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rv:sprinter [2017/04/21 13:38] frater_secessus [Sprinter] |
rv:sprinter [2020/10/11 19:48] 127.0.0.1 external edit |
====== Sprinter ====== | ====== Sprinter ====== |
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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been sold under many nameplates: Dodge, MB, Freightliner, etc. It was the first of the modern [[rv:eurovan|eurovans]] sold in the US. Perhaps because of the head start it is the dominant high-roof camper conversion platform, both DIY and commercial Class B. | The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been sold under many nameplates: Dodge, MB, Freightliner, etc. It was the first of the modern [[rv:eurovan|eurovans]] sold in the US. Perhaps because of the head start it is the dominant high-roof camper conversion platform in the U.S., both DIY and commercial Class B. |
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The Sprinter is famed for [[rv:eurovan#cargo_living_area_comparison|huge cargo volume]] and for the fuel efficiency of the diesel engines which can get 20+ MPG.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Sprinter#Fuel_economy)) | The Sprinter is famed for [[rv:eurovan#cargo_living_area_comparison|huge cargo volume]] and for the fuel efficiency of the diesel engines which can get 20+ MPG.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Sprinter#Fuel_economy)) |
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===== known issues ===== | ===== known issues ===== |
Sprinters are infamous for rust issues for some reason. | Sprinters are prone to [[https://duckduckgo.com/?q=sprinter+rust&ia=videos|rust issues]]. |
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Service may be difficult to locate, and when found the parts and hourly rate are expensive. | |
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| Service may be difficult to locate. When found the parts and hourly rate are expensive, particularly at M-B dealerships. |
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| ===== quirks ===== |
| The walls are curved in prominently near the top. This can limit space and make building the walls difficult. |
===== further reading ===== | ===== further reading ===== |
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* [[https://sprinter-source.com/forum/index.php|Sprinter-Forum]] | * [[https://sprinter-source.com/forum/index.php|Sprinter-Forum]] |
* [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sprinter+van+conversion|Sprinter van conversions]] on YouTube | * [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sprinter+van+conversion|Sprinter van conversions]] on YouTube |