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Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-19-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By chengdave2003
Camping Chair Rehabs

My wife and I tend to be frugal, and I like fixing things, so it's a good match. We had four camp (two different manufacturers) chairs that we've had for a few years. All were getting excessively...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-15-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
I imagine the answer to both is "Yes". ...

I imagine the answer to both is "Yes". ;)
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-13-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
There's an old saying in the Coast Guard: "We...

There's an old saying in the Coast Guard: "We have done so much for so long, with so little, we can do anything with nothing...". Now that I'm retired, and I have most of the tools I want, and the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-13-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
Conyinuing to over engineer

The shirt, wide compartment just behind the drivers seat has a couple threaded 1/2" studs sticking up. I have been concerned with the studs grabbing something as I'm pulling itoutso I mde a couple...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-08-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
:D

:D
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-07-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
Thank you for the compliments. I am always...

Thank you for the compliments. I am always looking for ways to improve the motorhome. So far I made some mud flap extensions out of some diamond plate aluminum, an exhaust extension for the...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-06-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,211
Posted By chengdave2003
I over engineered it.....

My name is Dave, and I have a problem. I tend to over engineer things.

My retirement hobby is making motorcycle parts, mostly for Harley's witha sprinkling of Triumph, Moto Guzzi, BMW and...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 06-30-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By chengdave2003
Thank you...I will try that!

Thank you...I will try that!
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 06-29-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By chengdave2003
Yes, those are the ones....

Yes, those are the ones....
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 06-29-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,271
Posted By chengdave2003
White LED Ceiling Light Source

A couple of our white LED ceiling lights are flickering, and another doesn't work at all. Anyone have a part number, manufacturer, model and/or sorce for them? The rv is still under warranty for a...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 06-23-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By chengdave2003
For me it's the wording on the screen for my...

For me it's the wording on the screen for my backup/rear view camera saying something like "Caution - Images may be reversed" or something of the like. The writing couldn't be in a worse location on...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 04-08-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
Here are pictures of the installation.

Here are pictures of the installation.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 04-05-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
The motor home is parked at my son's house. It...

The motor home is parked at my son's house. It will be at least a couple of weeks before I have access to it, but will take pictures when I do...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 04-04-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
It really should be attached to be of real use,...

It really should be attached to be of real use, although I imagine some use may be gotten from where it's touching the tank. It would be difficult to remove, but if you have some flexible steel...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-31-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
Elegant, but not viable. I was actually going to...

Elegant, but not viable. I was actually going to create a problem I thought I was going to solve.

But thank you for the compliment!
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-30-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
I like your idea and will copy it....thank you.

I like your idea and will copy it....thank you.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-30-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
Learn something new every day. I thought brass...

Learn something new every day. I thought brass ws practically inert....something I was very wrong on....

Thank you.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-30-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
I think that is a very valid question...I think I...

I think that is a very valid question...I think I may have to remake it out of aluminum....
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-30-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
You are both correct....it is an Atwood. Thank...

You are both correct....it is an Atwood. Thank you for clearing that up.

This is my solution to the hard-to-get-at drain plug issue. I also broached a 3/16" hex to the end to help even more...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-30-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,347
Posted By chengdave2003
No anode in hot water heater?

The drain plug on the hot water heater on my 2017 2400WS is plastic without an anode, and a real pain to get in and out due to interferences. I'm going to make an easier plug to get to out of brass,...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-29-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
I'm totally ok with that! :) Semper Fi

I'm totally ok with that! :)

Semper Fi
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-27-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
Bingo! Operator error! Thank you!

Bingo! Operator error! Thank you!
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-26-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
This is not the showerhead. It is the spray...

This is not the showerhead. It is the spray nozzle hooked to the vanity for cleaning the toilet. It's just like the spray nozzle you sometimes see beside a kitchen sink in a home.

Done many a...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-26-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By chengdave2003
Spray head beside toilet: 2017 - 2400WS

Dealer winterized our rv as it was there for warranty work this winter when the temps were dropping below zero. I "unwinterized" it. But the spray nozzle beside the toilet is not working (it was...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-20-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,884
Posted By chengdave2003
Mine did the same thing. I permanently fixed it...

Mine did the same thing. I permanently fixed it by removing both handles, and drilled and tapped the holes deeper. Then I used a flap disc on a right angle grinder to shorten the shaft by about...
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