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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-18-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,840
Posted By Schmitte
I had this issue back in 2020 and this was the...

I had this issue back in 2020 and this was the advice from xantrex:

try 2 things. first remove shore power and the positive battery cable at the inverter let it sit for 1 hour and then try it and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-18-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By Schmitte
Most folks use the agile off road horn upgrade

Most folks use the agile off road horn upgrade
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-13-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,193
Posted By Schmitte
Yes. The solenoid valve is normally closed so,...

Yes. The solenoid valve is normally closed so, you close the thumbscrew valve, then unscrew the solenoid valve and remove the metal cylinder that opens (clicks) when the solenoid is energized. Put...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-12-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,193
Posted By Schmitte
I had a similar issue and it was a corroded/...

I had a similar issue and it was a corroded/ broken connection in the wire to the solenoid. The connection point was about 1-2 feet from the valve on the tank

If it is the solenoid you can...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-28-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,634
Posted By Schmitte
That is correct. No need for the master charge...

That is correct. No need for the master charge now as the chassis and house 12v systems are completely separate.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-28-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,197
Posted By Schmitte
+1 on the Xantrex. I think they now have a 3000...

+1 on the Xantrex. I think they now have a 3000 w that will fit under the jump seat
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-27-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,634
Posted By Schmitte
I have made some additional changes since posting...

I have made some additional changes since posting this…
1)removed generator, added a nations 2nd alternator with 4/0 cabling back to a wakespeed controller.
2) removed transfer switch and wired...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-07-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,634
Posted By Schmitte
I installed a Xantrex 2000 in my 2015 GT. Nice...

I installed a Xantrex 2000 in my 2015 GT. Nice upgrade and fit perfectly under the jump seat with only minor modification of support shelf.

Cable size will depend on run length from the batteries...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-04-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By Schmitte
https://cavevan.myshopify.com/products/sprinter-cu...

https://cavevan.myshopify.com/products/sprinter-cupholder-snack-tray-bamboo-and-stainless
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-03-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,339
Posted By Schmitte
Sounds like the micro switch (white button) isn’t...

Sounds like the micro switch (white button) isn’t closing. Try taping it closed and see it the alarm stops
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-17-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,201
Posted By Schmitte
Same issue, had the bolts replaced. Can’t...

Same issue, had the bolts replaced. Can’t remember the cost
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-22-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Schmitte
There is a 20a breaker on the generator that can...

There is a 20a breaker on the generator that can trip. Not sure if this prevents it from starting, though.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-14-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,595
Posted By Schmitte
Check the power supply wire. Mine had a corroded...

Check the power supply wire. Mine had a corroded and broken butt connector about a foot from the valve on the tank
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-05-2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,886
Posted By Schmitte
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-12-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,435
Posted By Schmitte
Very professional install!

Very professional install!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-11-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Schmitte
Resolved! Wasn’t the solenoid after, all just a...

Resolved! Wasn’t the solenoid after, all just a corroded and broken wire under the van.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-24-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Schmitte
Thanks! I couldn’t tell which one I needed...

Thanks! I couldn’t tell which one I needed from Amazon so I removed the valve internals to have LP for my upcoming MTB trip this week. Will manually turn off at the tank while driving.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-23-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Schmitte
Propane solenoid bad

Does any one know of a source to find a replacement solenoid for propane tank?
Mine appears to have gone bad

Thanks
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-22-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,629
Posted By Schmitte
I need to do this! Had one fall off and Just...

I need to do this! Had one fall off and Just cracked the $100 replacement on a curb after getting my blue tech emissions mods done last week.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-08-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,442
Posted By Schmitte
In my experience the DC side is expensive but...

In my experience the DC side is expensive but pretty easy to understand. The AC side of things has a longer learning curve and takes some planning with respect to selecting the inverted circuits. ...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-08-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,442
Posted By Schmitte
Hi, If you run the Xantrex AC out directly to...

Hi,
If you run the Xantrex AC out directly to the AC distribution panel, you will not have power to the old inverted (TV) outlets as airstream fed those directly from the Magnum. I added another 15...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-31-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,107
Posted By Schmitte
It’s located in the space between the interior...

It’s located in the space between the interior ceiling and the van roof in the large rear overhead storage area. Need to remove 8 - 10 screws to access
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-15-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,504
Posted By Schmitte
Check out a thread by drpeggau on this forum. He...

Check out a thread by drpeggau on this forum. He had one of the first AI19s and documented a LiFePO4 upgrade
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-01-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,174
Posted By Schmitte
Your experience with the house batteries in the...

Your experience with the house batteries in the GT is very common. It’s possible to overnight with stock batteries, but you need to be very conscious of energy draws. There are very detailed...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-09-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 31,860
Posted By Schmitte
Has anyone here heard this new Onan? I would...

