New owners of 2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W!

[Phinias]

I contacted the Mfg. of the door. They sent me two latches N/C. They must expect it to break again.

[Mikegjax]

The way those latches are built they can pop off and be snaped back on. This is not always the case. May times they are actually broken. Mine came off and on close inspection I discovered it could be reattached.

[kysunseekermbs]

Note the latch on the shower door is very important - one hard swing out into the toilet while driving it will blow up into tiny pieces as it is tempered.

My most important easy to forget checks are stabilizer feet up / shower door latched when pulling off.


2016 Sunseeker W MBS

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[DaveJordan]

Originally Posted by dogpa

I did the door and it was over 40 lbs and way easier to maneuver around bed.

I like the idea of removing the door...but I'm not at all clear on how to do that. Can you give us a (hopefully brief!) description of how you took the door off it's rails?

Thanks!

Dave

[JLeising]

I had a problem with the latch on our 2012 Solera not keeping the door shut. Dealer attempted to "tilt" the door so the latch connected better - failed attempt, no improvement. The door would slam open and jump out of the lower track when driving. I fixed by adding a short piece of 1/4 inch drip tubing to the door where the latch should connect, gluin g it on with "GOOP". Has worked great since - 4 years and 60K miles, including the AlCan highway. Not sure if they have modified since our 2012 unit.

[pribbens]

Found 2.5 gallon Blue Def at Sam's Club for $11, so two for $25 seems pretty good. I was able to get MBS Mobile 1 oil from Walmart, in a 5 gallon container, bought three for the job at about 7,000 miles--end of last 2015 traveling season--didn't want to put away for the winter with dirty oil. I know there's a lot more about these topics on this site.

[Rkloud9]

On our 3300 mile first trip we had no problems with the shower door or latch. All seems pretty solid to me.


Bob & Cynthia
2017 SunSeeker MBS 2400W
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[Mikegjax]

Originally Posted by pribbens

Found 2.5 gallon Blue Def at Sam's Club for $11, so two for $25 seems pretty good. I was able to get MBS Mobile 1 oil from Walmart, in a 5 gallon container, bought three for the job at about 7,000 miles--end of last 2015 traveling season--didn't want to put away for the winter with dirty oil. I know there's a lot more about these topics on this site.

Check the spec. on the oil. Walmart does not normally carry MB approved 229.52 oil. Could mess with your warranty.

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Rkloud9

Re: the glass shower door, note that BClemens mentioned in his post on this thread that people were choosing options like the glass shower door, even though they offered the (lighter weight) curtain... Dealers order what they think will sell, and 2400W we saw on the lot had the glass door... Little things can make a big difference in the purchase process, and the shower was a big deal for DH. I did not even know the unit could be had with a curtain, and there was no discussion of this while we were looking at it. Our dealer was only stocking SunSeeker MBS 2400W's with full body paint and glass shower doors (and probably other items we did not know were options). The only upgrades offered were the AC that included the heat pump, the diesel generator, and the side view cameras.


Bob & Cynthia
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They aren't listed as options in the product brochure nor in the invoice pricing. Full body paint is listed. Side cameras are listed. If other things are options, they are not very transparent.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Mikegjax

Check the spec. on the oil. Walmart does not normally carry MB approved 229.52 oil. Could mess with your warranty.

Mobil 1 is not in spec. Mobil 1 ESP is in spec but harder to find. As with most things RV, it's available on Amazon.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by MNtraveler

They aren't listed as options in the product brochure nor in the invoice pricing. Full body paint is listed. Side cameras are listed. If other things are options, they are not very transparent.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

I was referring to the Isata 3 Series. I think they lumped MBS in.

[pribbens]

Both commenters are right I need to use ESP instead of the non ESP Mobil 1. Does not help that Walmart substitutes any synthetic for ESP synthetic. My bad for not checking it out. Thanks to those who commented. Blasted expensive no matter where you go but Amazon Prime Saves the Day. Still still blasted expensive.

