r/Sprinters

What tools would you carry on four week+ remote trips in your 2024 Sprinter with less than 10K miles?

Searching this forum, recent threads have focused on tools for older models (e.g. 2008). My assumption is newer models need fewer tools/parts. Yes? No? Ass/U/Me?

I've got shovels, treads, etc. I'm thinking about repair tools/parts.

I have a sprinter van (2020, ~35k miles) coming up on its first Service B. I requested from the dealership a list of recommended services & itemized quotes on parts & labor. Ended up with a total estimate for the following services that seems ridiculously high. I’m pushing for more detail so I can shop around (1,2,8 are pretty simple, 3 comes with most services/diagnostics, and 5 is just…).

In the meantime, would love to compare with other sprinter owners - how much do/did you pay, or how much do you think is reasonable for these services? And, do you have any shops you would recommend in the SF Bay Area (Easy Bay, South Bay, all ok)? Also open to Sac / Tahoe / Reno areas as I pass through often.

1. Oil and filter change
2. Fuel filter replacement
3. Multi-point inspection
4. Top off all fluids
5. Reset service light and tire pressure (50/70)
6. Transmission service on the first B Service / V-belt replacement on the second B Service
7. Brake fluid flush
8. Cabin filter replacement

Additional for 9. tire rotation and 10. wiper blades.

Also would be fun if anyone wants to guess how much the dealership quoted!!

I started shopping for a custom sprinter and didn’t realize till now that it’s not just one brand doing this. I don’t know which one to choose from, I know some brands do things that other don’t, so if someone can recommend me a good brand with my needs that’ll be great.

Things I need
4 captain seats (all being fully reclining, massaging, AND ventilated/heated)
Restroom
Tv in rear
Ambient lighting
HDMI ports
Outlets and ports
CarPlay for the front
Massaging, heated and ventilated front seats
Wifi
Rear AC

Things I want but isn’t a deal breaker
Window or opening from the rear cabin to the driver cabin
Two front captain seats swivel (in rear)
Seat tables
Small seat-to-bed seats behind captain chairs
Good audio system
Starlights
Second tv (facing the front)
Rear glass blinds

What could happen down the road? My cousin wanted to borrow my low mileage 2019 3.0L V6 turbo diesel Sprinter for a trip to their son’s wedding out east.

I consented and had them have a “B” service done before they left. A week and 1,200 miles later I learned that they started out while driving the freshly serviced van with an engine oil too high warning. They claim the dealer doing the service told them to cancel that warning and drive as the filter would fill and reduce the oil level. Apparently they kept driving and cancelling that repeating warning for about 1,200 miles till they got to the bride’s parents’ home. They tried one more time to cancel the warning to go to their next destination but now the van was in lock-out mode.

To get back on the road, cousin had my van transported 250 miles and was sold an oil change but no diagnostics were done. They drove on home with a reduced oil level and no warning message. Is all well? Is trouble brewing in the DPF and/or catalytic converter?

What should I test to see if the oil foamed or the pressure caused damage during that 1,200 miles trek with too much oil?

Thanks for your insights. I am hoping my generosity isn’t going to cause future issues with my van.

It’s a 2007 2500 so it (like me) we are a bit old..,
But my question is: is there ‘magic gasket in a can’ something I can put on it - or do I need to purchase new gaskets…?

Can I tap into an existing fuel line, or do I need to drop the tank…?

I need to drop my fuel tank on my 2006 Dodge Sprinter. I’ve been looking everywhere for this answer and cannot find it.

On top of the Fuel Pump cap, there are 4 connections. 3 hoses and an electrical plug. Do those need to be disconnected BEFORE dropping the tank? I do not have a jack to brace the tank.

I’ve unscrewed the bolts almost to the end that hold the tank up to try to get my hand up there and remove those hoses before dropping the tank and it’s a mission impossible…

Do I drop the tank and then remove everything? Or are the hoses too short and will get damaged if I drop it while everything is connected?

Thanks in advance

This thing has been drinking coolant since I got it, I've been going through a half litre every week and a half ish

Took it to Mercedes multiple times now and they've said theres nothing wrong, no leak yet say what I am experiencing isn't normal.

Anyone else had this issue? Did you ever get it fixed?