Mercedes Chassis/Engine Changes through the Years

[B Eventually]

Originally Posted by avanti

I have both a propane genset and a second alternator. I just DARE the Onan to give me an excuse to pull it.

If I added a second alternator and dropped the Onan, I might free enough cargo capacity to properly expand my Lithium bank and finally have the gas guzzling, obese (26” wider at the mirrors!), mass produced, bastard offspring of Alvar that I’ve always wanted!

Actually, I finally came to terms with the fact that a C makes sense for us until the kids are grown. Until then I’ll happily watch RV tech advance and the Transits, Promasters, and Sprinters multiply. When I finally build my dream B, it’s going to be so easy to blend in with all of the work vans out there.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Marley

So essentially yes - but the rig would have to have a lot of sway to kick in.

No essentially ASR is traction control, not stability control.

I'm not sure if the 2006 Sprinters had stability control. Mercedes has it on the newer Sprinters and it is called ESP (Electronic Stability Program).

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by InterBlog

On a 2006, I'm not sure that this was a standard feature. We have a button labeled as such in our 2006, but I think it's just there in case it needed to be added electively. So you might check carefully the unit that you are in the process of examining.

If you have a button labeled ARS it is there to disable that feature for certain situations involving wheel traction. Here is clip from my 2012 owners manual.

[Marley]

The Eagle Has Landed. Maybe PimBmobile is a better name...
Drove through -25c, serious winds from every direction, mountain passes, icy roads and turns so tight a MB coupe would have to downshift to first gear - T1N did it with aplomb (except for the heating the driver's compartment).

All systems checked out including the Onan!

[BBQ]

Originally Posted by Marley

The Eagle Has Landed. Maybe PimBmobile is a better name...
Drove through -25c, serious winds from every direction, mountain passes, icy roads and turns so tight a MB coupe would have to downshift to first gear - T1N did it with aplomb (except for the heating the driver's compartment).

All systems checked out including the Onan!

+1

Looking good !