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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2024, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Rig Rat
We have a 2015 Ext Lounge that we bought used in...

We have a 2015 Ext Lounge that we bought used in Aug of 2016. It had a 100W flex solar panel and stock AGM batteries, solar controller and BIM.

Here is our progression to energy independence and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Rig Rat
Yes. your OEM 50W flex panel is probably not...

Yes. your OEM 50W flex panel is probably not producing much electricity.
Here's some links with good info on panels;
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/removing-flexible-solar-panel-211210.html...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,307
Posted By Rig Rat
Thanks for the great idea of using Freeform to...

Thanks for the great idea of using Freeform to visualize all of your upgrades!
Your graphic is more impactful than reading a long list of mods!

So you inspired me to update our floor plan using...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-04-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,394
Posted By Rig Rat
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FWIW, I found this on youtube;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kVQDT8zc5U
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-18-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Rig Rat
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To stop the annoying beeping you can pull the #12 fuse that is under the drivers seat. That fuse controls both the awning and powered...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-06-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,299
Posted By Rig Rat
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Take your rig to a reputable truck brake/alignment shop.
If you're still in Ohio make an appointment at Bee line Alignment Shop at 1030...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-27-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Rig Rat
Another option would be to buy portable suite...

Another option would be to buy portable suite case panels. That's how we first addressed the woeful 100W flex panel that came OEM. We started with a 200W Zamp and plugged that directly into our coach...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-27-2024, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By Rig Rat
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In my experiences with ours, the tail end will bottom out entering/exiting the slopes of some entrance/driveways. I never had any issues...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-25-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By Rig Rat
Thanks Mike for the correction. I plucked my...

Thanks Mike for the correction. I plucked my diagram from an old thread in this forum and didn't notice it was for the non extended 170!

For all newbies, check out the departure angle of our...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-25-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By Rig Rat
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This may help;
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-23-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 804
Posted By Rig Rat
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FWIW, when you find an installer, I'd suggest mounting 3 panels to your rooftop. 100 W will not do much to keep your house batteries ...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-22-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By Rig Rat
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I bet you're glad that you had a dealer drive one over to check the clearance before you ordered/bought one!:clap:
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-19-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,563
Posted By Rig Rat
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It's been awhile but when that initially happened to us we found that if we reduced the power level of the microwave to 50% we could use...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-20-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By Rig Rat
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On my 2015 I pulled fuse #12 to stop the alarm from beeping since the awning doesn't fully retract (I do strap it shut).

With that fuse...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-19-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Rig Rat
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Can you go to your local AS dealer and take one for a test drive to verify the height?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-20-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,639
Posted By Rig Rat
We took both of our 2nd row seats out and built 2...

We took both of our 2nd row seats out and built 2 cabinets out of 80/20 giving us @17 cf of additional storage.
You can also attach additional items like a Lagun table with carriage bolts to the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-20-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Rig Rat
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Our 15 has the same issue. The flaking on top of the drivers door was visible from the ground, so I recently had that section repainted.
There is additional flaking...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-21-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Rig Rat
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It's good to hear that Fiamma replacement parts are vastly improved. Heres a link to the repair procedures step by step!...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-06-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,211
Posted By Rig Rat
[QUOTE=Mansderm161;2698740]I ended up finding a...

[QUOTE=Mansderm161;2698740]I ended up finding a fairly large nickel finished tension rod at Walmart. I found the curtains on Amazon. I bought the longest ones and cut them off. I hope to use the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By Rig Rat
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The app must not give wazbro ( or any other app user ) the information to know which forums they're responding to.

As you pointed out,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-04-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By Rig Rat
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I thought the OP was clear on what kind of Airstream they owned when they posted their question into the Sprinter and B-van forum.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By Rig Rat
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While that may work on a trailer, our Interstates only have an off/on switch.;)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rig Rat
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NTW about using too much propane with the heater. Only the generator gulps it! You will not have any issues w/running out over the holiday...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-28-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By Rig Rat
[QUOTE=sheakev;2697422]Has anyone had the propane...

[QUOTE=sheakev;2697422]Has anyone had the propane gauge sensor fall off on their AI?

