We just got home from our trip...San Diego to the south tip of texas, to North Carolina and back to San Diego. Had an absolute blast although will not do that much driving again. Stayed in RV Parks, State Parks, with Family and at a few hotels.
Had just 299 miles on our new Interstate. Just enough time for me to try out and get somewhat familiar with everything. First of all, these Mercedes Sprinter Vans are beasts and will go, go go. 75 miles an hour all day is not a problem.
We had one issue with the Sprinter and one issue with the Airstream.
1) Brake Wear Visit Workshop warning came up at 1500 miles. I ignored it for a long time (2000 miles) and just kept clearing the message, figuring it was probably a bad sensor which it turned out to be. Stopped in to the Raleigh North Carolina Mercedes dealer (Leith Inc.) and they replaced the sensor in a couple hours without an appointment. Excellent company from my experience.
2) After about 5,000 miles and driving in strong winds in Texas on the way home, the awning / step sensor started beeping. After cycling the awning in and out several times and ensuring that it was closed and checking the step out, just pulled the sensor. Removed the little cubbie by the sliding door footwell and unplugged the sensor. Beeping stopped, will investigate further but may just leave it unplugged. Just make sure you have a stubby phillips screwdriver in case this happens to you.
There was one other issue, a nagging slow leakdown of the curbside / inside rear tire. This was actually the biggest pain of all but at least I caught it and stayed on top of it.
So 12 States, numerous National Parks, Battlefields and Museums and 6484 miles later we are Definitely happy with our Airstream Interstate.
Had just 299 miles on our new Interstate. Just enough time for me to try out and get somewhat familiar with everything. First of all, these Mercedes Sprinter Vans are beasts and will go, go go. 75 miles an hour all day is not a problem.
We had one issue with the Sprinter and one issue with the Airstream.
1) Brake Wear Visit Workshop warning came up at 1500 miles. I ignored it for a long time (2000 miles) and just kept clearing the message, figuring it was probably a bad sensor which it turned out to be. Stopped in to the Raleigh North Carolina Mercedes dealer (Leith Inc.) and they replaced the sensor in a couple hours without an appointment. Excellent company from my experience.
2) After about 5,000 miles and driving in strong winds in Texas on the way home, the awning / step sensor started beeping. After cycling the awning in and out several times and ensuring that it was closed and checking the step out, just pulled the sensor. Removed the little cubbie by the sliding door footwell and unplugged the sensor. Beeping stopped, will investigate further but may just leave it unplugged. Just make sure you have a stubby phillips screwdriver in case this happens to you.
There was one other issue, a nagging slow leakdown of the curbside / inside rear tire. This was actually the biggest pain of all but at least I caught it and stayed on top of it.
So 12 States, numerous National Parks, Battlefields and Museums and 6484 miles later we are Definitely happy with our Airstream Interstate.
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