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Class C Motorhome Discussions
10-12-2016, 08:57 AM
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Any Coachmen Prism owners?
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Urchent I guess first we need to know what...
Urchent
I guess first we need to know what your hi-way speed is. 70,75 is possible but not very likely on hills. Next thing is that drive (5th gear) is a over drive. You are going to be at 99% on...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
08-17-2015, 01:03 PM
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Replacing the OEM horn on Navion View
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3,158
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van_fl
Sorry just saw this. I got a wiring clamp from...
Sorry just saw this. I got a wiring clamp from ace hw. And just used elect tape over the exposed wire.
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
07-26-2015, 04:25 PM
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Replacing the OEM horn on Navion View
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3,158
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van_fl
I believe the bad boy needs 20 amps fuse. The...
I believe the bad boy needs 20 amps fuse. The sprinter has a 15 amp fuse in the horn circuit. You can use the sprinter horn connection to a relay. Then a power wire with a 20 amp in line fuse...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
01-06-2015, 09:24 AM
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HOW TO Clean/Lube Upper Slideout Seal?
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van_fl
With my slide in I can stand on a stool and reach...
With my slide in I can stand on a stool and reach the seal. Clean the top of the slide at the same time. I just slip my hand to the out side of the seal and clean and lub with a cloth.
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
12-31-2014, 11:46 AM
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2015 MB strange engine noise
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van_fl
2015 MB strange engine noise
Dig out the MB owners manual there is a toll free number to call, they will give you the closest MB sprinter shop. Also as a new sprinter you have a 5 year 100,00 mile warranty on the Sprinter with...
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
12-29-2014, 05:19 PM
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2015 MB strange engine noise
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van_fl
2015 MB strange engine noise
You have a loose clamp on one of the trobo hoses. Go to a mb sprinter service site and get it checked out for free.
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
09-22-2014, 07:59 PM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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van_fl
Thanks everyone the route was great and we...
Thanks everyone the route was great and we arrived with no problems.
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-29-2014, 09:54 PM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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van_fl
Thanks everyone. Van
Thanks everyone.
Van
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-28-2014, 10:47 AM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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van_fl
Best route to Boston "minuteman Rv park" from Cocoa Fl.
Thanks we will be there the 20th/21st thu the 27 with our FRBD.
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
08-28-2014, 12:31 AM
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Gauges for MB Sprinter Navion
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van_fl
Gauges for MB Sprinter Navion
sprinters do not have trans temp sender. The trans runs about 20 deg.F lower then the water temp. When running hard. I believe only the " Star system at MB" can read the oil pressure. The scan gage...
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-28-2014, 12:19 AM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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Posted By
van_fl
I think I like your OR... [I-95 to...
I think I like your OR... [I-95 to Fredricksburg. Thanks
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-27-2014, 10:29 PM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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van_fl
Thanks however that looks like I will still get...
Thanks however that looks like I will still get into DC and NYC traffic.
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Navigation, Routes & Roads
08-27-2014, 11:16 AM
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Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
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van_fl
Best route to Boston "Minuteman RV park" from Cocoa Fl.
I'm thinking 95 to then inland to miss DC and New York City. Have a 36 ft Rv and no toad. Want the best route as going to a dog show with min stops .
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
08-20-2014, 02:24 PM
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Gauges for MB Sprinter Navion
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14,279
Posted By
van_fl
Just get a scan gage11. It's worth the price. You...
Just get a scan gage11. It's worth the price. You will be glad you did the first time you have to cancel out a error code to get out of limp home mode.
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Sprinter Chassis Forum
06-26-2014, 08:54 AM
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Exhaust/Engine Brake on a MB Diesel 2013
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van_fl
Just down shift. MB sprinter is designed to down...
Just down shift. MB sprinter is designed to down shift on hills. Turn off the speed control however.
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Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.
01-15-2014, 05:18 PM
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Ipad and external gps
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3,180
Posted By
van_fl
I Use a strip of Velcro on the IPads Flip open...
I Use a strip of Velcro on the IPads Flip open case and some on the dash.
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Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.
01-12-2014, 09:09 PM
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Ipad and external gps
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van_fl
My Dual Electronics XGPS connects to the I pad...
My Dual Electronics XGPS connects to the I pad via Bluetooth. The CoPilot app uses the Dual Electronics XGPS location, CoPilot app uses what ever map you want ,USA or whatever. You keep the map on...
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Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.
01-12-2014, 06:02 PM
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Ipad and external gps
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Posted By
van_fl
My Dual Electronics XGPS works great with...
My Dual Electronics XGPS
works great with CoPilot app on the Ipad, get the Status tool Also
just download the map that you want when installing Copilot.
SEt up Copilot for RV including your...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
11-18-2013, 07:19 PM
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Motorhome Interior Walls
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2,204
Posted By
van_fl
Use tooth picks, stuff as many as you can in the...
Use tooth picks, stuff as many as you can in the old hole cut off flush. Install old screw.I will last just about forever.
Forum:
Sprinter Chassis Forum
10-22-2013, 06:36 AM
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Mercedes based RV owners
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99,857
Posted By
van_fl
We have Been all over the States with our 2011...
We have Been all over the States with our 2011 Coachman Prism ,P220. Have about 26,000 on it now. Out of the Box We headed to Alaska with it from Florida, three months later and 13,000 miles no big...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-03-2013, 07:28 PM
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134
CB Radio Notification....All RV'rs use channel 13
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19,325
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van_fl
I'm on 13.
