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[vealessi]

Hi, my name is Vic and I own a 2007 Sprinter that I had Sportsmobile convert to a camper van in 2008.

Before the Sprinter, we owned a used class A RV for a few years - it was fun when parked, but large, difficult to drive/park, loud, and something was always breaking, so we decided to sell it and get a Sprinter conversion van. We looked at used vans, but they all seemed to be built for a single couple and packed to the gils with stuff, so we finally decided to customize our own through Sportsmobile.

The end product came out great - it drives like an SUV, is roomy, has all of the conveniences we need, and sleeps our family of 4 and german shepherd very comfortably. I would be happy to provide more details if anybody is interested.


After using it a couple years, I have a few more upgrades I would like to make, and am looking for some advice from this forum:

- Rims. I would like to upgrade the stock dodge rims, but am having a hard time finding -anything- available. the 2007 has the 6 bolt pattern and 16" rims - does anybody know what after-market options exist??

- Seats. I bought the Sprinter as a cargo van, so it just has the entry level seats. Sportsmobile added turntables under them so they spin around, but it's a pretty clumsy setup, and there are a ton of sharp metal corners that my family and I keep cutting ourselves on. I would like to upgrade them to some nice, RV type seats - any suggestions?

- Accessories. I would like to get screens and a front window cover. What sites offer good, competitively-prices accessories?

Thanks in advance!

Vic

[Rock]

Hello from Illinois,

Just joined the forum.

We had our 2500 RB converted by Sportsmobile Indiana last year with a "penthouse top". We like the way it turned out and are ready for another travel season.

Some problems:

We park for the winter and go though an elaberate winterizing sequence. I would have liked to have some " under the chassie" low point drains installed since now we have to air purging (blow out) the last drops of water in the system

Had some leaks in the penthouse canvas joints but were repaired by SM without too much trouble.


I installed a passenger seat swivel and I agree it has some sharp corners but it works for us. I don't have a source for custom swivel seats.

Good travels to all.

[drod0813]

Hello,

Checkout this link to my website, there you'll find links to lots of Sprinter parts including windshield covers and screens.

Home (My Sprinter Site)

Dominic