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Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-23-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By Spenard
My Sprinter has a big dust filter on the cabin...

My Sprinter has a big dust filter on the cabin air intake. Driving with the windows up and the fan on medium high seems to keep dust out. Your preference for Open cab windows will always draw in...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-07-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,286
Posted By Spenard
Re: VW Eurovan Camper into Sprinter

hi Davidbocco, sorry for the tardy response to your question asking what folks like about the sprinter versus their VW (I assume you are talking about the VW Westfallia). But here is my rambling...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-02-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,474
Posted By Spenard
Re: Brand new sprinter penthouse loud rattles.

Hi sorry to hear about the rattle. I have 2012 sprinter SMB pop top from Fresno and have put 12K miles on it, some on rutted unpaved roads in AK and we do not hear any rattles from the pop top as of...
Forum: Campfire 07-22-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By Spenard
gopro and the red fox

:a4: https://www.adn.com/video/video-fox-kill ... s-my-gopro (https://www.adn.com/video/video-fox-kills-and-eats-my-gopro)
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-20-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 19,604
Posted By Spenard
Re: Alaska 2014 - Ferry Ride on the cheap?

FYI For those hardy ready to go north trekkers: The Alaska Marine Ferry System allows the vehicle driver to ride for free for trips schedule before the end of April. The promotion starts again in...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 02-03-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,032
Posted By Spenard
Re: Sprinter Fuel Economy?

We have a 2012 2500 PH SMB. At 11K miles the total avg according to the on board computer is 19.5 mpg. We have a wabastco diesel cabin heater that taps the fuel tank so the avg mileage might be a...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-29-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,778
Posted By Spenard
Re: And her name is Bivy...

:a4: Hi the graphics look great, along with the blackout of the grille logo - I have been thinking of doing that to my 2012. Curious what is the black band on the upper edge of the front fenders for?
Forum: Van Body 12-19-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,929
Posted By Spenard
Re: Heat Loss Measurements

Want some pop-top insulation? I bought a set of 5-layer snap-in thermal blankets from Fanchers Upholstery https://fanchers.com/267/Vanagon%20Inter ... hermal.htm...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-11-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,886
Posted By Spenard
Re: Nissan concept!!

that is the first van I have seen with a "brow catcher" above the windshield :a5:
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-10-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,433
Posted By Spenard
Re: Question for Espar D2 / Webasto Airtop 2000D Owners

our 2012 SMBW 2500 Sprinter PH has a SMB installed Espar D5 for heat and hot water installed under the van, in front of driver side rear wheel. Takes over 20 minutes to get cold vehicle (25F) up to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-03-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,749
Posted By Spenard
Re: Van heating options?

If you have a furnace or use a Mr. Buddy, be sure to have a working CO detector in the van and note that the CO battery will likely have a shorter life if exposed to frequent extended low...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-23-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 19,604
Posted By Spenard
Re: Alaska 2014

Hi, April and May are usually good months to avoid much rainfall (and tourists) in South Central AK. You will find a lot of snow in the passes above 2,000 feet or north of Willow, AK on the Parks and...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-14-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,550
Posted By Spenard
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

:a6: We were finding a substantial amount of water in the front left penthouse fabric when it was parked, roof down, after heavy rains. Water was dripping out of the headliner onto the rolled window...
Forum: Show & Tell 10-07-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,643
Posted By Spenard
Re: Got our rig! 1995 RB30 2wd...

:a3: Nice looking Rig! welcome to the van club.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-07-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,061
Posted By Spenard
Re: Yosemite - Firsthand report from Shutdown Day 2

According to some BLM websites they are closing areas with storm related flood risks and seasonal severe weather risks, high fire danger and cultural sites (petroglyphs) as they now lack staffing to...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,347
Posted By Spenard
Re: What have you done to personalize how your Sprinter look

:a4: My next exterior appearance project will be to figure out how to paint the exposed surfaces of the sliding door track. I think the dull silver metal track looks cheap and odd below the side...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-04-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,390
Posted By Spenard
Re: When are awnings not the best solution for shade?

I installed an Fiamma awning on our Sprinter PH not for so much for sun shade, mostly for Southcentral AK's mild but often rainy summer weather to extend the dry living space (we usually cook outside...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-19-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,852
Posted By Spenard
Re: Rough Rear Suspension - 3500 RB Sprinter, Sportsmobile

I dont have the rough ride problem with my 2012 2500 RB+PH SMB. Ride is not bad for passengers in the back.I would say we have a fairly heavy build for the chassis class, it has a lot of equipment...
Forum: Campfire 09-17-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,807
Posted By Spenard
Re: Camping with Poptop Up in Thunder Storm

Answer: What is Fulgurite https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulgurite
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-13-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,347
Posted By Spenard
Re: What have you done to personalize how your Sprinter look

Fred Flintstone's SMB?:Saw this Van at Joshua Tree NP. I am not sure if it is a wrap, but theme covers the roof too! And Chumley, the grille was painted a real "pebble gray" :a3:
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-10-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,250
Posted By Spenard
Re: Cover my ride - Sprinter Carports/Garages and more

:a4: Put in two small screened windows or high screened louvers to get some ventilation to reduce the chance of mold and mildew from putting away a wet van and the buildup of motor and fuel smells...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-28-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,776
Posted By Spenard
Re: A handful of government 4X4's for sale in So Cal low mil

:a4: a look at the van in service at McMurdo Station as a a taxi and other weird antipodal vehicles :
https://www.caranddriver.com/photos-11q2 ... oto-396269...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-31-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,405
Posted By Spenard
Re: 49th Parallel M&G 2014

:a4: Alaska 2014? Hmmm. we just camped at Trail Lakes Campground (US FS) last weekend which includes a day use area on Kenai Lake, nice clean outhouses and great views. It is locate at Crown Point...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-24-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,226
Posted By Spenard
Re: TWOLOST: Southeast Alaska; July, 2013 - (in progress)

:a4: Hi you have some great photos of SE AK! We brought our van up to Anchorage from SMB West on the Matanuska Ferry last spring. We especially enjoyed seeing the photo of the shelter at Outlook...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-22-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,250
Posted By Spenard
Re: Cover my ride - Sprinter Carports/Garages and more

hey Tony I don't know where you live, but here are a few things to think about in adding a carport attached to your house:

zoning and lot line proximity: is that retaining wall at the edge of the...
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