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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-19-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,431
Posted By Passin Thru
Rocinante- I am not going to be much help. ...

Rocinante-

I am not going to be much help. We got rid of our Interstate last fall so I cannot check any of this for you. There are many other owners that have done this project so hopefully they...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-07-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
I received the full $3590 today. The prior owner...

I received the full $3590 today. The prior owner must not have applied for his part.

Since we have since sold the Interstate and bought an ORV trailer, this brings our Airstreaming to a close.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-21-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By Passin Thru
Thanks Brian. I had not found this source before....

Thanks Brian. I had not found this source before. It looks like it could work for my purposes.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-21-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By Passin Thru
All of the tank drain plumbing on the interstate...

All of the tank drain plumbing on the interstate hangs below the coach. This is fully exposed to the elements and no on board heating will warm it.

I have created more air circulation within the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-20-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By Passin Thru
Late season travel

We are planning on doing more shoulder season travel to avoid some of the packed national parks and other venues during the summer peak season. I think we would all agree our interstates are not...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-03-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,343
Posted By Passin Thru
Here is a link to the installation. Getting a...

Here is a link to the installation. Getting a shorter trap from Home Depot helps.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/accumulator-tank-new-sink-and-faucet-200737.html
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-14-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Passin Thru
Also, like all things electrical it should be...

Also, like all things electrical it should be fused. I would check for a blown fuse.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-11-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Passin Thru
Yes I have a 2013 lounge ext. I have done some...

Yes I have a 2013 lounge ext. I have done some tracing with the multi meter -positive and negative, but not all the wires.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-11-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Passin Thru
Radio Box

Since space is a premium on our Interstates I hate not using every space I can. How have you used the ceiling radio box (or what I presume is a radio box)? CB's? Additional radio? Contraband...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-10-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,123
Posted By Passin Thru
Yes, they draw power from their batteries anytime...

Yes, they draw power from their batteries anytime the readers are on the valve stems. However, the draw is so low I don't think it is worth taking them off unless the coach is going to be parked for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-10-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
Titus Over the 5 years we have owned the...

Titus

Over the 5 years we have owned the coach I never really did an accurate measurement of the def usage. I just filled up after every trip or two. It never seemed excessive so I didn’t worry...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-09-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
Titus I filled up before my last trip just...

Titus

I filled up before my last trip just by pouring in the def until I heard the gurgle of the def feed tube filling up.

After the last trip I filled up using a measuring cup and brought the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-08-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
M and R- What has your DEF consumption been...

M and R-

What has your DEF consumption been on your trip?

I have only done a couple of relatively short trips since the AEM, but the consumption seems to be much higher. Waiting for a couple...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-04-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
I agree with Boxster. I have spent a lot of time...

I agree with Boxster. I have spent a lot of time under the coach chasing a vibration that shows up at certain speeds since the AEM fix. No tanks are in the way.

So far I have been very happy...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-02-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,123
Posted By Passin Thru
I have had them on the coach and on the toad for...

I have had them on the coach and on the toad for 3 years with no problem with theft. However, they are both parked at our house when not in use. I leave off the anti-theft caps since they are a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-02-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,535
Posted By Passin Thru
Thanks Mike, for taking the considerable time to...

Thanks Mike, for taking the considerable time to link all of the parts and detail the process.

Tim
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-02-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,535
Posted By Passin Thru
Mike/Boxster- Could you give more details on...

Mike/Boxster-

Could you give more details on the exhaust pipe parts that you got to replace your old exhaust? Since I presume you did not have a pipe bender you must have been able to order the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-28-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
I do not expect to see the money anytime soon. ...

I do not expect to see the money anytime soon. When I talked to the administrators of the class action they said the judge still needed to certify it (seems that would have been done by now). Also...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-05-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,185
Posted By Passin Thru
I had my AEM completed yesterday. Took about 2...

I had my AEM completed yesterday. Took about 2 hours. Replaced 2 sensors and the catalytic converter. Even though I have a 2013 it did not seem as complex as some of the other 2013s who have...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-22-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,621
Posted By Passin Thru
Although this is an old thread, I just wanted to...

Although this is an old thread, I just wanted to thank Wachuko & Titus for all of their suggestions. I finally got to this project and your insight helped a lot.

It is probably good to resurrect...
Forum: Boondocking 04-11-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,147
Posted By Passin Thru
A good app to use if you are in an area with...

A good app to use if you are in an area with public and private land interspersed is ONX Hunt. It is aimed at hunters but it shows what is public and what is private. If public it shows what kind...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-31-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,984
Posted By Passin Thru
Another advantage to our toad - we have a Yakima...

Another advantage to our toad - we have a Yakima rack on the Fiesta on which we carry our canoe.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-31-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,984
Posted By Passin Thru
We tow a Ford Fiesta behind our Interstate Lounge...

We tow a Ford Fiesta behind our Interstate Lounge Ext. Tows very well. Lowers mileage from about 18 mpg to 17. We picked a car that weighed less than 3000 lbs even though the coach can tow 5000...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-08-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,727
Posted By Passin Thru
I removed the tv and mount from our 2013. I just...

I removed the tv and mount from our 2013. I just pulled the wires up into the area behind the panel where the generator controls etc are located. The mount simply screws into nuts embedded in the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-24-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,982
Posted By Passin Thru
Btw- you don’t need to raise the Macerator as...

Btw- you don’t need to raise the Macerator as Boxster did if all you want to do is make the sewer mod.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-24-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,982
Posted By Passin Thru
Here is a link to a mod that some of us have done...

