2019 PROMASTER VS. 2019 SPRINTER | Which van is best for a van conversion?
One of the first steps to making van life a reality is figuring out which van to build in.
Our top two favorite vans for van conversions are:
the 170” wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter
the 159” Extended Dodge Ram Promaster
We’re currently building in a 2019 159” extended Promaster for our clients, Michele & David, so we’d figure we would cover some of the differences between the 159” extended Promaster vs the 170” Sprinter. Watch the video below for some of the pros and cons for each van.
If you’re looking for the exact dimensions of both vans, keep scrolling down.
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2019 159” EXTENDED PROMASTER DIMENSIONS:
Overall Length = 250"
Overall Height = 99.4"
Interior Standing Height = 76"
Interior Cargo Length = 160"
Interior Cargo Width = 75.6"
Gross Vehicle Weight = 9.350 lbs
Towing Capacity = 5,100 lbs
Payload = 4,341 lbs
Great for:
Only available in a 3500 version, not available in a 2500 version
2-3 people/kids full time
Family travel
Even more storage
Sleeping widthwise
2019 170” 2500 SPRINTER DIMENSIONS:
Overall Length = 274.3”
Overall Height = 107.3”
Interior Standing Height = 79.1”
Interior Cargo Length = 173.6”
Interior Cargo Width = 70.4”
Gross Vehicle Weight = 9,050 lbs
Towing Capacity = 5,000 lbs
Payload = 3,704 lbs
Great for:
Couple/2 people full time
Family travel
Taller folk
More storage
Keeping resale value high
Comes in a 3500 version with a Gross Vehicle weight of 9,990 lbs
STILL FEELING STUCK ON WHICH VAN TO CHOOSE?
Our recommendation is to test drive all three and decide which one fits your needs better. Remember that if you're going full time in your van, it's something you will be driving every day so make sure you pick the one you feel the most comfortable in.