New 24RB Isata 3 Sprinter

[bclemens]

For those requesting the RB floor plan from the Promaster. A few minor changes. Good exterior storage. CCC was upwards of 1300. Trying to confirm with the official weight sticker.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by bclemens

For those requesting the RB floor plan from the Promaster. A few minor changes. Good exterior storage. CCC was upwards of 1300. Trying to confirm with the official weight sticker.

Looks familiar. Good layout.

I saw a small Couchmen at a show a couple of years ago that had two swivel seats and a small table instead of the dinette. That would be a nice option.

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[Delco Bobby]

Never mind, I now see the seat has only one armrest. (Smile)

[richy2]

I own a 2018 REV 24 rb. One of the reasons I chose this unit was that it sat on a promaster chassis. I have owned it for a year and put on about 10,000 miles averaging 15.2 mpg. If I were now faced with a decision to pick between the same floorplan on a sprinter or promaster, I would certainly pick the promaster.
I like being able to go to my local RAM dealer and not paying exorbitant prices for service. Not to mention the ease of finding RAM service.
In terms of fuel cost, I believe the promaster wins. Even if the sprinter got 17 mpg versus the current 15.2 mpg I get, the cost per mile would higher for the sprinter given the higher cost of diesel over gas. The only reason I can think of for choosing a sprinter would be the ability to tow a vehicle and for me I chose a small motorhome to eliminate the need to tow.
In my humble opinion, I believe that the option for the promaster should have been left in place.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by richy2

I own a 2018 REV 24 rb. One of the reasons I chose this unit was that it sat on a promaster chassis. I have owned it for a year and put on about 10,000 miles averaging 15.2 mpg. If I were now faced with a decision to pick between the same floorplan on a sprinter or promaster, I would certainly pick the promaster.
I like being able to go to my local RAM dealer and not paying exorbitant prices for service. Not to mention the ease of finding RAM service.
In terms of fuel cost, I believe the promaster wins. Even if the sprinter got 17 mpg versus the current 15.2 mpg I get, the cost per mile would higher for the sprinter given the higher cost of diesel over gas. The only reason I can think of for choosing a sprinter would be the ability to tow a vehicle and for me I chose a small motorhome to eliminate the need to tow.
In my humble opinion, I believe that the option for the promaster should have been left in place.

I think the RB floor plan is a good addition to the Isata 3 offerings. I expect it to have strong sales.

For reasons stated above by richy2 and other reasons I have no interest in any Sprinter based vehicle. I am sure there are thousands of buyers who will go with a Sprinter.

I would like to see this floor plan and similar ones on a Chevy 4500 which offers more cab room than the Ford. CCC would be much higher. Would have to do major revision of suspension to improve the ride but it would end up one kick a** RV.

So far my Ram Promaster has been excellent.

[bclemens]

The problem with the Promaster was just limited capacity and the single rear wheel. While we know its fine...most RV'ers are so used to seeing a dually rear, it always raises doubts.

[Dpelaez]

I too have the Rev and the Promaster is a good choice but you are pretty maxed out on weight when you load it up. That's the Sprinter advantage. I just instituted my rule. "No fat people" and my Promaster is fine!

[ddemoret]

Any photos of the bed?

[drbrian]

Originally Posted by ddemoret

Any photos of the bed?

+2

[Dpelaez]

Looks good..How much?

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by ddemoret

Any photos of the bed?

About midway through this review, we drop the bed.

https://www.facebook.com/DynamaxMoto...5189233091792/

[bclemens]

Also...just to confirm.

I got the official weights back. Right to left is within 200lbs with the passenger side being just slightly heavier.

Front GAWR is 4410 and we came in at 3210
Rear GAWR is 7720 and we came in at 6420

CCC came in at 1314 lbs.

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by bclemens

About midway through this review, we drop the bed.

https://www.facebook.com/DynamaxMoto...5189233091792/

I am not on Facebook but I was able to watch the video.

Nice upgrade to the REV24 RB plan, especially the ducted air.

I started salivating over the 34KD.

Well done.

[Dpelaez]

Saw the video. The 24 RB is essentially the same coach with a little higher roof and ducted air. Neither one are important to me. My REV is fine. Price was not mentioned in the video or at least I didnt hear it as the sound kept coming and going. Glad they kept the floor plan
It's a great layout for a 24 ft and the bath is very roomy. I love my REV!

[Delco Bobby]

Originally Posted by Dpelaez

Saw the video. The 24 RB is essentially the same coach with a little higher roof and ducted air. Neither one are important to me. My REV is fine. Price was not mentioned in the video or at least I didnt hear it as the sound kept coming and going. Glad they kept the floor plan
It's a great layout for a 24 ft and the bath is very roomy. I love my REV!

I am thinking the ducted air is quieter and offers AC in the bathroom. If you are alone no problem because you can keep the door open in hot weather.

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by Dpelaez

Saw the video. The 24 RB is essentially the same coach with a little higher roof and ducted air. Neither one are important to me. My REV is fine. Price was not mentioned in the video or at least I didnt hear it as the sound kept coming and going. Glad they kept the floor plan
It's a great layout for a 24 ft and the bath is very roomy. I love my REV!

MSRP will be considerably more in the Sprinter. The chassis alone is about $15k more than the Promaster being dually wheel and a turbo diesel

[milkman55]

Facebook video was great. Please start a separate thread for the New Force 34KD. That rig looked like just the ticket for a compact Super C on the same lines as the I5 30FW, just with a Freightliner chassis.

[Webefine]

Milkman, Don’t get fooled by “34” it is listed as 36’-8” long. That’s the same length as my 36fk.

[FOURWHL]

What are the retrofit options on that couch in the 34FK for say a 2016 37BH? That thing is flipping sweet

[drbrian]

Thanks for the video. I thought it was going to have a murphy bed instead a drop down. Not sure how i feel having a sofa and booth in such a tight space.