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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-10-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By Rocinante
One of the easiest ways is to have a qualified...

One of the easiest ways is to have a qualified independent inspector check it out for you. If you want to do it yourself that's fine - bottom line is you need to use every single component in the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-10-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Rocinante
Glad you got it working again! Yeah, that...

Glad you got it working again!

Yeah, that macerator jam is one reason why we never put TP down the toilet, and don't put #2 in the tank unless it's an emergency. It's not wrong to use the black...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-09-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Rocinante
You can absolutely post a link as long as you...

You can absolutely post a link as long as you have no financial interest (for example, no affiliate links, etc.). :)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-09-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Rocinante
Very nice! How much fiddling to achieve the...

Very nice! How much fiddling to achieve the smooth power delivery curve he talks about?

No idea about the state of our EGR, BTW. Given that component has been so hard to get as a new part over the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-08-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By Rocinante
Yes. The whole waste dump system is...

Yes. The whole waste dump system is unquestionably the least good thing about these vans...well, except for maybe the electric shades. Best ways to extend life of macerator and associated plumbing:
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-02-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By Rocinante
We have a bed topper that's a foam mattress which...

We have a bed topper that's a foam mattress which easily folds into thirds. We leave the couch down and the bed made all the time. However, during daytime we flop the foot of the bed (bottom third)...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-02-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By Rocinante
As an FYI, we're huge fans of interior window...

As an FYI, we're huge fans of interior window covers made by Vanmade Gear. We have them for the windshield and the front side windows. They are not inexpensive, but they are well made and do a great...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-02-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Rocinante
Oh, forgot to mention this little trick, which...

Oh, forgot to mention this little trick, which may be helpful. I think I mentioned that I used an EDPM rubber gasket under the cap for the bathroom fan since the cheap foam one had come loose,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-02-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Rocinante
Today our mobile RV tech replaced the fan motor,...

Today our mobile RV tech replaced the fan motor, and now the fan works beautifully. The fan blade did not break in the process, so now I have a replacement fan blade in the van for later use,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-12-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,213
Posted By Rocinante
Definite maybe in our 2016 AI RWD because we've...

Definite maybe in our 2016 AI RWD because we've seen stories showing how easily this van can get stuck. If it's a well-maintained gravel road we'll go for it though we don't enjoy the cloud of dust...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-12-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Rocinante
Oh, hey, also found a fan blade replacement at...

Oh, hey, also found a fan blade replacement at Woodland Airstream parts department. I decided to order one of those as well in case the mobile mechanic breaks the existing fan blade when replacing...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-12-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,298
Posted By Rocinante
I believe the answer to your question is a solid...

I believe the answer to your question is a solid "Yes." The Transit version of camper vans from companies that produce both are often less well-appointed than the Sprinter version to help them hit a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-06-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Rocinante
Fan motor replacement

Found a fan motor replacement and ordered one from Colonial Airstream. Here’s the same motor from Woodland Airstream, same price. I’m confident one could also buy the fan blade the same way. Yes, one...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-03-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By Rocinante
Our AI is a 2016 model year, though we had the...

Our AI is a 2016 model year, though we had the fan replaced at an Airstream dealer a year or so ago. The motor has gone bad, partially burned out when the foam gasket under the lid came loose while...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-20-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By Rocinante
That's a great idea! Next time I'm at the van,...

That's a great idea! Next time I'm at the van, I'll pull that panel, yank out the data cable and see what happens. I really hate that thing. It makes me run the generator too long before I can draw...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-19-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By Rocinante
Just jumping back in here to say I finally tried...

Just jumping back in here to say I finally tried out the idea of turning off the breaker that powers the EMS and then running the generator to see whether I can run the air conditioner. In our case,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-18-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,921
Posted By Rocinante
Thanks, will check that out. Our bath vent fan is...

