Sprinter and Adventure Van Tips and Tricks Part 3

* UPDATE: RainX is not suggested for plastic. They have a plastic-specific formula for headlights etc*

We have had a tremendous response to our Tips and Tricks videos for Sprinters and Adventure Vans. In Part 3 we go over some simple but effective ways to make your journey even that much better.

[quikkyle]

One tip id recommend every Sprinter owner do is buy the Cerakote trim kit and apply it to all outside plastics. Lasts a VERY long time and keep everything looking better than new. Ive had my plastics coated for two years and they still look brand new

[trentdavey]

Also, check your bottle jack and the hi-lift base to make sure it raises the van enough to change the tire. Aftermarket tires and lifts may exceed the stock bottle jack’s capability. Find out in your driveway and not on the trail.😂. I carry some extra wood blocks and also have the H1 scissor jack just in case. Great video!

[srt]

Thank you! Great tips. I think I’ll try ALL.

[ericdanielson]

I have those leveling blocks. Sometimes the shim part can be difficult to get out. I drilled about a 1/2 in hole in the back of the shim, put in 18 inches of webbing, slid a fender washer over the loose ends and then tied a knot. Now it's easy to grab the webbing loop to pull the shim free.

[KenCollier]

Great ideas, John. Thank you. I love the silicone bracelet idea for reducing rattles. We've been using neoprene beer koozies for this in our Revel, but I will definitely start using those bracelets.

[iglapsu]

Yeah I drove off plugged in once. Wasn't too bad, but could have been way worse. Thanks for the tips.

[willofthemaker]

Great video as always. Love the tips videos. Talhanks John

[lyfandeth]

Many bottle jacks leak, so buying a spare pint of hydraulic oil and keeping it with the jack is a good idea.

[mtnride]

Once again great tips, I really like the shin saver.

[Clint]

Checking your jack before you leave on a trip and having leveling blocks/ramps is a great idea!!! I was recently in Colorado about 12, 000 ft. on a trail few people used, when I had a tire sidewall rip apart. I got my hydraulic jack out only to find that it would only raise about 2” before it wouldn’t lift anymore, despite my checking it several months earlier after I purchased it. I raised my truck 2” and placed leveling blocks under the rear axle, lowered the jack on the blocks, placed more leveling blocks under the jack raising it and raised the truck another 2”. Then more blocks under the axel, lower the jack and repeated several times. I also needed my Anderson ramps placed under axle and repeated till the tire barely cleared the ground. Now, my departing checklist includes to make sure the jack works!

[andrewhong]

Perfectionist..! Thank you for the tips.

[borandell]

Very beneficial. I've already utilized the jack block trick. Thanks John.

[MrAustin]

A practical van guy that’s local to me, great work.

[craiglyndaziegenhagel]

You are the real deal! Thanks for all the tips.

[ulfmeijer]

Great stuff. Really appreciate these tips and tricks.
Keep it up!
Greetings from Cornwall, England.

[rustyharvey]

Great tips I'm learning so much about owning my revel

[scotttannehill]

Great information, but I must say, I really cringed when you started sending metal / sparks all over the cabin of a brand new van? I would recommend covering the seats and floor, then collecting every piece of rust inviting metal.

[lyfandeth]

Odd the way German luxury brands always have naked exposed seat tracks. Even Opel left them bare and uncovered. And meanwhile, cheaper US and Japanese cars always cap the nasty bits.

[MetM]

Great content and info! I have a quick question: how would you lower the seat height with the OEM swivel seats? thanks!

[marylore]

Please let us know what you are using to mount your bubble level and where you attach it?