Just what I was looking for. Thank you very much for explaining in perfect detail . Subbed
@JacoubidoulecoolАй бұрын
Hi, what kind of spacers diameter on ebay? Too Many choice. Thanks
@DadsVanАй бұрын
For these speakers it was the 6.5” speaker adapter with 5.625” ID mounting diameter
@briannath8919Ай бұрын
I talked with them today after submitting their online form. They have redone the module connection and have redone the cables with a thicker guage of wire. They are a bit backlogged with requests so I'm hoping to hear more later this week.
@DadsVanАй бұрын
Ok makes sense. The whole issue with the original design was the cable can work its way lose from the connection causing issues that overheat and melt part of it. The replacement I got included a new locking bracket that I screwed into the back of the unit. I wonder if the new units have that feature built in rather than an add on.
@briannath8919Ай бұрын
Just curious if you saw the latest recall? I see two statements on their site, one stating stop using and get a refund, and another that says they will send a replacement kit. Have you researched anything yet? I'll try calling them tomorrow. I've been using mine for years now on a 2017 4runner with no problems. I love it and don't want to lose it's functionality.
@DadsVanАй бұрын
When I did this it was just the EC8 cable recall. So no I had seen they recalled the whole link module. I will check mine and address if needed for sure!
@melvfernandezАй бұрын
I did the recall and got my package 2 days ago. New cable looks way more beefy. I actually don’t know how it’s gonna fit where my old plug is lol
@DadsVanАй бұрын
@melvfernandez Thank for sharing the update. Hope it works out!
@thepatternforms859Ай бұрын
So why not just use the fan wires connected to the 12V dc port directly makes no sense all the wiring to the fuse block. Totally not needed
@DadsVanАй бұрын
To optimize use of the output ports on the Yeti. In my build, all the Yeti 12V outputs are connected to the fuse block using a combo cable. Then the fuse block gets 40A and I can connect all sorts of things of different amp ratings to the fuse block. This is better than using up the whole 10A DC “cigarette” port on the Yeti to run one thing that only draws a few amps at most. Look at my other videos on electrical. Not sure your house battery type and what’s available. It even if you have just one DC port, it could be broken out to a panel to allow more things to be run as long as you stay under the max amps of that port.
@thepatternforms859Ай бұрын
@@DadsVan oh well yea that makes sense then. In the video it’s only being used for one thing which was the source of the confusion.
@DadsVanАй бұрын
@thepatternforms859 Lol. No worries! It was the first thing I hooked up. Thanks for the comments
@RagnarokGenesis002 ай бұрын
this is questionable because the bearing support is the fiber glass roof/chassis.
@DadsVan2 ай бұрын
The roof is sheet metal not fiber glass. The rails are installed in the roof channel per manufacturer requirements. Solid as a rock and no issues
@garyweber29982 ай бұрын
It was extremely helpful to see how the clips on the trim piece worked. Definitely the crux of the project. My replacement job went very quickly and smoothly. Thanks for the video!
@DadsVan2 ай бұрын
That is great to hear! Thank you and happy road tripping!
@bpetersonaz3 ай бұрын
I have a crew van as well and about to do a fan. can you tell me if you had to move the light hole where you placed the fan? Thx for the videos. awesome!
@DadsVan3 ай бұрын
I did not have to move the hole for the interior light. All lights remain in their factory positions
@bpetersonaz2 ай бұрын
@@DadsVan may I asked what you used to cut the headliner?
@DadsVan2 ай бұрын
@bpetersonaz I used a box cutter. It was tough in a few areas where the headliner is thicker, but got the job done. Good luck with your build!
@Ms.Frankenbuilder3 ай бұрын
Real nice job, attempting this soon myself.
@DadsVan3 ай бұрын
Thank you! It makes a big difference in sound and temperature. Good luck with your build!
@BrianMeadAlaska3 ай бұрын
Good info. Could have done this video in about 30 seconds though.
@DadsVan3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@billwigglesworth91754 ай бұрын
BIG help! Thank you.
@DadsVan4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@tomwilkinson5694 ай бұрын
Not sure. How to tell?
