Sprinter vs. Transit vs. ProMaster: There Is Only One Right Choice for My DIY Campervan Build
In a decade of van builds and 100,000+ miles, Seiji Ishii argues that serviceability—not refinement—determines the best campervan chassis. After comparing [[Ford Transit]], [[Mercedes-Benz Sprinter]], and [[Ram ProMaster]], he chose a 2022 [[Ford Transit]] with the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 because Ford’s parts and dealer network (bolstered by commonality with the [[F-150]]) make repairs possible in remote places. The article contrasts sales volumes, parts availability, drivetrain and engine trade-offs (AWD vs RWD, [[EcoBoost]] vs naturally aspirated), and cargo versus passenger configurations, explaining why simpler, RWD, NA setups reduce failure points and downtime. While praising Sprinter refinement and ProMaster interior width, Ishii emphasizes real-world recoverability: pick the chassis you can fix anywhere, not the one that looks best on Instagram.