Rossmonster Havn

[jaywo]

Rossmonster introduces the Havn, a cutaway Sprinter.

It's super similar to the Nomad Euphoria XL, but with a few key differences:

- Different layout especially the rear dinette/bed conversion
- 2 passenger seats

But it is $10K more and:
- 12V system instead of 48V for the Euphoria (ridiculous in my opinion on a rig this expensive)
- Less power and less solar
- Less water capacity, 40 vs 50 gal

I would like to see Storyteller, with their excellent passenger seat / lounge seat / bed hybrid, excellent lithionic 50V system, compete in that field.

In any case, those cutaway chassis make a lot of sense because they offer much better space than any regular sprinter, or truck camper.
Those can compete in spec with $500K Truckhouse, Megatrons, or other luxury truck campers while costing $200K less and much more interior room at the expense of a bit less of offroad capability (but it's not like you bring those huge 12K lbs trucks on tight jeep trails anyway).

 

[Roam.Wild]

The cutaway vans are the way! Best expedition vehicle style IMO. Way better than something similar on a much larger HD truck chassis. This basically has the same (beautiful) interior as their larger Baja, but in a smaller footprint. But alas, starting at $300k is a bummer. It is the most beautiful rig I have seen in years though! I am hoping for more and more manufactures jump on the B-Box train.

Shame the specs are worse than the Euphoria. 48v is really the way to go with these larger lithium systems. 40 gallon of fresh water and 5 gal grey is kinda small, would hope for 50 / 25. But I guess with the tony 5gal cassette toilet you'll be hunting for somewhere to dump and fill every other day or so anyways.

I wish more manufactures would beef up the capacities on the holding tanks. 1000ah of lithium is killer, but the stay breaker is the water and waste capacities. Our rig has 90 gal of fresh water, 45 gal black and 45 grey. With the 2 of us we can stay out 7+ days without issue. Perfect for us as we always stay in the same spot for a week or more before heading off. A rig like this you really have to be on the move every 2-3 days.



Just needs a sweet front bumper, winch, and of course some lights and its perfect!

 

[gator70]

These choices are not full time 4x4, are underpowered and have small dinettes. With prices of $250K to $300K there are better choices. Many manufacturers are offering one.

Expect tariffs to see them all go up in price soon.

 

[Roam.Wild]

These choices are not full time 4x4, are underpowered and have small dinettes. With prices of $250K to $300K there are better choices. Many manufacturers are offering one.

Expect tariffs to see them all go up in price soon.

I have travel 45,000 miles over the past 2 years, full time in our rig, from Mexico to the arctic, have used 4WD about 5 times. AWD is more than sufficient in 99% of scenarios.

 

[martinf]

Really love that style and a good compromise on size and versatility.

The 2 main issues I have with the Sprinter are its limited GVWR and reliability/complexity of the engine and electronics components. I have a Winnebago Revel on a short wheel base 4x4 Sprinter and although I've traveled over 40k miles through Canada, USA and Mexico mostly trouble free, I've experienced every single "annoyance" the chassis offers just like most people owning such a van.

 

[Spencer for Hire]

AEON makes a nice one on a Ford that is a lot cheaper.

 

[Victorian]

AEON makes a nice one on a Ford that is a lot cheaper.

You are right Aeon has put together a pretty awesome RV. They are not just a one off where you are buying a "prototype" with all kinds of interior options etc. Not saying that's wrong by any means, it's normal with high end expedition trucks that they one offs. Just something to be aware of.
I myself own a transit cab-chassis (not AWD) and can attest that it has been trouble free for 5 years. VERY comfortable to drive with factory seats and non turbo engine. No diesel DEF drama or crazy computer glitches like many Sprinter owners have been reporting. The other argument for the transit is the serviceability in pretty much any automotive shop. Mercedes, not so much.

The Sprinter has certainly a much better look especially with bigger wheels and a lift.

In any case, both platforms have a lot speaking for them! Guess it's a person and/or financial choice.

 

[Jbiz]

The looks, materials, design consistency, and rear dinette/ murphy bed of this thing absolutely blows the Nomad away. They use the 3500 chassis with a super single conversion, and build a lightweight box. GVWR is higher than expected. They also have two grey tanks of 5 gal each, one for the toilet and one for kitchen. You can choose whatever toilet you’d like, so a dry flush wouldn't use space in the bathroom grey tank. I assume the 12v choice is to keep the price within some type of reason. Materials and products used are more high end than Euphoria, and therefore more expensive. The ridiculous tariffs may indeed make an already insanely expensive rig simply unattainable.

 

[GR8ADV]

You are right Aeon has put together a pretty awesome RV. They are not just a one off where you are buying a "prototype" with all kinds of interior options etc. Guess it's a person and/or financial choice.

Rossmonster introduces the Havn, a cutaway Sprinter.

It's super similar to the Nomad Euphoria XL, but with a few key differences:

- Different layout especially the rear dinette/bed conversion
- 2 passenger seats

But it is $10K more and:
- 12V system instead of 48V for the Euphoria (ridiculous in my opinion on a rig this expensive)

Really? I have explored both. The Aeon is a mess. Look at the huge sloping grey tank. The inside is full of cheap Chinese components. And check out the video for the worst use of L track. The owner is some past computer geek with zero knowledge of traveling and it shows.

As for power 12 volt is likely a purposeful choice. 48 volt needs converters running all the time burning up 4-5 amp hrs even when doing nothing. That is a huge parasitic drain.



https://youtube.com/shorts/GdICUWLq7M4?si=Qpb3zXx563cV9RAY

 

[gator70]

Really? I have explored both. The Aeon is a mess. Look at the huge sloping grey tank. The inside is full of cheap Chinese components. And check out the video for the worst use of L track. The owner is some past computer geek with zero knowledge of traveling and it shows.

As for power 12 volt is likely a purposeful choice. 48 volt needs converters running all the time burning up 4-5 amp hrs even when doing nothing. That is a huge parasitic drain.



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Cheap Chinese components? - Get real, every manufacturer uses these. Very little if anything comes from North America

 

[gator70]

The rear murphy bed is a innovative design, and better than the rear twin beds most have.

 

[GR8ADV]

Cheap Chinese components? - Get real, every manufacturer uses these. Very little if anything comes from North America

Well when I asked about some of the components used including the AC, the owner of the company said and I quote “ idk they are from china”. He was the same one who told me he was a computer nerd who wanted a van, and decided to build something he would want. Don’t shoot the messenger.

After handling the hinges, doors and wall hooks (that wiggled), I actually laughed out loud. He just sat there.

Oh and would this be a time to really hikack the thread and say that he thinks it is just fine that his toilet sends the urine to the gray tank?