@DadsVan4 ай бұрын
Does the front of the vehicle look like the model years 2019 and newer? Or the previous style from 2018 and before
@tomwilkinson5694 ай бұрын
Having the same problem with my tweeter speakers on an Airstream 2019 Interstate. Rather than mounting new speakers in the doors is there a replacement speaker # that you might know of? Also my center speaker is giving garbled speech. Would you know that # as well? Thank you for a reply.
@DadsVan4 ай бұрын
Is your rig built on NCV3 or VS30?
@Junk654 ай бұрын
Great video.
@DadsVan4 ай бұрын
Thank you for supporting our channel!
@Quizzical1065 ай бұрын
That does not look 8 x 8'??
@DadsVan5 ай бұрын
It is! Roomy and nice height too! eurekacamping.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/tents/camping/jade-canyon-x4-person-tent
Did you have any problems with expansion or contraction due to weather?
@DadsVan5 ай бұрын
I have had no problems. Lived in snowy cold climate and now tropical warm. All is good!
@user-my3rn4ce3h5 ай бұрын
@@DadsVan great, thanks!
@sadainahmad87615 ай бұрын
Hi guys I have the same charger but the arms got stuck and doesn't work to grip the phone. Anyone can fix the problem please.
@DadsVan5 ай бұрын
The only issue I’ve encountered is when the USB outlet doesn’t have high enough amps it will cause the arms to not close. Did you try another outlet?
@GWAYGWAY16 ай бұрын
The. Manual/ automatic. Is NOT the transmission it is the type of search it does. I thought this for a long time😊
@DadsVan6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Good to know
@samlarkjr55817 ай бұрын
Dude?! This was awesome 👏🏿 We have a 2018 Sprinter 4x4 2500 and I had no clue what that button was🤣 We rent our Sprinter on Turo and adding the info on DSR will be great! I’ll be on the lookout for more of your content. I hope something unexpected and amazing happens for you!😀
@DadsVan7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Good to hear it was helpful. Have fun out there!
@improvagility55167 ай бұрын
Thanks for providing this video. Very helpful!
@DadsVan7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am glad it helped. Good luck with your build!
@ptech888 ай бұрын
There is always another error code on these garbage vehicles. F Mercedes
@DadsVan8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your experience! This is the only one I’ve had to deal with thus far. If you disconnect the power by gas pedal before removing seat this code will not occur.
@JunkWorld-Junk-Removal8 ай бұрын
Hey, I know the height of that but how many feet was that role? Thanks,
@DadsVan8 ай бұрын
50 feet roll, 60” wide
@kingofswamis8 ай бұрын
Are you stoked on the result? Did it quiet it down at all? And then looks like no sound deadening? Thanks Bill
@kingofswamis8 ай бұрын
Also did you think about putting two layers where there was room?
@DadsVan8 ай бұрын
Yes, it significantly reduces sound. My van sounded like a rattling metal box until I did this. Could not even talk or listen to music without being loud. I did use vibration dampening in the van too. These areas in the insulation video had stock vibration dampening pads so I didn’t add much more. My channel has another vid on those dampening pads.
@DadsVan8 ай бұрын
I did not consider two layers. I was happy with results from one, and wanted to save some in case I needed it later.
@durpydurp74978 ай бұрын
I have 2002 C230 and 2006 ML350. iCarsoft doesn't feel the need to provide full support on "older" benz's even though they are listed in vehicle list. They actually told me so in an email. Fault codes come up as unknown codes, and though it is says it's successfully clearing the SRS errors, it is not. Read them and they are still there, light still on. I swapped my steering wheel with a refurb'd one, and got SRS light, which I expected, but thought no problem, i have iCarsoft. Uh, no it won't frickin' clear, and there is no one around here with SDS. It does however provide a plethora of data in the live data section for each section. When I removed the old steering wheel, I was so excited (old one was sooo nasty!), I did not mark the position. DOH! So, I used iCarsoft to check the steering angle in the ESP section. I had disconnected the battery, so I had to reconnect with the airbag out, big mistake. I'm not sure if it would have thrown an SRS code either way if I'd left it disconnected, but I'm very digusted with iCarsoft. Kicking myself for not marking the hub with a marker before pulling it. 😭Ok, it has helped in some repairs, but there are random major gaps in it's functionality that you only find out when you need it most, I mean for F's sake, a Mercedes code reader that tells you basic MB codes are unknown? Thankfully they are published. My old Carsoft (not iCarsoft) box that ran with a serial connection on XP could read all those codes. Unfortunately that computer died years gone by.
