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    What's ownership and maintenance for a Mercedes Benz T2/Vario like outside of Europe?

    Hey folks, I recently saw a nice 814D single cab Allrad 4x4 for sale. It seems like an ideal platform for fullsize (but not huge) vehicle. I have a 4x4 sprinter in the US, and it's nice but not great off road. I could also use an expedition platform in SE Asia where I work a lot of field...
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    Any Snomaster vendors in here?

    Looking for the best price I can get for an EX75 or EX95, greedily wondering if there is anyone here who offers any discounts to forum members? Cheers, Alex
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    As a freezer, Engel 84 vs Snomaster Expedition 95 vs Dometic CFX 100w

    I'm still having trouble deciding. I'm a field biologist in the SW, so hot hot summers, generally warm winters with so so sun. I have 981w on my sprinter 4x4, but a lot of that is earmarked for the window unit AC I want to install. So efficiency is important. Cost is all within a few hundred of...
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    Engel platinum series? Any word from Overland Expo on when it'll come to the US?

    So these have been out in Australia for years. Wondering when we'll see the platinum series thermostat controlled units come to the US. I didn't go to OE, but I'm wondering if anyone saw them at their booth and got any word on when they would debut the line. Not sure how much longer I'm willing...
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    DC-DC charger or ACR for sprinter build house batteries, and Lifeline vendor recommendations

    Hey folks, going to buy 6 660AH 2V lifelines for my Sprinter with 981W of PV up top. I'm pretty dialed in on the solar aspect of it, but looking for a good solution to charge the bank off the stock alternator. I had a Samlex ACR 160 in my last rig, and was happy with it. A 60A DC DC charger...
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    Sizing cable from solar controller to bank, what size breaker?

    Hey folks, I'll have 3 327w PV mods on the roof of my sprinter. Each will have a 20A inline fuse and a go to a Victron 150/85 MC4. Should I plan on the max amps of ~82 at 12V and get an 80A breaker? Can I size slightly higher incase I upgrade the panels to 360w/370w if I can ever source them...
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    Charge controller and battery bank size recommendations for 860w of PV on Sprinter

    Hey folks, Sprinter build is getting started. I can source some 215w sunpower panels (but I'd totally go for some 345/360/370w if anyone has a source for Sunpower modules). With a custom racking system, I can squeeze 4 of them up there. Panels are a few years old, but specs are: SPR-215-WHT-U...
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    Diesel stove, hot water, and maybe heater, is there a single device for a sprinter?

    Hey folks, Puking cash all over the place for my sprinter build. In that vein, considering single fuel source appliances. I'd like to build in access to hot water, and a stove. I don't necessarily need a heater, but I wouldn't say no if there was a device that also did that. From what I see...
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    Wanted: Thinsulate scraps

    Hey folks, Before I reach out to Hein, I only need enough material to do the side door bottom (where all the cabling is routed), rear doors bottoms, and above the cab liner. If anyone has a few yards laying around left over from an install, I'd love to take them off your hands. Cheers
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    Powdercoated aluminum for Sprinter interior walls, Rails for slideout bed

    I've done a bunch of research on how I want to build out my new sprinter. There are a few things I like about the sprinter the gal from Bearfoot Theory drives. I really like the clean white interior and the pull out bed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoUlcVBoOX4&t=13s Apparently the walls are...
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    New Sprinter owner, lithium battery for solar recommendations, 12V vs 24V questions

    Hey folks, Brand new 4x4 Sprinter 144" owner. I've got solar in my previous rig, but the 200AH bank I had didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I'd like to move to lithium for this build out, despite the cost. I've heard battle born battery's name tossed around as the current go to. How are they for...
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    New Sprinter 144" 4x4 owner. vapor barrier and insulation questions

    Found almost exactly what I wanted at a dealer. 144", 4x4, cargo. Has a rear backup camera, driver comfort package (who cares), premium appearance package (which I really don't want, and in my opinion the chrome grill and painted bumper are significantly uglier, though the xenons are nice), and...
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    Most efficient 12v freezer/fridge recommendations

    Hey folks. Just put the deposit on a 4x4 144" sprinter. I'm probably going to have a lot of questions like this. I'm currently in a transit connect (too small, no clearance) and have a 85q whynter freezer. It works well and all, but for the new vehicle, I'd like something more efficient; meaning...
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    Midnite solar classic kid settings for 2 x Crown 6v batteries

    Hey folks, I have a 310pv panel with a midnite solar classic kid with the whizbang Jr feeding 2 Crown 6CRV220 (6 volt / 220 amp hour) batteries wired together as a 12v. What settings on the controller do you guys suggest? Menu options (with current settings in parentheses) are Absorb which has...
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    Renogy kit or mix and match?

    Hey folks, Looking for best mix of price/performance/ease of setup. I can fit 3 of the Renogy 100W panels on the roof of my transit connect, and still have room for an exhaust vent. First off, I'll mostly be in the southwest US, is an MPPT controller worth it over a PWM? Amazon has several...
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    Ford Transit Connect extra battery, solar, etc. questions

    Hey guys, I've been coming here to drool at vehicles and trips but never posted before. I'm a biologist that works seasonally and hates wasting money on housing. My previous rig was a 94 3/4 ton cummins with a cap on the back and a clever use of interior space. Now, I have a semi stealth 2014...
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