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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-09-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,592
Posted By don000
One important caveat: the most challenging...

One important caveat: the most challenging aspect of the conversion will be running the heavy gauge cables needed for 12v through an Interstate, and finding room for fuses, terminal blocks and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-08-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,592
Posted By don000
In the custom Sprinter build that replaced my...

In the custom Sprinter build that replaced my Interstate I utilized a ProAir ElectraKool unit, powered by a 400 a/h Lithionics battery charged by a 280 Amp second alternator by Nations. My DIY...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-11-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,212
Posted By don000
Having replaced my AI with a 'self-upfitted’...

Having replaced my AI with a 'self-upfitted’ Sprinter 2500 I no longer follow this forum, but saw this thread on the weekly AIR Forums newsletter and thought I’d respond in gratitude for all the...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-08-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By don000
2017 Airstream Interstate Lounge Ext - Vermont

Title: 2017 Airstream Interstate Lounge Ext - Vermont
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Rare opportunity - a like-new Airstream Interstate priced to sell.

Utilized only...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-04-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,658
Posted By don000
If anyone has need for an Onan Energy Command 30...

If anyone has need for an Onan Energy Command 30 (EC-30), mentioned in the first post, I have an unused one that I'd be happy to sell (just send me a PM). It was never installed because my thoughts...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,185
Posted By don000
Thanks for posting this clear description of your...

Thanks for posting this clear description of your experience. Clearly the power supply to the Fusion was wired differently in your GT from my Lounge built five months later.

Regardless of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-11-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,185
Posted By don000
There are many threads addressing the...

There are many threads addressing the inadequacies and complexities of battery capacity and solar recharging. The Fusion problem is also somewhat complex, in that power supply to the unit appears to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-04-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Given the difficulties of trying to measure...

Given the difficulties of trying to measure current draw by the Fusion from its two power sources (chassis and coach) through what appear to be various operating modes, I resorted to simple...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-25-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
The Fusion would reboot when the red wire was...

The Fusion would reboot when the red wire was reconnected through my meter, but I don't believe that I saw any draw once it settled down to sleep.

It was difficult to assess as the Fusion seemed...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-25-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 462,063
Posted By don000
Re question #3, Fluid Film seems to have rendered...

Re question #3, Fluid Film seems to have rendered every other kind of chassis protection obsolete. It's about the only treatment used these days here in Vermont.

That said, I haven't applied it...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-25-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Of course attempting to measure the current draw...

Of course attempting to measure the current draw proved more complicated than I'd hoped. The main complication is that the Fusion unit seems to operate in many different modes. Disconnecting wires...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-20-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,565
Posted By don000
Also recommend that you consider the Laveo. I...

Also recommend that you consider the Laveo. I replaced the unused toilet on our new AI Lounge so that we could have that functionality without the hassle of using the plumbing (we otherwise don't...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-10-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
In the next week I hope to find time to...

In the next week I hope to find time to experiment further. Initial focus will be on testing the amperage draw through the yellow wire under varying scenarios, also unplugging from shore power and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Appreciate the post and the photos, but what is...

Appreciate the post and the photos, but what is it that your switch "kills" - the Fusion unit ?

If so, does it render the Fusion totally inoperable, or can it still be powered off the coach...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-30-2017, 12:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Agree with your perspective, and the operating...

Agree with your perspective, and the operating behavior of the Fusion gives good reason to suspect that it's the culprit, but a new thread today mentions another potential cause, a faulty relay on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-30-2017, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Yes. I've not definitively confirmed that with a...

Yes. I've not definitively confirmed that with a meter, but this belief is consistent with the Fusion's proper operation as delivered, the audio/video schematic, your analysis of the Fusion...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-30-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Attached are photos of the connector to the...

Attached are photos of the connector to the Fusion. Some connector types have openings that allow you to release the spring catch on the pins, but not this one. I don't see any non-destructive way...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-30-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
busb2, I think we can reasonably conclude that...

busb2, I think we can reasonably conclude that our Fusion units are wired properly. The red and yellow wires are the reverse of the Puckett instructions, and the functionality has been as intended. ...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-29-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Further to my post above, Mr. Puckett's...

Further to my post above, Mr. Puckett's instructions refer to a loose yellow wire coming from a black harness connector. There are no loose wires on my vehicle in this location, adding further doubt...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-29-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
It seems fair to say that the instructions...

It seems fair to say that the instructions provided by Mr. Puckett to tk.1217 are of the same quality and attention to detail as the owner's manual.

As busb2 observes, the faceplate covers the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-29-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
tk.1217 very kindly forwarded to me via e-mail...

tk.1217 very kindly forwarded to me via e-mail the instructions that he received from Airstream. To upload them here I've had to convert the document to PDF, as the forum limits Word attachments to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-28-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Right you are. I need a better magnifier. ...

Right you are. I need a better magnifier.

Could it be possible that the Fusion unit draws chassis power through pin 21, the ignition signal ? In addition to a connection that seems dedicated to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-28-2017, 08:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Correcting my earlier remarks, the Fusion will...

Correcting my earlier remarks, the Fusion will indeed run in my unit with the ignition on but the coach power off, just like FlyFishinRVr's unit.

The audio/video schematic in my 2017 owners...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
tk.1217, PM sent. Very kind of you. ...

tk.1217, PM sent. Very kind of you.

FlyFishingRVr, from the wiring diagram and use of the vehicle my impression is that the connection to chassis power just provides maintenance power to the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Hard to imagine that this switch is not adequate...

Hard to imagine that this switch is not adequate for the small amount of current feeding the Fusion unit (you guessed 500mA on another thread).
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
Agree, was thinking the same thing. With the...

