Recent content by Scirocco

Just got a call from a Panther recruiter, he said they now require ALL their drivers to have CDLs, including vans. He cited the upcoming DOT requirement for cargo vans to also require CDLs, so they just are being proactive in that requirement. My plan had been to get a Sprinter and get into...

Ok I'll bite, how do you have 3 pallet capacity AND a permanent bed in a Sprinter? Even if it folds down somehow, I can't imagine how you can use it with a 3 pallet load. I'd love to see pictures of that setup.

I guess this begs the question, how often you would use your sleeper vs how often you would have a 3 pallet load?

Flying: No, but that is VERY informative, and is the type of info I'm looking for, thank you. I think it was a post by T270, but can't remember, (looked at his posts for a year to two back, might be further back) it was more of a service schedule post, where the poster stated doing this and...

Thank you Moot, very informative. There is another post out there that was specific to a Sprinter, still can't find it. :(

Has nobody done a APU setup in a CV? I see almost all the semis have them, seem to be about the same size as the average generator, and have the additional heating/cooling abilities. It would great to have one mounted under the belly of the CV. What about the underside mounting option for a...

T270's experience with a dead sprinter would be a good example of "Misc", it could read: If your Sprinter is unwilling to leave park, AND you recently had a forklift knock off the rear metal cargo trim piece off, AND you used long screws to secure it, you MIGHT have a short in your wiring...

All good examples of what I'm looking for, guess I'll have to scour the forum and try to consolidate and correlate it for my anal retentive needs. :) Sad thing is I can't seem to find some of the other posts I had read earlier, too many tabs and threads open, I get lost sometimes. lol I think...

LDB, I spent the last hour trying to find the post that referred what you have stated here, but couldn't find it. Suffice it to say that I went to the 4wheeling blog of eb, went back many pages and didn't find what was referred to for Sprinter service. I did find his "Tin Can" posts. That...

Sweet, thanks shipmate! :)

I'm trying to gather and correlate estimated and expected costs of Sprinter ownership, specifically for the expediting industry. This info could be used by noobs (like myself) or vets for calculating how much to set aside for service/repairs, and as a guide to do what and when. If such a guide...

Coming from the full time RV lifestyle and as a Prevost owner, I'd imagine you could do a LOT with a Sprinter, especially if they can be toad'd. (towed by the bus, dingy style, 4 wheels down) Depending on your needs, you could use the Sprinter for a bunk house, in-law suite, storage...

How many miles are the cargo van drivers getting on average per week?

Hello all, I've been doing my research, and am now at the point to post and introduce myself and ask a few questions. I've scoured the sites and this forum, read a lot of good information, I appreciate everyone's posts and thank you. I've been unemployed for years now, and a driver turned me...