Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-14-2021, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,831
The wood is warped on the inside now from the...
The wood is warped on the inside now from the water and the screws that hold the wood to the top are rusted. I guess I could just paint it and replace the screws and try to seal the wire hole......
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-14-2021, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,831
How hard is this job?
Me-70 year old female with friends and tools
Do you have a tutorial or?
Are you interested in doing this if I drive wherever you are?
Desperate to take my van out again but it leaks where the...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
04-06-2021, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
2015 Sprinter SMBW leaking penthouse
Yesterday when we washed the van to get ready to travel we noticed several fine hairline fractures, most around where the bolts go through the top (some of the washers were rusted too) Today I...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-05-2018, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,283
Espar/SMB
We had issues the first time we used our heater. There was a big puddle of anti-freeze on the ground beneath the exhaust area. Called SMB, told to call Rixen who were extremely helpful. Once we...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-06-2018, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,404
Ultra Leather
We have the ultra and are not happy with the quality. The stitching has pulled out on both seats--the passenger one was replaced at 5 months and haven't dealt with the drivers. For the price, stick...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
08-12-2018, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,980
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
12-27-2016, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 807
Driver side windows from 2015 Sprinter 2500
We replaced these full size OEM windows on our 2500 2015 Sprinter and if anyone can use the fixed windows let me know. Won't ship but they live in Coloma Calif. Free or trade for something like...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-26-2016, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
That's just it...it does not seat into the side...
That's just it...it does not seat into the side channels--we have to shake and jockey it around and it jerks and makes horrible squeeking, binding sounds both up and down, especially at the top of...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-26-2016, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
No real resolution
We did take it to SMBW and they assured us that it was fixed when they rolled it outside at 4:45 pm. It came back even more off centered than when we took it there and the jerking/noise is still as...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-16-2016, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
We have a 2015 2.1 7 speed and absolutely are...
We have a 2015 2.1 7 speed and absolutely are amazed with it. Not 4wd but it has seen some really steep roads. Average 23-24 MPG in all conditions with a box on top. Low roof, penthouse top...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
08-16-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,022
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
08-12-2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 709
2015 Driver side rear windows
These came out of our SMB Sprinter-brand new, never used--make an offer. Located in Coloma Calif and not interested in shipping--they are the complete back set of 2 windows for the 144" Mercedes...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-05-2016, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Advise from SMB
From SMB after 3 emails:
"I just watched the video. It sounds like the upholstered cover on top is dry. Spray some dry silicone as much as you can and see if that does the trick. Other than that...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-01-2016, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Bolts are ok on top
Found this gem while searching for problem areas. Think it was an install deal as it is nowhere near where the jerking/noise is happening. There were no metal shavings anywhere in the tracks for...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-29-2016, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Picture of panel
This is the area that is the problem--it jerks, vibrates, and is super noisy. The cylinder slides along this back grey panel but it is not at all smooth. The front cylinder is fixed on the front...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-29-2016, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Tried it
Raised and lowered about 7-8 full cycles and that isn't helping anything. The thing is that raising and/or lowering in one cycle all at once is hard to do--you have to constantly adjust the fabric...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-28-2016, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Advice so far...
Latest:
There is no adjustment that can be made. Everything is bolted down solid.
What I recommend is to pull back the fabric covering the mechanism and inspect it while someone lifts and lowers...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-28-2016, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
No noise when fully up
The noise and jerking is when raising and lowering and it is getting progressively worse over time. Mine does not have the center silversupport like the one in the thread you linked. It is a 2015...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-28-2016, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
Where do you spray?
I tried spraying the scissors cross area and that did nothing. The ends of the scissors which is where most of the horrible sound is coming from are under the flat covers at the front and back of...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-27-2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,297
PH Top lube--how do you do it?
My top is super jerky going up and down. It also sounds horrible both ways. What can I do to lube it and do I have to take anything apart? Thank you
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-27-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,078
Shower ideas
We have PH non 4wd 2015 with Esbar. It has a rear outdoor shower that we never use for several reasons. The hose is WAY too short to be usable and it is proprietary and English so nothing else will...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-29-2016, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,528
Thanks Steve
Not thinking I should have to fix...
Thanks Steve
Not thinking I should have to fix this since it is less than 8 months old and it happened around 7 months. Definitely not interested in undoing the ceiling in a new van! Will see what...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-28-2016, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,528
Is the board a SMB or Mercedes addition to the...
Is the board a SMB or Mercedes addition to the penthouse area? Reason I ask is Mercedes is going to fix it but if the board is something SMB put there, the issue will happen again. I just want to...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-06-2016, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 10,528
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Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News
12-29-2015, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,026
Editing posts
FYI for some reason you only get one shot at an edit--once done, the edit button goes away from a post. Hopefully that is an easy fix and thanks for all you do!
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