I noticed that I wasn't getting proper readings. When I crawled under the vehicle and looked at the tank I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Rig Rat
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Doing so was a PITA on our OEM kenwood on our 15. You have to follow the direction on the Garmin site plus they wanted $$ to do the upgrade. So we...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,148
Posted By Rig Rat
New RV's slow to sell

https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-shipments-continue-plummet/
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,211
Posted By Rig Rat
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Correction......I actually used washer head screws. Got them in black and they blend into the same color of the velcro.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-26-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,211
Posted By Rig Rat
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Yes. we bought a pair of insulated drapes from I*ea and attach it via velcro to the headliner.

We did need to put some finishing screws into the headliner...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-21-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,818
Posted By Rig Rat
FWIW, you can send a private message directly to...

FWIW, you can send a private message directly to scarletbison by clicking on their name and you will get a pull down screen, of which one option is to send a private message.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-20-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By Rig Rat
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We drove into & out of Sequoia NP from the North on 180 in April of 2019 w/o any issues. As others have said it is steep!

The road to Kings Canyon...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-20-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
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Thanks StogieMan! Hopefully you'll get the green light!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-20-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
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Thanks! Yes we had the OEM manual cellular shades and removed both them as well as the window boxes that held them in place.

Wife...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-20-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
We have enjoyed them for 4 years now...I just got...

We have enjoyed them for 4 years now...I just got around to posting the mod!:clap:

Thanks again for pointing us towards Axelbloom's beds/frames!

Mark
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
In with the New

In with the New
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
I ran a/c power back to the beds via the water...

I ran a/c power back to the beds via the water inlet access cutout that was next to the drivers side 2nd row captains chair. Added a power strip underneath everything to run the beds and charging...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
INSTALLATION I began with the 2 x 6 framing...

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I began with the 2 x 6 framing then cut the plywood to fit lengthways. Added gray foam pipe insulation along the edges of the plywood to prevent any dropped items from falling below...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
From my drawings I decided to use the bolt holes...

From my drawings I decided to use the bolt holes left from the wing chairs to use as my new anchor points for the support boards.

I knew from my measurements that the highest point of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
THE TEARDOWN The first task is to remove the...

THE TEARDOWN

The first task is to remove the couch and side seats, along with the seat belts. The rear sofa bed is held down by bolts that extend all the way through the AI floor. To remove...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
Preparation Work I took measurements from...

Preparation Work

I took measurements from the galley / dry bath backwards and transferred those to graph paper to visualize the space I had to work with.

These drawing were also used by Yong at...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Rig Rat
Converting 2015 AI Lounge to Articulating Twin Beds

With credits for Ideas and assistance from Pahaska & sourcing of the electric beds from toskeysam! https://axelbloombeds.com/category/client-profiles/

A shoutout to Stogieman as well for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 704
Posted By Rig Rat
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I have a 2014 MB and Safelite has replace 2 of mine already w/o any issues. I did insist on OEM replacements and neither time was there an...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-13-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 27,157
Posted By Rig Rat
Thanks, I like how it turned out too! Sorry...

Thanks, I like how it turned out too!

Sorry I can’t give you any direction on what size film to order because I had a local graphics company apply it.

I was thinking about DIY but after looking...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-04-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By Rig Rat
Replaced ours this past February from amazon; ...

Replaced ours this past February from amazon;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004A2YIPC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-04-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By Rig Rat
Here's a pix of where it should be attached!

Here's a pix of where it should be attached!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-28-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 27,157
Posted By Rig Rat
Vinyl Wrapped

Gone are the faded fenders and mid body trim panels. Applied 3M Gloss White Aluminum 1080-G120 film to them!
Before & after pix of front/rear wheel wells. Sorry, can't seem to get the faded front...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-26-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By Rig Rat
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After the 15 model year they put electric blinds in. If you search this forum you'll find lots of issues with motors and being off track. ...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-24-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,307
Posted By Rig Rat
Wiring a ground array and plug ...

Wiring a ground array and plug
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In my 15 lounge I found an easier way to hook...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-07-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By Rig Rat
My 2014 MB calls for a Transmission fluid/filter...

My 2014 MB calls for a Transmission fluid/filter change every 4th oil change or at 60 K miles.

The last time I had mine done it cost $335.00!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-29-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By Rig Rat
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I agree with Stogieman, fixed. My 15 lounge came with 100W flexible and they were woefully inadequate. Installed 3 - 100w renogy & no issues since....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-09-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,210
Posted By Rig Rat
Guess I'll have to take a look at that and get...

Guess I'll have to take a look at that and get some measurements to see if I can install 2-6V agms in the same cage as the stock batteries (2-12Group24 agms.[/QUOTE]
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