@jasminegrace65338 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@DadsVan8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@davidjbaldi19709 ай бұрын
You saved my weekend❤
@DadsVan9 ай бұрын
Glad you’re back up and running!
@thebarnacles8669 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, I found this video extremely helpful
@DadsVan9 ай бұрын
Thank you and I’m glad it was helpful. I could not find any info on wiring that sliding door speaker which is what motivated me to make the video. Good luck with your build!
@user-jm7gv4tj2z10 ай бұрын
Oh, and you should add a link to those wire cutters ;)
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Good point! They are made by Klein: amzn.to/46Djy3h
@user-jm7gv4tj2z10 ай бұрын
Great video. The link to the Subwoofer mounting panel doesn't work though.
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Try this one. Contact Hein and give him specs on the woofer you want to install so he can cut it correctly. www.ebay.com/itm/133897494562?mkcid=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&ssspo=alIbFw-4T36&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=vhqee2hztso&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY&siteid=0&campid=5338601399&customid=&toolid=10001
@user-jm7gv4tj2z10 ай бұрын
Very cool. That wiring in the side door is very clever.
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really wanted the speaker there so had to figure this one out carefully. It wasn’t easy but works great now.
@user-jm7gv4tj2z10 ай бұрын
Very good video, thanks!!
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Thank you and good luck with your upgrade!
@dndgful10 ай бұрын
Hello, I have the same unit with the exact same components but have gotten a "no signal lately after the heater tries to fire. How has your been for you? Any issues with wiring? I am trying to troubleshoot my issue currently
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Did you run the antenna up the side of the van? I ran mine from under passenger seat where heater is up the B pillar
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Did you pair the remote per the initial setup instructions on pg 11 of the manual? You have to pair it using the “button” connected to the main unit. Basically you push the button, it will flash, and then on the remote navigate to the Pair Mode / Add menu option and select that.
@josephjuno955510 ай бұрын
How are u charging Goal Zero? Solar or off generator?
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Both. 300W solar on roof (3 x 100W panels) and then I also tie into the alternator using the yeti car link. Videos for both are on my channel.
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
Oh, and I also have a 120V shore power hookup on side of van that feeds into two charging inputs. So three total charging options. The battery is almost always full
@josephjuno955510 ай бұрын
What else are u running off that fuse box? How.much can That 12v plug power?
@DadsVan10 ай бұрын
The 12V socket can do 10 amps. That’s plenty for the fan. The 7.5 amp rating and fuse for the fan is a max. It won’t ever hit that but that’s the required protection. I actually combo the 12V with the all the other outputs using an adapter to get 40 amps to the distribution block. Then I break that out to power everything in my van. Fan, led lights, fridge, heater. There’s still room to hookup more, and eventually I’ll add water pump and cooktop
@tomcorbett702711 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing how it is really done!
@DadsVan11 ай бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching and good luck with your van!
@davidburt6676 Жыл бұрын
How come the engine light stayed on after the reet
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
That is normal when the key is in ignition but only in accessory mode. It is a internal check that the light is working
@peechi_yamma Жыл бұрын
So glad my husband is an electrician but on houses going to test his skills thanks for the vid
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks and good luck with your build!
@JohnDrach Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for what you've done to install your bed?
