Recent content by jhamlin

Don't know what you mean by that. I loved my 2007 hi-top, despite the high maint costs. DPF affects ALL diesels nowadays and once I "solved" that problem, she ran so much better. Had 485K on her when I sold it. I'd buy one again if I was still expediting. (Not a new one, mind you.)

Sold it for 3,500 . . probably coud have gotten 5K for it, but wanted a quick sale.

Thanx for all your comments - I especially appreciated Franklin Katz' input, which was very informative and makes alot of sense. I'm actually filing a joint return (combining business & personal) with my wife, and have a refund coming after declaring all my business miles - even 'tho the...

I've been a part-time expediter for three years now, and have shown a loss on my Business Sched C for the last two years. The reason is that I do a tremendous amount of deadheading, so I've always used the standard mileage deduction. My questions are: If I show a (legitimate) loss for the...

Ditto. Sold the van in 2 days, with 3 backup offers.

What's so confusing?? I never plan go to NY anyway - wouldn't take a load there for $2/mile! Sure, it's illegal - so is changing lanes without a signal, even if there's no one around for miles! Plenty of company out there - especially guys hauling their 5th wheels with both EGR and DPF...

It's the long & tall honker - 170. Has a futon for sleep plus a portable potty. 90% insulated.

Not sure . . maybe around $3,500. If you know anyone interested, I can send a photo. Will come w all maint records.

Yup, engine check lite's always on. I have the codes checked every 10K miles at an authorized Sprinter dealer, where I have the oil changed. Nothing other than an intermittent EGR code & never causes a "limp mode" like the old DPF did. Engine still seems strong & doesn't use a drop of oil...

I'm planning to hang up my expediting spurs in another month or so, and will need to get rid my 2007 Dodge Sprinter Hi-top. Wondering what it's worth, if anything, since it has 480K on it. You might gasp at this, but I've been expediting with it since 120K and the only serious maint. problems...

This is for hi-mileage Sprinter owners. Just wondering just how many 2007-2009 hi-mileage units are out there, and how many miles are on 'em. How many miles are on yours, and how many more miles do you plan to put on before retiring it? It's all about maintenance $$$ and reliability for...

I just bought a cheap CB unit, just for the hell of it. Nice to know exactly what the situation is, when your on a freeway "parking lot". Just interested in where you ran your antenna coax thru to the outside of your Sprinter, and where you located the antenna. I know there are drop-down...

Years ago I was told by an IRS agent that your business would be considered a "hobby" if you showed a loss for 3 years running. And that would mean entirely different rules. My question is whether this would apply to my expediting business, since I show a loss for the 3rd time in a row.

Hi Briggie1 - I'm planning on cleaning out the EGR cooler this Spring because the dealer's recent code readout shows alot of errors related to that particular component. Also, I've seen the insides of a used one somebody replaced, and it was nearly plugged with soot - couldn't even see past the...

Well I'm finally able to report my '07 Sprinter has been running great since I hollowed-out my (new) DPF. The aftermarket one I have is designed with front & rear plates bolted to a cylindrical body, so after removing 12 hex bolts, the center (looks like a large coffee can) drops right out...