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Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc)
RoamWorthy records the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) as a motorhome. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; layout: French bed; length 7.90m; width 2.31m; height 2.97m; GVW 3,880kg; payload 490kg; base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter; recorded price £53,886. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) key facts
- Berths: 4
- GVW: 3880 kg
- Payload: 490 kg
- Length: 7.9 m
- Width: 2.31 m
- Base vehicle: Mercedes Sprinter
- Observed price range: £53,886
Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc): what is confirmed
The Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) is recorded as a four-berth motorhome with a gross vehicle weight of 3880 kg and a 490 kg payload. Dimensions, layout, price and further weight details require confirmation from the listing or seller documentation.
- Four berths are recorded for this model.
- The recorded gross vehicle weight is 3880 kg.
- The recorded payload is 490 kg.
- Dimensions and layout details are not currently confirmed.
- Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Worth knowing: The available model record does not confirm length, width, height or a maximum technically permissible laden mass separately from the recorded gross vehicle weight. No current marketplace listings are recorded, although five model images are hosted. Check the exact vehicle documentation before assessing suitability.
Who the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) may suit
Who it suits
- Buyers seeking a four-berth motorhome and who can verify that the individual vehicle’s layout meets their sleeping and living requirements.
- Buyers whose licence, intended loading and storage needs are compatible with the recorded gross vehicle weight of 3880 kg and payload of 490 kg.
Reasons to consider it
- It has a recorded four-berth specification.
- A payload of 490 kg is recorded, providing a defined starting point for checking occupants, equipment and personal effects.
- The recorded gross vehicle weight is 3880 kg, giving a specific figure for licence and loading checks.
What to check
- Confirm the interior layout, because no layout type is recorded.
- Check the vehicle’s actual plated weights, dimensions and documentation, as these details are not confirmed in the model record.
- Assess whether the 490 kg payload remains adequate after accounting for occupants, fluids, accessories and luggage.
- Check driving-licence suitability using the vehicle’s documented weight and the relevant licence requirements.
- Review seller documentation for model-year, trim and optional-equipment differences.
Worth knowing: No price range is recorded, so value cannot be assessed from the supplied data. The absence of current marketplace listings means availability cannot be inferred. The recorded model information may not describe every individual vehicle badged Frontier Dakota (Merc).
Compare the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) | 4 | 3880 kg | Varies | Varies |
| Adria Matrix Supreme MB 670 DC 170BHP Auto | 4 | 3880 kg | 7.52 m | £105,000 to £135,000 |
| Bailey Autograph 79 4 | 4 | 3850 kg | 7.98 m | £55,000 to £80,000 |
The Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc) has a recorded four-berth specification, gross vehicle weight of 3880 kg and payload of 490 kg, but its dimensions, layout and price are unconfirmed. The listed alternatives provide more recorded comparison data in some areas, including dimensions and price ranges. None can be judged the better choice without confirming the Dakota’s individual vehicle specification and the buyer’s loading, licence and layout requirements.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc)
- Keep the recorded payload of 490 kg in view when adding occupants, camping equipment, accessories and luggage.
- Use the vehicle’s actual weight plates and documentation when checking loading, rather than relying only on the model record.
- Confirm the physical dimensions before selecting storage, access or pitch arrangements, because length, width and height are not recorded.
- Verify the sleeping arrangement before purchase, as the model is recorded as four-berth but its layout is not confirmed.
- Recheck the specification if the vehicle has optional equipment or differs by model year or trim.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the four-berth description as confirmation of the detailed interior layout.
- Assuming that the recorded 490 kg payload is available entirely for luggage without accounting for occupants, fluids or fitted equipment.
Worth knowing: No specific mechanical or habitation faults are identified in the supplied evidence. The advice is based on recorded berths, weight and payload information, not an inspection of an individual motorhome.
Alternatives to the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc)
- Adria Matrix Supreme MB 670 DC 170BHP Auto - Consider this four-berth alternative if a recorded length of 7.52 m, gross vehicle weight of 3880 kg and price range of £105000 to £135000 are useful comparison points.
- Bailey Autograph 79 4 - Consider this four-berth alternative if a recorded length of 7.98 m, gross vehicle weight of 3850 kg and price range of £55000 to £80000 provide a closer reference.
- Bessacarr E745 - Consider this four-berth alternative if a recorded length of 7.44 m, gross vehicle weight of 3850 kg and price range of £22000 to £38000 suit the comparison.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc).
- 9 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Auto-Trail Frontier Dakota (Merc)
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T14:58:00.59514+00:00