K-9 SPRINTER
TROLL TRAINER
OK, here's the story, in Janurary, I will be getting(ordering) a 2010 3500 extended sprinter. It will be used almost daily to transport my 6 dogs for training. Occasionally I will be traveling to trials and shows, and be on the road for up to 2-3 weeks and parked for 4-5 days. Hotels, for me, you can guess, are out of the question !!!! LOL LOL ..........So, for me,.... I want a nice conversion that includes bed/couch, kitchen (fridge, micro and stove top(electric) , toilet, shower, gray/black tanks, generator, solar panels, fan , satellite. .....Now for the dogs,.... I want an engine driven AC for when driving, PLUS a 110 AC for when parked. I want a LARGE battery system (large enough to run the 110 AC and the fridge for 6-8hrs because I cant use the generator in some places)
What's the difference between the (optional) factory 5kv diesel heater and a aftermarket (Espar or Webasto) diesel air heater like sportsmobile installs?? .
If I order the sprinter with the factory option, 5kv diesel heater, will that be enough to run 24/7, for heat, for the times I'm parked for 2 weeks, or do I still need a aftermarket diesel heater ????
OK, now for the hot water questions. Now remember, Ill be using the sprinter almost daily, and sometimes not for 2-3 days and Occasionally, be on the road for up to 2-3 weeks and parked for 4/5 days. . Id hate to have to put on a 3-6 gallon electric water every time I drive the sprinter JUST IN CASE, I want to wash my hands. What system would you suggest ? Flat plate ? electric water heater ? tank less electric? Combination of any ?
What about for the times in the cold winter, when I dont use the sprinter for 2-3 days. ,Now, If I leave my 1/2 empty (OK,its 1/2 full) cup of coffee in my van overnight, by morning its frozen solid,!!!!What about the water system freezing, ,,, Putting that food grade anti freeze **** in the fresh water is not an option as the large fresh tank is so my dogs have plenty of water to drink.!! So what are my options...... leave diesel heater on low, get a sm 12 Volt Auxiliary Heater, Direct Battery Hookup and use batteries and solar or run 110 to the sprinter for a small electric ceramic heater?
What's the difference between the (optional) factory 5kv diesel heater and a aftermarket (Espar or Webasto) diesel air heater like sportsmobile installs?? .
If I order the sprinter with the factory option, 5kv diesel heater, will that be enough to run 24/7, for heat, for the times I'm parked for 2 weeks, or do I still need a aftermarket diesel heater ????
OK, now for the hot water questions. Now remember, Ill be using the sprinter almost daily, and sometimes not for 2-3 days and Occasionally, be on the road for up to 2-3 weeks and parked for 4/5 days. . Id hate to have to put on a 3-6 gallon electric water every time I drive the sprinter JUST IN CASE, I want to wash my hands. What system would you suggest ? Flat plate ? electric water heater ? tank less electric? Combination of any ?
What about for the times in the cold winter, when I dont use the sprinter for 2-3 days. ,Now, If I leave my 1/2 empty (OK,its 1/2 full) cup of coffee in my van overnight, by morning its frozen solid,!!!!What about the water system freezing, ,,, Putting that food grade anti freeze **** in the fresh water is not an option as the large fresh tank is so my dogs have plenty of water to drink.!! So what are my options...... leave diesel heater on low, get a sm 12 Volt Auxiliary Heater, Direct Battery Hookup and use batteries and solar or run 110 to the sprinter for a small electric ceramic heater?