[Mikegjax]

Watch the NAPA sales for ESP. They run their sales a few times a year. I buy when it is on sale if I don't have enough on hand for my next oil change. $5.99qt. I buy 3 cases so I always have a little extra.

They usually have to order the oil but comes the next day.

[Mikegjax]

Originally Posted by MNtraveler

Mobil 1 is not in spec. Mobil 1 ESP is in spec but harder to find. As with most things RV, it's available on Amazon.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

Mobil 1 229.52 is in spec. I was making a general comment about the spec. The actual MB approved Mobil 1 oil is. Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W30 which replaced Mobil 1 ESP M 5W40 229.51

[pribbens]

Originally Posted by Mikegjax

Watch the NAPA sales for ESP. They run their sales a few times a year. I buy when it is on sale if I don't have enough on hand for my next oil change. $5.99qt. I buy 3 cases so I always have a little extra.

They usually have to order the oil but comes the next day.

Thanks for the tip. I would have never known to look.

Nevertheless, google shows coupons from 2014, 2013, nothing 2015 or 2016 (that I chose to look deep enough into.) One must be diligent to get it at $6 which is more that $2 off the Amazon price (i.e. real savings), and the daily price over $9.

Is there some kind of sale email notification sign-up?

If it does happen, and I happen to catch the sale, I will purchase a couple of cases.

[Mikegjax]

Originally Posted by pribbens

Thanks for the tip. I would have never known to look.

Nevertheless, google shows coupons from 2014, 2013, nothing 2015 or 2016 (that I chose to look deep enough into.) One must be diligent to get it at $6 which is more that $2 off the Amazon price (i.e. real savings), and the daily price over $9.

Is there some kind of sale email notification sign-up?

If it does happen, and I happen to catch the sale, I will purchase a couple of cases.

No e-mail notification that I am aware of. I just check routinely.
BTW there are several threads concerning oil changes so this should be moved.

Take a look here.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...r-83419-3.html

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Mikegjax

Mobil 1 229.52 is in spec. I was making a general comment about the spec. The actual MB approved Mobil 1 oil is. Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W30 which replaced Mobil 1 ESP M 5W40 229.51

Mobil 1 is not in spec. under 229.52. Mobil 1 ESP is in spec.




Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

[Mikegjax]

Originally Posted by MNtraveler

Mobil 1 is not in spec. under 229.52. Mobil 1 ESP is in spec.

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Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

MNtraveler, you are still missing my point. Any oil meeting MB approved spec. 229.52 is approved for the MBS. I use Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W30 which meets MB approved 229.52. All the oils on the list you posted meet MB approved spec. 229.52. The spec is the determining factor not the name or brand. In my first post regarding this subject I did not refer to Mobil 1 generic spec. I listed the spec. 229.52. I was trying to use a little shorthand, but I guess that does not work.

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by Mikegjax

MNtraveler, you are still missing my point. Any oil meeting MB approved spec. 229.52 is approved for the MBS. I use Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W30 which meets MB approved 229.52. All the oils on the list you posted meet MB approved spec. 229.52. The spec is the determining factor not the name or brand. In my first post regarding this subject I did not refer to Mobil 1 generic spec. I listed the spec. 229.52. I was trying to use a little shorthand, but I guess that does not work.

Sorry, I was just responding to your post which said "Mobil 1 229.52 is in spec." - which I though was a little confusing and didn't believe to be correct strictly as it was worded. In addition to Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W-30, there are two other types of Mobil 1 ESP that are are also in spec if one can find them, as per the list. I found Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 at the Mercedes-Benz authorized service center.

I'm sure we are very much in agreement. I just wanted the thread to be clear for other readers since it's a rather confusing requirement. Thanks.


Land of 10,000 Lakes
2016 Forester MBS 2401R

[Mikegjax]

Watch the NAPA sales for Mobil 1 ESP X1 0W30. $5.99 qt when the sale runs.