Where is the fuel tap on a Mercedes Sprinter?

Where is the fuel tap on a Mercedes Sprinter?

For most Sprinters from 2008-2014, the helpful folks at Mercedes put a fuel tap on the front left side of the fuel tank that makes it quite easy to install the tubing without dropping the fuel tank and drilling a hole in the top. YES.

Is there an Espar heater for a sprinter?

This Espar Heater is compatible with all Mercedes Sprinter, Dodge Sprinter, Freightliner Sprinter, Ford Transit, and RAM ProMaster Vans. The Easystart Remote+ controller can be used for selecting or pre-setting your Espar heater operation mode and time. It also can be used to switch the heater ON / OFF remotely.

Where does the fuel line go in a sprinter Camper Van?

Exhaust air from combustion to the outside of the vehicle – silver, heat-resistant ribbed metal hose provided with the unit. Fuel line from the main diesel tank under the van, routed through the fuel pump that comes with the heater (more below on that specific item).

How to install a sprinter Camper Van heater?

Check out www.sprinter-source.com for information on that. Figure out where your heater is going to go and measure all wires, duct work, and fuel lines to make sure you have enough material. Then add 10-20% slop so you avoid stretching wires tight or running out of fuel line halfway.

For most Sprinters from 2008-2014, the helpful folks at Mercedes put a fuel tap on the front left side of the fuel tank that makes it quite easy to install the tubing without dropping the fuel tank and drilling a hole in the top. YES.

Exhaust air from combustion to the outside of the vehicle – silver, heat-resistant ribbed metal hose provided with the unit. Fuel line from the main diesel tank under the van, routed through the fuel pump that comes with the heater (more below on that specific item).

Check out www.sprinter-source.com for information on that. Figure out where your heater is going to go and measure all wires, duct work, and fuel lines to make sure you have enough material. Then add 10-20% slop so you avoid stretching wires tight or running out of fuel line halfway.

How to attach a fuel tank to an Espar heater?

To attach the stock Mercedes Sprinter fuel tank to the Espar fuel line, read all the directions in the installation manual and then perhaps follow what I did: Buy a short (<12”) piece of 5/16” black flexible fuel line]

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