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Sprinter Chassis Forum
04-14-2022, 09:53 AM
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Low DEF warning on 2015 Sprinter?
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Jpetzrick
No gauge on 2015
I have the 2015 also and there is no gauge only the low warning. I asked the sprinter service center and they confirmed there is only the one sensor. I tried using my MBII to read the real time data...
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Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports
02-07-2022, 06:28 PM
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Custer to West Yellowstone
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Jpetzrick
Hatchett CG
We stayed at Hatchett last summer. It’s maybe 5-7 miles from Moran on 26. Pit toilets is about all it offers. The good thing is it’s cheap with your Senior Pass. There is a large gravel parking lot...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
02-07-2022, 05:48 PM
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XANTREX Inverter/Charger Settings for Lithium Batteries
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Jpetzrick
Which battery
On top of that you really should post the make/model of exact battery. While they are similar you may want to tweak the voltages and charging profile to get the most out of your specific battery.
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-04-2022, 03:58 PM
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Lithium battery isolation
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6,172
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Jpetzrick
You may have it wired wrong or it is defective....
You may have it wired wrong or it is defective. If you have it wired correctly it only works when the van is running. Then it connects for a while then disconnects to save your alternator. Note the...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
05-04-2021, 06:27 AM
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Alaska 2022
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1,153
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Jpetzrick
Follow up
I have been reading all the posts I can find about traveling to Alaska. Definitely getting Mileposts. Undecided about Toad. If with a small group it may not be necessary. That’s why I’m planning now...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
05-01-2021, 05:33 PM
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Alaska 2022
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1,153
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Jpetzrick
Alaska 2022
Wife and I are in the Midwest (Southern WI). Hoping to go to Alaska next year (May?-Oct? as allowed). Any others interested in a small (3-5 sprinter) caravan. We are retired and would like to find...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
04-03-2021, 07:57 AM
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Maserator pump hose
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397
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Jpetzrick
Maserator pump hose
Replaced the hose on the macerator pump on our 2015 ERA 170X yesterday. I thought it might take an hour or so. Ha, turned into an all day job. I even had to get a neighbor to help. First you have to...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
04-01-2021, 10:18 AM
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Lithium battery isolation
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6,172
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Jpetzrick
Update
I’ve had this installed for a few weeks now and here are a few observations. #1 It does seem to keep the chassis battery charged while parked. My chassis battery has been at peak power since...
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Boondocking
04-01-2021, 09:53 AM
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5
Problems with ResMed M-Series CPAP on 12 Volt
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1,794
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Jpetzrick
Low power at light
Mine does the same when plugged into the tap off the light. There is enough juice to run our small fan but not the CPAP. My CPAP needs 6 amps so I installed a dedicated circuit in the overhead from a...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
03-29-2021, 09:05 AM
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Grape Solar panel
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1,143
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Jpetzrick
Solar not working
Sounds and looks like you may have a problem on the battery side. There should be fuses on both sides of the controller and since you have nothing on the screen I think you have no connection to the...
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
03-29-2021, 08:44 AM
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Operation of 3-way fridge
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Jpetzrick
3 way operation
Having just went through this with our Norcold fridge here is how it works on the Auto setting. Priority is this- 120V, 12V, Propane. You can set any single mode but leaving on auto is best. Works on...
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
03-29-2021, 08:30 AM
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Need help with towing
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1,345
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Jpetzrick
Trailer breaks
I recommend getting the brakes. I ordered our aluminum trailer with the brakes to haul our Smart Car. It tows great with the brakes connected and I can tell immediately if not connected.
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
03-21-2021, 08:20 AM
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Winnebago Era 70A
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6,149
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Jpetzrick
Level pads
We are setting in a Walmart lot right now. Needed a few pads to level up last night. Using the Trauma app its very easy. It tells you how much you need under each wheel. Usually works one time and...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
03-16-2021, 02:02 PM
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Great River Road
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6,996
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Jpetzrick
Don't know too much about the southern end but...
Don't know too much about the southern end but the northern end is great. We followed the river on several occassions from IL to No. MN. We look for the Army Corp of Eng campgrounds along the river....
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Class B Motorhome Discussions
03-16-2021, 12:39 PM
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Winnebago Era 70A
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6,149
Posted By
Jpetzrick
Year? Engine? Mileage? Tires good? etc would be...
Year? Engine? Mileage? Tires good? etc would be usefull in making an opinion.
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
03-09-2021, 02:07 PM
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Sprinter Mercedes Trouble Survey pls contribute
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Jpetzrick
2015 - 3500 - 170 - 32K miles Winnebago ERA 170X
Wheel speed sensors and nox sensors replaced under warrantee
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
03-09-2021, 01:54 PM
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Lithium battery isolation
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6,172
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Jpetzrick
Lithium battery isolation
For those who are adding litium batteries, here is my solution to the charging from alternator issues. This little gem is supposed to charge the litium coach batteries without burning up the...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
03-09-2021, 01:46 PM
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Lithium battery isolation
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460
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Jpetzrick
Lithium battery isolation
Please see the other post. Pictures did not get attached to this one.
