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Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-04-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By north40
I don't have a big boy ride like the rest of the...

I don't have a big boy ride like the rest of the respondents, nor the mechanical ability of others, however, for my 2018 SMB Sprinter I just upgraded my brakes with a PowerStop Z36 Truck and Tow...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-03-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,514
Posted By north40
Fitz, thanks for the advice, always helpful. ...

Fitz, thanks for the advice, always helpful. Decided to hard wire eyelet terminals, add a CTEK extension and run wires into bonnet or behind drivers seat where will have a removable CTEK US 7002...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-01-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,514
Posted By north40
Sprinter Trickle Charger Install

We have a 2018 MB Sprinter Sportsmobile Van that had a dead starter battery. We are replacing that starter battery. I thought that the house battery would backup the battery; however, since we have...
Forum: Campfire 09-07-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,302
Posted By north40
Now that we are just a couple of weeks away from...

Now that we are just a couple of weeks away from the start of Overland Expo West, I will again ask Glen's question, Anyone Going? I am still on the fence on considering go or not, however, as I have...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-14-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By north40
I would put up a high intensity motion detector...

I would put up a high intensity motion detector light on your house and/or motion detector with a bell in your home to make you aware of trespass. I would think that the light would be more...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-15-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,645
Posted By north40
Fitz, thank you. I went around with my tire...

Fitz, thank you. I went around with my tire guys, that first wanted 177 ft-lbs as read from a printed chart. We rechecked the Mercedes manual and then returned to his computer program and...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-14-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,645
Posted By north40
Method Race Wheel Bolt Torque

I have been given conflicting information on the method race wheel bolt torque on our 2018 Sprinter 4x4. Would appreciate input on what the bolt torque should be. Have been told 110 and 130....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-30-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,073
Posted By north40
Just got the news this evening. Our 2018 low...

Just got the news this evening. Our 2018 low roof Sprinter 144 4x4 arrived at SMB W. Almost 2 years to the day that we made the deposit. We will finalize the build by the end of next week. The end...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-05-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,073
Posted By north40
Regular 144" low roof Sprinter 4x4. I was told,...

Regular 144" low roof Sprinter 4x4. I was told, in late November, that about 1/2 of an order for 120 vehicles had arrived. Our vehicle was not in that group. They said that others were arriving...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-04-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,073
Posted By north40
We order our Sprinter 4x4 from SMB-W February 2,...

We order our Sprinter 4x4 from SMB-W February 2, 2017. It has not arrived.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 12-21-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,264
Posted By north40
WhWV, Is the factory Camera satisfactory?...

WhWV, Is the factory Camera satisfactory? OurayMark likes his second camera.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 12-07-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,264
Posted By north40
Very nice system. I will use it as a guide when...

Very nice system. I will use it as a guide when negotiating with SMB. Do you use the AUX audio input at galley?
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 12-06-2018, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,264
Posted By north40
SMB West sprinter audio upgrade

What upgrades have you had SMB do for the audio/navigation/backup video? We are in the final stage of determining modifications to our Sprinter 4x4 150 plan for the Sprinter that should arrive any...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-31-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By north40
TomH and Fitz, thank you for your knowledge. Did...

TomH and Fitz, thank you for your knowledge. Did the suggested research, although after the first 19 pages on sprinter-source, my head hurt. Because of locality and Fitz satisfaction with VC, will...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-31-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By north40
One of the reasons I asked was that VanCompass...

One of the reasons I asked was that VanCompass lists Sportsmobile West as a dealer. I see that they are not listed as an installer.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-30-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By north40
Sprinter 4x4 suspension upgrades

We should be starting a Sprinter 4x4 build at Sportsmobile West late this year, after a two year wait. Do they do VanCompass or Agile Off Road suspension installations? If they do,which one? And, is...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-29-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,901
Posted By north40
Eliminate Grey Water Tank

We are designing our layout for a Sprinter 4x4. The layout is the low roof RB 150s. Has anyone eliminated the sink and grey water tank, but kept the external shower and freshwater tank? We do not...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-11-2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By north40
Have been getting great advice. I am now...

Have been getting great advice. I am now thinking along the lines of having a side door cabinet which we could take out when not needed. The cabinet (attached sketch) would have a sink, hand pump...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-10-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By north40
I like the idea of the old Westy style pump on a...

I like the idea of the old Westy style pump on a Rotopax. Maybe a small removable cabinet at the Sprinter's sliding door with a sink, hand pump, and a hatch on the outside to switch out fresh water...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-10-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By north40
I'll start with, why the rig? A, good and...

I'll start with, why the rig? A, good and pertinent question. We have a home and acres outside of Sandpoint, Idaho. We also have land that we lease to family for ranching back in the Flint Hills of...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-09-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By north40
To have water or not to have water, that is the question

We are considering not installing a water system in our 2018 Sprinter 2500 RB 4x4 with penthouse top. The vehicle is to have all the other bells and whistles that Sportsmobile provides, sans shower...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-16-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,359
Posted By north40
Brian has been our contact since we ordered a...

Brian has been our contact since we ordered a Sprinter 4x4 last February. He has kept us updated on our schedule to receive the Sprinter and what Mercedes plans are for the 2018. Brian has answered...
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