There are two compartments under Debbie’s seat. The bottom on is used for her things normally taken to the shower. The top one is used to store tools and parts we may need on the road.

We have a smaller compartment under the seat than many because I changed the riser out for a shorter one. (See this post.)

We carry 2 quarts of Mobil 1 ESP Formula M 5w-40. We had to use both of them once when a dealer did not put enough oil in the bus during the 10k service.

We also carry 3 chem lights for emergencies. I used to carry flares but I think these are safer.

An extra oil and fuel filter with clamps for the fuel filter and an extra plug for the oil pan plus a serpentine belt make up the rest of the parts.

Tools we carry are wrenches and sockets and tork tools plus a oil filter wrench and a box of fuses and electrical wire and a simple circuit tester. Also a couple of screwdrivers, crescent wrench and pliers. The 3/8″ socket with a 19mm socket is for use on the tire lugs nuts. There is also a small tire plug kit we added for the Alaska adventure.

If you are planning to do any mods, such as adding GPS, or even changing your own air filters, oil, etc. there are at least a couple of tools you need to add to your collection.

The first is the oil filter wrench like the one shown here from europarts.com.

Next you need a set of tork screw driver bits, some tork sockets and some small wrenches in mm size. I seem to use a T-25 screw bit most of the time. Whether of not you need a torque wrench is still being debated. Apparently most of the torque requirements on the Sprinter are beyound what a human can achieve. I just happent to have a torque wrench but have yet to use it on the Sprinter.

Last you need a set of automotive molding tools like these which are invaluable in taking of dash, door side panels, logos and badging (like 2500) etc.