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rv:sprinter [2017/04/21 13:35] frater_secessus [further reading] |
rv:sprinter [2023/09/19 12:08] frater_secessus [alternator] |
====== 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. |
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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)) They are also the largest vans available, with the Extended Body option on the 170" wheelbase extending to a full 24 feet long. |
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| 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/)) |
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| ===== alternator ===== |
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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). |
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| ===== 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. | |
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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. |
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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 |