:DI like it. I'm on 13.
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Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports
09-12-2013, 10:07 PM
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Florida I-10 travel
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1,771
Posted By
van_fl
Very bad. Just went west on I 10 the whole front...
Very bad. Just went west on I 10 the whole front was completely black with love bugs.
Forum:
Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports
01-14-2013, 10:21 AM
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17
Best ipad apps for campground reviews?
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2,049
Posted By
van_fl
I find that Allstay's is my go to app. Well worth...
I find that Allstay's is my go to app. Well worth the price.
Forum:
Navigation, Routes & Roads
01-09-2013, 09:25 PM
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51
Traveling across the US
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5,056
Posted By
van_fl
250-300 and stop every 2 days. See the sights.
250-300 and stop every 2 days. See the sights.
Forum:
Class C Motorhome Discussions
01-02-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies:
21
Any Coachmen Prism owners?
Views:
35,810
Posted By
van_fl
Dodge - Freightliner Sprinter Van: Accessories...
Dodge - Freightliner Sprinter Van: Accessories and Equipment (https://www.sprinteraccessories.com/029_swivel_base.html)
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
12-30-2012, 07:15 AM
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49
Gen-turi
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6,769
Posted By
van_fl
I used the double sided tape, along with screws...
I used the double sided tape, along with screws with silicone in the screw holes.
Forum:
Class C Motorhome Discussions
11-28-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies:
21
Any Coachmen Prism owners?
Views:
35,810
Posted By
van_fl
Sorry I just saw your post. I have a 2011 P220,...
Sorry I just saw your post.
I have a 2011 P220, with the entertainment/TV over the cab and the sofa/sleeper instead of a dinette.
We just completed a 2 mth trip from Florida To Alaska with side...
Forum:
MH-General Discussions & Problems
11-16-2012, 08:07 PM
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30
Has your rig been damaged by a tow truck ?
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3,945
Posted By
van_fl
Scooter yes we did.
Scooter
yes we did.
Forum:
MH-General Discussions & Problems
11-16-2012, 03:39 PM
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30
Has your rig been damaged by a tow truck ?
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3,945
Posted By
van_fl
Yes I have a MB Sprinter based RV. The tow...
Yes I have a MB Sprinter based RV.
The tow truck operator detached the drive shaft and hung it with rope from the emergency brake cables. after 200 miles the rear brakes were completely wasted,...
Forum:
Northwest Region
10-06-2012, 05:03 PM
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17
Calgary to Vancouver
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2,481
Posted By
van_fl
The roads are great the mountains are...
The roads are great the mountains are spectacular.
Take your time!
Forum:
Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
08-20-2012, 02:17 PM
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13
Towing a car
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2,037
Posted By
van_fl
I just finished a 12,000 trip from Florida to...
I just finished a 12,000 trip from Florida to Sitka Ak. Towing af Ford Fiesta on a dolly Think God the towing was one way. Sold the dolly in Sitka after dropping off my daughters car. Will never use...
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Tiffin Owner's Forum
05-22-2012, 08:26 AM
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7
Phaeton/Freightliner Service/Maintenance
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2,331
Posted By
van_fl
I am happy with Giant Recreation World,...
I am happy with Giant Recreation World, Melbourne. for coach work.
Forum:
Class C Motorhome Discussions
05-22-2012, 08:11 AM
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21
Any Coachmen Prism owners?
Views:
35,810
Posted By
van_fl
Open up the back hatch on the aft storage locker....
Open up the back hatch on the aft storage locker. Looking straight in on the back wall you will see a round screw in port about six to five inches in dia. Unscrew the port and reach in. you will feel...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-12-2012, 03:16 PM
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9
heading to Sitka Alaska via road and ferry
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1,162
Posted By
van_fl
# Chickadee My daughter has been working in...
# Chickadee
My daughter has been working in Sitka as a Traveling RN for the last year and a half. She has found that she loves it there and has taken a permanent position . Her new car has been...
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Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
05-10-2012, 05:33 AM
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5
Help: heading to Sitka Alaska
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1,330
Posted By
van_fl
Thanks Pgman1 Any preps for the car?
Thanks Pgman1
Any preps for the car?
Forum:
Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
05-09-2012, 01:07 PM
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5
Help: heading to Sitka Alaska
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1,330
Posted By
van_fl
Help: heading to Sitka Alaska
I am heading to Sitka Alaska via road and ferry around June 15th or so. Am taking my New Coachmen , Prism (MB Sperinter ) now I just found out will be towing my daughters Ford fiesta on a dolly as...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
05-09-2012, 10:10 AM
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heading to Sitka Alaska via road and ferry
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1,162
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van_fl
Help: heading to Sitka Alaska via road and ferry
I am heading to Sitka Alaska via road and ferry around June 15th or so. Am taking my New Coachmen , Prism (MB Sperinter ) now I just found out will be towing my daughters Ford fiesta on a dolly as...
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Class C Motorhome Discussions
02-25-2012, 07:22 AM
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21
Any Coachmen Prism owners?
Views:
35,810
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van_fl
I just perched a new one , however its to soon to...
I just perched a new one , however its to soon to make any comments on it yet. Have had it for just two weeks, Going back to the dealer today for my hit list fixes. Was not too impressed with the...
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