Thanks, will check that out. Our bath vent fan is less than two years old, so was hoping to just replace the motor, but it’s possible buying the whole thing and just replacing the entire fan motor /...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-18-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,024
Posted By Rocinante
Great news!

Great news!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-17-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,181
Posted By Rocinante
We can keep hoping Airstream pays attention to...

We can keep hoping Airstream pays attention to threads like this one, but in all the years I've been active on this forum, I've never seen them make a serious effort to do so. So, we're really just...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-17-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,921
Posted By Rocinante
Say, do you have a part number or other info that...

Say, do you have a part number or other info that would help me locate a new electric motor for the bathroom vent fan? Ours is new enough that the fan blades are fine, but when the foam gasket...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-17-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,024
Posted By Rocinante
In my experience, once you're out of warranty...

In my experience, once you're out of warranty Airstream's got a big load of nothing for you, but it sure would be nice if they took care of this.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-30-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Rocinante
We have also deliberately unplugged the fridge...

We have also deliberately unplugged the fridge from AC power, though we would not have done that without first upgrading our coach batteries to at least 400Ah.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-14-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,412
Posted By Rocinante
I'm sorry to hear that performance is...

I'm sorry to hear that performance is unacceptable even with the rear air suspension. If we ever get another van, we'll definitely skip that in favor of a suspension upgrade like the one we have now....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-13-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,412
Posted By Rocinante
If your AI came with the stock suspension like...

If your AI came with the stock suspension like our 2016 did, it's insufficient to the need. (Air suspensions may be better, but I have no experience with them.) The stock suspension on the Sprinters...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-13-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,102
Posted By Rocinante
Here's a tip: Never have an RV dealer of any kind...

Here's a tip: Never have an RV dealer of any kind install a Lithium and/or solar upgrade. They know so little that they don't even know what they don't know, and they care even less about the result....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-10-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,551
Posted By Rocinante
We've been volunteer camp hosts in Glacier at...

We've been volunteer camp hosts in Glacier at both Fish Creek (west side) and St Mary's (east side).

I'd agree that St. Mary's stays relatively quiet until GTTS opens up to traffic, but then it...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-08-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,551
Posted By Rocinante
I would have to agree with the most frequent...

I would have to agree with the most frequent sightings of bear and moose at Many Glacier. Keep in mind, however, that moose can easily be just as dangerous as a grizzly. Moose don't see all that...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-08-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 484
Posted By Rocinante
So, do they refuse to retract even after you...

So, do they refuse to retract even after you start the engine? A little more information here would help folks help you diagnose the issue. :)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-08-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,551
Posted By Rocinante
Hey, y'all stop saying nice things about Two...

Hey, y'all stop saying nice things about Two Medicine, or you'll get it all crowded up like Many Glacier! ;)

Seriously though, a couple of notes:
* Two Medicine is gorgeous and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-07-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Rocinante
That's an interesting point, thanks for sharing....

That's an interesting point, thanks for sharing. We hauled a small trailer behind our van once and it was all fine, but it's worth knowing we'd have to be aware of this when turning or changing lanes...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-31-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,736
Posted By Rocinante
First things first: rattles in any Airstream,...

First things first: rattles in any Airstream, while incredibly annoying, are relatively normal. Hunting down and eliminating rattles usually requires serious effort, with emphasis on hunting them...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-31-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By Rocinante
Thanks! I will definitely give this a test next...

Thanks! I will definitely give this a test next time we're trying to run the AC off the generator and the compressor doesn't want to keep running. Symptom is that EMS doesn't directly shut down the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-29-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,128
Posted By Rocinante
That's really great to hear, thanks for the...

That's really great to hear, thanks for the detailed report on Fields Motorcars (MB) of Lakeland. We were very favorably impressed, and I'm glad to hear their good performance is consistent across...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-29-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By Rocinante
Oh, that specific breaker would be worth knowing...

