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Still consider myself a newby, but all the items you listed are helpful on the road. If you intend to stay out extended amounts of time a laptop with an aircard seems to be a must. CB radio comes in handy to keep up with road conditions and emergencies. XM or Serius radio is so far superior to...

I guess all the answers are correct; overload van and cargo is limited so keep van light/ team would be difficult so only allow solos/ upscaled vans are expensive, but comfort is very important to some/ what seems outragous to some is just practical to others/ some go broke while others are...

It's an idea, the issue that arises is the locations of the "Y"'s not being accessable to most expeditors. Many of the major truck stops have just recently begun putting in mini gyms that are rented by the hour. These should become as popular as the all-night donut shops that showing at many...

I bought a new Western Star and received it in Oct. 08 - with the new MBE4000 in it. I've been in the shop repeatedly for defective engine parts, the last was a O ring near the engine head that reportedly became brittle from the excessive heat caused by the new EPA emission add on. Almost all...

Several good points have been brought up for the benifit of the poeter; What are your plans for the truck, are you running solo or team, is $10,000 enough for a backup to start off with a used truck. I can think of another question; have you thought about signing on with an O/O to gain the...

Engine is MBE 4000/450. With 90,000 miles a small oil leak developed up near the head gasket. Tore top off and found a small O ring that seemed a little brittle - leaking. Took three days to get replacment O ring! I'm afraid it's only the beginning. My two 03 Centuries with Cummins just keep...

Bought an 08 end of 07 - big mistake (as others have correctly pointed out). Low fuel mileage, numerous problems with the new emmisions causing excessive down time, repairs are being treated as tests - we'll see if this works!

Ok all you experienced van operators, here are three questions which could help others besides myself; 1. Do the major companies require vans to have apportioned plates, or simple commercial ones? We are talking about under 10,000GVW. 2. Veh. does not need to scale (unless hazmat...

I'm starting to think I've made the right decision, and yes; I'm starting to believe. Thanks for all the input and keep it coming. Jack

I've got an idea of the average mileage, but how about maintenance? I've called around and more than one place said for oil, and oil filter - $310. Fuel filter change alone $225. Air filter and in-cab filter $205. This can't be right! Even syn oil wouldn't cause the price to be so high. Any...

The examples given are even better than the dealer is pushing. Again it seems the answer is slowing down.

Excellent info, thanks again. Jack

Great info, and thanks again. If you were getting into a new Sprinter, any ideas on what you would add or improve on? My Sprinter is coming thru without a right side window in the sliding door, do you feel this will create a blind spot?

The 3.ol V6 is the new diesel which replaces the former 5cyl. I'm hearing that the new V6 does not get the fuel mileage that the old engine did.

Thanks everyone for the info, keep it coming both the good and the bad. One thing I believe in is advice adds to knowledge, and the knowledgeable know when the advice is good or bad. So, keep it coming, I am getting into a new adventure and need advce on the Sprinter. Thanks, Jack

08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.

Just had one of my Frt's develope the same problem. Put it in the shop, dropped the tranny and found the pressure plate/clutch assy. needed replacing. Springs built into the pressure plate had broken and when shifting these broken parts would jam and would not allow shifting. Repeated attempts...

I own three trucks and am currently driving one as a solo. As the owner I can make it, taking care of expenses and a little profit left over - but you need to be lucky, make the right decisions, and cut back on expenses. I am puting a H&W team in the truck as soon as possible because that is the...

I'm not with the cat, but I don't understand: Your on the "east" Sudbury, Mass. board, number 1 position. You should be able to move from the Boston area up to 50 miles north/south/west without any change in your position. Could someone explain why someone would be victimized for moving a few...

From the Pilot go north 1 mile and your in tourist world; shopping, rests., theaters, and a recreater colonial era village with shops and "taverns". Great place to be "stuck" in.