the review of RV vs Van - it was very helpful. I would choose the van because I could get a 4x4 and it would "live" in my driveway as opposed to having to be stored in a storage facility when not in use. I hate the thought of having a single-use vehicle.
you can get a rv that almost the same size as a van
Like the way yours is set up better theirs is to narrow in kitchen bath area.Enjoyed the vlog Thank you
The Both of you put out a great presentation.
Thanks!
Damn that van is designed awesomely! 😍 maxed out!!!
Awesome video thank you I learned alot!!! Me and my wife want to sell home and tour the country for yrs. We would love your R/V. more practical for our needs.
Thank you for the video. We’re looking at Thor or Coachman type Class B Camper Van. We want to stay small and have no sliders and the ability to go anywhere. Vans have that ability to go anywhere and off grid for long periods of time, where RV’s don’t offer you that versatility.
Gopro 7 Black.
RV is the best 👏🏼👏🏼
RV 🎉
We love our class b van life.
Sweet! What kind of van conversion do you have? - Dennis
@@EatSeeRV we have a 2018 Pleasure Way Plateau FL. We would love to have an ARV, maybe someday (:
Wow! That is the best build I’ve ever seen
Us too. It's really nice! - Dennis
We just bought a Jayco 4x4 Terrain 🤩
I purchased a new Trovato 59K in 2017.
It has doubled in value.
Note: 59K floor plan is the ONLY all weather floor plan in existence.
(any weather condition, you enter through the rear onto a shower pan)
Change my mind
Thank you for this video! I definitely am conflicted with what to get, as what I like about the van is my ability to park on residential streets without anyone getting upset! But the space seems really ideal… really need to do my own pros and cons but your video has been really helpful!
Does anyone else have any input? I’d love it!
That's great! Is it just you for the van?
@@EatSeeRV It would just be me and my cat! :)
I'd do a van. The RV is great for 2 people. Van is perfect for one!
I really like your Class C! I think it’s perfect. But it’s your home. You are the only one who has the answers. But I do think you’d tire of the van. The people I know who had the vans, went back to the Class C. And remember tank sizes………..it seems you have your mind made up! Enjoy!
Thanks! It was a great rig and you're right as full timers that was a good size for us
I’m checking the rigs out. My RV community tells me the Class B super would be good for me. I have some limitations on carrying, lifting etc. so I’m checking them out. I Also need to check out pricing. Thanks for sharing as much info. As possible 💙💙💙🧚🏼♀️
Yeah class "B+" or "Super B" models are a real nice size. We are drooling over the Leisure Travel Vans, Wonder RL and Unity RL models! - Dennis
I think at the end of the day, most people want a custom van (for a variety of reasons) but the cost is just outrageous haha hoping once the trend dies down, the prices normalize!
Here's to hoping 🤞
I love the the Van were is the link to their van and what did it cost them to make and who did it?
Best pros/cons I’ve ever seen ….thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’d say sprinter van over RV if money isn’t a problem and traveling a lot. RV if you want more bang for the Buck and if you stay in one place a bit longer.
My biggest complaint would be making the bed every night and putting away all the bedding each morning and bedding takes up a lot of space. I’ll go with your RV over a custom van.
RV life!
Been there, done that- totally agree. That's why we got a class C with a dedicated bed.
The van is pretty nice, but I would choose RV. Yes Dennis is cute 😉
☺️ Thanks! - Dennis
I love this build
Tell me more about the automatic levelling system, thats what interests me :-)
Great information valuable video
I love B class~
We would love to get a van to travel around the country! Their van is awesome! What do you guys do if you have to go to the store? Do you break down camp to go?
With Karen and Greg's van yeah it would be easy to break camp and run to the store.
With our RV it would be a little more involved to break camp. But that's one reason why we have the scooter with us.
If we ever decided to go to van life we would still carry the scooter with us on the back of the van. - Dennis
@@EatSeeRV good idea about the scooters!
Yeah! We have videos on the scooter and the carrier we use. Check them out too. Thanks for watching! - Dennis
Custom built is more durable than the rv?
Nice video. Their van is cool.
Thank you. Heck yeah it is!
I wanna see an Class A vs Van
Nice, but we’ll stick with our Roadtrek Popular 200. Reasonable costs yet still comfy
RV it is!
I’d prefer a Van but my wife wants a RV. Sold our Casita and waiting for the market to come back down before we buy. Looking at Leisure Vans but damn, $$$..
LOL, we're drooling over the Leisure Travel Vans "RL" models. - Dennis
Loved it
Cool video thanks 👍
Thanks for watching
Does the van have solar panels and a fan/air vent?
Yes it had air conditioning and solar panels.
What companies do you recommend that do customer vans besides Advanced RV? Any other ideas? Great video.
I’m tall would it be comfortable for tall people?
I was waiting for the price… that’s a beautiful class B that can totally do full time in… but when you said “fully custom” all I heard was “extremely expensive… to me RV’s are like watches… the smaller they are they more expensive they get…
LOL, I really like that analogy. - D
Hola, me gustaría si son tan amables, activar sudtitulos en español, solo me los de inglés. Gracias 😁
Yeah, but what was the cost in dollars comparison. That would be good to know, if they don't want to give out actual dollars, then the delta cost between the two options would have been good enough.
Prices change based on demand. Doing some basic research will help you gain a better idea and reflect realistic pricing for today
Interesting on tank sizes, most b vans have way less than a small c
Not this one! We're jealous, lol.
Great video! I’m curious about the gas mileage. With all those custom features, does the van still beat the RV on mileage?
Dang, We should have tested that!
So, their van should definenity get better MPG's than our RV for a couple of reasons.
1) It's a newer model year with a 6 speed transmission, DEF and an updated engine head that adds more torque and HP. (It can move all the weight easier)
2) Even though the van does have a ton of interior mods I can assure you it is still A LOT lighter than our RV before we start loading all of our "stuff" into it.
With that said our RV got 13.5 MPG, loaded, in just about every driving condition, steep mountain grades or flat super windy open highways.
If I had to guess I would say the van was averaging 3-5 MPG more than the RV, but of course I can't be sure because we didn't test that.
Glad you enjoyed the video Catherine. Thanks for watching! - D
Great video, thank you.
I like your comparison but for two people living full time a class C is definitely the way to go because of the space. That sprinter is more of a weekend getaway than a full-time living
I did not catch the Price or the builder / Seller ? you know ?
We didn't give the price as every custom build with very.
We did say Advanced RV built the van, quite a few times, in the video.
Thanks for watching. - Dennis
I like vans but man!!!! I want a RV
wow, super nice Van for sure, cost more than my 3 bedroom house in Vegas though. I am still thinking finding a shuttle bus to convert. lol
That's not a bad idea!
Thank you for giving us a tour of the Ben. It’s very nice and it has a lot of room. Nice refrigerator. It is pricy. Thank you again. Hope you have a great day. And week.
Wish you would of mentioned price
Price becomes outdated too quickly. Just know their van was much much much more expensive.
What kind of fridge is this?
Wich one? The RV or van fridge?
Cool seeing the van. If we were going to do a van, we would do a van with 4 wheel drive. We do not full time RV. We really don’t RV at all. With a little square drop it is more camping than RVing. You definitely spend time outside with a square drop.
Same, of we ever do a build it with hopefully be 4x4. - Dennis