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Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-19-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,144
Posted By kcshoots
I installed Van Compass rock sliders on my 2016...

I installed Van Compass rock sliders on my 2016 4x4 Sprinter. While different than your E series, I really like the rock sliders for the reasons you state, that I always know they are there, they...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-07-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,493
Posted By kcshoots
If a single larger tank was available before I...

If a single larger tank was available before I installed the Agile Aux 28-gallon tank, I would've likely done that. It only takes about 2-3 hours for 1-2 people to lower the factory tank, remove the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-31-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,493
Posted By kcshoots
I installed Agile Off Road's 28 gallon spare tire...

I installed Agile Off Road's 28 gallon spare tire aux tank and it was fairly easy to do with two people in about 2-4 hours. I posted a video of the install in case you want to take it on...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-23-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,828
Posted By kcshoots
I've found that the Extreme Outback compressor...

I've found that the Extreme Outback compressor puts will fill larger tires in a lot less time than other compressors, and even fill two or more tires simultaneously in less time than one tire with...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-23-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By kcshoots
Most around me use go with the Backwoods bumpers,...

Most around me use go with the Backwoods bumpers, which do look very nice and appear to be very well made and strong.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-25-2021, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,129
Posted By kcshoots
I too have it and agree with other comments. Easy...

I too have it and agree with other comments. Easy to use and does improve articulation when disconnected while still driving fine. I also agree that other upgrades such as tires make a larger...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-29-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,123
Posted By kcshoots
I agree with @simplesez that the Sprinter cats...

I agree with @simplesez that the Sprinter cats are well protected. But on a more vulnerable vehicle, perhaps a stainless perforated sheet under the cats to make it hard to quickly get to them yet let...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-27-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,058
Posted By kcshoots
Thanks--glad that you enjoyed my oil change...

Thanks--glad that you enjoyed my oil change video. No shame at all in letting someone else do the dirty work. Better to spend your time building it out and enjoying trips in it.:)
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-27-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,058
Posted By kcshoots
Yeah, even though the oil and filter likely will...

Yeah, even though the oil and filter likely will work fine for well past 10k miles, I too do mine at least every 10k miles and also the fuel filter at the same time. Probably over kill but fuel is...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-26-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,058
Posted By kcshoots
Synthetic oil will last much longer and deal with...

Synthetic oil will last much longer and deal with temperature changes and humidity absorption much better than conventional oil. And for certain the manufacturers aren't going to recommend oil change...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-06-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,717
Posted By kcshoots
@1der- Li-I has no appreciable reduction in...

@1der-

Li-I has no appreciable reduction in output until below about below 0F (depending upon chemistry, with some that I worked on nearly 80% @ -40). Whereas an AGM will significantly reduce...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-06-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,717
Posted By kcshoots
Lithium-ion will have as good if not better low...

Lithium-ion will have as good if not better low temperature and way better high temperature performance than AGM...by a long shot. The only thing lithium-ion won't do as well as AGM is charge as fast...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-06-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,364
Posted By kcshoots
Thanks for sharing and you're welcome. I noticed...

Thanks for sharing and you're welcome. I noticed that these PIAA dual horns have many tones available to help choose the sound that you want. Changing the horns and adding the hidden winch just for...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-05-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,364
Posted By kcshoots
Nice! Certainly a worthwhile upgrade. I upgraded...

Nice! Certainly a worthwhile upgrade. I upgraded the factory pathetic horn with nearly the same PIAA dual air horn set up. Reviewed in this video about the hidden winch bumper between the 4th and 5th...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-03-2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By kcshoots
Here is a video of the installation of the Van...

Here is a video of the installation of the Van Compass hidden winch bumper, along with some tips and add ons, and also reasons why I prefer the hidden winch bumper over an aftermarket bumper....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-23-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By kcshoots
I forgot to add that I went with the Owl ladder+...

I forgot to add that I went with the Owl ladder+ tire carrier, which I am very happy with. I did that so I could install the Agile 28-gallon Aux fuel tank, which the extra fuel is a huge stress...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-23-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By kcshoots
I have not missed any protection. I'm not bashing...

I have not missed any protection. I'm not bashing true trees nor would I with an aftermarket bumper, as that would cause much more damage than just scratch up the bumper. I have hit any deer but...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-22-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By kcshoots
I installed the Van Compass hidden winch mount...

I installed the Van Compass hidden winch mount (with a 12,000# winch) and have been very happy with it. For one, the bumper weighs about 80 pounds and replaces about 30 for a net add of only 50...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-18-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,366
Posted By kcshoots
Lots of people have mounted batteries where the...

Lots of people have mounted batteries where the spare tire is located and can comment on that specific location. I mounted four Battery Born 100Ahr batteries under the slider doorway step. They are...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-06-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,139
Posted By kcshoots
Keddleman has a kit. I also think SprinterParts...

Keddleman has a kit. I also think SprinterParts does too.
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-26-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By kcshoots
Thanks, thought that might of been sarcasm but...

Thanks, thought that might of been sarcasm but hard to tell. My assessment will undoubtably be different than every one's. Mine math is based upon methodically tracking every single penny spent by...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-26-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By kcshoots
I've thought about it quite a bit, and like many...

I've thought about it quite a bit, and like many of us, assumed diesel was "better" for the higher fuel economy and safety of it, but once I did the math it takes about 150,000 miles to pay for the...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-22-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By kcshoots
Well, not trying to spread any blame (MTDave...

Well, not trying to spread any blame (MTDave first brought up the Transit and Sprinter) and it's a worthy discussion to start with actual needs and therefore which vehicle works best for the vast...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-22-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By kcshoots
Not to hijack this thread but maybe build on it,...

Not to hijack this thread but maybe build on it, since all of the recommendations for Ujoint, doesn't Chris only do leaf sprung front ends and isn't that really harsh on washboard/rough roads and...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-22-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,709
Posted By kcshoots
I'm looking into a new (2021) E450 converted with...

I'm looking into a new (2021) E450 converted with 4x4 super singles so I spoke with Quigley last week and they are converting new E vans to 4x4. Limits are they won't add lockers nor do super singles...
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