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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By Tronadora
+1 on the solenoid valve. Same issue for me back...

+1 on the solenoid valve. Same issue for me back in 2018...Dealer in Portland went straight to the solenoid valve and replaced it. No issues since.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-02-2023, 05:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,311
Posted By Tronadora
Replacing the sink

My old blog is no longer published. Please PM me and I'll send photos and hopefully enough text to get you going. Let me know if you have the Lounge or Grand Tour. We just upsized to a Tiffin Allegro...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-17-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,850
Posted By Tronadora
Ecoflow Delta Pro specs

You may want to follow this thread about my integration of a similar product, the Goal Zero 3000, back in 2018....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-12-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
Posted By Tronadora
There is no penalty to running the inverter while...

There is no penalty to running the inverter while driving. It's "free" energy coming off the alternator and through the inverter to a powered coach outlet.

The 1500x can charge via AC cord at 120W...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-11-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
Posted By Tronadora
Why not just run a power cord from an outlet...

Why not just run a power cord from an outlet powered by your inverter while you drive? Plug in your 120v charger(s) and away you go.


That is what I do to charge my Goal Zero 3000.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-15-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Tronadora
I'm going with "the service guy lied" theory. ...

I'm going with "the service guy lied" theory.

Happened to me... in for something else and the service rep in a suit told me when I picked it up that they went ahead and filled it with DEF. Gee...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,500
Posted By Tronadora
I assume you know about Airstream Adventures NW...

I assume you know about Airstream Adventures NW in Fife near you (they also own locations in Portland, Boise and some CA locations) ?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-19-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,148
Posted By Tronadora
[QUOTE=billstrong;2467666]Probably Airstream. The...

[QUOTE=billstrong;2467666]Probably Airstream. The photo is from the 2018 Interstate Parts Book which can be found under manuals on the Airstream website.

I have a 2021 AI Nineteen 4x4 and I have...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-12-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,009
Posted By Tronadora
I share in ScottP frustration. I think...

I share in ScottP frustration.

I think LNBright nailed it... the mixing of ASI and trailer topics are right there on the first page under Recent Discussions and that tempts many to follow a rabbit...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-11-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,588
Posted By Tronadora
That Amazon price beats the dealer handily who...

That Amazon price beats the dealer handily who charged me $108 for the same assembly a couple months ago. Replacement was not too much of a chore.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-27-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,590
Posted By Tronadora
Owned my 2015 Interstate since May 2017 at 13,000...

Owned my 2015 Interstate since May 2017 at 13,000 miles. In September 2018 I had 40,000 miles and saw sidewall cracking on the OEM Continentals. Replaced with Michelin Defenders and today there is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-25-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,343
Posted By Tronadora
****** Bravo... well done. That mod is...

******
Bravo... well done.

That mod is the single best upgrade I've ever done.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-27-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,014
Posted By Tronadora
I have to weigh in on that other forum person's...

I have to weigh in on that other forum person's statement. It sounds like he is saying that by arresting the bouncing motion that you are sacrificing the ride quality. That is a very confusing...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-25-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,014
Posted By Tronadora
I suggest definitely change out your shocks all...

I suggest definitely change out your shocks all around. Absolutely.

I am fairly happy with Koni gold in the rear and somewhat happy with Koni Red FSD in the front. I did that at 23k and now have...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-02-2021, 02:44 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,267
Posted By Tronadora
Re: Noise reduction on the Onan generator.... I...

Re: Noise reduction on the Onan generator.... I applied Noico sound deadening stick-on mats (about .160 thick) on all the surfaces I could reach, maybe 80% of the surface area. Before and after, I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-19-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,697
Posted By Tronadora
Two thoughts: 1) I had intermittent retract...

Two thoughts: 1) I had intermittent retract happen one day and there was a piece of gravel stuck between the sheet metal above the step and the step itself. 2) that same sheet metal was also sagging...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-19-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,010
Posted By Tronadora
I've fixed pinholes to greatly extend the life of...

I've fixed pinholes to greatly extend the life of the hose by using self sealing Loctite Go2 silicone tape. https://amzn.to/34q22Sg


With all the reeling in and out of the hose the tape will fail...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-14-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,104
Posted By Tronadora
On the topic of leaf springs, I do have specific...

