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SAVE MONEY, GO ADVENTURE

Posted by Cody Patton on

2007-PRESENT, MERCEDES SPRINTER 4X4, BOTTLE JACK USAGE General Notes Please refer to your owner’s manual for bottle jack location and function This blog post demonstrates the functionality of the OEM bottle jack on a 2015 NCV3 4x4 Sprinter with the Van Compass 2” Striker Lift kit and 35” tires. Functionality: The point of this blog post is to show how to safely use the OEM bottle jack equipped with the NCV3 / VS30 Sprinter van platforms.  We often get a lot of inquiries and questions from our customers regarding what kind of jack they should buy to lift their vehicle...

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VAN COMPASS 4X4 SPRINTER SUSPENSION UPGRADES - EXPLAINED

Posted by Mark Hesser on

VAN COMPASS 4X4 SPRINTER SUSPENSION UPGRADES - EXPLAINED

Suspension offerings for the 4x4 Sprinter by Van Compass. 

Van Compass Sprinter 4x4 suspension upgrades

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VAN COMPASS™ FORD TRANSIT INTERCOOLER SKID PLATE (2013+)

Posted by Mark Hesser on

Take your Ford Transit further into the backcountry with confidence.  This skid plate protects several vital engine components under the front of the 3.5L Ecoboost and 3.2L Duratorq equipped Ford Transits.  The intercooler, intercooler piping and engine oil pan are all protected with this skid plate constructed of 1/8” high strength steel and powder coated with a durable, textured black finish.  100% bolt on with simple hand tools, minor drilling and plastic trimming. This skid plate also integrates with the Van Compass Transit Front Winch / Hitch Mount and it is  easily removable for engine oil service.  All hardware is provided...

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VAN COMPASS™ FORD TRANSIT HIGH ROOF OVERHEAD SHELF (2013-PRESENT)

Posted by Mark Hesser on

Take advantage of the empty space above the overhead console of your Ford Transit.  This bolt in overhead shelf installs easily using the original bolt locations securing the overhead console to the vehicle.  Constructed of strong, lightweight, 1/8” thick 5052 Aluminum, this shelf weighs just 15 lbs and provides an abundance of additional storage.  The rear lip on the shelf not only prevents goods from sliding off the back of shelf, but is also a great place to secure L-track for even more versatility.  2 small holes need to be drilled in the headliner for rear support tabs to be...

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Van Compass universal van kitchen galley

Posted by Mark Hesser on

  Convert your adventure van with components that will go the distance.  Bolt in this lightweight, robust kitchen galley from Van Compass.  Available in either 57” or 44” widths, this modular galley is manufactured from US made 5052 Aluminum and bolts together in about an hour with simple hand tools.  Using a symmetric design around the Indel / Truckfridge 130 allows for the fridge to be placed on either side of the galley and opens up a plethora of floor plan configurations.  Cut the counter top yourself to fit the sink / cooktop combo desired to quickly complete a custom galley installation...

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