Agree, was thinking the same thing. With the switch right next to the ignition key, it should be easy to remember.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
hmason72 and FlyFishinRVr, you guys are great. ...

hmason72 and FlyFishinRVr, you guys are great.

Probably this change was implemented for a few months' production before Airstream realized that it was ill-conceived. My 2017 Lounge EXT was built...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-25-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,994
Posted By don000
The definitive analysis, I think. This is...

The definitive analysis, I think. This is consistent with my experience.

Now, if you could just identify the right wire to cut . . .
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-23-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,994
Posted By don000
Not a question I can answer, nor can I confirm...

Not a question I can answer, nor can I confirm exactly how long it took to deplete the chassis battery. But I'm confident that there was no cause other than the Fusion unit.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-23-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,994
Posted By don000
Post #11 above quotes the Fusion representative...

Post #11 above quotes the Fusion representative as stating that the main processor continues to run even after a "second option" turnoff. I believe this from the behavior of the unit.

But post...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-23-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,994
Posted By don000
Same story with my 2017 Lounge EXT, the Fusion...

Same story with my 2017 Lounge EXT, the Fusion will kill the chassis battery within several days if the main disconnect is not used. This is ridiculous.

Any guidance towards locating the power...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,949
Posted By don000
chassis power to Fusion

Can anyone tell me whether the yellow wire running diagonally above the accelerator pedal on my 2017 Lounge EXT is the chassis power connection for the Fusion ?

The wiring diagram at page 9-28 of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-27-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,284
Posted By don000
That might be so at the axle, but with my 2017...

That might be so at the axle, but with my 2017 Lounge EXT, the drop in height of the rear bumper is approximately 6".

Re your original question, the manual control for the air suspension has a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-29-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,444
Posted By don000
Beware of venturing beyond the narrow...

Beware of venturing beyond the narrow competencies of Mercedes dealers. On our G500 truck a clamp joining two sections of the exhaust fell off. Two different dealers could not find the joint or...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-23-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,596
Posted By don000
Very pleased to read this discussion about the...

Very pleased to read this discussion about the Fusion drain. It was infuriating to find my chassis battery dead after leaving the vehicle for a just few days with the Main Disconnect off. It's...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-02-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,302
Posted By don000
Hope they used appropriate fasteners. The high...

Hope they used appropriate fasteners. The high level of copper in modern treated lumber promotes a galvanic reaction that can rapidly deteriorate fasteners of the wrong material.

I would not want...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-31-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,302
Posted By don000
Would strongly recommend against using wood again...

Would strongly recommend against using wood again for this purpose, or at least use a highly durable wood like ipe. The best option would probably be to fabricate the spacers out of a sheet of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-31-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,142
Posted By don000
Cabinets and panels are usually reasonably well...

Cabinets and panels are usually reasonably well anchored to the vehicle, but almost never to adjacent cabinets and panels, so they move against one another and creak.

The best way to isolate them...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-29-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,363
Posted By don000
Yes, aimed at wherever you think nesting and...

Yes, aimed at wherever you think nesting and access points might be. They are inexpensive to purchase and operate, so depending upon access to 110v, multiple units can be placed inside and outside...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-26-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,363
Posted By don000
Best solution I've found for small mammals of all...

Best solution I've found for small mammals of all types is an inexpensive 110v strobe light, under $15 from Amazon. They can't stand the flashing. The neighbors think we have a disco in the garage.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-08-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,431
Posted By don000
It's great to hear different perspectives, but I...

It's great to hear different perspectives, but I concur with InterBlog that everyone must consider their own use.

As the owner of several collector cars that survived because Oregon does not use...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-08-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,250
Posted By don000
The easiest approach might be to drop the other...

The easiest approach might be to drop the other fittings already installed in the aluminum and use their holes as access points. The cabinets are fairly complex in the way they fit together.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-12-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,302
Posted By don000
Regular POR Top Coat is temperature resistant to...

Regular POR Top Coat is temperature resistant to 300°F continuous, 500° for short periods. They make a high temperature formulation.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-10-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1,419
Views: 419,929
Posted By don000
Thanks very much. For my purposes I'll go with...

Thanks very much. For my purposes I'll go with the 3mm thickness, 2" wide. It's great to have learned about this.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-09-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1,419
Views: 419,929
Posted By don000
Mcrider, Very nice write-up. I've built...

Mcrider,

Very nice write-up. I've built partitioning using Wilsonart laminate to match the interior, but I'm not sure which is more trouble, finishing as you did or working with the laminate.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-08-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,176
Posted By don000
Bus Kote is essentially just the topcoat of the...

Bus Kote is essentially just the topcoat of the systems I mentioned.

There's a good chance that the rust occurring at your seams is an indication that the panels are moving slightly in relation to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-08-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,121
Posted By don000
Don't want to hijack the thread, but I have some...

Don't want to hijack the thread, but I have some similar questions/issues about our 2017.

My impression is that it's not possible to adjust the rear camera view. The camera itself seems to be in...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-06-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,176
Posted By don000
State of the art for roof coating seems to be...

State of the art for roof coating seems to be embedding polyester fabric in proprietary elastomerics to create a flexible membrane, with a high reflectivity top coat.

Examples from a quick search:...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-05-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,176
Posted By don000
Rust along the seam like that is a nasty problem....

Rust along the seam like that is a nasty problem. Ideally the affected area should be cut out and new sheet metal welded in. If you don't somehow deal with the rust it will continue, degrading the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-01-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,302
Posted By don000
3M 5200 is used for bedding the planks in modern...

3M 5200 is used for bedding the planks in modern no-soak bottoms for old mahogany speedboats - just had our '51 Chris Craft Riviera done this past year. It's more of an adhesive than a sealant,...
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