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Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-04-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,761
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I had it done on my 2016 at MB of Fairfield CA...

I had it done on my 2016 at MB of Fairfield CA July 2021 and just got my $3,400 settlement check a few a few months ago. My mileage went way down after getting it done but that doesn’t appear to be...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-30-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,098
Posted By Beached
My 2016 van was bought as a passenger van and I...

My 2016 van was bought as a passenger van and I converted it. Allstate gave me an RV policy with a declared value of 100k with no hassles at all. I’m pretty sure they’d go higher on the value if I...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-07-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,491
Posted By Beached
Now that S&B makes a reasonably priced ($1,550)...

Now that S&B makes a reasonably priced ($1,550) dropin 47 gallon replacement tank for the older and current Sprinters it seems like this is the way to go compared to an aux tank which needs transfer...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-18-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,227
Posted By Beached
Didn’t see this mentioned, but I Indel owns...

Didn’t see this mentioned, but I Indel owns Truckfridge, and the units are essentially the same as their isotherm,units, just that they are certified for RV/truck use which is less expensive than...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-10-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 767
Views: 311,454
Posted By Beached
Hey Tim, sorry and happy to hear of your early...

Hey Tim, sorry and happy to hear of your early retirement. We didn’t come close to 79 nights out, but hoping for more this year. Looking forward to meeting up with another geologist (and you) when...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 11-18-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,283
Posted By Beached
Hi Ian, The RV version is called the XC Duo...

Hi Ian,

The RV version is called the XC Duo which is what I have. Nothing in the manual about 8” of clearance required. Here is the manual:...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 11-17-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,283
Posted By Beached
Marine diesel stoves did have issues operating in...

Marine diesel stoves did have issues operating in RVs, but luckily both Wallas and Webasto now sell diesel stoves certified for the RV market that include elevation compensation and exhaust and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-16-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Beached
When I toured SMB West in 2016 I was surprised by...

When I toured SMB West in 2016 I was surprised by how “slapped together” the cabinets seemed. I got the penthouse installed in my sprinter but decided not to use them for the interior work. The...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 11-15-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,283
Posted By Beached
[/QUOTE] I’ve got a 2016 sprinter 4x4...

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I’ve got a 2016 sprinter 4x4 poptop. I looked at all electric, but the cost and complexity of a big lithium battery system was going to be more expensive and complicated than going all...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-03-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Beached
I’ll likely stop by both days. Looking forward...

I’ll likely stop by both days. Looking forward to getting out of the smoke in Marin. It was so bad last weekend we followed the good air up to the west peak of Mt. Tamalpais, hiked and watched the...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-30-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Beached
Thanks for posting abut this. I’ll be next door...

Thanks for posting abut this. I’ll be next door in Meyers next weekend so planning to stop by.
Forum: Show & Tell 08-30-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,716
Posted By Beached
Today we escaped the forest fire smoke on the...

Today we escaped the forest fire smoke on the west peak of Mt. Tamalpais with the fog rolling in over the Pacific.35420
Forum: Show & Tell 08-28-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,716
Posted By Beached
Eel river in Humboldt 35330

Eel river in Humboldt

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Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-28-2020, 01:18 AM
Replies: 767
Views: 311,454
Posted By Beached
It still surprises me that Sportsmobile would...

It still surprises me that Sportsmobile would consider that type of grounding OK. I only got the pop top from them and electrical does not seem their strong point. I’m coming from a boat background...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-17-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,703
Posted By Beached
Hi Jack, I have a new SMB folding penthouse...

Hi Jack,

I have a new SMB folding penthouse ladder that we haven’t used because our buildout gave us a good step from seat to counter. It’s sturdy and would be especially useful if kids need to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-09-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,804
Posted By Beached
I bought a short 2016 sprinter passenger van from...

I bought a short 2016 sprinter passenger van from the dealer and DMV automatically issued me commercial plates. While useful, l gave them up for personalized plates, so you could do the same to get...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-15-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,317
Posted By Beached
Hi Mike, Sprinters come with 2 recessed D...

Hi Mike,

Sprinters come with 2 recessed D rings behind each wheel well, 2 between the wheel wells and front pillar, and one at the base of each pillar. Where not covered by cabinetry the stock...
Forum: Towing and Toys 01-08-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 105,382
Posted By Beached
This weekend we towed our electric Honda Fit down...

This weekend we towed our electric Honda Fit down to CalPoly (San Louis Obispo, CA) for our son to use. With only an 80 mile range, the 270 mile trip would take a long time on its own
with sparse...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-28-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,834
Posted By Beached
No pics yet. Just a temporary wiring to see it. ...

No pics yet. Just a temporary wiring to see it. Currently in the middle of a big wiring project so it will be a little while before it hooked up for real.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-25-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,834
Posted By Beached
It is a finished ceiling, but I'm wiring up most...

It is a finished ceiling, but I'm wiring up most of the interior now so easy to run a new line, and I want it switched from the Drivers seat. If it was only used as a backup light I'd probably use a...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-24-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,834
Posted By Beached
A simple rear light install

Today I also installed a rear light that integrates seamlessly into the OEM rear camera mount and thought I'd share the details for those of you with the factory camera.

The light is a 9 watt Cree...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-07-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 66,483
Posted By Beached
The 265/75/16 KO2 will fit in the spare location...

The 265/75/16 KO2 will fit in the spare location with a little air let out on my 2016 4x4.

The Mercedes dealer installed theses KO tires on my stock alloy wheels when I purchased it, so they...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-01-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,146
Posted By Beached
My speaker set up is: 6.5” Focal Expert...

My speaker set up is:
6.5” Focal Expert separates up front (tweeters are in pods on the pillars, not stock location;
10” Morel Hybrid 2 way speakers in the roof between the doors and the penthouse...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-28-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,146
Posted By Beached
Hey MK, I’m kept my stock head unit that has...

Hey MK,

I’m kept my stock head unit that has nav and full integration with the dash and stearing wheel. The speaker outputs run to a Zapco st-204d amp under the seat. The amp takes High or low...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-10-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 767
Views: 311,454
Posted By Beached
Hi Tom, While I didn't choose denim as an...

Hi Tom,

While I didn't choose denim as an insulator, it shouldn't be confused with just cotton. Per the Ultratouch website, their denim is 80% natural fibers and treated for flame retardant,...
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