Expert Answers about Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

• Can Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller be Mounted Backwards
• The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 that you referenced( and also the P3 # 90195) can be mounted backwards so that the display is facing the front of the vehicle as long as you also mount it upside down for it to work properly in this orientation. With that being said, I don't recommend mounting a brake controller beneath the driver's seat like you mentioned. In addition to not being able to see the display screen to look for current settings or error codes, the manual...
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• How Do You Remove the Bump Stops on a 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 to Install Timbren Springs
• The factory bump stops on your RV built on a 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis will have to be cut off and the captured part pushed out in order to install Timbren rear helper springs # TMBRSP35B. There really isn't any other way based on your picture.
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• Installation of Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1209-131 in 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• There is no set number of washers that should be left over after installation of the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1209-131 on your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Roadmaster does not specify this in their instructions since vehicle manufacturing tolerances can vary among production years and even between different vans of the same year. The linked photo shows the installation point for the 9/16-inch washers. You will install one on the outboard side of the end link and as many as needed...
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• Could the BoatBuckle Cargo Tie Downs # IMF08893 Secure an ATV in a Trailer
• You could use the BoatBuckle Cargo Tie Downs # IMF08893 to secure an ATV to a trailer. These have more than enough capacity at 833 lbs of capacity per strap. These permanently mount to your trailer with 1 bolt, mounting hardware is included. The buckles are sewn to the strap so there wouldn't be a way to reverse the direction the hooks face.
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• Rear Anti-Sway Bars for a 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 RV
• Rear anti-sway bar # RM-1209-120 actually replaces the factory bar on your 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis so the stock bar will need to be removed. There is another model, # RM-1209-131, that also fits your Sprinter chassis and it does retain the factory bar. Two bars would theoretically provide even greater stability.
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• Installing Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 you will want to use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers # ETBC7. There is not a custom fit brake controller wiring harness available to install the P3 on your 2016 Mercedes Sprinter. I have attached an installation video of a similar brake controller on a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for you. The # ETBC7 kit will include all the needed wiring, components, and connectors needed to install the P3...
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• Can I Safely Use a Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at Max Weight Capacity
• The Class III Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13358 is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 - 170 inch Wheelbase - with factory step bumper. It has a Gross Towing Weight (GTW) of 5,000 lbs and a max Tongue Weight (TW) of 500 lbs. When you are using a Weight Distribution (WD) System, like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66084, those capacities increase to 7,500 lbs GTW and 750 lbs TW. Since the hitch can handle 7,500 lbs when using a WD system you...
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• Installing Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on 2016 Forest River Forester on Sprinter 3500 Chassis
• I can help you find the parts you will need to install a Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 on your 2016 Forest River Forester on a Sprinter 3500 chassis. The P3 will need to be hardwired since there is not a custom wiring harness available for the 2016 Sprinter 3500. The parts you will need to install the brake controller are: Approximately 35 feet of duplex wire # 10-2-1 30 amp circuit breaker # 38630 A 5 pack of 10-12 heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-5 2 yellow ring...
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• Wiring for 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter to Connect to Trailer's 7-Way
• In order to connect to your trailer's 7 way, you would first need to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118650. This will plug into the wiring harness behind the tail lights on your 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. From there, you would simply add the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector # 30717, which would allow you to connect to your trailer's 7-way. I have added a link to an install video for you to take a look at which demonstrates the process. If you needed...
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• Adding a Brake Controller to a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 7-Way Trailer Connector
• Since your 2012 Mercedes Sprinter does not have the wiring to plug in a brake controller but does have a 7-Way trailer connector you will need to do a little hardwiring to install a controller such as # 90195. You will need installation kit # 5506. From the kit you will use the wire, 30 amp circuit breaker, and ring terminals. On the brake controller the white wire will ground to the negative battery terminal. The black wire will connect to the positive terminal via the 30 amp circuit...
