After years of 'messing around' to find the right battery for our Sprinter 4x4, we installed a Roamer lithium LiFePO4 battery in January 2022. Not just any lithium battery but a very special one that can withstand the cold much better and can even charge at temperatures down to minus 40 degrees.
So, how does…
Nordstau for president!
Whenever the snow is coming from the North, Easterly direction, Upper-Austria and Styria gets the full load of fresh powder. These are the first peaks that the fully loaded clouds will encounter and forcing them to let go of their powder. So, when we look at the snow charts and the predictions,…
We have been struggling with leisure batteries in our Sprinter 4x4 for some time now. I have previously written about this in modifications. We were relatively satisfied with our current Optima Blue Top batteries but with only 150 Ah the capacity is too low, especially in winter when the solar panel is not really contributing.…
There is so much to tell about driving off the road, where do I begin? Let's start with some oneliners that have been proven very useful in my off-road and instructing career. And yes, they are somewhat popular oneliners or quotes, but just take some time to let them sink in.
"As slow as possible…
The Sprinter 4x4 has served us well over the past 5 years. The build has paid off and there is not much that we would do different the next time. The only real disappointment was the 260AH AGM Beaut battery. It could not stand the cold and had trouble supplying enough power to use our…
As we converted the Sprinter 4x4 in 2017 this will be a commented photo report of the build. This is part three of the build where we build the interior, so the cabinets, bed etc. We have chosen for steel and wood (birch and oak) and oak veneer.
Lights integrated in the ceiling and pvc…
As we converted the Sprinter 4x4 in 2017 this wil be a commented photo report of the build This is part one of the build where we will deal with the basic setup and insulation of the Sprinter. We made some unusual and maybe bold choices (using spray cork as well as Sheep wool for…