5 Key Tips for Sprinter Based RV's

This video is geared towards "newbies" (people who have recently purchased a Class C RV on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis), or recent purchasers who are still learning how to operate and maintain their Sprinter-based RV. It focuses on 5 key tips that new owners should know.

[@danielkennedy1524]

Super info Thank you! We are newbies and need all the help we can get!

[@mashoongak]

Great video. DEF stands for "Diesel Exhaust Fluid" Truck stops and some gas stations with specific pumps for trucks will have a DEF pump. It's typically a blue pump handle. It's usually much cheaper than the box DEF.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Thank you! I generally have bought the box before, because it lasts so long and I usually wait to fill it when it gets pretty low. Also, I don’t like to overfill because DEF is corrosive.

[@fordracer1415]

Good tips. Mine’s a 2010 (2008 chassis) so no def I have had the chassis battery issue but after running the generator it would start. Thanks for the tip on the slide out. Haven’t had a problem yet but I always say a little prayer whenever I hit the button. Cheers

[@bobbycandtherv]

All RVer’s should know how to pray!

[@martinprintz4699]

Thank you Bobby C, Great tip about the slide, controller and the support app. Will surely keep that in mind.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Glad you liked it, Martin. You may need help with that slide someday. We all could use a little help now and then!

[@tracypedroni1261]

Thanks so much for this video!! I have been having battery problems and you found the solution!!!

[@bobbycandtherv]

Glad I could help!

[@elsburyj]

BEYOND helpful - thank you.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Thank you so much!

[@nogrey]

Thank you for the tips. I have the same year model as you so it helps a lot.

[@jb059]

Good tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbycandtherv]

You’re welcome!

[@HBL259]

Nice video. Thanks !

[@erikchristensen6829]

Thanks again. Great tips.

[@bobbycandtherv]

You’re welcome!

[@setht.1181]

Thank you very much for the tips.

[@bobbycandtherv]

You are very welcome. We RVers Need to help each other out, don’t we!

[@envirobiochick]

So helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@bobbycandtherv]

You’re welcome!

[@rogerarnould5752]

Good video. Thanks!

[@bobbycandtherv]

Glad you liked it!

[@wyattearp1418]

Thank you for sharing.

[@bobbycandtherv]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps you out.

[@franciscocendejas1046]

Thank you Sr!

[@stevefarnsworth1811]

Very good and simple to understand video for the basics. I didn’t know about the DEF level check on dash, will check that in a bit. Any issue with the solar cig lighter charger? I’d only get sun half the day. Does it put a minor drain when it’s not charging?

[@gmaspo]

THANK YOU!

[@bobbycandtherv]

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@michaelthompson9261]

Very helpful, stuff nobody tells you.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Thx! Not the stuff the dealership tells you when you buy an RV, is it?

[@TRKVSports]

Nice Video Bobby C

[@bobbycandtherv]

Thank you!

[@homeontherange9110]

DEF has nothing to do with particulates...it’s added into the exhaust to reduce NOx emission in the SCR converter

[@monikapanas7099]

How long the a/c is working on lpg because refrigerator and kitchen on lpg ?

[@SuperSteer]

Congrats on your New Sprinter from 2021. Do you still have it? How does it handle on the road for you? Any slow speed sway?

[@bobbycandtherv]

Hi. My Sprinter was a 2017. I had no complaints about the handling. No suspension mods and it towed my 2,200lb Fiat very nicely.

[@englishrose7195]

My lesson was .. unplug the chassis battery by disconnecting near the pedals ...

[@bobbycandtherv]

Yes, if you won’t be using it for a while, it’s the sure fire way not to have your chassis battery go dead!

[@georgek719]

When routinely running the generator under load, you advise cycling the slide. Isn't the slide typically DC? Would this put any kind of a load on the generator?

[@bobbycandtherv]

No, it also operates off 110 when plugged in or with the generator. It will operate off DC, but if you run it in and out on battery alone several times it will kill your battery pretty quickly!

[@barbhartgerink7487]

Bobby C., We have the exact same motorhome. You said the slide controller is under the bed. How exactly do you access it? No problems yet but thinking ahead.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Sorry, I must have missed your question. In our 24L Jayco Melbourne Sprinter the slide controller was under the bed, which had a folding mattress.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Once you folded the mattress up, there was plywood underneath and it was cut so you could remove the panel to access the controller. No problem if the slide is out, pretty difficult if the slide is in.

