2017 Mercedes Sprinter Antenna Repair

Sprinter antenna parts diagram

Our van’s navigation system stopped working, and then the overhead light console began dripping water. The integrated gasket material at the bottom of the plastic antenna mounting shell had gotten brittle and started to crumble which was allowing water incursion into the van’s interior. Replacing the antenna mount would have … More…

Road Trip September-October 2020 Day 2

Sue with doggies beside van with RV in tow

First thing this morning, we visited the Shiloh Civil War Battlefield, then made our way to the Mississippi north of Memphis and crossed over into the toe of Missouri. In the afternoon, we made our way up from the Mississippi valley into the Ozark Mountains.

Road Trip September-October 2020 Day 5

Sue with doggies beside van with RV in tow

From the Missouri River to Rapid City via Badlands National Park. We were unable to visit the Wounded Knee Memorial due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Road Trip September-October 2020 Day 22

Sue with doggies beside van with RV in tow

After a pleasant stay with our old friend John in Roanoke, we pointed the rig along the Blue Ridge Parkway, but didn’t quite make it home.

Road Trip September-October 2020 Day 20

Sue with doggies beside van with RV in tow

Today we continued our journey through the Allegheny Mountains, passing by the Green Bank National Radio Observatory, and then descending into Roanoke, VA.