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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-19-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,483
Posted By David M
Yes, here's to a speedy recovery Protagonist!

Yes, here's to a speedy recovery Protagonist!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,483
Posted By David M
I go to the dealer (MB of Long Beach) for oil &...

I go to the dealer (MB of Long Beach) for oil & filter changes because it worked out cheaper than if I had done it myself. The dealer can get the 13.2 quarts of Mobile-1 ESP Formula M 5w-40 for less...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-09-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,623
Posted By David M
My silver 2013 AI had the same problem as...

My silver 2013 AI had the same problem as 73shark, in that all the plastic lower body panels installed by Airstream, including front and rear bumper covers, turned hazy white with white streaks....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-01-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By David M
Push the overhead plastic console sideways...

Push the overhead plastic console sideways towards the driver and pull down. On mine, the cardboard-like overhead got frayed by the spring loaded clip on the plastic consol, so I used super glue to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-15-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,483
Posted By David M
Congratulations Maggie! My Interstate also goes...

Congratulations Maggie! My Interstate also goes in next week for new bumpers, side panels, fender flares, and side skirts. The paint on the Airstream parts are all turning white in splotches after...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-03-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,434
Posted By David M
Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-28-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,748
Posted By David M
My Lab also learned to back up rather quickly in...

My Lab also learned to back up rather quickly in the Interstate. But this is the only van she's ever been in so she doesn't know that a larger RV exists 😃🚐
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-28-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,748
Posted By David M
MILATV, Here is the wire to pull to allow the...

MILATV,
Here is the wire to pull to allow the step to extend with the engine running...

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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-23-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By David M
Bathroom Question

Here's what I've been using since I bought my Interstate in Apr 2013. No problems at all with the macerator, and at a reasonable price (this picture was taken at Walmart in Apr 2013). I do, however,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-14-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,032
Posted By David M
AI 2015 steering wheel vibration at speed over 65

Yes, mine is also an EXT model. But I didn't have a steering wheel vibration problem. Just uneven tire wear on the outside driver's side.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-12-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,778
Posted By David M
I guess you never know which is urban legend and...

I guess you never know which is urban legend and which is fact, but I'm with Protagonist 😃
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-12-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,778
Posted By David M
Aerospace companies like Boeing, Northrop,...

Aerospace companies like Boeing, Northrop, Lockheed, Hughes Aircraft Company, etc, has been collecting actual death data on retirees for decades. That actuarial table has shown that for every year...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-04-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,032
Posted By David M
May be a flat spot on the tire. This happens...

May be a flat spot on the tire. This happens sometimes when the vehicle sits in one spot for a while.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-01-2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,199
Posted By David M
Since we both have 2013s, here's a pic of the...

Since we both have 2013s, here's a pic of the light green wire I grounded:

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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-29-2014, 01:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,778
Posted By David M
Congrats on your new purchase and welcome! It...

Congrats on your new purchase and welcome! It sounds like you got a great deal on the 2013. Enjoy your trips!
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-27-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,279
Posted By David M
Nice, I'll try it. Thanks for the info! David

Nice, I'll try it. Thanks for the info!
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-25-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,398
Posted By David M
There was a post a year or so ago regarding...

There was a post a year or so ago regarding alignment specs. The poster recommended that the AI be aligned to zero degree camber instead of the positive 1.0 to 1.5 recommended by Mercedes. My AI...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-23-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,652
Posted By David M
Don't you just hate it when it does that? But...

Don't you just hate it when it does that? But seriously, if you didn't stop for that red light, the bumper would have stayed on all the way to NM? If it weren't so sad, your story would be funny....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-23-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,398
Posted By David M
Thanks for the reminder. I remember reading your...

Thanks for the reminder. I remember reading your prior post, but totally forgot about it. I copied and pasted your post in my notes this time as a reminder.
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-15-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,274
Posted By David M
FWIW, my dealer re-strung 2 of my shades with...

FWIW, my dealer re-strung 2 of my shades with thicker string. So at least I don't expect those to break again soon.
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,661
Posted By David M
I concur with everyone above. It's human nature...

I concur with everyone above. It's human nature to complain and feel bad when things go wrong (me included), but in the end, I love my Interstate. I admit to looking around to see what else is out...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 43,240
Posted By David M
Yep, that's it. Sorry about the error. Reserve a...

Yep, that's it. Sorry about the error. Reserve a camp spot early if you want hookups. Otherwise, you'll park in the boonies.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 43,240
Posted By David M
I'll meet you there next March 😃 I want to go...

I'll meet you there next March 😃 I want to go back because the owner of Global Expedition Vehicles ordered an AWD Sprinter and will be converting it into an Expedition Vehicle. He said it should be...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-03-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 43,240
Posted By David M
I just ran into this website. My Airstream...

I just ran into this website. My Airstream Interstate was the only representative at the 2014 Overland Expo West (scroll down on the website for the pic) 😃🚐
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,244
Posted By David M
Hmmm, I wouldn't have changed mine so quickly,...

