My Van is in! - Page 2

Jeffrey · 05-17-2007, 03:34 PM

I finalized my choice of sound system/navigation/alarm. It's a real nice system. Just over $6K. Holy crap!

Buji · 05-17-2007, 06:42 PM

What did you end up going with? Did you work with Rob? nice guy.

Here's what I'm getting:

kenwood 7" dash head unit with xm navtraffic , gps, buetooth, hd-radio

Zapco amp

mb quartz qsc speakers (x5)

in motion sat dish for dish network

mounting of customer supplied 24" monitor in rear of van, hookups for dish reciever, xbox360, etc.

7" voyager 3-camera rear-view system with remote sound, replacement for rear view mirror with turn signal activated blind spot cameras.

remote start with remote page alarm, scheduled starts, etc

globalsat vehical recovery system (similar to lojack)

full van dynamat

I think that was it for my av stuff...

Jeffrey · 05-17-2007, 07:53 PM

Yikes!!! I thought I got it all! Buji, I never even heard of half that stuff.

Yes, I went with the Kenwood 7100, the MB quartz speakers and a 6 channel amp, separately powered subwoofer, Sirius, Bluetooth integration, Full Nav, iPod interface, keyless remote entry and alarm of some sort, and the full dynamat treatment.

Jeffrey · 06-11-2007, 05:25 PM

Update 6-11-07

About four to five weeks to go. Here's the look as of today:

Buji · 06-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Right on! I'm heading down there tomorrow to take Rob some electronics + to check on the van. The anticipation is pretty intense!!

Jeffrey · 06-29-2007, 03:20 PM

Update: 6-29-07

My rig's been up on the rack for about two weeks. Lots of stuff has been installed, still a little to go. Then I have three or more weeks to go for the rest. Eternity!

You can see the 4WD, new fuel tank, Amsoil filters, ExtremeAir Magnum compressor and tank, ARB locker compressor, underfloor storage box, springs, shocks and transfer case.

Jeffrey · 07-20-2007, 10:36 AM

Finally, I got the email telling me the delivery date for my van, now dubbed 'The Delta Flyer".

I'm picking it up on August 2 at 9 AM. Got the car rental reservation already. After orientation and purchase, I'm heading up over Monitor pass and then down 395 through Bridgeport, Mono Lake, Tom's Place, and Bishop. Then climbing Silver Canyon to the top of the White Mountains (rugged 4x4 road, low range required). I'll be camping along the way for three nights. Then down to Lone Pine and the long drive through the desert to get home.

Git 'er Done!!

EMrider · 07-21-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrey

Finally, I got the email telling me the delivery date for my van, now dubbed 'The Delta Flyer".

I'm picking it up on August 2 at 9 AM. Got the car rental reservation already. After orientation and purchase, I'm heading up over Monitor pass and then down 395 through Bridgeport, Mono Lake, Tom's Place, and Bishop. Then climbing Silver Canyon to the top of the White Mountains (rugged 4x4 road, low range required). I'll be camping along the way for three nights. Then down to Lone Pine and the long drive through the desert to get home.

Git 'er Done!!

Congrats. Pls post a trip report and let us know how the new SMB handles Silver Canyon. That is quite a steep and exposed climb in a few places.
R

PeasBugs · 07-21-2007, 10:50 PM

Congrats! My Van is about two weeks behind yours. I think mine will be ready mid to late August. I just got acouple of pics from Sportsmobile.

jason_leaf_indymac · 07-23-2007, 03:04 PM

How long is the total production time on your SMBs? I see the website says 8 weeks. I am tired of scratching at my SMB wild hair so I am thinking about biting the bullet and ordering in the very near future but was really hoping to get it by the beginning of October.