Unique Sprinter
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In my mind I was like....yeah yeah...another sprinter....
But I looked at the photos, and that is a solid build!
One thought, It does look like a the type of build that is usually on a 1-ton or greater. Listing says it has a curb weight of 13,000.
Anyone know what the GVWR of a 2007 Sprinter is?
But I looked at the photos, and that is a solid build!
One thought, It does look like a the type of build that is usually on a 1-ton or greater. Listing says it has a curb weight of 13,000.
Anyone know what the GVWR of a 2007 Sprinter is?
scottwstevenson
Active member
The "gross vehicle weight" is listed as 13,000 which I'm taking to mean the GVWR, but that's a good bit higher that what it specs out at, I believe:
2007 Dodge Sprinter Van 3500 High Roof Cargo Van 170 in. WB DRW Specs and Prices - Autoblog
2007 Sprinter Van 3500 High Roof Cargo Van 170 in. WB DRW specs (horsepower, torque, engine size, wheelbase), MPG and pricing.
www.autoblog.com
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| Curb | 5,862 Lbs. |
| Gross weight | 9,990 Lbs. |
I don't know how that 13,000 value was arrived at, but it's worth knowing. Legally, it could be an issue unless the van has (not) been reassessed with a higher than original GVWR. (I understand / have read this can be done, but don't know specifics.)
If they've upgraded the axles, leaf springs, etc. to come to a higher GVWR, that might add up mathematically, but regardless of those alterations, the "legal" GVWR does not typically change, AFAIK, even if you'd doubled what the vehicle is actually capable of by exchanging everything necessary to upgrade carrying capacity, etc.
From this question / answer, it doesn't seem that Whitefeather is suggesting their conversions alter the official GVWR:
https://whitefeather4x4conversions.com/f-a-q/
"Q: Does the conversion to 4×4 reduce my GVW?
A: No, but it does reduce load carrying capacity by about 400 lbs."
-S
MsRandiCook
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Another rig that has tires on the roof. How do you get them down?
This is more than a solid build it is an amazing build IMO. EL Yolo. If I was a little further in my real estate career I would go for it. I have been heavily inspired by this rig.
Here is the direct sellers thread: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2019-custom-built-expedition-vehicle-219-000.234131/
They claim to have had the weight re-certified. I do worry about the transmission. Also the price is up there but what the hell do you compare it to very one of kind.
Here is the direct sellers thread: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2019-custom-built-expedition-vehicle-219-000.234131/
They claim to have had the weight re-certified. I do worry about the transmission. Also the price is up there but what the hell do you compare it to very one of kind.