Here is a link to a mod that some of us have done to add a gravity dump as a backup.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/interstate-mods-ill-go-first-92862-61.html

Scroll down to Boxster’s...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-13-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,585
Posted By Passin Thru
Pots, pans and plates in the overhead storage

What have you found that gives you maximum storage with minimum rattle with your pots, pans and plates in the overheard storage?

We have just used paper dividers between the plates & cups (coffee...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-01-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,103
Posted By Passin Thru
Don’t know if it would work on rats but to keep...

Don’t know if it would work on rats but to keep mice away we got moth balls in a mesh bag from Walmart and put them on the ground under the coach.

Never had a mouse (or moth). Don’t put it in...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-23-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Passin Thru
We had a leak on that side that came from the...

We had a leak on that side that came from the large side window behind the driver’s seat. The seal had failed and we had to have the window rebedded.

Water can travel a long ways. One way to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-19-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By Passin Thru
Varathane ebony matches very well.

Varathane ebony matches very well.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-18-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,207
Posted By Passin Thru
I have a spare on my coach. I have a coach that...

I have a spare on my coach. I have a coach that weighs 11,000 lbs. I don’t envision jacking up the coach and changing a flat unless it really is an emergency. That is what AAA is for.

And before...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-17-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By Passin Thru
Obviously Airskirts have not taken off. Our plan...

Obviously Airskirts have not taken off. Our plan is to make a skirt out of a material like Sunbrella which is used on boats for various coverings. We envision it being held up by a variety of bungee...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-13-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,226
Posted By Passin Thru
We had some stains on the side panels from a...

We had some stains on the side panels from a window leak and we used a carpet spray cleaner to take the stains out. Worked very well and does not seem to harm the fabric.

The particular brand we...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-08-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By Passin Thru
Correction to the website. Left off the s. ...

Correction to the website. Left off the s.

Www.airskirts.com
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-08-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By Passin Thru
Airskirts

Has anyone purchased Airskirts for their coach? If so how have they worked for late season camping?

Contrary to their name they are blow up cushions you place under your coach.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-04-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,195
Posted By Passin Thru
I also agree with Boxster and BurntAsphalt. As a...

I also agree with Boxster and BurntAsphalt. As a side comment the inside Dually can be hard to balance. I went with balancing beads inside the tire. Have worked very well.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-09-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By Passin Thru
On my 2013 the fuse is under the driver’s seat. I...

On my 2013 the fuse is under the driver’s seat. I believe it is number 10. It is the same fuse that controls the awning. Does it extend? If so it is not the fuse.

It sounds like it could be your...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-08-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,627
Posted By Passin Thru
On my 2013 Interstate Ext the black tank vent is...

On my 2013 Interstate Ext the black tank vent is the first black vent on the right side. The second black vent is to the grey water. The top of your coach looks like it has the same set up.

I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-22-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
Posted By Passin Thru
I accessed my relays by taking the plate out that...

I accessed my relays by taking the plate out that holds the dump valve switches & macerator switch. 4 screws and the plate comes out. The relays are tucked back in there.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-21-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
Posted By Passin Thru
It looks like eBay is your best bet. I checked...

It looks like eBay is your best bet. I checked amazon but they are out of stock and don’t know when they will be restocked.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-21-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
Posted By Passin Thru
There is one relay for each valve. I took the one...

There is one relay for each valve. I took the one that was working and plugged it in to the wires for the one that wasn’t working to test them. As it turned out I think the plug on the “bad” valve...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-20-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
Posted By Passin Thru
These relays which are behind the valve switches...

These relays which are behind the valve switches sometimes go bad. I am not sure what coach you have. I have a 2013 ext.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,598
Posted By Passin Thru
I think the best answer to give you is to use...

I think the best answer to give you is to use this forum. There are some very knowledgeable people on this forum who have addressed just about every issue with our coaches. Use the search field at...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Passin Thru
I, like Pashaska, tow a Ford Fiesta. Last...

I, like Pashaska, tow a Ford Fiesta. Last November we towed it on a 2000 mile trip from Idaho to New Mexico, back thru Arizona and Utah. The trip ended on very icy roads from St George Utah to Idaho...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-12-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By Passin Thru
My experience is the hw heater will only try to...

My experience is the hw heater will only try to light a couple of times and then not try again unless I flip off the switch and switch it back on. I always make sure gas is flowing to the stove...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-29-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,085
Posted By Passin Thru
Last November we came back thru Utah on very...

Last November we came back thru Utah on very snowy and icy roads. We have the Ext pulling a toad. I was very impressed with the solidness of the coach. We traveled at speed with no slippage. This is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-05-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,961
Posted By Passin Thru
I too tow a Ford Fiesta as a toad. My coach is...

I too tow a Ford Fiesta as a toad. My coach is very easy to drive around. I even parallel park it. However my wife and I decided part of the enjoyment of travel was the exploration and doing it as...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-26-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By Passin Thru
I had a sensor fail in the passenger side rear...

I had a sensor fail in the passenger side rear wheel. I had a short in the driver rear wheel sensor wire (they ran a new wire undercarriage).

Seems to be a common problem.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-24-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,736
Posted By Passin Thru
Tents have their own issues such as safety etc. ...

Tents have their own issues such as safety etc. What about an interstate pulling a teardrop trailer for the girls to sleep in. They would probably love the privacy, time away from Mom and Dad and it...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-17-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,280
Posted By Passin Thru
Interblog- I believe the federal law you...

Interblog-

I believe the federal law you quote is not meant to be a restriction but is intended to protect you from state laws that do not let you transport guns at all. But, like you, I am not an...
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