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 ====== 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.+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
  
-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))  They are also the largest vans available, with the Extended Body option on the 170" wheelbase extending to a full 24 feet long.
  
 +The "super high roof" and (discontinued?) "mega roof" appear to have fiberglass roofs, though panels are reported to mount to them without issue.((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/jo7s56/can_a_maxxfan_hood_hang_off_the_rear_of_a_van_by/gb6eyrl/)) 
  
 +===== alternator =====
 +[[https://img.mousetrap.net/misc/alt_Sprinter-220A_curve.jpg|{{ https://img.mousetrap.net/misc/thumbs/alt_Sprinter-220A_curve.jpg}}]]
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 +See [[https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/72385/|this discussion]] on which Sprinters have "smart" alternators (E33 in Sprinter-speak).  Single-voltage alternators appear to run ~14.1v.((https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/51538/post-500924))
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 +Alternators may include:((https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/51538/post-500290))
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 +  * 180A (T1N?)
 +  * 200A (4cyl OM651) 
 +  * 220A (6cyl OM642)((https://www.mbvans.com/content/dam/mb-vans/us/upfitter/bulletins/alternator-information.pdf)) -- see output curve on the right
 +  * 250A (code M60) optional
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 +By 2016-2017 regulation was being managed by the ECU:
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 +>> The alternator regulator is equipped with a LIN (Local Interface Network) interface. The characteristics of the LIN alternators are fixed in the engine control unit((https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/51538/post-500290))
 +===== solar mounting =====
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 +> T1N flat roof area measurements are approximately 52" x 168" -- [[https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/49085/post-475140|DesertAdventures]]
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 +2007+ Sprinters have roof holes punched (sealed from the factory) for mounting racks or rails.  [[https://youtu.be/wcpJbO__S_I?t=271|video]] | [[https://vanunity.com/2020/05/06/installing-oem-sprinter-roof-rails-diy-guide/|article with pictures]]
 ===== known issues ===== ===== known issues =====
-Sprinters are infamous for rust issues for some reason. 
  
-Service may be difficult to locate, and when found the parts and hourly rate are expensive.+Issues moved to the [[rv:van_issues#mercedes_sprinter|van issues page]] with other van types 
 + 
  
  
  
 +===== quirks =====
 +The walls are curved in prominently near the top.  This can limit space and make building the walls difficult. 
 ===== further reading ===== ===== further reading =====
 {{ http://1-photos.ebizautos.com/new-2016-mercedes~benz-sprinter_cargo_vans-4wd2500170-9388-15155047-6-640.jpg?200}} {{ http://1-photos.ebizautos.com/new-2016-mercedes~benz-sprinter_cargo_vans-4wd2500170-9388-15155047-6-640.jpg?200}}
   * [[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
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