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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-06-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
The humble Road is another place. I would...

The humble Road is another place. I would probably use the place in Indiana near me because it is convenient. If I bought something off the line then I would probably look at pleasure way. The...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-05-2019, 05:36 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
I agree. AS is cutting its own throat. We will go...

I agree. AS is cutting its own throat. We will go elsewhere at this rate for our next build. They don’t care.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-03-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Rain sensor

Everyone has this problem. 1000 units have this problem! I brought it to their attention six months ago and they were a little unhappy because they found out all of the units that have the Czone are...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-21-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Sorry you’re so upset but I wasn’t withholding...

Sorry you’re so upset but I wasn’t withholding anything that I thought you needed. Everything can run off the generator, battery, or shore power. I figured that’s how it always is. Not at all an...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-18-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Inverter

It turns out that the freedom 3000 W inverter model 3012 is known to have this problem when dealing with the Onan generator. The fix is to change the wiring so that the air-conditioner is upstream...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Update

Thank you to everyone for great insights! Just to follow up on a few comments and questions… Yes we added a 525 amp hour lithium battery system and that is why we put in the 3000 W inverter charger....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-14-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
AC/Generator

I need advice. We have An Interstate 19’ and put in a 3000w inverter/charger with the stock ac and generator. It’s a propane setup. Why do I have to tell the ac at least 5 times to go on and when it...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-23-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
My two cents would also say that you don’t need...

My two cents would also say that you don’t need four-wheel-drive until you need it! I have camped 30 nights since October and have needed the 4 Wheel Dr. at least three times. They are just as...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-10-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Beach

Thanks Tomzstream. I just returned from another Amelia Island trip and camped on Peters Point beach. Put a couple pics on jpeg.pix on Instagram. Was worried about getting through the sand but thanks...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-21-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
skiphoyt is yours still available and is it 4x4?...

skiphoyt is yours still available and is it 4x4? Either way I may have a buyer.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-10-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Ride comfort

The ride is very comfortable throughout and I am very impressed, even though ours is 4 x 4. There is no room for the rear airbag. Everything is pretty crammed in under the chassis and there is not...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-09-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
4x2 19’

I just spoke to Amber and there is a 4 x 2 in stock that they will sell for 124,999 and it is white exterior with light camel cabinets and oyster ultra leather interior. She thinks the price increase...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-09-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Sorry and Pricing

Skip
Sorry to hear about your situation. All the best to you.

For others worrying about negotiating price, it is difficult to negotiate a rate and Valuable asset. Particularly 4 x 4. I don’t...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-17-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
US Adventures Naperville Illinois

Yes Steve and Amber are terrific to work with. No pressure whatsoever. I highly recommend them.

Did everyone hear that Hymer/Roadtrek fired everyone last Friday? Company now is in Insolvency!...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-24-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Amelia Island

It has been a great trip so far and it was great to meet tom and his wife and two beautiful dogs! The four-wheel-drive works fabulously and I was able to get out on the beach with no issue along the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-22-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Long wait!

Check out IVS in Ladson South Carolina. They have an order to build out something like 20,000 sprinter vans that were purchased by Amazon. I am there today having some modifications done for my final...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-14-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
I’d take my Tesla radio over this one anytime. No...

I’d take my Tesla radio over this one anytime. No popping, crackling, or spontaneous shut down and reboot, and it always works. However that huge infotainment system will not fit! Dropped the 19’ off...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Squeaky Wheel

I posted a note to my dealership in hopes that they will pass on the Fusion issued to Airstream and resolve the problem. Having Mercedes-Benz and Airstream together in no way constitutes adding...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-11-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Fusion is trash

The Fusion Infotainment System is terrible. It constantly shuts off and recycles spontaneously often making a very loud and annoying noise for several minutes first, particularly when something is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-08-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Posted video

Hi enthusiasts! I apologize for my long delay in posting a video of the Airstream Interstate 19. Some of it is my fault and some of it is the fault of the weather and some of it is the fault of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-24-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Now what?

I was driving Shorty to the shop the other day to get the blinds fixed and the tv checked out. Yes everything was turned on the TV but I think it is just disconnected from the antenna and they will...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-19-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
I did bring my Nespresso along and it worked like...

