First overlanding experience

[AnD3rew]

Yes agree loved all of them (to be honest like the first ones more, I think the electric on the HD were a bit too limiting to go really crazy)
Hope there are more coming like long way diagonal or something like that.

Yes I found the long way up interesting mainly from the Rivian and EV perspective. From an adventure perspective the first two are much better

 

[gkhaldi]

Hi Jean,
I’m in the process of convincing the “DIV” to accept the homologation of a new petrol LC 79 double cab. Depending on their answer, it will be that or a quartermaster.

I already contacted ineos, got a very approximate answer from a PR employee, just stating that they might cover South America next year.

Time will tell. I hope you’re satisfied with your grenadier

I’d love to know their position and if you can get approval. I tried a couple of years ago and all I got was a big NO

 

[Mohs 9]

In terms of équipement, we aim for 2 rooftop tents if no canopy camper is available. A 270 degree awning. 100l clean water and 30l grey water. Optional a heater (air and water) and solar system for recharging cell phones and cooking. Did I forget an essential item?

Payload of the Grenny might be a tight fit, if it could be accomplished anyway.

 

[Blackbox88]

Yes I found the long way up interesting mainly from the Rivian and EV perspective. From an adventure perspective the first two are much better

Fully agree

 

[LHenon]

The ball has dropped: the Belgian’s vehicle registration has send me its list of required documents for the homologation of the LC 79 DC. The German has those papers, but are considered as his patents and doesn’t want to give them out. So that option is OUT. Does it mean the IG is in?…. My wife wants to figure out one last option: Mercedes Benz sprinter 4x4 van. I’m hoping to soon get a definitive pricing on the quartermaster to seal our choice

 

[anand]

My wife wants to figure out one last option: Mercedes Benz sprinter 4x4 van. I’m hoping to soon get a definitive pricing on the quartermaster to seal our choice

From having a 4x4 Sprinter, and having spent a lot of time driving Grenadiers, if your needs are fulfilled by one of those two vehicles, the other one will not be well suited for it.

For instance, both the Sprinter and the Grenadier can tackle a good bit of terrain (our Sprinter has upsized tires, not lifted but completely upgraded suspension, full skid plates, hi-lift compatible sliders, and a winch/recovery points), however, the Grenadier is MUCH more capable (more ground clearance, shorter wheelbase, better angles, MUCH more capable 4x4 system assuming you have F/R lockers).

Both are great for daily driving, however the Grenadier is much easier to navigate around car parks, into parking spaces, and you at least have a chance to fit into garages. I have used the Sprinter as my daily driver for almost 18 months, and while it is doable, it isn't the most ideal situation.

Now when it comes to trips and travel, the Sprinter affords us with 24/7 climate controlled space (heat and AC), induction cooktop, 20 gal (76L) of water, a toilet, super comfortable bed; all accessible by literally turning around from the front seats; and while the Grenadier is undoubtedly less cumbersome to drive at 85MPH (137KPH) with a 30mph (48KPH) crosswind than the Sprinter (and it has absurdly comfortable seats for hours of drive time), it cannot offer us the comforts of home at any time like the Sprinter can.

I'm not sure of the global Sprinter pricing, but if it is anything like the US, a Sprinter configured for long travels will be significantly more than a Grenadier

 

[Sam]

As I already agreed not to choose for a def 130…

Why? Sounds like another good option

 

[rovie]

From having a 4x4 Sprinter, and having spent a lot of time driving Grenadiers, if your needs are fulfilled by one of those two vehicles, the other one will not be well suited for it.

For instance, both the Sprinter and the Grenadier can tackle a good bit of terrain (our Sprinter has upsized tires, not lifted but completely upgraded suspension, full skid plates, hi-lift compatible sliders, and a winch/recovery points), however, the Grenadier is MUCH more capable (more ground clearance, shorter wheelbase, better angles, MUCH more capable 4x4 system assuming you have F/R lockers).

Both are great for daily driving, however the Grenadier is much easier to navigate around car parks, into parking spaces, and you at least have a chance to fit into garages. I have used the Sprinter as my daily driver for almost 18 months, and while it is doable, it isn't the most ideal situation.

Now when it comes to trips and travel, the Sprinter affords us with 24/7 climate controlled space (heat and AC), induction cooktop, 20 gal (76L) of water, a toilet, super comfortable bed; all accessible by literally turning around from the front seats; and while the Grenadier is undoubtedly less cumbersome to drive at 85MPH (137KPH) with a 30mph (48KPH) crosswind than the Sprinter (and it has absurdly comfortable seats for hours of drive time), it cannot offer us the comforts of home at any time like the Sprinter can.

I'm not sure of the global Sprinter pricing, but if it is anything like the US, a Sprinter configured for long travels will be significantly more than a Grenadier

Hello @anand then you have the right vehicle for every occasion.

We have always equipped our Land Rovers ourselves with travel gear and roof tents. It's different with the Grenadier. I use it mainly for working in my terrain. The time of roof tents is over for us.
We will also get a Sprinter 4x4, which we will then use for our holidays. We've been waiting a year and still have one to go. Since we don't plan to drive the Darian Gap and don't otherwise take the touring vehicle into difficult terrain and certainly not into a sand/mud box to play men, the Sprinter 4x4 will take us where we want to go.
Unfortunately, there is only one engine version of the Sprinter. I always call it the lawnmower engine, which doesn't sit well with Mercedes dealers. Do you still have the 3l V6? That was a real engine.

 

[anand]

Do you still have the 3l V6? That was a real engine.

Yes, ours is a 2022, which in the US was the last year for "real" 4x4 (instead of all wheel drive/4Matic) as well as the last year of the 3L V6 diesel; we spent quite a long time looking for one and feel that we were very fortunate to have found one (I contacted dealers across the US to find it) because we specifically wanted the V6 diesel and 4x4. With that being said, a lot of the US owners who have 2023 Sprinters with the newer 4cyl (twin turbo?) diesel and AWD seem to have decent results off road, with the only problem being overheating the clutch packs with prolonged wheelspin/low traction scenarios which causes it to switch back to rear wheel drive until they cool (very similar to the problems with the Ford Transit AWD).

I would agree that the Sprinter will get you where you want to go, they are actually far more capable than I expected (the "break in" trip for the Sprinter was a week of off roading around Moab, Utah with nothing more than a set of KO2s fitted)

 

[rovie]

Yes, ours is a 2022, which in the US was the last year for "real" 4x4 (instead of all wheel drive/4Matic) as well as the last year of the 3L V6 diesel; we spent quite a long time looking for one and feel that we were very fortunate to have found one (I contacted dealers across the US to find it) because we specifically wanted the V6 diesel and 4x4. With that being said, a lot of the US owners who have 2023 Sprinters with the newer 4cyl (twin turbo?) diesel and AWD seem to have decent results off road, with the only problem being overheating the clutch packs with prolonged wheelspin/low traction scenarios which causes it to switch back to rear wheel drive until they cool (very similar to the problems with the Ford Transit AWD).

I would agree that the Sprinter will get you where you want to go, they are actually far more capable than I expected (the "break in" trip for the Sprinter was a week of off roading around Moab, Utah with nothing more than a set of KO2s fitted)

Yes, I think so too. We will drive the vehicle on bad roads, but not on rough terrain. The tyres are the same as on the Grenadier. As a 4x4, the Sprinter also gets sturdy springs.
Maybe we will have to drive with the Sprinter and the Grenadier in areas where the terrain is more difficult.
Now I feel the same way as I did with the Grenadier. I wait patiently. As I said, we are already halfway there.