Cooling and Heating

This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Sprinter

Screens:

Simple design for a screen that goes over the window.  We made some that used magnetic strips, but they were kind of a pain to install, and the magnets tend to crack.  This seems like a better idea, because the window height can be adjusted.  Maybe build some kind of rain shield into it.

http://www.sprinteraccessories.com/074_custom_bug_barrier_and_cross_ventilation_kit.html

Vent Fans:

MaxxFan [...]

Awning

This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Sprinter

Crank Out Awnings:

F45 Plus
Fiamma F45Ti:

This is a nice awning, and the one that is usually most commonly installed on the sprinter conversions.  It has self supporting arms that allow the awning to be cranked out with ease.  I want to be able to attach the support posts to the vehicle as shown in the image.
http://www.fiammausa.com/products/awnings.asp?Fam=F01

A&E [...]

How to Stop Wasting Trash Bags

I was just watching someone empty the trashcan, and it reminded me that trashbags and trashcan liners are ridiculous for places that have garbage pickup or dumpsters. Seems so wastefull to put your trash in a perfectly good bag. The main reason we do it is in order to prevent the trashcan itself from becoming [...]

Lightwave bindings adapted to WLF Liquid Force kite board

Lightwave makes a great pair of bindings, but after purchasing them, I realized that my Liquid Force WLF kite board uses non-standard 6.5inch screw spacing. The screws for the Lightwave bindings are spaced at 6in apart.  

Leaning and Wheelbase Transforming Vehicle

This vehicle was inspired by the Carver One, and a prototype wheelbase changing vehicle that I saw in the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.

Sprinter Roof Rack

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Sprinter

The sprinter is already so tall, I really don’t want to add any storage space on the top.  However, I would like to install a solar panel and mounting points for an awning, or tarp hook points.

The 2006 and earlier sprinters did not come with roof rack rails.  I believe the 2007 and newer models [...]

FlowCat - Litter Box Exhaust Fan

CAUTION: Following these simple instructions may lead you to forget that you own a litter box, and therefore neglect to clean it. Please proceed with care.

Logitech Unifying Mouse Receiver Integrated into Lenovo W500 Laptop

The nano receivers that come with cordless mice are awesome, because you can leave them in the laptop all the time.  Worked great on my Macbook, but it sticks out a little too much on the Lenovo Thinkpad W500.  Therefore it gets caught when sliding the laptop into a bag, and eventually damaged [...]

Trail Mix and Other Goodies Dispenser

Sticking our grubby hands into the bowl of trail mix has probably increased our immunity, but I finally had a chance to make something better with a scoop.  Unsatisfied with the dispenser offerings at the store, I resorted to making my own, as usual.  An airtight container is key to keeping the trail mix fresh.  I was [...]

Sprinter Center Jump Seat

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Sprinter

The sprinter has enough space between the front seats to squeeze in an extra seat, and possibly a passenger. After much searching, I found a nice folding seat that comes from the center second row seat in a Ford Explorer. It has it’s own seatbelt, which makes installation a lot easier, and there’s [...]