This forum has been very helpful over the last couple months. I've read so many threads for research for my purchase, and not that I've finally bought the Sprinter, I have new questions. I'm hoping I can just put all my questions in one thread and get answers all at once. I've done more searching, but it seems the info is either dated (maybe better products since the thread was posted?) or I'm having to dig through too many threads and my head feels like it's going to explode.
I remember in high school, my friends with diesel trucks would leave their truck on when running into the store (while I wait) because they said it was better for the engine and/or uses more gas to turn off and start up again. Is this a thing of a past or was never true in the first place? LOL Do I just treat my Sprinter like a gas Sprinter? Or at what point is it worth turning off? Idling more than 5 minutes?
I've probably read every page on the 3.0 vs 2.1 debates. I still bought a 3.0 after driving both. It seems the info on here is very biased, with people even saying the 2.1 tows better. However, all the posts about the need to manually down shift is concerning. Is this with all 3.0's or are there issues with certain years or a few bad apples? I see this posted everywhere and I'm wondering if people are just posting this without ever having driven one? After a week of driving I haven't noticed a problem. I'm wondering if I need to purchase the Scan Gauge II or just not worry about it if I haven't noticed anything unusual. A part of me thinks if it it's a problem with all 3.0's over the years, the engineers at MB would have known before these vans made it to dealer lots.
Is the backup cam kit from Mid City Engineering the best option to use the factory deck?
I have a 2016 Passenger model that I will be using for my business and as a weekend family van. I have the AC unit on top (can I paint that?), which is great for when the van is moving. Is there a way to mod it so that it works as just a ceiling fan (no AC) for camping? Is the Epar still the best diesel heater to go with?
Is there a full length cargo mat that works with the passenger chairs?
Lastly, does anyone go up to Whistler in a RWD Sprinter? I'm hoping to go this winter but haven't tried in a RWD vehicle before. My friend said he tried before in his RWD RV and doesn't want to try again. I have a wife and 2 kids so I don't want to try anything stupid. LOL.
Sorry for the long post! Any and all replies will be appreciated!
I remember in high school, my friends with diesel trucks would leave their truck on when running into the store (while I wait) because they said it was better for the engine and/or uses more gas to turn off and start up again. Is this a thing of a past or was never true in the first place? LOL Do I just treat my Sprinter like a gas Sprinter? Or at what point is it worth turning off? Idling more than 5 minutes?
I've probably read every page on the 3.0 vs 2.1 debates. I still bought a 3.0 after driving both. It seems the info on here is very biased, with people even saying the 2.1 tows better. However, all the posts about the need to manually down shift is concerning. Is this with all 3.0's or are there issues with certain years or a few bad apples? I see this posted everywhere and I'm wondering if people are just posting this without ever having driven one? After a week of driving I haven't noticed a problem. I'm wondering if I need to purchase the Scan Gauge II or just not worry about it if I haven't noticed anything unusual. A part of me thinks if it it's a problem with all 3.0's over the years, the engineers at MB would have known before these vans made it to dealer lots.
Is the backup cam kit from Mid City Engineering the best option to use the factory deck?
I have a 2016 Passenger model that I will be using for my business and as a weekend family van. I have the AC unit on top (can I paint that?), which is great for when the van is moving. Is there a way to mod it so that it works as just a ceiling fan (no AC) for camping? Is the Epar still the best diesel heater to go with?
Is there a full length cargo mat that works with the passenger chairs?
Lastly, does anyone go up to Whistler in a RWD Sprinter? I'm hoping to go this winter but haven't tried in a RWD vehicle before. My friend said he tried before in his RWD RV and doesn't want to try again. I have a wife and 2 kids so I don't want to try anything stupid. LOL.
Sorry for the long post! Any and all replies will be appreciated!