James Cook Forum

Not too many James Cooks come across to the USA to visit, but the Airstream Westfalia is basically the same as a James Cook with differences in the Dodge (Mercedes) T1N Sprinter and in the Westfalia camper parts. Several of us in the USA added the Roadmaster Active Suspension to our Airstream Westfa...

Looks like Roadmaster Active Suspension. Several Airstream Westfalia (NAFTA James Cook, Dodge Sprinter) owners have installed. The website does not have one for a 2004-2006 Dodge Sprinter but should be available. https://activesuspension.com/collections https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?t...

The NAFTA (USA) version came standard with a smoke detector and a CO detector mounted on the upper cabinet front face, passenger side. The upper cabinet above the closet and bathroom doors. (The upper cabinet is the NAFTA version enclosed part of the Kerstner rooftop air conditioner and had air vent...

An alternative in USA, Trik L Start. Usually mounted around driver seat. I have not done but is on my list someday: http://www.lslproducts.net/TLSPage.html When solar panels are charging house batteries and house batteries are fully charged, then goes to starting battery. Some more info with good li...

G-wagen wheel comparisons.

http://www.rubicon-trail.com/G-Class/wheels/start.html

1. The 2002-2006 140" and 158" wheelbase single rear wheel 2500 Dodge Sprinter (DaimlerChrysler) had a factory lift and used (a) factory 16" x 6" steel wheels or (b) factory option 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels. Bolt pattern 5 x 130, center hub 84.1. NOTE: The factory steel wheels and factory option alloy...

1. The 2002-2006 140" and 158" whelbase single rear wheel 2500 Dodge Sprinter (DaimlerChrysler) had a factory lift and used (a) factory 16" x 6" steel wheels or (b) factory option 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels. Bolt pattern 5 x 130, center hub 84.1. NOTE: The factory steel wheels and factory option alloy ...

American product latest version 329-47 rear bumper sumo springs. In the USA, we have a factory lift with standard 16" wheels and different rear leaf springs with more curvature so higher lift. In the USA, the SumoSprings 329-47 are NOT in contact with the rear axle. There's an air space. So there is...

Most of the single rear wheel USA Sprinters came standard with 16" wheels (steel 16" x 6" or alloy 16" x 6.5") with 225/75/16 tires. The spare tire basket bolts apparently could be relocated to adjust for a slightly larger 245/75/16 size with the same basket lowered (bracket bolts moved down). But a...

Why not use the newer models which have a longer brushless motor life, integrated high altitude, quieter fuel pump, graduated versus fixed speeds fan, etc.? The new heaters are the same size and use the same plastic case. There are various submodels including one for RVs or recreational but they all...

Flo, impressive work. I think you mentioned earlier that you did not add insulation between the outer roof and the inner liner to avoid condensation. 1. Where does the condensation, water go on purpose? Are there designated weepholes? There are reports of leaking roofs with water exiting near A pill...

I don't know how much of an air gap or space is between the factory storage shelves and the steel window area. If you do it yourself, you may want to find a thin, high value insulation to put or glue on the steel. The factory shelves can get hot from the sun baking the fake black louvered door panel...

1. As mentioned earlier, the swaybar brackets sometimes crack and break. In the USA, Westfalia (except apparently for the first few) used a heavier duty swaybar than normal Sprinters but used the same brackets. 2. In the USA, LindenEngineering advised owners to check the U-bolts on the rear springs....

There are many differences between the Westfalia James Cook and the Airstream Westfalia (NAFTA version of the James Cook), besides the different electrical shore power systems USA 110/120 volts versus European 220/240 volts, but the 12 volts portions may be very similar. The USA NAFTA has a repair m...

There are many differences between the Westfalia James Cook and the Airstream Westfalia (NAFTA version of the James Cook), besides the different electrical shore power systems USA 110/120 volts versus European 220/240 volts, but the 12 volts portions may be very similar. The USA NAFTA has a repair m...