DRIVING THE SPRINTER
I’ m a big fan of the Sprinter as a base vehicle for motorhome conversions. That said, I don’ t have a great deal of experience at the wheel of its competitors, but the Sprinter offers a pleasant driving experience for long hauls, the cab comforts are what you’ d expect, and the turning circle is tight. The Discovery has a rear window which, from a driving perspective, I liked, though the two side mirrors do an excellent job. A reversing camera is provided too. Features such as keyless start, Crosswind Assist, anti-lock braking, a large multimedia touchscreen system and all the other Mercedes gear are very welcome.
The 2L four-cylinder turbodiesel gets the van going surprisingly quickly off the mark – you won’ t be slowing down traffic. The dinette behind the cab includes two seats, each with a seatbelt, meaning the Discovery is licensed to carry up to four passengers. This same dinette can convert into a small second bed. And of course, both cab chairs swivel to form a fourseater dining space.
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