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Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-18-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,389
Posted By backdoctor
Thanks for the suggestion. But all appears clean...

Thanks for the suggestion. But all appears clean and dry in the 7 pin socket. Any other ideas?
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-09-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,389
Posted By backdoctor
Backup camera comes in with braking or right turn signal: 2015 solera 24R

I'm having an odd symptom. As stated when I depress the brake or turn on the right turn signal, the back up camera comes on. With the brake it's continuous and with the right turn signal it only...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-18-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By backdoctor
Thanks so much.

Thanks so much.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-18-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By backdoctor
No. This was a private Mercedes service shop in...

No. This was a private Mercedes service shop in Cupertino. I had called to make an appt and arrange for them to change the fuel and air filters. I told them the year and model but forgot to give the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-18-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By backdoctor
When the service writer called the parts store...

When the service writer called the parts store they sent over 3 different versions. And none of them were apparently correct.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-18-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By backdoctor
Does anyone have the part number for the fuel...

Does anyone have the part number for the fuel filter 3.0 litre v6 2014 chassis.
Forum: Canada 11-07-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Posted By backdoctor
Canadian snowbirds heading south Nov 8

So when will everyone be headed to the border? 1st thing or give it a few days?
Forum: Western USA 11-06-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By backdoctor
Boondocking for skiing at Deer valley utah and Aspen Colorado?

Has anyone spent time at these two resorts during the winter and stayed overnight? We plan to ski on our way home to Ottawa from visiting our daughter in California in mid December. Any advice on...
Forum: Dynamax 07-29-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,073
Posted By backdoctor
My impression was the the final solution was to...

My impression was the the final solution was to reverse the articulation so that the door would never open into the stream of air?
Forum: Dynamax 07-14-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,244
Posted By backdoctor
With this tool, you can connect to the known end...

With this tool, you can connect to the known end at the precision plex and follow it back through then"house" to the point where the signal stops. You'll know then where the interruption in the...
Forum: Dynamax 07-14-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,244
Posted By backdoctor
I learned from RV electricity about a tool called...

I learned from RV electricity about a tool called a fox and hound. You connect the signal generator to the known end of a wire and can trace it through walls with the amplifier. Works a treat for...
Forum: Dynamax 06-10-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,656
Posted By backdoctor
Did you cover the wiring (looks like an octopus!)...

Did you cover the wiring (looks like an octopus!) that is attached to the forward wall of the compartment? I'm not just concerned about the batteries but also the wiring harness that start there. And...
Forum: Dynamax 06-09-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,656
Posted By backdoctor
I'd love to see some photo illustrations of what...

I'd love to see some photo illustrations of what you.did and more details on how.
Forum: Dynamax 06-05-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,073
Posted By backdoctor
Is there anyway to have the door hinged the other...

Is there anyway to have the door hinged the other way. So that the primary airflow does tend to "blow" the door open? Or is there concern the drivers door would impact the def door?
Forum: Dynamax 06-03-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,656
Posted By backdoctor
Yes. I have lithium ordered. I have chatted with...

Yes. I have lithium ordered. I have chatted with BC on this issue. Because there are some with AGM batteries, and some others who might replace dead AGMs with standard batteries, they can't close the...
Forum: Dynamax 06-03-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,656
Posted By backdoctor
And if you figure out a good method to close up...

And if you figure out a good method to close up that electrical/battery area, I'd like to hear about it. I have the identical unit on order (with lithium) and as we live in the land of ice and snow...
Forum: Dynamax 04-02-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,628
Posted By backdoctor
We often boondock. And guerrilla camp on streets...

We often boondock. And guerrilla camp on streets in towns as we're passing through. And the lake where our coach gets parked much of the summer is unpowered. Solar and Genny are the only way to go...
Forum: Dynamax 04-02-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,628
Posted By backdoctor
Yes. The price is about what you'd pay for 2...

Yes. The price is about what you'd pay for 2 Relion batteries alone! A great deal!
Forum: Dynamax 04-02-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,628
Posted By backdoctor
As my coach won't be built for a while I have...

As my coach won't be built for a while I have time to consider options on our new 34DS. I've installed solar on our current unit (Solera 24R) so I'm not unfamiliar with the process. But I'm starting...
Forum: Dynamax 04-01-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,371
Posted By backdoctor
Having just purchased a 34DS, living in Canada...

Having just purchased a 34DS, living in Canada (winter snow and salt), and being a skier I have some concern about the battery tray and wiring sitting out in the open. They're located not far from...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-20-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,759
Posted By backdoctor
I did find that I needed to hold the bottle of...

I did find that I needed to hold the bottle of antifreeze above the level of the pump to help the flow get started. Effectively priming the pump. But that was just once. I haven't needed to do it...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-20-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
Posted By backdoctor
We are skiers, and have travelled across N...

We are skiers, and have travelled across N America skiing with our 24R solera. And I agree that you should NOT use the rig in winter with water in the plumbing. We blow the lines and travel with a...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 10-25-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,838
Posted By backdoctor
When I look on pennzoil website, and using their...

When I look on pennzoil website, and using their oil selection input for Sprinter 3500, they indicate there is no suitable oil they make... I would be concerned about the ash content!
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 05-09-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,822
Posted By backdoctor
I'm looking to replace my jack knife sofa with a...

I'm looking to replace my jack knife sofa with a jack knife sofa... There is a split in the centre seam and Williamsburg mfg no longer stocks the material to recover it. So if you've taken a sofa...
Forum: Dynamax 03-28-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 337,112
Posted By backdoctor
We are covertly street camping in Sunnyvale....

We are covertly street camping in Sunnyvale. Staying at our daughter's house to help out with the kids. So wonderful to be able to escape at the end of the day to our own home. We sleep better and...
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