Has anyone here heard this new Onan? I would consider if I knew it was reasonably quiet.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-10-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,032
Posted By Schmitte
Currently, I have the inverter feeding the...

Currently, I have the inverter feeding the original inverted outlets and the microwave. It actually would have been easier to just feed all the AC circuits but I wasn’t comfortable dot that at the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-09-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,032
Posted By Schmitte
Me either. I went with the Xantrex xc 2000. 80 A...

Me either. I went with the Xantrex xc 2000. 80 A charging, 2000 w inverter and fits under the jump seat.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-11-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By Schmitte
Merry Christmas from Chicago 384701

Merry Christmas from Chicago
384701
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-30-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,440
Posted By Schmitte
I feed my Vibiemme Super Domobar espresso machine...

I feed my Vibiemme Super Domobar espresso machine with fresh roasted beans out of a Mazzer grinder every morning at home, so I know what good coffee tastes like. But a quick K-cup brew while...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-17-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,569
Posted By Schmitte
I’ve done 300w (in series ) with Victron MPPT...

I’ve done 300w (in series ) with Victron MPPT controllers on two AIs now. Not a hard job and easily <$1000.
Others have fit 4 panels but it’s tight and might require moving the XM antenna
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-12-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,133
Posted By Schmitte
+1 on that

+1 on that
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-12-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 32,519
Posted By Schmitte
Agree My experience was the magnum MMS1012...

Agree

My experience was the magnum MMS1012 charger sucks for LiFePO4. The charge algorithm will not start bulk/absorb charging unless the battery is 12.8 v or less, which will almost never happen...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-21-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,085
Posted By Schmitte
Following

Following
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-17-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,115
Posted By Schmitte
I had this issue and resolved it by running hot...

I had this issue and resolved it by running hot soapy water through the black tank and valve.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-15-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,500
Posted By Schmitte
https://accu-pressure.com/eShop/product_info.php?pr...

https://accu-pressure.com/eShop/product_info.php?products_id=51

Worked for me and many others. Also available on Amazon
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-10-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Schmitte
It depends on your BIM, mine doesn’t connect the...

It depends on your BIM, mine doesn’t connect the alternator to the battery until the SOC is 80%.
I will probably put in a bypass switch at some point so I can make sure I arrive to boon docking...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-09-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By Schmitte
380390 It’s the yellow valve. Need to pull...

380390

It’s the yellow valve. Need to pull back Velcro carpet cove to see
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-02-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 31,860
Posted By Schmitte
Following! Seems like it could be a big job,...

Following! Seems like it could be a big job, though.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-23-2020, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schmitte
Don’t worry! [emoji3]

Don’t worry! [emoji3]
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-23-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schmitte
Susan, You can check to see if the selenoid is...

Susan,
You can check to see if the selenoid is your problem by simply connecting both red wires to the same terminal on the selenoid. This will bypass it.

I had a bad selenoid but it gave me a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-17-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schmitte
Glad the magnum solved your problem! I would...

Glad the magnum solved your problem!

I would add both the new solar controller and the BMV-712 while you have easy access. Solar controller is the easiest install
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-11-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,863
Posted By Schmitte
I’m currently considering this wireless setup...

I’m currently considering this wireless setup from haloview

https://www.haloview.com/haloview-wireless-rearview-observation-mirror-dashcam-mc10.html

but want to investigate the option to use...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,863
Posted By Schmitte
Thanks for showing the pic of it mounted to the...

Thanks for showing the pic of it mounted to the mirror! I was wondering how people were mounting the screens
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,863
Posted By Schmitte
Thanks John. Do you remember the brand / model...

Thanks John. Do you remember the brand / model you used?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,863
Posted By Schmitte
Rear view camera upgrades

The quality of Pyle display / Panasonic rear view camera system on the 2015 GT has been a constant disappointment to me.

Has anyone replaced with something better? Any help would be much...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-31-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schmitte
Let me know when is a good time to call you...

Let me know when is a good time to call you tomorrow
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-31-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Schmitte
I’ll make you a heck of a deal

I’ll make you a heck of a deal
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-13-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,709
Posted By Schmitte
Thanks 02Interstate! I really don’t want to...

Thanks 02Interstate! I really don’t want to spend the $$ for air ride. Do you know How your mod differed from agile as they are similar cost


Thanks
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-02-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,355
Posted By Schmitte
Looks like a new style Solenoid for cutting power...

Looks like a new style Solenoid for cutting power to inverter
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-19-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By Schmitte
I ran it to a buss terminal under the driver side...

I ran it to a buss terminal under the driver side jump seat where all the electrical stuff is. You will need some ‘great stuff’ foam to re-seal the hole in the floor under the cup holder
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