Atlee
Mechanicsville, VA
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oldmansknees wrote:You folks are THE BEST!!!
One more question (that's not a promise)...
When were - or have they always been - stability control and traction control added as features? I am open to a low mileage or older new model, but I want those two features.
Thanks again, and happy holiday - whichever you celebrate!
The early LTV Free Spirits built on 2003 chassis did not have the stability control/traction control.
Erroll, Mary, Duffy the Wonder Doxie & "Ollie"
1996 RoadTrek 210 Popular, on 1995 Chevy Chassis
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OllieBe
Minnesota
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Just back from 6 weeks and 5500 miles in my 5 cylinder 2005 chassis, 2006 PW Plateau. Still a great motorhome on a great chassis. The A/C shroud blew off in a cross wind gust on I-25, but the vehicle stayed on the road. I was careless twice and let the water system freeze over night, no damage and thawed when the weather warmed.
Windshield developed a progressive hairline crack and had to be replaced. Used the furnace a lot and never worried about propane. Wish the water tank gauges were more accurate, but problem not unique to PW. Drove over 9,500 foot passes with a little snow and ice, no problems. Plenty of power and very good braking and handling. Felt bad for the Class A drivers.
The 5 cylinder is fine in all ways,lots of power and pick up,, have quit measuring mpg, but know it is over twenty. Would definitely go with a Sprinter based RV again. Would probably also like the 6 cylinder.
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midnightsadie
ohio
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nice right up . BUT the six 6cyc eats alot more fuel for the same horse power .realy check it out before you buy one . a rep told me this . I actualy asked him if it was his money ,which one would he buy and he said the I 5 a proven engine . mines a LTV freedom I 5 and also runs great .
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Jeff49783
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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I filled up yesterday. Efficiency was 23 MPG, with 2 canine units, some gear, and the SO aboard. 2006 2500 chassis.
Jeff
Roadtrek SS Agile
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BeneDid
Oregon
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david_42 wrote:Servicing might be less of a problem than some people are saying. My local garage isn't listed anywhere, but they have a certified MB mechanic because the casino uses Sprinters as buses.
I also live in Oregon (Roseburg) and was wondering if you could share your local garage mechanic? Thanks.
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baywoodbill
California
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midnightsadie wrote: BUT the six 6cyc eats alot more fuel for the same horse power
From reports of actual results it appears the 6 uses gets about 2mpg less than the 5.
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kmessinger
Bay area but NOT San Francisco or Berkeley
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midnightsadie wrote:SNIP: he said the I 5 a proven engine
The 6 is certainly a proven engine and I don't mind giving up a little mileage for a newer model that is a little bit less polluting.
In 2010 Chrysler will bring in the blutec engines with Sprinters which will make my 08 old and obsolete. But since the new ones will most likely have full-time 4x4, I'll be looking for a way to trade up.
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Keith
The excellent adventures of Keith and Debbie. Observations about life, at home and on the road in our 2008 Sportsmobile Sprinter. (Warning: Occasional sharp turns to the right.)
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