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Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-24-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,934
Posted By eradikate
I have not. I usually put the Clam at the awning...

I have not. I usually put the Clam at the awning edge or over a picnic table if there’s one or in the shade over a folding table and chairs for a bug-free place to cook/eat. OP is right, if it’s in...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,934
Posted By eradikate
I spent a lot of time researching a screen room...

I spent a lot of time researching a screen room for the awning and couldn’t find anything I liked or that didn’t seem like it would not be a major PITA. I ended up with a Quickset by Clam popup...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-06-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 920
Posted By eradikate
Okay, okay! It’s called Ománi. That’s the Lakota...

Okay, okay! It’s called Ománi. That’s the Lakota Indian word for “travel.” My two dogs are rescues from the Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Reservation. One is Zaniya, which means good health and well being...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-06-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 920
Posted By eradikate
“Built” Thread 2019, 144”, 4x4, All Lithium

Thought I might as well use Covid lockdown time to finally get a semblance of a build thread posted. I waited more than two years for the van and finally got the finished build this past December....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-15-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By eradikate
Good to know all works as it should. Just...

Good to know all works as it should. Just curious, were you on 30 amp service and using the 110 heating element on the espar or did you fire up the diesel furnace? I have mine hooked up to the house...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-17-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,921
Posted By eradikate
That’s a nice location for the mount and thanks...

That’s a nice location for the mount and thanks for the bracket schematic. Now if someone could come up with some sort of tilt-top mechanism like on this table I think it would be useful to be able...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-03-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Posted By eradikate
Not really. My van just got to SMB Texas a couple...

Not really. My van just got to SMB Texas a couple weeks ago. I decided to do L-track on the ceiling as well. I don’t mind the look of it and I think it will come in handy. Will definitely do two...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-29-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,798
Posted By eradikate
Another option out there is from Campovans. Their...

Another option out there is from Campovans. Their bags come in three sizes and have integrated hooks designed to hang from L-track O-ring fittings. Haven’t used them yet but bought one to check out...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-22-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 767
Views: 310,752
Posted By eradikate
Thanks for pulling all this info together for a...

Thanks for pulling all this info together for a concise summary of the different components and their capabilities and configurations. There aren’t a lot of upsides to waiting so long for a van but...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-14-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 29,589
Posted By eradikate
So sorry to hear this, Tom. Hope everything works...

So sorry to hear this, Tom. Hope everything works out for the best for you and your family. Thanks so much for your help and advice along the way.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-09-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By eradikate
RVX 2019 New Products

This should probably be over on the General pages but things have been kind of slow here on the Sprinter pages lately so here it is. Supposedly a bunch of new RVs and related products will be...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-04-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 29,589
Posted By eradikate
That is just very hard to hear. I feel for you. I...

That is just very hard to hear. I feel for you. I hope you get some solid information before too long.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-15-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,472
Posted By eradikate
Dave, Can you post any photos, hatch closed and...

Dave,
Can you post any photos, hatch closed and open, of the exterior connections setup you just described? Thanks.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-12-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
Alex, That’s why I asked, because it looks so...

Alex,
That’s why I asked, because it looks so good. I’m with you on the windows for both sides, even though you lose a little bit of space. Looking forward to seeing where the platform ends up. Keep...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-11-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
That’s the 5-incher on the driver’s side?

That’s the 5-incher on the driver’s side?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-15-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Posted By eradikate
Ceiling mounts/storage

Just curious if many people here have experience with SMB or diy install and use of overhead mounts to store relatively lightweight items like paddles, poles, etc., up high in fixed roof vans. I plan...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-12-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,222
Posted By eradikate
Sounds like a great present! Do you know yet what...

Sounds like a great present! Do you know yet what impact, if any, the installation will have on your interior? Will anything have to be removed and reinstalled? I remember backcountry guy said he had...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-05-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,099
Posted By eradikate
Alex, I’ll be interested to see how much space...

Alex,
I’ll be interested to see how much space you end up with under the bed. I’ll be using the froli system as well. I’ve heard a lot of great things about it, especially from boaters and I think...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-03-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,099
Posted By eradikate
I’m planning for pods in my build also. Do you...

I’m planning for pods in my build also. Do you know yet what height your bed platform will be and what you’ll be using for a mattress and if you’ll have storage room between the bottom of the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-30-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
Rear door canopy

Enjoying all the really useful info on your build and looking forward to how things work in the snow and cold.
On another note, you mentioned your yacht cushion/fabric outfitter when we were...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-27-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
I did but I think the magnetic closure on the...

I did but I think the magnetic closure on the Rolefs would be more convenient than a long zipper. And the prices are pretty comparable if the ones listed on rolef.ca are Canadian dollars.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-27-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
I plan to go with custom screens from Rolef.ca....

I plan to go with custom screens from Rolef.ca. They’re definitely pricey but get great reviews and look very durable. They’ll ship the kits (side door and/or rear doors), install at their place in...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-26-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,710
Posted By eradikate
Great stuff Alex, thanks for taking the time. Two...

Great stuff Alex, thanks for taking the time. Two quick questions: (1) what brand is the second alternator and did it fit the factory option MB 2d alternator bracket and (2) did you not even need the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-25-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,368
Posted By eradikate
Thanks! I’ll check it out.

Thanks! I’ll check it out.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-22-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,368
Posted By eradikate
I’ll be using Flarespace bump outs to increase...

I’ll be using Flarespace bump outs to increase length and the bed can pretty much be any width I want. It’s just me and two canine “heating pads” so I can go with a narrower width and be comfortable...
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