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Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-05-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 176
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Posted By Backcountryguy
Agile Big Brake Kit

The Agile Big brake kit arrived and is being installed at Momentum Vans. In addition, refreshed the hood wrap with new topo wrap.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-11-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Van Compass Falcon Shocks

The new Falcon adjustable shocks are in. Both front and rear are adjustable. They look to be significantly easier to read and adjust on the logging roads I’ll be using them on.

The Fox rear...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-06-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Sorry about the pics, appreciate the info on...

Sorry about the pics, appreciate the info on cropping to make them fit.

Weboost RV Drive X, inside boost signal is better than the system we had installed in 2017 @ Sportsmobile. The current...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-06-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
OWL Gear

The van is at Momentum Vans for it’s next round of upgrades.

We had the Aluminess rear bumper removed and new OWL gear installed. Tire carrier and Sherpa rack.

The Aluminess box and tire...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-24-2020, 04:31 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Upgrades

Momentum is well into the latest upgrades.
1. Roambuilt flatrack, shurshade isn’t installed yet.
2. 50”light bar and added lights at slider and rear.
3. The telescoping support on rear of rack...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-20-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Van Upgrades

Unsettling times but the work at Momentum continues.

Kingtec AC installed, waiting on Roambuilt rack and stealth awning.

Owl cam installed.

Koni in progress.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-22-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Vans Shop

Kudos to Brian and his team at Momentum for their continued quality builds. I'm thankful he's still willing to take on Linus for upgrades. Every time I visit it seems business is ramping up for...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Thanks EDDYTURN. The van has been all we'd...

Thanks EDDYTURN.

The van has been all we'd hoped and more. Last week is a beautiful example of how the van has broadened our hiking envelope. I spent a week in the Olympic National Park. 50 miles...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Vans Upgrades Jan-May 2020

I'm about to head back to sea for my last tour before retirement. As part of that, this will be the last major upgrade for Linus. I drop off the van @ Momentum Vans in Arlington WA on Monday. Brian...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-17-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Drain Points SMB build Fresno

This marks the first time I need to winterize the domestic water system since we bought the vehicle. Up until now the van has been either in continuous use or my care during the winter.

Linus the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-31-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Lithionics Xantrex 3012 Charge Profile

I heard back from Lithionics, the OEM of our batteries.

They attached the specific document related to our inverter/charger. Interesting that their parameters are higher. They also recommend a...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-28-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Balmar Max Charge MC-614 - Lithium Profile

The Balmar regulator was programmed as follows:

Bulk: 14.3V
Absorption: 13.6V
Float: 13.4V
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-28-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
No-Spill Quick Change Oil Plug

During a recent oil change a No-Spill quick change oil plug was installed. Due to the VC skid plate changing the oil, even while trying to “throttle” the stock plug, resulted in oil all over the skid...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-27-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Lithium Charge Profile

The discussions I had with Brian @Momentum Vans, VTSOUNDMAN, and further research have led me to believe that I’ll lower the bulk/absorption voltages even more.

I’ve already lowered my Balmar...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-27-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Xantrex 3012 Inverter/Charger Lithium Profile

This topic brought over from it’s own separate thread. I’ll go into detail on what the initial issue was and follow up with steps taken to resolve. It should help lithium battery owners in setting up...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-08-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
We found initially there weren’t enough places to...

We found initially there weren’t enough places to hang clothing. These bars are used for cloths, towels, etc. For someone who’s pretty tall it would be an issue but we’re both about 5’9”.

If we...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-08-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV Overhead Liner - Removable

Momentum Vans reworked our overhead liner to be removable in panels in order to access wiring, plumbing lines, rooftop cutouts.

Much as I did with our boat, I’ll remove the panels for inspection...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-07-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV countertop

The SMB countertop had significant scratches and a couple deep gouges after less than a years use.

MV installed a new hard countertop.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-07-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Battery Tender

Fitz is correct. The battery tender is completely separate from the house lithium bank. The inverter allows a separate feed to the battery tender.

Attached is a screenshot from the Drone Mobile...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-07-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV Installed Battery Tender

To counter the heavy parasitic draw on the MB van battery MV installed the pictured battery tender. It’s a multi-stage “smart”charger.

History on this, which I will post in more detail under the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-07-2019, 04:57 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV Main Light/Lithionics/Solar Controls

Momentum re-worked the SMB panel to allow access to wiring behind w/o removing screws from the L-brackets. Panel flips up to allow access.

In addition Rixen controls moved back to just above main...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-07-2019, 04:50 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV Blue Seas Panel

The new panel installed. Replaced the SMB panel and added more slots, ran several items back direct to panel. Details on that at a latter post.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-03-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
New Blue Seas Panel

The new Blue Seas 110V/12V panel arrived at Momentum Vans for install. Beautiful work.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-21-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
MV Overhead Liner Rework

Attached a couple pictures of the ongoing liner rework.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-18-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,909
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Van Refit

The Momentum Van work is in full gear. Attached are a few photos as the work progresses:
1. Scanstrut roof penetrations
2. Overhead Liner Rework IOT allow full access

Just a couple of the items...
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