Sprinter 4x4 coming for 2015

nomad 289 wrote:
Envisioning a DIY camper-van, these Factory options look intriguing:

1. 4x4 low + mud/snow tires.
2. Engine high-idle + 2nd battery (combine with 2000W inverter + aux. alternator); ~eliminate need for generator.
3. 17,000BTU fuel powered engine heater runs for 60 mins. and warms coolant/interior heater. (~Espar type?)
4. Rear heater prep. = heater lines to rear. (could add heat exchanger for hot water and/or rear heat)
5. Bandpass windshield (blocks UV/heat).

Ideally would like to eliminate need for propane and generator. Ideas not fully baked...

just remember-idling a diesel at high idle or not-does tend to clog egr valves and dpf sooner.a lot of idling in generalis tough on a diesels emissions controls sytem-it does not hurt the engine though.