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Hello, having the wheels off the ground won't hurt the mercedes but in my experience, it does over squish the bushings on the front sway bar and other suspension bushings which isn't good in the long run. What Winnebago and Equalizer is telling you sounds right. The reality is that their leveling brain is not sophisticated enough to level properly. Just like you mentioned, it will do extreme leveling in unnecessary situations. They can't fix that without adding more sensors. The manufacturers won't do that. Auto leveling is good marketing material. You are better off making you own adjustments/programming like I did. Hope that helps

Yep that is the plan from now on.

That is likely the case for a regular car jack. These are hydraulic leveling jacks that are permanently mounted to the Sprinter frame. They are installed at the location approved by Mercedes.

Lol very true.

Yes that's true but it's because it's cheaper to do. To make hard turns with pex, you have to have more fittings. The flexible tubes are cheaper but give a terrible product. Leaks at many connection eventually because they use incompatible fittings.

Yes they could have a better product if done right at the same cost. Not enough qualified people doing inspections. I ripped out all their solar and redid it. Performs much better with less total watts of panels.

I wonder who engineered that? Certainly a non qualified engineer or anyone with common sense of airflow.

Yes they do. Too bad they can get away with it.....

Yes.

Yes it's definitely a POS and why the new models don't have them. They should do a recall on on those doors, but they won't.

It's install correctly. Just looks odd because the suspension is off the body completely. Once at ride height, it is looks better.

​​@@rvlifediy i have same sprinter except you hv the rollers touching the bottom leaf? Shouldnt the roller be at the middle leaf?. That bottom leaf usually dont move...is it right??......does the ride feel less harsh after install? Thx..

It's correct. The manufacturer has install instructions on their website.

@jonjacob1962 not for lithium iron phosphate batteries like these. Most manufactures have enclosed compartments for lithium batteries.

I got my volcano mount from starlink directly but I'm sure they discontinued it due to new dishes out already. You may find one on ebay. Unfortunately they have the expensive starmount you can get as well.

It was a bad fuse that controlled the glo plugs. The glo plugs are needed in cold weather. It came that way from the factory but also a very common problem for that fuse to blow out.

Yep most of my videos are zzzs. I'll try to get better true winter camping videos this year.

Yes on my next RV, I think I'll upgrade the dish. It will be a much simpler installation.

@@rvlifediy No i mean on Gen 2, the app allows to stow it flat for use in motion.

@tehdreamer hmm. Not sure on that one. The app always had a stow mode (lay it flat) but it shut off the dish completely so it's not usable. Maybe they changed that but my app still shows the same. If click stow on the app, it will shut off the dish on gen 2. Maybe there is some other command I am not seeing.

@@rvlifediy they added it about 5 months ago. Its an option in my app and I bought a refurb gen 2, do you have latest software? It has "Tilt" options Automatic or Flat. Not the same as "Stow". May need to update the app itself

The springs are 19 pounds each. Yes it does add on 38 total pounds (lowers CCC), but it makes the handling and safety much more superior. I'd take that over the 38 pound loss.

Yeah it is not recommended to use a torque wrench.

I think your comment is meant for a different video

I did not put the OEM bump stop back on. I ended up back with the sumo spring on. I don't recall the exact helper spring part number but you can contact Henderson Line Up and ask them. They have the best source for sprinter type RV suspension improvements.

It's on my list to buy in December. Good idea.

Can't argue with you on that. I'm surprised anyone watched.

That's a good idea. If I was planning in keeping this RV longer, I think I would do that mod for sure.

@skeleguns10oooooo10 Transit is definitely much smaller and easier to maneuver. Winnebago Ekko on the transit is not bad.

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👍 Hope you are doing well

@@rvlifediy I am now in Britain, which is now a VERY different country. God is Faithful.

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@@rvlifediy I apologise for my previous comment and I wish you ALL the best! ✝️

Yeah, it ain't no Dually F350 or 3500, but similar set up with a full floating axle and dually wheels. It more compares to a dually E350 van. The vans just happen to be a little wimpier than the trucks.

Well, you ain't lying.

Rivets would be much faster for sure. I did the bolts so I could remove mount if necessary but have never had to do it.

No I never had leaks when I owned it. I've read there are common leaks on these though. I've read that some come through the slide windows. There is the main roof cap seam on top as well.

Meant to day bunk side windows and the roof cap transition at the bunk to flat roof.

Yes the rigid panels perform much better. Especially as the temperature warms up. I'm in the process of changing out the flexible panels to rigid panels in my new RV right now.

@@rvlifediy Great to know!

Not sure what you mean by this. I've had 4 different duallys and they have all been like this. Is there something specific you saw?

Easy man. This is a hobby, and all my videos are boring.

I've seen it long time ago but nothing close in my area. And many of them only do basic service where they have to do the service outside the building. Many can't fit the I5 in their service bay due to size.

@rvlifediy recheck it, it has been updated with a map, and lots of places that can handle the rig inside.

@fjb960 I just checked it. Not sure how accurate that map is. It lists national indoor rv center in Vegas. They don't do chassis work. I've checked there several times.

It was just a plain old mattress topper from Amazon that I cut down. If i had to do it over again, I'd get one that didn't need to be cut and also with a cover for it. IKEA may have something.

Yes good catch. 👍

Lol

I need to buy one for sure.

Thank you. Yes they have some improvements to make. Especially at their price point.

Understand. You may want to voice your concerns with their management. They seem to listen but not sure how well they can implement.

@user-iq1ov4tq2n What? It's not a contest on rich vs poor. Neither camping style is better. I've done both for many years.

The volcano mount was from Starlink directly. I don't think they sell it anymore? You might find one on ebay. The newer way I did it on my Dynamax RV performs better with the dish motor shut off and the dish laying flat, and not pointing north. Mounts are still great.

@@rvlifediy How'd you do that? did you do a vid on it (great video... surprised I never saw it before).

@paulwallin7985 yes there is a video. You have to go back 23 videos.

Mine had the same. It's original from Winnebago.

so i won't put one of them for hinges in middle of two existing hinges as i dont have one for they dont come with the hinges thanks for the idea and the quick reply

Yeah. Next time I'll show some more winter camping action.