MERCEDES MOTORHOMES | WINNEBAGO

You can drive many Sprinter-based Winnebago motorhomes with a standard Class C (car) licence if the vehicle's GVM is up to 4.5 tonnes. If the GVM is above that (e.g. heavier Sprinter builds or larger layouts), you'll need a higher class, such as Light Rigid (LR) or more, depending on the state. Always confirm the GVM and licence rules in your state.

Some known issues in older or highly used Sprinters include sensor faults, emissions/DPF blockages, transmission shudder, and electrical glitches (resulting from wiring or module problems). Regular maintenance, servicing with authorised dealers, and thorough pre-purchase inspections will help prevent these.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models have a Platinum ANCAP rating—the highest safety grade for large vans. Many also have Active Brake Assist with cross‑traffic detection, Crosswind Assist, Lane‑Keep Assist/Lane Departure Warning, and multiple airbags. These features enhance driving stability, highway safety, and passenger protection in varied road conditions.

Absolutely. Mercedes-Benz has a wide dealer and service network across Australia, and Winnebago/Apollo also provides after-sales service for the coach portion. This means spare parts and repairs are more accessible, especially in major regional centres. Ensuring you stick to service intervals will help maintain reliability and support network access.

Sprinter-based motorhomes tend to be more refined and often cost more due to their technologies, premium safety, and build quality. Servicing, petrol consumption and parts can also be more expensive. However, advancements in more recent models have helped reduce their operational costs.