On the topic of leaf springs, I do have specific information that people might be interested in. At the recommendation of my local Sprinter specialist (mail order as well as a working shop) that I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-13-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,104
Posted By Tronadora
I inquired about manually adjustable Koni for the...

I inquired about manually adjustable Koni for the front and was told by more than one shop they do not exist for this vehicle. Sigh. Supposedly the automatic load compensation feature built in is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-11-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,104
Posted By Tronadora
Knowing that you would like to hear from...

Knowing that you would like to hear from Airstream Interstate owners, not truck owners, I can offer up my qualified opinions. I have 49,000 miles on my 2015 3500 based Interstate, I replaced all...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-10-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,127
Posted By Tronadora
An alternative is to tote one of the Goal Zero...

An alternative is to tote one of the Goal Zero power stations and you can plug in your microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, even your extra ARB cooler (wachuko).

The microwave has a 3prong 110V...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-20-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,324
Posted By Tronadora
A few years ago I had a problem with the house...

A few years ago I had a problem with the house batteries not charging and it turned out to be a fuse. I believe there is a 150A fuse in the electronics cabinet under the jack knife sofa chair and/or...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-07-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By Tronadora
Reflectix ! The foil faced plastic roll...

Reflectix !
The foil faced plastic roll insulation found at the big box hardware stores.

If you are talking about the side windows in back, I cut oversize pieces that wedge into place. This...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,061
Posted By Tronadora
I echo the idea to install D-rings to the...

I echo the idea to install D-rings to the interior wood pieces that you never see back there... where the attachment bolts would have their heads facing rearward and the drill you use to make the...
Forum: Awnings 09-02-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,573
Posted By Tronadora
If your awning is Carefree, relax and live Care...

If your awning is Carefree, relax and live Care Free as I have not heard of anyone having an issue with those. For those that have a Fiamma F65 Eagle, please do not travel without securing your...
Forum: Awnings 09-02-2020, 06:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,573
Posted By Tronadora
You are correct; this arrangement is a...

You are correct; this arrangement is a combination of mechanical and electrical. Once the awning is retracted there is a limit switch that closes to shut off the motor (word to the wise, this switch...
Forum: Awnings 09-01-2020, 03:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,573
Posted By Tronadora
Awning deploying by itself

Welcome to the white knuckle club. I'm pretty sure that gust of wind you and I experienced was in fact the awning becoming like a sail as it flipped up and over. Terrifying at 65mph.

As I reported...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-30-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 34,267
Posted By Tronadora
I know for a FACT your stock cages will not...

I know for a FACT your stock cages will not accommodate the GPL-4CT without being cut, expanded and re-welded. I do NOT recommend doing this. First picture shows the modified cage after it fell out....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-30-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,546
Posted By Tronadora
I have that same year AI but I have the Grand...

I have that same year AI but I have the Grand Tour with larger fridge and more storage space whereas the one you are looking at w/ four captains chairs would be the Lounge version.

The Lounge is...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-24-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,607
Posted By Tronadora
In the PNW, our "city" water is normally very...

In the PNW, our "city" water is normally very clean and low in solids and iron, etc. So we only do a tank and lines cleaning once per year, at which time I clean the water pump metal screen filter...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-24-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,190
Posted By Tronadora
The advice about getting metal tire stems is well...

The advice about getting metal tire stems is well worth adopting for safety.

Regarding the tire pressures, I've experimented with pressures from 62 to 75 and I've gone back to 65 because anything...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-23-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By Tronadora
I had to have my undermount battery trays...

I had to have my undermount battery trays enlarged via welding to accommodate the Lifeline 220Ah 6V batteries. If that is what you are looking at, be careful; those batteries are 65lbs each and not...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-22-2020, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,512
Posted By Tronadora
Mine does not have the EasyStart and the...

Mine does not have the EasyStart and the compressor surge noise is not significant. What IS significant is the fan volume inside the coach. The stock Dometic A/C units are damn loud. Forget about...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-14-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Tronadora
I doubt you need to grease your extending arms....

I doubt you need to grease your extending arms. Your Interstate awning (unlike AS trailers) is under a strong spring load and wants to extend. If it weren't for the motor and gearbox holding it back...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-09-2020, 03:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,085
Posted By Tronadora
Hi - you should have plenty of flow coming out of...

