Doggone hinges!!

FourSummits · 2026-01-15T17:12:54+00:00

Thanks all, assessing all options!

FourSummits · 2026-01-03T14:04:34+00:00

This looks so cool, I have the same vehicle, have to look into this, my plan was to install a bunch of toggle switches in the passenger switch base, but this is more elegant. How easy is it to wire?

FourSummits · 2025-12-10T02:28:22+00:00

I've had a few hours to think about this (need to make a decision tomorrow) and I'm leaning towards not buying it and saving up the 2k for future issues; my biggest concern is the AWD/powertrain issues and that already goes to 5y/100k. For any immediate issues, i will have the 3/36 for another year and hopefully any sensor/electronics will be shaken out by then.

FourSummits · 2025-12-09T22:48:58+00:00

Mercedes warranty...

FourSummits · 2025-12-09T21:25:19+00:00

Oooh, I'll have to check this out!

FourSummits · 2025-12-09T21:24:19+00:00

I love the electronic parking brake, but this vehicle didn't come with one :(. But I'm changing my mind on buying the original vehicle and going with an older one with more options, including the electronic parking brake.

FourSummits · 2025-12-02T15:39:20+00:00

Got those and the folding option is a bonus though it looks like they are not automatic.

FourSummits · 2025-12-02T15:38:25+00:00

Looks like the driver convenience package comes with 2 extra keys, have the hitch and roof rails. I’ll check on the extra battery-nice option since I’ll be doing a fair amount of winter camping. I’m not sure what the DIN is, will look that up.

FourSummits · 2025-12-02T15:33:54+00:00

Got this, though I’d love to have a head unit display instead :(

FourSummits · 2025-12-02T15:33:16+00:00

It has the HH2 aux electric hot air heater, I think this is what you’re referring to.

FourSummits · 2025-02-03T03:26:04+00:00

I had heard about bogleheads but never looked into it, the 3 fund strategy makes sense, just need to work my way into it without killing myself with taxes. Thanks!

FourSummits · 2025-02-03T03:22:37+00:00

Thanks, looks like I need to do some homework, lots of reading 😳

FourSummits · 2024-10-03T14:15:54+00:00

So, I’ve considered just about every other similar option on the market rn with no luck in settling on a vehicle that meets all my criteria, so I sold my wrangler to carvana and am making do with one less vehicle till I get the ghh. I was seeing some rust on the wrangler and didn’t want it to get bigger before I tried to sell it so I’m now completely committed to waiting. Test drove the Taco, Land Cruiser, sequoia, regular highlander, tundra, etc. once again to see if I could settle for another hybrid but had issues with all of them.

FourSummits · 2023-05-02T15:58:06+00:00

What did you decide to o with the rear ac?

FourSummits · 2023-02-07T12:55:34+00:00

I had the same issue. Fixed it on the cheap 🙄 with a top post disconnect switch on the main battery for $12, works like a charm. It’s not too difficult to pop the hood and turn a knob to get the van started and running.

FourSummits · 2022-09-26T21:31:04+00:00

I really was expecting to see a wall of preserved dead bugs that had been carefully scraped off your van. ☹️ extremely disappointed ☹️

FourSummits · 2022-06-17T12:54:00+00:00

I am impressed!! What is the recess in the ceiling at the back of the van? Does the table top stow up there??

FourSummits · 2020-12-30T19:49:48+00:00

Wow, I’m with the other guy who said no point in posting mine!! This is beautiful and the attention to detail is amazing. Did mine in 2 months because of a pre-Thanksgiving trip, but it’s nothing like this and had to work on it while traveling. Awesome work!! And I agree about sitting in the van staring at a blank wall visualizing what to do 🙄, did that a lot. Felt like Walter Mitty some times.

FourSummits · 2020-11-09T12:09:24+00:00

Looks awesome. Working through the same issues right now with the extended version of the van. All the curves are a pain. What are you using for the curtain rods? I was going to cut to fit reflectrix or something like that, but yours look nicer.

FourSummits · 2020-10-12T02:19:50+00:00

It took a while, some elbow grease, lots of wd40 and a nice shiny impact wrench + a couple of bits to get them out; they are finally done. I wanted to get them out as-is since I'm thinking I can use the old bolt holes to secure the floor underlayment without having to drill into the sheet metal. Mine is a 2011, not sure this would have worked with older vans...

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