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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-13-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By Free Pony
Talking Thanks! It was a hose!

Thank you everyone! I finally found a slit had formed in the hose running between my inner cooler and my turbo! Dodge Dealer cross referenced the Mercedes part number and had it to me the following...
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,408
Posted By Free Pony
I’m wondering why you don’t want them inside?

I’m wondering why you don’t want them inside?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-30-2022, 01:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By Free Pony
I’m driving a 2004 Sprinter 2500 with a Mercedes...

I’m driving a 2004 Sprinter 2500 with a Mercedes Diesel engine. Thanks, I’ll park it for now!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-29-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,062
Posted By Free Pony
Turbo going out - can I still drive?

I lost turbo power intermittently on the highway and then completely. But now I have it again - in combination with weird sucking/scraping noises as my RMPs increase. Listening under the hood I hear...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-02-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,149
Posted By Free Pony
This is all such great technical info everyone...

This is all such great technical info everyone thank you!

I recently had rivets go bad on a pulley that held my serpentine belt and the belt seized and burned up, alternator was ruined, and the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-02-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,575
Posted By Free Pony
Oh no I’m so so sorry! That is infuriating! I’m...

Oh no I’m so so sorry! That is infuriating! I’m in Olympia so I will be taking your post as a warning not to go to that dealer!

I was also caught off guard with the weather, having spent the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-15-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By Free Pony
Help! House Batteries Won’t Charge After Alternator Failure

Hi everyone!
I’m a full-time RVer and when the bearings on one of my serpentine belt pullies went out a couple of weeks ago the belt burned and snapped. I had to replace the alternator (and the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-14-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,189
Posted By Free Pony
Oh dear. The floor in my 2004 is wet too - when I...

Oh dear. The floor in my 2004 is wet too - when I leave the pump on. The wood is starting to split so it must have been happening for awhile. My pump (accessible from the back doors in this model) is...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 09-12-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,583
Posted By Free Pony
I’ve had grey/black water cone up after I drained...

I’ve had grey/black water cone up after I drained the system. I know because the water was purple and I had just flushed several cups of hot water with a sachet of purple tank deodorizer. The drain...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-01-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,577
Posted By Free Pony
Should I maybe just buy this 2005-06 IC off ebay...

Should I maybe just buy this 2005-06 IC off ebay and try to install it myself?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-01-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,577
Posted By Free Pony
Hi apparently my 2004 AI had the recall before I...

Hi apparently my 2004 AI had the recall before I bought it. My CEL stays on all the time. It only throws codes U0423 and MIL. Could this be a result of the recall? Would a new IC fix it? Can’t pass...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-31-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 54,266
Posted By Free Pony
My 2004 apparently had the recall work done. My...

My 2004 apparently had the recall work done. My instrument panel stays on intermittently. My check engine light stays on. Had a glow plug replaced (one code) and a heat sensor replaced (another...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By Free Pony
04 Interstate Veggie Oil Conversion

Hey has anyone here run their rig on veggie oil? I’ve run my 1980’s Mercedes W123 engines on it and my ‘82 VW Vanagon (with Jetta engine) and I was doing a mix of diesel and veg - 20/80 in summer and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-09-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,320
Posted By Free Pony
Actually the manufacturer said the batteries ship...

Actually the manufacturer said the batteries ship at around 85% and that I should get them charged to 100% soon after receiving them to prevent capacity degradation.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-02-2020, 11:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,320
Posted By Free Pony
Double Check My Solar Diagram?

Hi there I made a diagram of how i think the installation should processed for my new Zamp portable solar panels. I already upgraded my converter to the PD4655. I'll attach the image and you can...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-25-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
Posted By Free Pony
PNW: Help installing Airhead Composting Toilet?

Yup, I'm doing it! I need help though. I'm in Olympia but can come to where you are. It will take 5 weeks to deliver the commode. I'm wearing a mask properly and will be conscientious about keeping a...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 06-17-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,759
Posted By Free Pony
Just installed a Flow Max 3 gal pm at 45 psi. And...

Just installed a Flow Max 3 gal pm at 45 psi. And can run dry without damage. Only $99.00. Fit right in the shurflo spot. It’s quiet, self-priming to 6ft. Also added a cut off valve for the next time...
Forum: Boondocking 06-17-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,847
Posted By Free Pony
Q About battery cables I’m new to airstream...

Q About battery cables

I’m new to airstream solar set ups but from the research I e done so far the 400w set up sounds like good advice.

In the interest of sharing, my 2004 Airstream...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-29-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,360
Posted By Free Pony
Ugh this just happened to me on a trip with the...

Ugh this just happened to me on a trip with the 2004 interstate I just bought. Now the whole van stinks. I removed the battery and washed the compartment with baking soda and water, tied rubber...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-13-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,959
Posted By Free Pony
I'm taking the solar plunge with a 100% portable...

I'm taking the solar plunge with a 100% portable kit from Zamp Solar with 230w panels in a suitcase and attached controller. First, I'm upgrading my converter to a PD4655VL and adding a port to tie...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-07-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,224
Posted By Free Pony
Hey what do you all think about this Dometic 2.5...

Hey what do you all think about this Dometic 2.5 kw diesel gen? It's 170 lbs and is supposed to be quiet. I currently have a 2.5 kw LP gen and I'm trying to run everything on biodiesel.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-07-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,384
Posted By Free Pony
Thank you Vanster! I'm going to get the...

Thank you Vanster!
I'm going to get the Nature's Head!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-05-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,384
Posted By Free Pony
Composting Toilets in AI

Hi everyone,
So I drove 16 hrs from WA to CA and bought me a 2004 AI and I love it! Towing my Volvo behind on the way home and the Merc diesel 2.7L 5cyl just purrs up those giant hills in 3rd at 2k...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-30-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 366,622
Posted By Free Pony
Thanks for the hard won advice Rowie Bowie, I'm...

Thanks for the hard won advice Rowie Bowie,
I'm bringing my mechanic of 25 years along with me and he will not be shy to dig in with tools at the ready. We're planning for an hour long inspection...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-30-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 366,622
Posted By Free Pony
Hi Bluey02004 That's a beautiful ride! I'm...

Hi Bluey02004

That's a beautiful ride! I'm getting a 2004 next week and am on pins and needles!
I think when you created your profile you accidentally chose "2004 22' International" under the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-30-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 366,622
Posted By Free Pony
InterBlog, Wow! What an inspiration! I'm gonna...

InterBlog,
Wow! What an inspiration! I'm gonna do that too!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-30-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 366,622
Posted By Free Pony
85MH325, Yay! You have the same year and model...

85MH325,
Yay! You have the same year and model I'm going to look at on Monday! But yours has bot of the fold down sofas to make the queen bed! Mine was somehow converted to two chairs and a table on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-30-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 366,622
Posted By Free Pony
Newbie Here - my new van

Hi everyone,

Thank you for having me here! I'm leaving Monday to drive from Olympia, WA to Orange County, CA to inspect and (hopefully) purchase my next van! I'll post a pic here taken for the ad,...
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