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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-26-2021, 04:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,606
Posted By 1919
Try this

This is worth a shot. Worked for me. The 2019+ chassis also has fuses under the PASSENGER feet well. Not under the seat. Under the feet. Found a blown fuse and it started charging properly while...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-28-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,813
Posted By 1919
We are on our third van, each one bought a...

We are on our third van, each one bought a distance away.
One suggestion is to UPS stuff to do dealer.
We keep telling ourselves that we are not on space ship.
Targets, Walmarts, etc. are...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-15-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,501
Posted By 1919
Sorry! You don't have the manuals yet! Just saw...

Sorry! You don't have the manuals yet! Just saw that you have it on order. I can take pics of the batts, it you want.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-15-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,501
Posted By 1919
You are correct, the batteries are under the...

You are correct, the batteries are under the seats. But under the van, outside. You won't be putting additional batteries there. Right under the driver's seat in the van is the dc to dc battery...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-14-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,021
Posted By 1919
The Victron 712 display installed has the %...

The Victron 712 display installed has the % display.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-13-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,428
Posted By 1919
Hello WA_Aistream! I am the guy in the white...

Hello WA_Aistream!
I am the guy in the white 19' 4x4 you met in Boyer.
My wife were at Boyer again last weekend, toasty warm in the below freezing weather. This is our second 19', having a 2019 for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-15-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,914
Posted By 1919
Actual Answer

6 type A in rear.
Two behind tv on cabinet exterior wall.
Two above cup holder on right wall next to couch.
Two above cup holder on left wall next to couch.
One Type C in center dash covered...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-07-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,220
Posted By 1919
Walk away

If you don't walk away, you will forever regret not getting what you want.
Every single time you stare at the one AC unit, you will kick yourself for not just saying no.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-01-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,945
Posted By 1919
The Continental kit as above does not supply...

The Continental kit as above does not supply enough air pressure for a Sprinter Van. The kit is for "Up to" 3 Bar. Sprinter needs north of 4 Bar.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-28-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,652
Posted By 1919
ReLion makes the BT100-LT Low Temp Lithium...

ReLion makes the BT100-LT Low Temp Lithium Battery. They have BUILT IN HEATERS that preheat the Lithium Cells before charging. Look them up. Awesome concept, uses the charger amps to heat the battery...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-28-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,894
Posted By 1919
I went with ReLion. Why? Because my 2020 19' had...

I went with ReLion. Why? Because my 2020 19' had two AGM batteries mounted under the chassis. ReLion now has the RB100-LT which stands for Low Temperature. Meaning that the batteries themselves have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-19-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,015
Posted By 1919
ReLion has a 100ah battery that is designed for...

ReLion has a 100ah battery that is designed for low temp. It uses the charge current to heat the battery up to a safe charge temperature. I have a 2020 Interstate 19 that has two 75ah Lifeline AGM...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-18-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By 1919
Joe, to clarify, what are you calling the Chassis...

Joe, to clarify, what are you calling the Chassis battery. The 2020 and newer Interstates do not have a BIM, but have a Victron Buck Boost system, to protect the MB electronics. It controlled by a...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-01-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By 1919
I had on my 2019 Interstate a bad BIM controller....

I had on my 2019 Interstate a bad BIM controller. It connects or disconnects the batteries depending on if they are charging on not. It is cheap product. Many here have replaced it with the BlueSea...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By 1919
I too have a 2020 19, I have just stood in on end...

I too have a 2020 19, I have just stood in on end behind the table. I was considering screwing a velcro loop it stand in on end.
Oh, by the way you need to install a RB Components shelf above the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-24-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By 1919
Nope. They fan has two settings. Loud and...

Nope. They fan has two settings.
Loud and louder.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-23-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,636
Posted By 1919
No offense but I kindly disagree, Bayou Biker....

No offense but I kindly disagree, Bayou Biker. Where my antenna is mounted on my Interstate 19', I could see it from the roof fan while driving. It was so loose, it was vibrating about a 2" inch...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-21-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,086
Posted By 1919
Check out Relion RB100-LT LT stands for Low...

Check out Relion RB100-LT
LT stands for Low Temperature.
Uses the charging voltage to HEAT the battery so it will take a charge!
What a concept. Now you can mount the Lithiums OUTSIDE of the van.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-21-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 74,621
Posted By 1919
Victron Buck Boost

You guys need a Victron Buck Boost system.
Please google it, they describe it better.
Separates the tow or chassis from the house.
AND will charge your lithium from the chassis, properly....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-21-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 74,621
Posted By 1919
Please read the manual for the Victron Solar...

Please read the manual for the Victron Solar controller. Might want to put a piece of aluminum behind it. Should NOT be mounted directly to wood per the instructions.
I just used a 1/8" aluminum...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-21-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,396
Posted By 1919
10 inch

I have a 2020 10, it came with 10" touchscreen.
Pretty sure all come that way.
Comes with a rear view mirror, not the rear camera monitor that is on all the time. The mirror is better (the 2019...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-21-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,636
Posted By 1919
Fixed.

I drilled and screwed the base of the plastic into the alum base, two screws 90 degrees to each other.

It is attached via round spring clip, that fits into a groove in the alum base.
That is why...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-24-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,349
Posted By 1919
Just an observation, do you need a "Victron Smart...

Just an observation, do you need a "Victron Smart Dongle" ?
The newer MPPT solar controller is bluetooth compatible out of the box, do need for a bluetooth dongle. Unless I am missing something.....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-20-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,778
Posted By 1919
one switch

Just use a DPTP switch. Which means double pull, double throw.
Two switches in one.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,966
Posted By 1919
Our 2019 had a horrible squeak.Turned out to be...

