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    roller floors

    Another Link for a roller floor... made for trucking, raise and lower rollers by air compressor http://www.ancra-llc.com/pwrsys.htm
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    Canada Buy a truck in Canada?

    Anybody know what it would take to buy a used truck in Canada and get it back to the states? Dave C
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    Sprinter Good?

    Nope, it is just the nature of an open forum to see all the problems.., things working are not news ya'know I have an 02 sprinter 175k running strong. Dave C
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    Super D, another angle

    I did some thinking along those lises also The best of the rolling tarp systems or covered wagon tops is the Roll-tite BUT all of the covered wagon tops cost between $ 12,000-$ 15,000 OUCH! If you are serious, go look at some used ones, some brands are worn out trash after 5 yrs of use, only...
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    Mercedes engines

    jaminjim I missed something I thought you were with EGL By the way hows your MPG? Dave C
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    Sprinters

    I am driving a 2002 Sprinter, local delivery stuff/cincinnati ohio. anything specific you want to know? I will be hitting 200,000 miles soon. Getting 24.5 MPG Very Happy with it. Hard to find good Sprinter Mechanics though. (Marshall Dodge in Covington., is good right at 12th st exit off of...
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    Sprinter MPG better w/age?

    About the same 550-600 Dave
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    Sprinter MPG better w/age?

    Nope, Same lubes as always same driving habits Have not lost any weight : ) Not a blip... same for 1000+ miles Dave
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    Sprinter MPG better w/age?

    Had the Sprinter serviced last month (175,000 miles) MPG went from a very steady 22.5 to now getting 23.5-24MPG Seems odd Any Ideas Why? Dave
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    Air or electric dolly legs?

    nope, they should have 800#s though Dave
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    Air or electric dolly legs?

    several choices, complete list at Trailer buyers guide at:http://www.industryclick.com/bg.asp?codeID=154659&parentID=154435&siteID=26&magazineID=142 Called drop-leg jacks Dave
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    MBE 900 Engine - MPG?

    Anybody have first hand info on Milage (MPG) On the Mercedes MBE 900 Engine? Freightliner dealer in Indy told me I would get 12-14 MPG on an Freightliner M2 w/MBE 900 250, Mercedes Autoshift, 26K 102-102 24' box Seemed kinda-high Dave
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    Wifi and laptops

    I am using a war driving program ( My laptop is set up to continously scan for wi-fi networks ) Most hotels / suites have free high-speed internet now days I just log-on from the Wendy's or whatever is close by and go on-line for free I also have many regular customers where I can also go...
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    laptop and gps

    I am a huge fan of 2004 Delorme Street Atlas USA with Delorme Earthmate GPS I have the version w/ the US phone book, comes in very handy... map to phone number, call to confirm location, find old girl friends.., I have been using a Toshiba laptop from Costco ($899 two yrs. ago) Radar tab...
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    sprinter cube vans

    The Sprinters are not being shipped as cutaways yet., that would allow pass through to cargo box. Not a big deal to have it done ...but why do it? Stoops in Indy area has Sprinters with Supreme boxes on display Fyda in Cincy as well., Dave
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    Sprinter pricing

    I drive a 2003 Sprinter 2500 high top 160,000+ miles, local delivery ( 0-200 miles) >I've been researching various cargo vans but would >appreciate any input from you professionals. >1. What kind of highway mileage can you expect to get out >of the sprinter fully loaded to capacity? I get...
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    Ford "sprinter"??

    Eurovans (LONG) Forget about the Transit What I want is a Sprinter 616 CDI crew cab Manual Tranny, heavy brakes/struts and #8200 Payload Thats the same engine as an American Sprinter so you have a 22+ MPG van with a trucks payload see...
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    Sprinter

    1) factory warranty = 7/70 dodge warranty 2) extended warranty = http://www.dodge.com/commercial/sprinter/index.html?context=homepage&type 3) recommended service intervals = 10,000 miles 4) Go to Dodge for service 5) I get 22.5mpg, speed and load do not seem to matter much ( I set cruise...
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    Sprinters

    Hey, I have an '03 140" High top 2500 Sprinter, 150+K miles, Local Delivery / 22.5 mpg Run a search on this site for " Sprinter " You will see that the EGR valve (an EPA required emission valve) is a significant problem, it carbons up quickly if you idle, causing hesitations, maybe leaving...
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    KENWORTH T300

    Simon Says's This question's for you, would you please expound on your Eaton auto-shift, vs the Allison... pros and cons? ( And What about the Ultra-shift?) Also looking for opinions and any and all info on the Pete 335, it's ride etc., (Why the Cummin's 315 specifically?) Dave C
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