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Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-29-2023, 04:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Labor rate.....plays a significant role

The reason that the Mercedes dealership is so expensive is because they are charging $235 per hour and my independent mechanic is charging $115 per hour.

Other than that, it's all parts. All...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-29-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
No cheap wheels anymore.... vehicles are Very expensive

If you think $2,000 is a lot for a brake job on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter,
then how does the dealership justify $1,560 for a complete oil change which doesn't include the transmission fluid change. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-28-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
48,000, huh ...all depends on how and where you drive

Congratulations on being to do this yourself, not everyone can do that. Everything is easy when you know what to do..
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-26-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,138
Does it have a generator? Check the number of...

Does it have a generator? Check the number of hours because it should have 2 hours per month times the number of years , 24 years times 24 ( 12 times 2)... would equal 576...

Why is this...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-26-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 988
Agree 💯 percent.... replace everything at once

You're absolutely correct, my advice is to replace the brake pads and install brand new rotors. This is a $2,000 brake job, front and rear.

All depends on how you use your vehicle. I have...
Forum: Fuel Economy 11-06-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,094
Did you really mean to say that you have a 2004 Pleasure Way?

In 2014 , the Mercedes Benz Sprinter didn't offer the 2.7 FIVE cylinder engine and went to the SIX cylinder 3.0 engine, model number OM642.

The mileage in the SIX is 18 MPG with the dual rear...
Forum: Fuel Economy 11-05-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,094
Doesn't matter, does it....

There's so many factors that that affect MPG besides the engine..... that decreases mileage....

Higher speed, winds, mountains, and local traffic.

Remember, over time, fuel is the most...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-24-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
If I were you I'd forget lithium batteries and...

If I were you I'd forget lithium batteries and just get two sealed AGM batteries...Full River makes an excellent product. They will cost you around $400 each and probably last 4 to 5 years.....
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-21-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,755
Exactly correct, on average 2 hours per month

It's in the owners manual and I've talked personally with the people at the Cummins Onan service center.

Two hours per month, on gas or propane....

Also, get your generator serviced once a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-14-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
YES, see picture of my camera..... If you...

YES, see picture of my camera.....

If you get this installed once, you'll probably not have to replace it.

Rhydeen Mobile Electronics
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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-07-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-07-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
I'm going to make your life much easier

Go buy a queen mattress topper, cut off the fabric that goes under the mattress....then, pin your sheets to the mattress topper and roll it up and stash it in a closet....

My wife figured this out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-07-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,712
Drive the 100 miles.

Drive the 100 miles.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-03-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Maybe Costco, if you are lucky....

I have a 2012 Roadtrek RS Adventurous.... and it has dual rear wheels with valve extensions.

Costco can't deal with valve extensions.....I don't know if they are fine with dual rear wheels,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-03-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
There's no argument about choosing Michelin...

There's no argument about choosing Michelin Agilles tires, they are great. I've read on other forums that some people chose Cooper Tires as a lower cost alternative.

I have Michelin on my van...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Yes, do you see how fast I answered your...

Yes, do you see how fast I answered your question?

You can fix a lot of things, but, once your chassis has become compromised, it's too late. Reminds me of cars I've seen destroyed in Michigan. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-27-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Don't replace the coffee maker

Listen, I know you're going to laugh.... but, we carry Mt. Hagen Instant Coffee whenever we travel in the RV....

You actually wouldn't believe, but, I suggest you try it....

I didn't know how...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-23-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Oh, I see you are the arbiter of Everything correct?

Facts can be very inconvenient.

The Subaru Outback has a 8.7 inch ground clearance while the Sprinter vans you mentioned have an 8.1 inch clearance. As an additional point of information the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-22-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Not completely true....

If you've ever been to the "Chicago Stump" in Sequoia National Park you'll know that your van wouldn't be able to go there. The road leading to this destination is a washed out unmaintained road...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-22-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
What makes you think that???

We've gone over 43,000 miles in our rig with plenty of adventures, twice across the USA on one 11,000 miles trip.

Like I said before, every trip is unique.

Sometimes, you need a specific...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-22-2023, 01:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Freedom and adventure is what you make of IT

Well, you saw a picture of my van right?

We absolutely love traveling, but, the car is so much more athletic.....I mean it can literally go anywhere and you can't imagine how much flexibility we...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-21-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
If I were just interested in TOURING, I'd rather...

If I were just interested in TOURING, I'd rather drive my car and stay in HOTELS. We do plenty of that driving across the USA every year..... Yeah, I've taken the van twice.... but, actually,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-21-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Resale value

It's nice to have options.... we've done plenty of touring....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-21-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Hey, I see you wrote this in an earlier...

Hey, I see you wrote this in an earlier reply.....

I completely agree with you �� percent.

So, you probably have an awning.....or something...

The question of how does one deal with "no...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-21-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,680
Might as well be home.....

That's it...go inside? Seriously?

The whole point of going camping is to have some outdoor experiences....the camper is too small just to be cooped up inside....

That's why we don't camp in...
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