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
02-11-2021, 09:31 AM
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Wheel speed sensor 10 yr ext warrantee
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1,800
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Jpetzrick
Wheel speed sensor 10 yr ext warrantee
Has anyone else got a notice from MB about a 10 yr unlimited mileage extended warrantee on the wheel speed sensors. I just got it in the mail today. 2012-2018 OM642 engines only. I’m assuming that...
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Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.
01-29-2021, 09:49 AM
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Arduinos
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395
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Jpetzrick
Arduinos
Anyone using Arduinos in their motorhome? Check out my thread on the Sprinter owners section on what I’m doing.
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-29-2021, 09:37 AM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
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Jpetzrick
Made a lateral move for a while to develop a...
Made a lateral move for a while to develop a strictly CAN/OBD reader. As I started to do the coding to support all of the PIDs I found on WIKI I maxed out the memory of the Arduino MEGA I’ve been...
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-25-2021, 02:31 PM
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Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
Project pictures
As promised here are a few pictures of first prototype. I had this old yellow plastic box from one of those battery booster/chatgers. The batteries died so I recycled the box. Added GPS (wiith...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-17-2021, 06:13 PM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
I got side tracked for a few days when I decided...
I got side tracked for a few days when I decided to add a small remote control to the project. Turns out it is really pretty simple. I just hacked the signals sent out and used a switch function on...
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-15-2021, 06:37 PM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
I have two types. I originally bought a ELM type...
I have two types. I originally bought a ELM type bluetooth unit. It works fine with the Torque Pro app for my android phone. What you can do is limited and the developer has stopped working on it...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-13-2021, 02:32 PM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
I have done some more experimentation on this. I...
I have done some more experimentation on this. I got the CAN-BUS piece connected to an Arduino Mega and communicated with my car. With the help of member groswald above I am making progress. If...
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-08-2021, 01:43 PM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
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4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
Schematic
Attached is a sketch of what I hope to get working. I have some working and other parts are just conceptual at this point. If you would share any code on the CAN-BUS and OBD2 I would appreciate it....
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-07-2021, 04:37 AM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
Views:
4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
LEDs
I too have been reading up on controlling LED lights, mostly for outdoor Xmas displays. I bought my first string of WS2812s and successfully experimented with them. I am learning how to use xLights,...
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
01-06-2021, 06:44 PM
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17
Arduino motor home monitor
Views:
4,598
Posted By
Jpetzrick
Arduino motor home monitor
See picture attached. Any body doing something like this for their Sprinter camper using an Arduino (or Raspberry Pi)? We have a 2015 170X with several mods. I’m just getting started on this project....
Forum:
Class B Motorhome Discussions
07-01-2020, 06:57 AM
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BEST and FASTEST ways to level a CLASS B
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7,426
Posted By
Jpetzrick
Level app
If you use the plastic blocks be sure and get the Truma app for your phone. It’s free and has a great leveling part to the app that tells you how many inches you need at each wheel. Works great for...
Forum:
Going Green
02-13-2020, 09:15 AM
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17
Adding lithium and inverter problem on Sprinter
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3,975
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Jpetzrick
Update on 458
I think I made a typo originally but this is a different 458. It is from 2006 and the model# is 81-3030-12. It’s 3000w and also a charger. Thats why I can’t really isolate it ver easily. I don’t...
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Going Green
02-13-2020, 07:04 AM
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Adding lithium and inverter problem on Sprinter
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3,975
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Jpetzrick
PDF version of diagram
PDF version of diagram. I sent it to Battleborn, no word yet. Thanks for responses. I know I need larger cables the question is how to run them and what else do I need to do. If I just connect them...
Forum:
Going Green
02-10-2020, 09:12 PM
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Adding lithium and inverter problem on Sprinter
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3,975
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Jpetzrick
Follow up
Attached is my sketch of existing and planned wiring. I’m going to send it to Battleborn and see what they suggest. Maybe someone will have a solution here.
Forum:
Going Green
02-08-2020, 01:41 PM
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17
Adding lithium and inverter problem on Sprinter
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3,975
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Jpetzrick
Adding inverter & Lithium batteries
Our 2015 ERA 170X (bought used in fall 2017) did not come with solar or an inverter so I’m adding stuff as money and time allows. I added a couple (2x100w) ground mounted solar panels and MPPT charge...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
02-08-2020, 11:21 AM
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26
Trip Planning or not in your RV?
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2,033
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Jpetzrick
Trip planning
I just finished planning our next trip for March and April. I start with a general list of places to see so I can see where they are on a map. Then I do a generic version on google maps (you can...
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