Hmmm, I wouldn't have changed mine so quickly, but the letter to Sprinter Dealers looked official at first glance. But in re-reading the letter, I now have reservations. The letter was written very...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,244
Posted By David M
I agree. Good to know. I just replaced the...

I agree. Good to know. I just replaced the factory installed 20 amp fuse with a 25 amp just in case (my fuse was in the drivers footwell, 2013 AI on a 2012 chassis).
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,613
Posted By David M
Great pictures Mr. Colin! Ron, if you...

Great pictures Mr. Colin!

Ron, if you haven't been already, you might try to reserve a spot at Jalama Beach near Lompoc on your way back down Hwy 1. And while you're there, try their Jalama burger...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-31-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,244
Posted By David M
Then why can't you use the spare Viper remote to...

Then why can't you use the spare Viper remote to unlock the van?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-31-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,244
Posted By David M
Protagonist, sorry to read about your experience....

Protagonist, sorry to read about your experience. Is your spare remote for the Viper alarm on the same keyring as your spare key?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-29-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,626
Posted By David M
Thanks Protagonist, that makes sense. David

Thanks Protagonist, that makes sense.
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-29-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,626
Posted By David M
Hey Mike, I don't understand. I can run my AC...

Hey Mike,
I don't understand. I can run my AC using a 20 amp adapter. I also have a 2013 AI on a 2012 chassis. Am I missing something?
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-24-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,129
Posted By David M
How about Mt. Rushmore?

How about Mt. Rushmore?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-17-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 43,240
Posted By David M
Interstate spotted thread

Wow, I saw 2 AIs on my way up to the Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca this week. Both were black and were either 2014.5 or 2015. One was a non Ext version headed north on the 101 near Paso Robles...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-16-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,268
Posted By David M
Welcome, and congrats on your new rig! You've...

Welcome, and congrats on your new rig! You've come to the right place. I learned a lot here and you won't feel all alone 😃🚐👍
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-06-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 141,483
Posted By David M
One of our bulbs went out on our last trip and...

One of our bulbs went out on our last trip and the other on the trip before that. Fortunately H7 bulbs are easy to find and replace. I'm currently trying out some LED headlamp bulbs. They're...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-29-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By David M
Generator won't start

Nancy has a 2012 so the switch is under the rear lounge seat, not by the 2nd row passenger seat.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-21-2014, 02:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,488
Posted By David M
Congratulations Bill. I too considered the...

Congratulations Bill. I too considered the E-Trek, but it was just coming out at the time and there weren't any in my area to even look at. I got the AI because I figured there will always be...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-13-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,581
Posted By David M
FWIW, I left my beeper intact.

FWIW, I left my beeper intact.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-13-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,767
Posted By David M
Running air conditioner off solar and batteries

Roadtrek E-trek is able to run the AC on batteries, but they use a 5000 watt inverter, 8 AGM 6v batteries, a 245 w solar panel, and 2 alternators. Some even had the Efoy fuel cell generator, though I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-10-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,581
Posted By David M
See the pics on how to enable the step with the...

See the pics on how to enable the step with the engine running. You'll need a stubby screwdriver as shown and a jewelers screwdriver to pull the wire indicated in blue. Good luck!
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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-08-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,457
Posted By David M
Congrats! That was quite a first shakedown run...

Congrats! That was quite a first shakedown run [emoji106]
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-08-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By David M
"Service A due" message

Weirdstuff,
Find a Mercedes dealer that services Sprinters (not all dealers do). I was going to change the oil myself until I found out that it would have cost me more for just the oil than if I had...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-05-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,757
Posted By David M
Great writeup! Saved for future use. Thank you! ...

Great writeup! Saved for future use. Thank you!
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-26-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,200
Posted By David M
Thanks Boxter, I'll have my Macerator checked....

Thanks Boxter, I'll have my Macerator checked. This might explain why my hose came off. It looked like the hose would be under compression when properly installed, so I couldn't fathom why it would...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-23-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,471
Posted By David M
LOL, I was wondering too, but afraid to ask :)

LOL, I was wondering too, but afraid to ask :)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-23-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,501
Posted By David M
If this works, you are the man! Thanks for...

If this works, you are the man! Thanks for sharing and let us know if it works after you receive them.
David
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-21-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,471
Posted By David M
UKDUDE, did you see my post on how I fixed my...

UKDUDE, did you see my post on how I fixed my intermittent Pyle Monitor problem from a few weeks ago? I tied the connector into a knot. The connector is located in the overhead map light cluster.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-21-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,200
Posted By David M
Check this out. My black water tank hose came off...

Check this out. My black water tank hose came off on my way to the Overland Expo. An RV repair shop in Kingman AZ crawled underneath and reconnected the hose for me, no charge! But the point of this...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-15-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,092
Posted By David M
Oops, my mistake. It was russ240 that posted the...

Oops, my mistake. It was russ240 that posted the step mod pictures. I might have added to it later on. Anyway, it's under the Interstate Mod thread, starting at post 149. Lots of other good info on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-15-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By David M
Don't feel dumb. I thought it worked the same way...

Don't feel dumb. I thought it worked the same way you did at first :)
David
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