Oh, that specific breaker would be worth knowing about, as our air conditioner no longer wants to run on the generator - maybe the EMS is causing it! I'll have to experiment to find it on ours.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-29-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By Rocinante
We didn't have this silly gadget in our Airstream...

We didn't have this silly gadget in our Airstream trailer. Same appliances, same loads: no EMS. Not needed. Made it way easier to upgrade our trailer to Lithium and Victron components. If it weren't...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-28-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Rocinante
Anyone have a Thule Epos 2 Bike Rack with lights?

Hi, folks. Time to shop for a new bike rack, as the current one has gotten on my last nerve. Looking for something that connects directly to the frame of the bike and won't break my fenders. This...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-28-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,128
Posted By Rocinante
So, yeah, that's a crazy amount of money overall....

So, yeah, that's a crazy amount of money overall. Which Orlando Sprinter shop? I recommend you drive west to Lakeland, FL, to have the folks at Fields Motorcars (MB dealer) take a look at it and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-30-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By Rocinante
In general, when tinting any front windows we...

In general, when tinting any front windows we focus on reflecting / blocking heat and not on darkening the windows. We've driven a loaner car with front side windows so dark that we had to lower...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-16-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Rocinante
We resolved the rear camera conundrum on our 2016...

We resolved the rear camera conundrum on our 2016 AI GL in two ways: first, we had a professional replace the factory-installed rear camera, which shows mostly the back door of the van and a bit of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-26-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,125
Posted By Rocinante
Interstate GT Floor Mats

How are the driver side mats standing up to the inevitable tracking in of diesel fuel from those occasionally nasty filling stations? We have to degrease and scrub down our Weather Tech mat after...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-24-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocinante
So, that means your van probably has a Magnum...

So, that means your van probably has a Magnum charger / inverter, which I'm pretty sure won't bake your batteries. So, you could probably just leave it plugged in anytime you're not using it. Even a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-23-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocinante
For our custom configuration, we turn off the...

For our custom configuration, we turn off the lithium batteries with a BRS (Big Red Switch), and put a battery tender under the hood to keep the chassis battery happy. Works fine, Lithium batteries...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-23-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,639
Posted By Rocinante
We found we never used the second row of seats...

We found we never used the second row of seats for seating, so we happily removed them and are delighted with the useable space we got back. Haven’t installed any cabinetry yet because our dog’s bed...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-23-2023, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By Rocinante
What kind and year of van, and what kind of coach...

What kind and year of van, and what kind of coach batteries do you have? (AGM, Lithium, or old school lead acid)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-20-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By Rocinante
I would also recommend you chat with the folks at...

I would also recommend you chat with the folks at Agile Offroad, based in Santee, CA, near San Diego. They do a great suspension upgrade.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-15-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By Rocinante
Waste tank hose retraction

Thanks, always glad to help. The very best PM I know of for the macerator system is:
* put screens in all the drains to catch hair and debris and keep that stuff out of the waste tanks.
* never put...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-14-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,087
Posted By Rocinante
Waste tank hose retraction

We clearly marked the macerator hose where we want to stop letting it out so we won’t accidentally kink that dang hose.

There are so many points of possible failure in the waste dump system on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-28-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,093
Posted By Rocinante
Towing a vehicle behind Interstate

Yeah, that's what I was saying - more than 10K pounds loaded for camping, and pushing close to GVWR of 11,030.

So as long as the weight of the hitch setup used for the TOAD doesn't push your van...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-27-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,093
Posted By Rocinante
Just remember, an AI loaded out for a camping...

Just remember, an AI loaded out for a camping trip, even with conservative packing, is likely to come in at nearly the GVWR for the vehicle (e.g. more than 10K pounds). Good luck!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-26-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,093
Posted By Rocinante
That's a fair point, though to be really fair one...

That's a fair point, though to be really fair one should note that Jeeps and the like can often be rented at destinations where off-roading is a big deal. Not everywhere of course, like once you're...
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