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batavia02
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Question , Can a sprinter diesel class c tow a small s u v like a Jeep Wrangler for example ?looks like it can tow 5-7 pounds. Is this accurate? Looking for some answers thanks in advance
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way2roll
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For a technical answer you really need to run the numbers. Weigh the unit loaded for travel (water, food, people) etc and subtract that from the GCWR which will leave you with your towing capacity.
I am surprised at how well our new Sprinter class C tows our CRV. The brakes on the sprinter are awesome (much better than our previous gas class A's). I do have supplemental brakes in the CRV though. The Sprinter has a good deal of low end torque so taking off is no issue. My only complaint is climbing hills at highway speeds and passing. 60+ MPH towing a car and the sprinter doesn't have much left in terms of acceleration. If you want to maintain 70MPH on the interstate and pass a truck going 68 - it will take about 3 minutes - no joke. But the diesel based class C's otherwise are very capable of towing a car provided the numbers are within specs.
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midnightsadie
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I have a older one 5cyc 2007 pulls my 18ft boat to AZ 3rd gear in steep mountains. p.s and I get 17mpg doing it.
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MDKMDK
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I tow a 4500lb 2016 Wrangler JKU with my 2018 Navion 24V on a 2017 Sprinter 3500 chassis. Loaded for travel the combination is close to the max GCWR, but it works. A 2-door Wrangler would be easier, obviously, as it's a lighter vehicle.
Like way2roll says, you have to get everything weighed loaded for travel, accurately, then do the math.
Mike. Comments are anecdotal or personal opinions, and worth what you paid for them.
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bobndot
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Just curious. Has anyone who owns one checked the tranny temps ?
Do the Sprinters have a tranny temp gauge as standard eq ?
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MDKMDK
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bobndot wrote:Just curious. Has anyone who owns one checked the tranny temps ?
Do the Sprinters have a tranny temp gauge as standard eq ?
Maybe the new ones do?
Not on my 2017.
I had to program it as an X-Gauge (TFT) in my ScanGauge II.
It was tedious, but it works.
I also had to program an engine oil temp X-Gauge (EOT).
It comes with a coolant temp X-Gauge (FWT) already programmed.
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bobndot
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MDKMDK, thank u.
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MDKMDK
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bobndot wrote:MDKMDK, thank u.
You're welcome.
If you're interested, SGII is available on Amazon.
I think they're priced like Dyson vacuum cleaners, they don't often go "on sale".
I just bought a second one for my towed, and paid full price. I think they're worth it.
Maybe check out their website first, where they list optional X-Gauges for various makes/models of vehicles and chassis. You can buy directly from them, if you choose.
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bobndot
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MDK, Tnx I have a SG and use it to monitor my tranny temps on my Ford.
I was curious to know if , regarding the op’s 2023 version, ,
1- does the new rv version of the Sprinter chassis have an external tranny cooler ?
2- if not, then monitoring tranny temp is something to monitor while towing. Especially if maxing out a Sprinter chassis. Safeguard the transmission.
As you suggested , a ScanGauge in tranny temp mode would be the tool to use. Btw, you are absolutely right, setting it up took a little time. But once i understood the program it was a lot easier.
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MDKMDK
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bobndot wrote:MDK, Tnx I have a SG and use it to monitor my tranny temps on my Ford.
I was curious to know if , regarding the op’s 2023 version, ,
1- does the new rv version of the Sprinter chassis have an external tranny cooler ?
2- if not, then monitoring tranny temp is something to monitor while towing. Especially if maxing out a Sprinter chassis. Safeguard the transmission.
As you suggested , a ScanGauge in tranny temp mode would be the tool to use. Btw, you are absolutely right, setting it up took a little time. But once i understood the program it was a lot easier.
Again, no worries.
As for the newer VS30 chassis, it probably has everything, based on the price.
It does get more regular recalls than it's predecessors. Both minor and major.
As for SGII, I usually watch the 3 temperatures (FWT, EOT, TFT) while driving, towing or not. I find that an odd change in normal temps usually means trouble brewing (literally?).
I toggle the 4th gauge between GER (current gear), VLT (battery voltage/alternator output), LOD (engine load %), RGN (regen status on/off), DEF (DEF tank level), and GAL (fuel tank level).
All help me keep an eye on things.
Programming them is tedious, but once you get going, it gets easier. Sort of?
Someone said if you buy direct from Linear Logic/Scan Gauge, and tell them the vehicle it's for, they can add the X-Gauges you want before they ship it.
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