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We have a 2016 2400R which should be the same as...

We have a 2016 2400R which should be the same as yours. We put in two group 31 AGM and they just fit. Very happy with them and much cheaper than lithium’s. We boondock for about 4 days then camp with...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

09-01-2022, 06:22 PM

Replies: 41

On-line sale of motorhome

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Posted By Dbrote

I sold a BMW last year. I advertised it online of...

I sold a BMW last year. I advertised it online of course. 3 different offers by three different people all with the same script. They wanted to buy it unseen and have someone pick it up. No way. One...

Forum: Dynamax

08-29-2022, 11:22 PM

Replies: 40

Continental vs Michelin Tires - Isata 3

Views: 9,479

Posted By Dbrote

I had a good Mercedes shop Do a real alignment...

I had a good Mercedes shop
Do a real alignment on our 2016 MBS and they did use the camber bolts. Rig now drives straight and true. Big difference.

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

08-11-2022, 12:38 PM

Replies: 28

First Oil change

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Posted By Dbrote

We do the oil and filter change ourselves. Easy....

We do the oil and filter change ourselves. Easy. But…I use Mercedes to do the fuel filter change. Not worth the risk, in my opinion of blowing up the turbo if you mess that up.

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

08-11-2022, 12:32 PM

Replies: 5

Roadmaster Auxiliary Rear Anti-Sway Bar?

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Posted By Dbrote

We have a 2016 2400R. I’ve tried lots of things...

We have a 2016 2400R. I’ve tried lots of things including sumo springs. We settled on just changing the rear shocks to Bilstien. That made a big improvement and still a nice ride. Took off the sumo...

Forum: General Motorhome Discussion

08-06-2022, 09:15 PM

Replies: 7

Dinghy Tire Question

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Posted By Dbrote

I bought a 2008 Jeep Liberty two years ago. I tow...

I bought a 2008 Jeep Liberty two years ago. I tow it behind my 2016 Sunseeker 2400R MBS. It’s heavy but I’ve had no problems towing over our western mountains. Just slow on steep grades. Anyway it...

Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar

03-26-2022, 11:33 AM

Replies: 32

Replace Lead Acid Coach Batteries with AGM batteries ?

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Posted By Dbrote

Yes. Always on and the refrigerator is always on...

Yes. Always on and the refrigerator is always on also. Often we travel by air and we store some extra food in the RV.

Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar

03-25-2022, 05:44 PM

Replies: 32

Replace Lead Acid Coach Batteries with AGM batteries ?

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Posted By Dbrote

I have pretty much the same rig. 2016 MBS 2400R....

I have pretty much the same rig. 2016 MBS 2400R. I replaced the 2 flooded group 27 batteries with 2 Group 31 105 amp AGMs. They just fit. I keep the rig plugged in at home so they are always charged....

Forum: Dynamax

02-21-2022, 09:03 PM

Replies: 19

Replacing House Batteries on 2016 Isata 3

Views: 2,538

Posted By Dbrote

I have the Duracell Group 31 s in my Sunseeker...

I have the Duracell Group 31 s in my Sunseeker MBS. Just fit and they work great
Did not want to spend the money on lithium at this time.

Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors

11-09-2021, 02:25 PM

Replies: 9

Need replacement pneumatic door closer

Views: 2,167

Posted By Dbrote

Just replaced mine on Sunseeker 2400 R. Easy pizy...

Just replaced mine on Sunseeker 2400 R. Easy pizy but here’s a tip. The strut comes off easily but…the new strut had connections on it that were too large to clear the bottom door jam. Guess...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

11-01-2021, 12:14 AM

Replies: 2

Door Closer

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Posted By Dbrote

We have a 2016 24R as well. If you’re talking...

We have a 2016 24R as well. If you’re talking about the gas strut at the bottom of the door you can read my recent post about changing the strut.

Forum: Solera

10-09-2021, 01:45 AM

Replies: 4

Pulling a Jeep

Views: 1,040

Posted By Dbrote

We have a 2016 2400R MBS, which is pretty much...

We have a 2016 2400R MBS, which is pretty much the same rig. We just got back from a 4,000 mile trip pulling a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited. I did have the trans fluid on the MBS changed at 30,000 miles...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

10-06-2021, 02:08 PM

Replies: 1

Door gas strut failure

Views: 1,170

Posted By Dbrote

Door gas strut failure

Well. I hope this might help someone. We have a 2016 Sunseeker 2400R MBS. After 4 years the entry door gas strut failed. I found the model number (200 20 inch 20 lbs) and found a new one on eBay....

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

09-30-2021, 11:37 PM

Replies: 17

2019 MBS check engine light

Views: 4,366

Posted By Dbrote

Well…we have a 2016 and in 36,000 miles or so...

Well…we have a 2016 and in 36,000 miles or so have never had a check engine light. I did once get a water in fuel symbol so I drained the fuel filter and it went away. I was just about to take it in...

Forum: Solera

09-30-2021, 01:16 PM

Replies: 7

Victron BMV 712 Battery Monitor Install Info

Views: 2,095

Posted By Dbrote

We have mostly the same rig as yours A Sunseeker...

We have mostly the same rig as yours A Sunseeker 2400R MBS.
We installed the Bluetooth Victron Smart Shunt. It fits fine in the battery compartment and that is with 2 group 31 AGM Batteries. We had...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

09-28-2021, 12:53 AM

Replies: 7

Rear slide stopped working

Views: 1,398

Posted By Dbrote

Here’s an update on the slide controller. Old one...

Here’s an update on the slide controller. Old one stopped working again as we were camped. This time with the slide out. Well, I had the wisdom to bring along the new controller just in case this...

Forum: Dynamax

09-24-2021, 01:08 PM

Replies: 9

2021 Isata 3 mirrors

Views: 889

Posted By Dbrote

We have a 2016 2400R Sunseeker. Our drivers side...

We have a 2016 2400R Sunseeker. Our drivers side mirror does vibrate a little. I stuffed a small amount of felt on one side to stop it. It is just the glass as well. Someday I’ll take the glass off...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

09-18-2021, 02:01 AM

Replies: 7

Rear slide stopped working

Views: 1,398

Posted By Dbrote

The slide controllers are just below the water...

The slide controllers are just below the water pump in the compartment you open up to use the winterizing hose. It’s the compartment under the fresh water fill.
Where we live, in the Napa Valley,...

Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis

09-17-2021, 04:45 PM

Replies: 7

Rear slide stopped working

Views: 1,398

Posted By Dbrote

Rear slide stopped working

This might help someone. Our 2016 2400R has been great and we’ve had it 4 years. Just got back from a six week trip and had no problems. However, just this week the bed slide stopped working. On no! ...

Forum: Western USA

08-11-2021, 11:17 PM

Replies: 4

Custer,SD to Cody,WY

Views: 1,019

Posted By Dbrote

Thanks Mooney. We use RV trip wizard as well....

Thanks Mooney. We use RV trip wizard as well. Just thought I’d get first hand knowledge
Dave

Forum: Western USA

08-11-2021, 10:09 AM

Replies: 4

Custer,SD to Cody,WY

Views: 1,019

Posted By Dbrote

Custer,SD to Cody,WY

Heading from Custer to Cody in a few days. What route is best for 24MBS towing our Jeep. GPS has us taking HWY 16 through Bighorn Mountains Is this route OK?
Thanks

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