RV REVIEW REVIEW AND PHOTOS BY HOWARD J ELMER
Thor Tranquility Class B with Off-Road Capabilities
sure-footed the 4WD Sprinter was. Certainly as good as any 4WD pickup truck I’ve ever driven. In addition to the 4WD platform, every Sprinter comes with standard Mercedes Benz features like: top-mounted LED light bar with a cover, keyless entry, a back-up monitor, and adaptive cruise control and hands-free control of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the large 10.25-inch multimedia screen. It’s also integrated with the tilt and telescoping steering wheel’s control buttons. Tranquility is offering two floor plans, 19P and 19L, both of which feature the 4x4 chassis. Each has an enclosed wet bath, ample kitchen, and forward seating. The 19L is built with a Froli sleep system. The rear sleeping area features a fixed bed and large pull-out side trays. The 19P floor plan by contrast has a rear bench-style seat with seat belts for three that electronically folds into a sleeping area. Each version has its uses based on the number of people you want to transport. Both floor plans have Tecnoform Euro-style cabinetry, available in either “Metallic Gray'' or “Radiant Silver,” with corresponding cool-tone interior décor. Despite appealing to off-grid adventures, the Tranquility is fully equipped with all of your kitchen must-haves, including a refrigerator, dual-burner gas cooktop, convection microwave oven, stainless steel sink with a
It’s nice to see that some RV shows are returning; like the long-running Hershey, Pennsylvania, RV Show. Scanning the list of RVs that were shown there I happened on a new Class B from Thor that is just a bit different than most. What caught my attention was the fact that this Mercedes Benz Sprinter-based Class B features 4WD. This is how Thor describes its newest fleet addition. “Tranquility emanates an adventurous lifestyle with off-road capabilities. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 passenger van with a 4x4 platform and optional all- terrain tires improves road adhesion and handling to any destination. With 188 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, the six-cylinder diesel engine provides more than enough power through all weather conditions, even while towing on the 3,500-pound hitch. With its compact size and easy-to-drive features, Tranquility stands out from others in its class.” Certainly, the added capability of 4WD opens up new territory for the RV explorer. It adds a drive-mode and also increases ride height, perfect for the backcountry. I actually drove the 4WD Sprinter on abandoned British Columbia logging roads a few years ago. Those rough roads traversing the mountains showed off just how
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