I did bring my Nespresso along and it worked like a champ! Just takes a minute or two and then I unplug it again. My wife also had Mattcha made with the tea water boiler. In terms of the spare tire,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-18-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Update

The first three nights were fabulous and then I took another trip by myself just to learn more about some of the systems. The fabric and the seats are very comfortable and the bed was amazingly...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-08-2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
First Interstate 19 trip

Just Returned from 3 nights in the 19’. My wife said, “After taking this trip, it just confirms to me that we made the right choice with this purchase!” We loved it. Turns out the tiny...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-04-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
US Adventures

I know what you’re saying but, amazingly, that didn’t bother me at all. Tony is extremely competent and very meticulous. When you see the final product you will be impressed.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-03-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
My Interstate 19 upgrade video

Here are two quick videos during the remodel of my Interstate 19

https://youtu.be/ul7IOT20VBw
There are two, very short and unedited.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-28-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
It’s here!!!

It just arrived to the dealer this morning and I attached four photographs. Let me know if they did not load. I am very happy to see that they do not have the accordion screen door but just a regular...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-22-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
19’

Called Airstream Ohio twice last week and finally got a call back and answer. My unit, and others, were held up due to mismanufacured wire harnessing. I kinda chewed them out for very poor customer...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2018, 05:11 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Nineteen

Thanks Mike...looks fine and I think a spacious place to do my business will be quite a treat! Update here is no word yet and ordered 13 weeks ago today.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Thanks ML. I plan to put the Lithium under the...

Thanks ML. I plan to put the Lithium under the bench but we will have to wait and see.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
In the pictures in the expanded brochure that...

In the pictures in the expanded brochure that came out the other day, that hook for that style of table is not visible on the back bench seat and there are no holes in the floor for the table either....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Nineteen

Hey Mike, please send me some pics of the table set up in the front if you can. No info or images of this yet. I’ll be out so won’t even be able to pick mine up if it comes in. Maybe it’ll be on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Flexible and Xantrex

Flexible and Xantrex
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Yes it’s a lot, I guess. I don’t really know...

Yes it’s a lot, I guess. I don’t really know practically speaking but we plan on boondocking as much as possible...meaning in the middle of nowhere, not at Walmart. Not sure how long the ac will run...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Lithium 19’

For those who are wondering, the 525 amp hour lithium battery pack that we are installing is from Lithionics battery LLC near Tampa Florida. They are terrific to work with and I spoke with Alec over...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,245
Posted By drpeggau
Lithium

For those who are wondering, the 525 amp hour lithium battery pack that we are installing is from Lithionics battery LLC near Tampa Florida. They are terrific to work with and I spoke with Alec over...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-26-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
My couple of pennies regarding the shortage…...

My couple of pennies regarding the shortage… Mercedes did not want to import any more chassis because of the factory nearing construction completion. I also understand, from the early 2018 conference...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-17-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
The latest update is that the production release...

The latest update is that the production release is delayed because they are in need of wire harnessing and awnings! Kind of hard to believe but I know the pace of manufacturing and the increase in...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-16-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Shorty Specs

Nobody seems to really know what the unit will have. That spec sheet was considered to be just advisory and a rough guesstimate and not completely official. There is even some question as to whether...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-13-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Shorty 19’

Hi guys... the latest is that my Interstate 19’ is Held up for unknown reasons before they will release it. I will know more tomorrow but is apparently because of parts. Stay tuned! In terms of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-07-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Shorty for a Tall-ee

We’ll see how it fits my 6’4.5” size! I believe that the bed is 72 inches and I am a little over 76 inches but I do not lay straight like a 2 x 4 either so it probably is not an issue. I have slept...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-06-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Thanks for doing this Mike. If anybody has any...

Thanks for doing this Mike. If anybody has any questions, I should physically have the vehicle at the local dealer later this week and then I am making some changes like adding a 525 amp hour lithium...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-02-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Spec sheet for 19’ Interstate

I have a pdf of the spec sheet in an email attachment but I cannot figure out how to post it. I’ll keep trying!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-27-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 73,109
Posted By drpeggau
Airstream Shorty

My Interstate 19’ 4x4 should be built next week and I hope to have it in 3 weeks so I will be sure to make a YouTube video. I hope I am not too crowded in the drivers seat at 6’4”.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-24-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,245
Posted By drpeggau
2018/2019 Shorty

I ordered my 19’ Interstate a little over a week ago. Supposed to get it as soon as mid August 2018. 2018 Chassis from Germany and 2019 build from Ohio. It is true that there are still no specs or...
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