Hi - you should have plenty of flow coming out of your outdoor shower hose. I've used mine to wash the AI before. I know the water line has a shutoff valve close to the water pump (under the furnace)...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-21-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,695
Posted By Tronadora
John, I think you meant to say 72, and 61,...

John,
I think you meant to say 72, and 61, watts... not amps... ?
Thanks for publishing your wiring diagram.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-20-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,772
Posted By Tronadora
Talking **** You say you have your GZ plugged into an...

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You say you have your GZ plugged into an ATS - Automatic Transfer Switch, but later you mention maybe using a second ATS, like I do. So I'm a little confused. I added a second ATS so that the...
Forum: On The Road... 12-30-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,580
Posted By Tronadora
Have to echo loudly what CruizinDux said about...

Have to echo loudly what CruizinDux said about Sea and Sand RV Park. It's actually just north of Depoe Bay; just south of Lincoln City. It is a must if you want to be up CLOSE and personal with the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-30-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,471
Posted By Tronadora
2018 - 8 months, mainly on the road - Oregon to...

2018 - 8 months, mainly on the road - Oregon to Maine, then Kentucky, Texas, California and back.

2019 - 7.5 months, mainly parked, taking care of aging in-laws, which is now behind us.

We...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-09-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,071
Posted By Tronadora
Mike - you are spot on about those tire stems....

Mike - you are spot on about those tire stems. Yes, everyone needs to replace those... especially like you said if you have sensors hanging on them.


When I put new tires on 15k miles ago, I had...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-08-2019, 05:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,071
Posted By Tronadora
After 35,000 miles and more than 500 nights in...

After 35,000 miles and more than 500 nights in our Interstate here are some thoughts:

TPMS: I have had terrible luck with the TST 507 flow through sensors. FOUR of them have failed. Once, a sensor...
Forum: Awnings 10-20-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,573
Posted By Tronadora
I had two Fiamma F65 Eagles fail on me. I...

I had two Fiamma F65 Eagles fail on me. I recently had my AS dealer install a Carefree MANUAL awning.


Problem solved. No more straps to hold in a disaster waiting to happen.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-10-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,704
Posted By Tronadora
Not an expert, but maybe what I've observed on my...

Not an expert, but maybe what I've observed on my BMV-712 will help. I have 220Ah Lifeline 6V batteries. When I'm at 50% SOC it should read 110Ah consumed but it kept telling me I had about 58% after...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-09-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,816
Posted By Tronadora
dw6250 - HA! Well now you've sent me to...

dw6250 -
HA! Well now you've sent me to school, and I was never that competent in the electrical class I took. My eyes are glossed over with those diagrams. :rofl:


Being always wanting to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-09-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 462,047
Posted By Tronadora
I too have an intermittent dripping problem, from...

I too have an intermittent dripping problem, from the large pipe plumbing forward of the macerator. It is fluid seeping from the two small half moon shaped holes in the pipe located at the 3 and 9...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-08-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,816
Posted By Tronadora
dw6250 - When you talk of your panels bringing in...

dw6250 - When you talk of your panels bringing in 9A, then adding load to your system by turning on appliances, this does not put more amps through the 10ga wire that is coming from the roof.

I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-05-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,816
Posted By Tronadora
I added 2x100 solar panels 18 months ago, 300W...

I added 2x100 solar panels 18 months ago, 300W total, like you. At first I wired in Series cause I was paranoid about exceeding the OEM 10ga wire rating. But the penalty from partial blocking of any...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-02-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,618
Posted By Tronadora
I made the mistake of trying Koni Gold rear...

I made the mistake of trying Koni Gold rear shocks at the same time as Sumo Springs. The rear became WAY too stiff so I removed the Sumos and put in Boss airbags, BIGGER mistake, don't ever do that...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-20-2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By Tronadora
I have the same setup as the OP, and we also do...

I have the same setup as the OP, and we also do not need to freeze much.

We keep the freezer set so that the upper compartment freezes nicely (about 20 degrees), the middle section will slowly...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-08-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,553
Posted By Tronadora
Rig Rat - Yes, I have to be diligent to remember...

Rig Rat - Yes, I have to be diligent to remember and set the Charge Rate back up to 100%. I normally charge everything simultaneously that needs charging by driving and/or connecting to shore power...
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