Mercedes Sprinter Perfect for National Parks

Had everything we needed for our trip , and instructions and equipment were super easy to understand .

Pros: Tony was extremely communicative and a wonderful host! He shared videos beforehand to teach us different features of the camper, and gave us a walk through before we left for the trip. The camper was user-friendly and easy to hook up. We felt safe and capable of driving to various National Parks and nearby campgrounds. Cons: Biggest con for us was that gray water dumped directly onto the ground versus into a tank, so we were unable to use the shower in the camper. I imagine this will be the case for most folks staying at campgrounds. We were able to use facilities at the campsites but would have been nice to have this option. Additionally, there was loose trim in the interior which was not a problem but something to note.

Being first time van renters there were a few things we did not know. We wanted a van with toilet and shower so we could ne self contained but this toilet is a urine only toilet and the shower drains directly on the ground. We had planned on staying on blm land but had to switch to trying to find campgrounds. Also the electrical outlets and water heater did not work. They said they would give us a credit and they did 60 bucks and also charged us 200 in extra mileage. Tony was a great guy is the only reason he got 2 stars. Vehicle is the same price as others with full bathroom and holding tanks

Amazing RV, drives beautifully and great amenities. I would say it’s on the pricier side and it’s more a hookup RV than a dispersed camping RV. It would be nice if there was a bypass mode where you’re not just charging batteries with the generator but are actually powering all the amenities, would be especially handy off-grid. We did have an amazing trip!

Paying for airport pickup sounded attractive, but it is a very long walk to the far corner of oversize parking. With checked bags,, I think taking an Uber would save some money, time would be about the same, a personal walk-through would have some benefits. It took us a while to find and figure out the blackout curtains, which we really only needed the first night and a standard RV site.. The heater and back up heater were both nonfunctional, so nights in Utah got very cold! There was some loose trim here and there. It would be helpful to label the cupboards to help find things, as space is at a premium. There is really no table and chairs to sit inside, outside chairs were provided and helpful. The microwave, coffee maker, and small fridge are functional. We did not use the shower, the cassette toilet for number one only, it was not as hard to dump as we anticipated, requires some strength and gloves. Getting up into the bed, requires some physical strength, as does getting out. Not for the infirm. Our opinion may be colored by prior Airstream camping, with space, table, toilet, etc. The van drove well, quite sensitive to crosswinds with high clearance. Camping in Vally of Fire was awesome, but spaces fill up 11 months in advance. 100 miles/day is limiting, costly over that. Cost was almost twice what you would calculate from the daily rental fee.

Thank you for everything! Was an easy and amazing trip!