Our 2019 had a horrible squeak.Turned out to be one of the blinds was not clipped into it's mount. Since day one, we had that squeak. Galley module? Nope. Screen door? Nope. Ottoman? Nope. it was the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-03-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,410
Posted By 1919
Yes sir. Damn. Now the whole campground will fill...

Yes sir. Damn. Now the whole campground will fill up with Interstates. Haha.
Cell coverage is really poor and no data coverage. Which is a good thing now days! The campground is owned by the Army...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-03-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By 1919
One system on the 19' that is unique to all the...

One system on the 19' that is unique to all the other interstates is the Truma Combi+ system. It is your source for heat as well as hot water. It runs on either propane or electric. The system is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-03-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,410
Posted By 1919
How to Keep Safe Distance

This is how to keep a safe distance during the Pandemic.
Found an open KOA and we were the ONLY ones there!
Great location. NO I am not going to tell, then everyone will want to go there!

364740
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-03-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By 1919
Took delivery of a 2020 19' 4x4 last week. No...

Took delivery of a 2020 19' 4x4 last week.
No power to the house batteries while driving.
Fuse was blown. Under the PASSENGER feet carpet, under the panel, under the tool tray are the chassis...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-05-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By 1919
Does the 2020 4x4 19' have the famous "clank"?

For those with the 2020 19' 4x4, does it have the famous MB 4x4 transmission "Clank"?

Thank you for your responses.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-18-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,848
Posted By 1919
The 19 is a sports car compared to the 24...

The 19 is a sports car compared to the 24 footers. The shorter wheel base allows for a MUCH smaller turning circle. Yes, I have a 19 and had a 24 footer. One good thing, though, is the Mercedes...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-02-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By 1919
I installed the 7622 in my 2019, 19 foot. My BIM...

I installed the 7622 in my 2019, 19 foot. My BIM was in a box, behind the driver seat. Mounted the switch there. Still can see and work switch from driver seat. Worthwhile improvement.
Forum: Awnings 11-02-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,519
Posted By 1919
Fiamma Awning Recall

Why isn't Airstream involved with this recall? A friend of mine pulled up in a brand new 2020 Pleasure Way 19' with dealer installed straps on his awning. Airstream??

Below is an excerpt from the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-31-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,497
Posted By 1919
I am with Wachuko. My Interstate 19 had the house...

I am with Wachuko. My Interstate 19 had the house and chassis battery connected at random. Also. Not charging fully when driving. Replaced with Blue Sea. Problem solved. I had gone to the dealer...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
Good point, Alex, not using any 12v devices for a...

Good point, Alex, not using any 12v devices for a time after. Reading the Lifeline manual, my usage and symptoms would warrant a equalize/condition charge. Here in the Northwest, solar charging has...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
Also...

Looking at the chart you attached, it was pretty much spot on regarding the 15.5 volts for equalization for the Lifleline AGM. Not worried about much off gassing, as the AGM's are sealed. In fact,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
What the need for me.

I boondock a lot, three weekends in a row, one of those for three days. My batteries didn't seem to hold a charge, like they have in the past, and I noticed that at a normal State of Charge (SOC) was...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
Well, I answered my own question....

If I had only read the manual. Using the ME-MR controller, we can equalize/condition the Lifeline AGM batteries! Page 18 of the controller manual is how to do it, page 20 describes why it is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
I think I found it.

https://www.magnum-dimensions.com/news/201808/how-start-equalization-charge-me-artr

If we had the above controller, which would replace the smaller controller, we could equalize/condition the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
14.4 is Absorbtion voltage

Bob, according to the Lifeline AGM manual, 14.4V is an absorption voltage at 70 degrees F. (Page 19). Using the same 70 degrees F, the conditioning or equalization voltage should be around 15.58V for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By 1919
Can the Magnum perform an equalization charge?

The 19 has two Lifeline AGM batteries. Can the Magnum inverter perform an equalization charge?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By 1919
Took it to the dealer, intermittent BIM issue, so...

Took it to the dealer, intermittent BIM issue, so they are going to get authorization for a new isolator. But I will probably put in a Blue Sea ACR.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-11-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,604
Posted By 1919
Two AGM Lifeline batteries. Under the chassis....

Two AGM Lifeline batteries. Under the chassis. One on each side of the coach, on their sides. Terminals facing the center of the vehicle.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-11-2019, 02:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By 1919
So after the 3 day boondocking weekend, here is...

So after the 3 day boondocking weekend, here is what happened. The chassis battery was connected somehow to the house batteries and got down to 12.16 volts. So I went under the dash and disconnected...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By 1919
The voltages are not showing the same because it...

The voltages are not showing the same because it is in my driveway with fridge running. The voltages read the same when SOC stabilizes overnight. Will take another pic.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By 1919
Even though the manual states that there is a...

Even though the manual states that there is a SesLevel, there is not one to be found. Unless it is behind a screwed in panel. Monitoring levels is seen in the photo. The second photo is of the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-05-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,636
Posted By 1919
Screw it.

I have at 19' that had the same issue. A Winegard.
The black plastic part has a slip ring in it, that slips in a groove of the metal mast. Can't be tightened.
BUT what I did was drill two small...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,204
Posted By 1919
Thank you, Alex.

I checked the battery join switch on the dash, and can hear the solenoid clicking in and out. Of course, maybe I should dig in with a volt/ohm meter. I keep a Fluke in the van at all times for such...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,095
Posted By 1919
Alex, I stand corrected.

I stand corrected on the seat covers, was not aware. Never had a vehicle requiring a seat cover.
I wish that Airstream would have just left the MB original seats in, I think some other coach...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,800
Posted By 1919
Is your step in the open position?? It will beep...

Is your step in the open position?? It will beep if and red light will flash if you try to drive off with the step extended. Is the switch step lock in the off position, right above the fire...
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