Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-08-2011, 09:03 PM
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-08-2011, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-08-2011, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Pictures with combo bath removed, left side storgae, and canoe inside.
Going back to Sportsmobile to get the fresh water, water heater, pump, waste water moved to the left side -- or some other...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-17-2011, 05:38 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Sportsmobile did quick work of the changes. Will post a picture after the weather clears and I load a canoe.
They did a good job covering/hiding the holes from removal of the combo bath and...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-11-2011, 09:12 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
I am just guessing it is a combination of the 150 pounds of pollution stuff added to the right side, with the sophisticated ESP computer program and tricky sensors on the 2010 Sprinter that are at...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-06-2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
It gets worse. I weighed the front wheels individually on two different days. With just me, no water and no cargo and no passenger (all of which are on the heavy side) the FRONT AXLE right wheel is...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-26-2010, 08:41 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
I sent Mercedes Sprinter Bodybuilder Tech the out of balance information and asked about airbags.
Here is their reply:
Per your inquiry, the maximum allowable weight difference side to side is...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-23-2010, 09:31 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
The 600 pounds is the side with all the cabinets and nothing in cabinets, fridge, etc.
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-04-2010, 07:46 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Paul, the salesman from Sportsmobile, assures me that the side to side out of balance and lean are NOT a safety issue. He said FedEx does it all the time.
I was concerned that with the CG out of...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-29-2010, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 44
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-29-2010, 05:39 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Just got a no problem making changes email from Paul at Sportsmobile. I am heading for Egypt Monday and should have the Sportsmobile back in time for a ski trip at the end of the month.
BTW,...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-28-2010, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
This is the link to the starting spot for downloads for Sprinter body builder information. Follow the link toward the bottom of the page. I had to register on the site that showed up.
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-27-2010, 03:51 PM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
The lean was noted and discussed with Sportsmobile. I asked and was told where I might get the vehicle weighed. I would think Sportsmobile is responsible for the technical aspects of design, but it...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-26-2010, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Mercedes does not allow the load being unbalanced. The anti-skid, rollover, traction stuff works properly only if the side to side load is in balnce.
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-26-2010, 08:58 PM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
Sportsmobile Texas did the conversion, and yes, I have the LB.
If I mounted some kegs on the left side everyone would know when I had tapped them because I would start to lean.
Was thinking...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-26-2010, 05:37 AM
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Re: Sportsmobile Lean
The weight was obtained by driving onto the scale with two wheels on the center of the scale and two wheels beside the scale. Then turned around and did the other side. Got front and rear axle...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-25-2010, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 44
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Sportsmobile Lean
My new Sprinter Sportsmobile has a lean to the right with full fuel, propane, water and me. No supplies or baggage. Was able to get a side to side weight and the right side weighs 600 pounds more...
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