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Forum: Member Classifieds 12-16-2021, 02:39 PM
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Views: 851
Posted By mechmike10
Our van has been sold.

Our van has been sold.
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-16-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 851
Posted By mechmike10
SOLD: 2016 Sprinter Sportsmobile

We are reluctantly selling our 2016 Sprinter Sportsmobile. Age related health issues have forced our hand. It is listed on the Sportsmobile North Pre-owned page. The link is this:
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Forum: Campfire 04-15-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,554
Posted By mechmike10
My wife and I carry a sat phone when we are going...

My wife and I carry a sat phone when we are going to be out of cell phone range. We bought an Inmarsat several years ago for around &700. As a prior poster noted, you can get minutes when needed in...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-11-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,026
Posted By mechmike10
They are called Airtabs; I installed a set on...

They are called Airtabs; I installed a set on our 2016 Sprinter Sportsmobile (3500, medium height, extended length). I can't see any mileage difference, but they do help a lot in cross winds (not a...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-26-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By mechmike10
That is there for one purpose. If the...

That is there for one purpose. If the unthinkable happens and you experience freezing temps with water in the lines, the toilet valve will crack. If you then pressurize the water system, you will...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-08-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,350
Posted By mechmike10
We have a Sportsmobile Sprinter 3500 Extended...

We have a Sportsmobile Sprinter 3500 Extended Length van, 2wd only. It is the medium height model (about 6' 3" inside, I believe). We have a roof ac, Fantastic Fan with vent cover and a Winegard TV...
Forum: Campfire 08-23-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,802
Posted By mechmike10
Actually, you can bring bear spray into Canada. ...

Actually, you can bring bear spray into Canada. We have done it. First, I understand that our northern neighbors distinguish between personal protective stuff like mace in a small concealable...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-26-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By mechmike10
To update this post, I received the...

To update this post, I received the gaskets/grommets from Your Tire Shop (Duallyvalve Kits for Class B or C - Sprinter Trucks) (https://yourtireshopsupply.com/category/796_832/sprinter-trucks) and had...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-05-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By mechmike10
Tire Man (steel valves for duallies) out of business

I have a 2016 Sprinter Sportsmobile. Shortly after taking delivery, I had installed a set of metal extended valve stems from the Tire Man (Tire-Man: Products...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-02-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By mechmike10
We don't have a penthouse top, just the standard...

We don't have a penthouse top, just the standard M-B steel roof. Not all Sportsmobiles have the penthouse. Ours is a high roof Sprinter, and only 2 of us camp in it, so I couldn't see the point of...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-23-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By mechmike10
Our Fantastic Fan was installed by Sportsmobile...

Our Fantastic Fan was installed by Sportsmobile when the van was upfitted. It is more or less opposite the center of the sliding side door, hence it is only a few feet from the driver and passenger...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-22-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By mechmike10
I don't know whether you are talking about having...

I don't know whether you are talking about having the Fan vent open or closed. Fantastic Fan claims you can drive with it open, but we don't do this. We previously owned trailers with Fantastic...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-11-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By mechmike10
Fantastic Fan and vent cover

We have a 2016 Sprinter-Sportsmobile that has a Fantastic Fan with a rain sensor. Does anyone have Sprinter with a Fantastic Fan and the Ultrabreez vent cover that can be added to it? If so, how...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-22-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,016
Posted By mechmike10
We watched the eclipse in Murfreesboro, TE, where...

We watched the eclipse in Murfreesboro, TE, where totality lasted about 1 minute. On our way there, we were passed on I-81 westbound in TE by a short wheel base maroon Sportsmobile. We exchanged...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-19-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,578
Posted By mechmike10
FWIW, we have a 2016 24 foot, 3500 medium high...

FWIW, we have a 2016 24 foot, 3500 medium high roof 2wd Sprinter that SMB converted last year. We ordered the van locally for drop shipment to SMB Indiana. It has the V-6. Both SMB and our local...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-14-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,658
Posted By mechmike10
We're very happy with it. Because we live about...

We're very happy with it. Because we live about 550 miles from Huntington, IN, when we picked up the van, we immediately went to a local campground and camped for two days, during which we tried out...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-13-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,658
Posted By mechmike10
Thanks for your reply. By way of further update,...

Thanks for your reply. By way of further update, I got a call back today from Nancy at SMB North. It appears that the 47/70 psi numbers on the sticker were a mistake. It sounds like somebody just...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-12-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,658
Posted By mechmike10
Sprinter-Sportsmobile tire pressure specs

We took delivery of our Sprinter-Sportsmobile about 5-6 weeks ago at SMB North. I have a question about the tire pressure recommendations for the vehicle. The van is a 3500 long wheel base extended...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-26-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,215
Posted By mechmike10
If you are anywhere near Mechanicsburg, PA, Sun...

If you are anywhere near Mechanicsburg, PA, Sun Motors has one on their lot (New 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter For Sale in Mechanicsburg PA | VIN: WD3FE8CD3GP237005...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-28-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By mechmike10
Winegard Rayzar Automatic TV antenna

Has anyone tried this antenna on a Sportsmobile build? If so, how is it working out? I'm planning a Sprinter build and this antenna looks promising, and it was recently announced that Pleasure-Way...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-24-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By mechmike10
Re: Sewer hose storage tube length

Thanks. I asked this because we currently have a travel trailer that came without a rear bumper and a very small sewer hose storage pipe (hols 6-8 feet tops). I added a much longer pipe myself, but...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-24-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By mechmike10
Sewer hose storage tube length

We are getting close to a Sprinter purchase. We are looking at a 170" wheelbase extended and a conversion that will be very similar to the EB-110S. Can anyone tell me the length of the sewer hose...
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