[@user-3tf67bk46u]

What were the reasons you guys decided to go to a bigger Class C from the Sprinter and go with a gas engine vs the diesel that was in the Mercedes?

[@bobbycandtherv]

Most of that was explained in this earlier video, Should I Trade the Sprinter kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHLImauGrLChgbc, and the follow-up We Traded the Sprinter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYHFqn56ipZ3bM0. As far as the engines, the Godzilla gas engine has plenty of torque, and gas is much cheaper than diesel now. I average @ 9 mpg now, vs. 11-13 mpg for the diesel, so it’s about a wash. Like the extra room and the Murphy bed floor plan much better. Repairs & maintenance a LOT less expensive now, and more availability for service.

[@georgek719]

To prevent chassie battery drainage, why wouldn't an option be to go with a110 V trickle charger attached to the terminals that you pointed out under the hood?

[@bobbycandtherv]

George, I never tried that, not sure how that would work. The small solar panel on my dash did the trick for me and it was very convenient.

[@jdderstine]

Make sure you watch other videos for more information. This video is fairly accurate but it is just an opinion.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Totally agree. Just a few lessons learned from an owner.

[@jdderstine]

If you have solar it should also keep your chassis batteries charged. Or just keep your rv plugged into shore power

[@eaglesview1946]

Wrong. DEF controls NOx emissions. The DPF removes the particulates and is regenerated by the introduction of fuel to the exhaust flow. High temperature cleans the DPF.

[@bobbycandtherv]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@monikapanas7099]

I'm very confused solera my or new ford rv

[@bobbycandtherv]

Do you have a question about the video?

[@nancyaustin9953]

Engine light won’t go out 2010 view Mercedes diesel after changing chasis battery How do you reset ?

[@bobbycandtherv]

Not sure. That didn’t happen to me. When in doubt, restart. Turn off engine and restart. Try it a few times.

[@nancyaustin9953]

@@bobbycandtherv hmm that didn’t work either. Would you know where I can get a computer check diagnostics that would fit Bought a FIXD brand that wouldn’t fit the prongs, bought another one that says it would fit that didn’t fit the prongs config either Mercedes sprinter dealers are so far from where we live

[@bobbycandtherv]

@@nancyaustin9953 wish I could help you. I bought mine at a specific battery shop near me. They had one that was a proper replacement and I had no issue. I would callMercedes and see if they can give you an exact battery # for a replacement. I do know that some car makers, such as BMW require you to reprogram your computer to the new battery after replacement ( at the dealer, or another shop with a scanner) This wasn’t the case with my 2017, but it could be with yours.

[@nancyaustin9953]

@@bobbycandtherv where is the obd port maybe I am trying to plug in at the the wrong place “just answer” says it’s in the steering Column under the dash & I need a generic obd2 scanner Thanks for your help!! And all the other videos by the way

[@bobbycandtherv]

@@nancyaustin9953 I don’t recall. I no longer have my Sprinter. You may need a special scanner for this Mercedes.

[@LaurieUsher]

WE R...V

[@johnyang1420]

Dont get a Sprinter period

[@gereshomeE]

Why? Sprinters are good and worth their money! ☺

[@teddystoner8288]

I'm getting just under 15 mpg. Ford chassy 5 to 6. I'm getting a second alternator. One is not enough. Solar sucks. Diesel just works.

[@scottjohnson5687]

Huh sir are you in Tasmania? What do you mean frozen this is Australia 🇦🇺 🤔

[@bobbycandtherv]

Sorry, I don’t get it?

[@scottjohnson5687]

@Bobby C and the RV Yeah right you're from Florida, I was looking at custom builds for Australian mobilehomes and these days it's harder to tell us apart with how we speak and pronounce it's really similar

[@scottjohnson5687]

@Bobby C and the RV Still enjoying the tips and tricks tutorial 👌🫡

[@bobbycandtherv]

I’m in Florida right now. Setting heat records here in February 🥵

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

Over-engineered German junk!

[@bobbycandtherv]

More complicated than it needs to be, probably.

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

@@bobbycandtherv Why would it be any different than their cars? Everyone know not to buy a German vehicle outside of the warranty.