Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-02-2015, 12:55 PM
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Re: Let's talk about diesel generators
For our build we had to make a serious design decision between the PowerTech Diesel generator and an all-electric alternator based system.
I don't want or intend to divert this thread into a...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-30-2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
I'm back from my trip to SMB Texas in Austin. The summary is that I wasn't able to pick up my van because they are making some modifications due to a reasonable misunderstanding about the build...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-28-2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 276
Views: 101,891
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-24-2015, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
Well how time flies - tomorrow is pickup day at SMB Texas.
I can't describe how it is to be finally thinking of closing down the planning/building phase of this van and into the using/enjoying...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-11-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
Sorry for the long pause in posting - lots of things going on.
First - the dash electronics are almost completely installed. Matt at Custom Sounds sent me lots of interim pictures and asked great...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
06-01-2015, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
So fantastic news - SMB Texas has my build scheduled for a July 15 completion date. Also, my quote is almost completely solidified.
I've decided to use 3M Thinsulate insulation in place of the...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-28-2015, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
Well I hope I'm not going to eclipse any high-price records, though it feels possible. :a3:
I purchased my van from Mercedes-Benz of Miami, and I paid MSRP which was $58,998 plus I got the...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-28-2015, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
Hi K9Sprinter
No I didn't put down a deposit. As I recall Paul didn't think I needed to through some combination of factors such as: a) I took a plane trip to make a site visit, b) I had...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-28-2015, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
So the great news is that my Sprinter arrived at SMB Texas on April 27. For those interested in timing, it was ordered on November 20, 2014. The van was "produced" in Germany on February 27, 2015,...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-13-2015, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
This week I made a trip to the Sportsmobile Austin facility where our van will be built. This is a summary of my trip for anyone who may be interested. I highly recommend making the trip to Austin...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-13-2015, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
mindtrip
It sounds like you have caught class-B fever for sure. I had a bout of it before when I was shopping for our used 1997 Roadtrek, and am currently in the throes of a relapse. :a1:
I...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-12-2015, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Re: Sprinter4WD Miami Build
86Scotty - Thanks! It's good to know that some folks are using the van this way already by choice. It makes it more likely that we won't end up regretting it.
BrianW - Having a "flip down" type...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-10-2015, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,475
Sprinter4WD Miami Build
So I've chugged the kool-aid and jumped into a 4x4 Sprinter Sportsmobile. The van itself has been produced on February 27 and is sitting in Germany. I tried to order it with every option I thought...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-10-2015, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,433
Re: Status of your MB 4x4 Sprinter order
The good news - my 4x4 sprinter was produced on February 27.
The bad news - it still hasn't been assigned to a cargo ship.
And yes, as a cargo van it will be disassembled and reassembled in...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
02-28-2015, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,433
Re: Status of your MB 4x4 Sprinter order
Regarding shipping fully assembled (or not) - it's possible that my dealer was wrong about 4x4 models being shipped complete, and it's also possible that I interpreted what he told me incorrectly. ...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
02-26-2015, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,433
Re: Status of your MB 4x4 Sprinter order
My understanding is that the production is happening at the Düsseldorf plant in Germany. You can watch the YouTube video if you are obsessed like myself at: ...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
02-26-2015, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,433
Re: Status of your MB 4x4 Sprinter order
My 2500 144"WB 4x4 currently has a status of "In Production" and was previously scheduled to be produced from Feb 20 through Feb 28. My dealer in Miami checks the internal Mercedes production system...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-26-2014, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 101,891
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