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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2014, 12:32 PM
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Re: Mercedes Sprinter Chassis in Mountains

The answer is probably that there is no answer. I just try to keep up with the p.m., stay alert to potential problems, and try to drive our van "easy" uphill. Get a run at it if possible, try not to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2014, 12:01 PM
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Views: 18,336
Posted By Mike
Re: Mercedes Sprinter Chassis in Mountains

I should also add I switched from Dexcool to the "green stuff" a few years ago, after doing the intake manifold gasket fix after we spotted an external coolant leak. We were lucky and caught it in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 32
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Posted By Mike
Re: Mercedes Sprinter Chassis in Mountains

Actually, as I've said before, if I get stuck behind a slow moving truck or other, on an uphill grade, and can't do the NASCAR pop out and pass thing because I'm too slow at that point to do it...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2014, 12:23 AM
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Posted By Mike
Re: Mercedes Sprinter Chassis in Mountains

FWIW, my engine temperature always rises when I climb hills, especially in the western mountains in warm weather/climates. I have a 5.7L V8 Chevy engine pulling over 4 tons of van, and it runs warmer...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2013, 01:40 AM
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Posted By Mike
Re: Mercedes Sprinter Chassis in Mountains

You'll probably be fine in the mountains, as suggested by teachergal, and some of the specs that are typical of each type of RV, the Plateau and the Unity. The Unity (small C?) is the about the same...
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