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Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-24-2021, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By KatanaPilot
Elite II

It’s a double axle, 7000 pound max gross weight.

I didn’t like the idea of the wet bath either, but quickly adapted to it. It’s very much like being on a boat.

So far, it’s been problem free...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-24-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By KatanaPilot
Not exactly

We sold our Forester MBS and bought an Oliver Travel Trailer.

They produce a very detailed owners manual for each model year and provide online downloadable PDF’s for the trailer and all its...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 02-05-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,927
Posted By KatanaPilot
Maybe

Unfortunately, there are several posts on here from folks who have done the recall and then had subsequent failures of the "new and improved" non-Curt module.

It appears that no one has a good...
Forum: Dynamax 01-28-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By KatanaPilot
Another thing that usually works for me is to...

Another thing that usually works for me is to remove the key, rotate it 180 degrees and reinsert. It starts right away.


Like you - no clicks, no dimming of lights (like a weak battery or loose...
Forum: Dynamax 01-27-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By KatanaPilot
Yes

We have a 2015 Forester MBS. Occasionally it won’t turn over. I pull the key out and reinsert or switch to the other key and it starts right up.

I did have one MB service advisor tell me he had...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-22-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,420
Posted By KatanaPilot
You alluded to the issue - the MB CANBUS is quite...

You alluded to the issue - the MB CANBUS is quite picky, so unlike conventional wiring, you can't just tap into the brake light wiring for a signal to your brake controller. Search this forum for...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
And it did this even without a T link system...

And it did this even without a T link system installed.

Amazing :rolleyes:


Good to know your systems are working as designed.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-13-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,770
Posted By KatanaPilot
When I added a Fantastic Fan, the pre-wire that...

When I added a Fantastic Fan, the pre-wire that was in the opening was a white 2 conductor "lamp cord". I used a voltmeter to determine positive and negative. They were definitely 12 VDC and not...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-09-2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
I must be very lucky

I don’t have a t link system, yet my Forester MBS charges all the batteries from the engine, from the Onan generator or from external 120 volt power. I don’t have solar. PFM I guess :rolleyes:
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-08-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
At the risk of being flippant, this is an MBS...

At the risk of being flippant, this is an MBS forum. The coach will charge the chassis and vice versa given the proper conditions.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-08-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
Very easy to test

Plug in coach to 120 volt source (or start generator), turn on MBS headlights. That should be enough of a draw to lower chassis battery voltage to trigger BCC/BIM to close relay. Measure voltage on...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-04-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,159
Posted By KatanaPilot
Do you really think that the guy/gal from AAA or...

Do you really think that the guy/gal from AAA or CoachNet is going to be willing to pull the cross brace on the levelers while the levelers are in use (you need to lower the pads to the ground to...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 01-04-2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,159
Posted By KatanaPilot
Correct

That would be the BigFoot levelers. We had them installed on our 2015 2401R. I've come up with a workaround, but it's marginal at best.

To me, the most annoying part was the attitude of the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-30-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
I assume you know the reasons this is a bad idea...

I assume you know the reasons this is a bad idea and are just pointing out that my latching switch is not recommended.



The latching switch I am using has a bright green LED that illuminates...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-29-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
A momentary switch is certainly acceptable (and...

A momentary switch is certainly acceptable (and maybe preferable) but if you think about it - the relay you are closing with this switch is the same relay that is closed by the BIM when the chassis...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-29-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
Given that you have a newer model MH with a...

Given that you have a newer model MH with a different BCC/BIM, my advice would be to contact Precision Circuits (assuming they provided the components).

When I contacted them a couple of years...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-28-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,191
Posted By KatanaPilot
Don't believe this is an accurate statement....

Don't believe this is an accurate statement. Dynamax Isata 3 (MBS chassis) has emergency boost switch as standard equipment. Pretty easy to hook up your own if yours is not equipped. I did it on my...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-23-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,599
Posted By KatanaPilot
The Dynamax Isata 3 (also an MBS chassis) has a...

The Dynamax Isata 3 (also an MBS chassis) has a standard battery boost switch that activates the relay to tie the coach and chassis batteries together. You can do it yourself on the Forester...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 12-18-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 928
Posted By KatanaPilot
Bad battery or loose serpentine belt?

Attached is a page from the 2016 Owners Manual about this.


I'd pull the battery and have it load checked.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 11-18-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By KatanaPilot
229.51 vs .52

My 2015 MBS owners manual specified 229.51 oil. I know that MB has come out with the 229.52 for newer Sprinters, but my opinion is that the .51 oil is fine for chassis that originally specified .51....
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 10-08-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,723
Posted By KatanaPilot
Wow, we have really drifted from Takata Air Bag...

Wow, we have really drifted from Takata Air Bag recall.


From the Sprinter Owner's Manual -

If the vehicle is predominantly used for short-distance driving or is stationary for long periods,...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 09-07-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By KatanaPilot
Just a bit of info - Fuses are used for DC...

Just a bit of info -
Fuses are used for DC circuits, circuit breakers are used for AC circuits.

Both the microwave and air conditioner use AC power.

I would have thought the generator would...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-21-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By KatanaPilot
I have an entire set of simulators that I would...

I have an entire set of simulators that I would be willing to sell. Sorry, I don't want to break up the set.


Also have seven steel wheels.


PM me if you are interested. I'm in the Atlanta...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-17-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,022
Posted By KatanaPilot
I sure hope not!

No, I already had two point levelers and adding the four point system added an incremental 75 pounds according to BigFoot.

I removed 84 pounds by switching all the steel wheels to Alcoa aluminum. ...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-15-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,022
Posted By KatanaPilot
579 pounds? That’s awful. Two people, a...

579 pounds? That’s awful. Two people, a toothbrush and bathing suit.

And I thought mine was low at just over 900 pounds.
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