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Yes! I have videos for the platform bed as well as the folding seat. If you mean the platform bed, there are two videos. Here is part 1: Platform bed install in Sprinter van Part 1 - L-track mounting kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erJ8i5mWsLTVYps.html
@JohnDrach Жыл бұрын
@@DadsVan Thanks
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Here is the link to the series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLJm3gbVNV2xcg1VkWe6NhOS53pjzekH8a
@JohnDrach Жыл бұрын
@@DadsVan Thanks, I have the Ikea parts. I was also wanting to install to LTRACK. The attachments are gold. Thanks for the tip
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
The video description has the part number. Here it is: US Cargo Control part# 1519-EBF www.uscargocontrol.com/Double-Stud-Fitting-w-Bolt-Thread That attaches to ltrack, then I bolt it to angle steel, then bolt through the angle steel and through the ikea bar and through the platform panel
@mulumbashongo5958 Жыл бұрын
Where is your work shop
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a shop per se, just work out of my home garage
@siddiqiorientalrugcleaning7737 Жыл бұрын
Rear rihjt axle shaft acording to vin 2012 a splinter 2500
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@FBall-im8ui Жыл бұрын
No Insulation??? you will regret that decision
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Yeah I thought about that but felt the wood subfloor plus vinyl plank floor that includes a bottom layer of insulation was enough. So far no regrets.
@BrownDevil2 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video 😂 one of these days im going to attempt to change the speakers on 2015 sprinter.
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The upgrade is totally worth it! Good luck with your build!
@davidhildebrand7181 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of doing the same setup with my factory headliner, though no with 80/20. Seeing how you approached this gave me some good ideas regarding attachment options. There are not many examples with a factory headliner. Thanks for sharing and providing the details. All the best with the remainder of your build and the adventures the van will bring.
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Good luck with your build and adventures to come!
@tuomasholo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for watching!
@trevorwdg Жыл бұрын
Great video. How long exactly did it take before the van was able to start? 15? 30 minutes? An hour?
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Depends how depleted the battery was, but typically 5 min max. You need to rev the engine of the other car to speed up the process. It may also help to rev engine of other car while trying to start the van.
@2430henry Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing how to put on the straps, helped me out a bunch. Ready for the outings with the kids
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Have fun out there!
@bourdon845 Жыл бұрын
Cool !
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@spm2381 Жыл бұрын
How do you remove the mount to switch between vehicles?
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
The mount to the dash is suction cup type with some stick adhesive. To remove you just press the release and peel it off. I have done this a few times and it still sticks to my dash ok.
@vabctv3570 Жыл бұрын
If I only add subwoofer how the process work? Please
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
You still need to route head unit outputs to the amp to create a signal for the subwoofer. I don’t believe the head unit has a dedicated subwoofer output
@vabctv3570 Жыл бұрын
@@DadsVan Can I use rear output from head unit to subwoofer?
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Yes you can. See options in the manual here support.alpine-usa.com/products/documents/OM_S-A60M+S-A32F+S-A55V.pdf
@kyledefreitas89 Жыл бұрын
I had my sprinter battery die the other day and only had a portable jump starter with me that didn't have quite enough power to do the job with the under the hood method (it required that I start the van within about a second of connecting it). After running around the door as fast as I could a few times with no luck, I had to remove the floor and hook it straight to the battery so I could hit the start button immediately. This wasn't a problem with two other portable jump starters that I used with lower specs. Lessons learned: 1. Don't trust the specs of jump starters from China/amazon. Read the reviews. 2. Floor board removal takes two different sized torx bits, t20 and t30 (less common to have around). I'd recommend buying these bits and keeping them on board just in case. 3. If you buy a portable jump starter, make sure the leads are long enough to use it under the hood before you need it. Not all of them are. PS I have a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter 2500.
@DadsVan Жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for sharing. I bought as 8 piece folding torx tool from Home Depot to keep in the van for things like this: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Torx-Folding-Key-Set-8-Piece-HFTK8PC/202934902?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools_TopSell&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools_TopSell-71700000086053656-58700007291967538-92700072581141384&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UeOSXcAGWO1jNOEZUyag9usi&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsbnOpq-V_QIV5wOtBh0wugG-EAQYAiABEgJh1PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@miles0929 Жыл бұрын
Great videos! Your studded is very clear. Thanks for taking the time to do these.