Hi there!
Forum newbie here and soon to be sprinter owner.
Hoping someone out there might be able to follow up on this thread with any new and improved info.
We're hours away from pulling the trigger on an 04 2500 158 Sprinter. Absolutely plan to flat tow behind our 38' Holiday Rambler 330DP as we're traveling full-time (not daily, but weekly maybe in summer) 100-300 miles/week, using Sprinter as our get-a-way car/garage for bikes, gear, etc.
Last week we were at a car dealer who actually had an 05 (or 06) for sale that was already set up to flat tow via driveline disconnect. Yep - we were stoked!!!
To make a long story short, the dealer SOLD the van while we were getting our funds together :-( so we're back to square one.
After doing tons of research again to figure out the best way to get this set up once we make our purchase, I can't seem to find a complete/straight answer between all the calls I'm making and websites/forums I'm researching.
However, this thread, among several others, are helpful in encouraging us that it IS doable - but I'm beating my head against the wall trying to figure it all out.
Questions:
1. Lube pump VS drive line disconnect and why?
2. I heard a rumor that remco was no longer making a dld for sprinter - if so what other options are there?
3. Is there a shop in the SW (NV, AZ, UT, CA, NM) that has set this up for anyone OR is it a DIY project for a fairly mechanical person (not me)?
4. What braking system and why?
5. Which base plate kit?
6. What am I missing here?
We would love to hear from anyone who's been successfully flat-towing their Sprinter and get some insight on the best way to make it work for us!
Any help, input, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Michelle