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• Method and Ease of Installation of SuperSprings Rear Axle Helper Springs # SSR-338-47
• SuperSprings recommends that the installation of this product, SuperSprings Vehicle Suspension Helper Springs for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, part # SSR-338-47, be done by a professional or persons with sound mechanical knowledge. Note also that these are intended for use with original factory springs; if aftermarket springs are installed on the vehicle then SuperSprings technical staff should be consulted prior to installation. The Helper Springs can be removed after initial...
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• What Parameters Can be Viewed Using the Edge Insight on a 2011 Mercedes Sprinter
• On the Edge Insight CTS, # EP84130, the data parameters you can monitor for your 2011 Mercedes Sprinter include: engine boost battery voltage intake air temperature (IAT) exhaust gas temperature (EGT) engine oil pressure (EOP) engine coolant temperature (ECT) engine oil temperature (EOT) transmission fluid temperature (TFT) miles per hour (MPH) miles per gallon (MPG) The data can be viewed in either numeric or analog gauge style.
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• Does the Curt Hitch item # 13358 w/ Rear Step Allow Spare Tire Access on a MB 2500 Sprinter Van?
• The Curt hitch item # 13358 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 Model 170 with OEM bumper step. The spare tire can be reinstalled after installation and removed when needed without any issues related to the Curt hitch item # 13358. I have attached a picture that demonstrates the hitch receiver installed on a 2016 Sprinter Van with the spare tire in place.
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• Installing a Brake Controller in a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis
• For your 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the Prodigy P3 # 90195 installation will not be identical to the 2008 Dodge Sprinter installation in the attached video you were referring to. For your installation, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7 to wire the controller to your battery and to the trailer connector. I've attached a video to help further with the install on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to assist. This...
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• Installing Kats Circulating Tank Heater in 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• The heater that fits your 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with a 3.0L Diesel is the Kat's Heaters Thermostatically Controlled Circulating Tank Heater # KH13150. I have attached the specific instructions for your vehicle (it says Dodge Sprinter, but applies to Mercedes) which specifies exactly where you'll need to install the heater. It also requires the use of T-Style Adapter # # KH28115, which you'll want to keep in mind.
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• Wiring a Brake Controller to a 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter with Brake Controller Harness
• On a brake controller like the # 90885 the black wire is the 12 volt power wire, the white wire is the ground wire, the blue wire is the brake output, and the red wire is the stoplight switch. You would need to test the green harness you have found to determine what the functions of the pins on it are. The one with voltage all of the time would be for the black wire, the one with voltage when the brakes are applied is for the red wire. Ground the tester to the constant 12-volt power...
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• Installing A Brake Controller In A 2012 Winnebago Itasca With Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis
• For your 2012 Winnebago Sprinter Itasca, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller # 90195. This is a proportional brake controller meaning that your trailer brakes will be applied at the same time and the same intensity as you hit the brake pedal in your motorhome. This controller has an easy to read LCD screen that sets it apart from others because there is no code deciphering necessary. Due to the wiring system of your vehicle, you will need access the wires located under...
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• How to Adjust Electric Drum Trailer Brakes with Video
• On electric drum brakes there is a star wheel at the bottoms of the assemblies that you can turn using a flat head screw driver or brake adjusting tool # W80630. Turning the wheel one way will bring the shoes closer in and turning it the other way pushes the shoes out more. You will adjust the brakes using that wheel until there is a slight but constant drag of the shoe pads on the drum. I have included a link to a video and at about the 4:39 mark our installed begins adjusting the brakes.
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• Does Brake Controller Manual Override Get Used with Normal Braking or Emergency Situations
• The manual override on a brake controller is used independently of the regular braking function. It can be used for emergency situations, which is why it has to be within easy reach of the driver. Or if you have a controller that only applies trailer brakes if it senses movement and need to hold the trailer, such as going up or down hills, the manual override should be used.
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• Would Redarc Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D Cause Backfeeding Problem with Vehicle Wiring
• The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D that you referenced would not allow amperage or voltage to backfeed onto the vehicle trailer wiring to the point of causing any issues. With DC power it's okay to have more than one power source connected on the same circuit and there won't be any problems. AC power is a different story but that's not something you'd need to worry about.
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