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Forum: Member Classifieds 04-18-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 198
Posted By velo47
2016 Sportsmobile Sprinter 70K miles

Sadly, the time has come to sell our Sportsmobile Sprinter. We’ve had great trips in this van, including the Continental Divide Route, the Trans-America trail, and 3 Backcountry Discovery Routes...
Forum: Campfire 07-27-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 231,776
Posted By velo47
Anyone here? Washington plates. Spied at Hocking...

Anyone here? Washington plates. Spied at Hocking Hills state park in Ohio. https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/10356-albums1151-picture48197.jpeg
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-24-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By velo47
Great suggestions, thank you both! Thanks too...

Great suggestions, thank you both!
Thanks too for the offer, Twoxentrix. My mom and sister both live in Alexandria, so I may be visiting the area. I'll give you a ring if I do. I have no idea...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-23-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Posted By velo47
Trans America Trail must dos?

Hi All,
I'm heading off on the Transamerica Trail at the beginning of next week. Going east to NC from NM and Then circle back west to OR, then back to NM.
I'll generally be following Sam Correro's...
Forum: Show & Tell 05-21-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,217
Posted By velo47
If I tell you, I'll have to kill you:n5: ...

If I tell you, I'll have to kill you:n5:

Actually, I don't know the answer. There are 2 - the bigger one is the factory MBZ and the smaller one was installed with the stereo when we had the van...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-14-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,414
Posted By velo47
These work for me ...

These work for me
https://morrflate.com/shop/morrflate-accessories/morrflate-caps/
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-01-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,298
Posted By velo47
The pictures are correct. With negative offset,...

The pictures are correct. With negative offset, the centerline of the wheel (red vertical line) is outboard of the hub. With positive offset, it is inboard (although the picture almost looks like 0...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-01-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,298
Posted By velo47
Negative offset pushes the wheel outboard,...

Negative offset pushes the wheel outboard, positive offset pushes the wheel inboard.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 01-18-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,979
Posted By velo47
Arizona: ...

Arizona:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f17/az-bdr-26182.html

New Mexico:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f17/new-mexico-backcountry-discovery-route-26423.html

Colorado:
Forum: Van Body 07-25-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,426
Posted By velo47
Expeds are the bomb!

Expeds are the bomb!
Forum: Appliances and Interior 06-17-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,691
Posted By velo47
For reference, here's the deck plate I installed...

For reference, here's the deck plate I installed in my water tank. I used plenty of silicone, just in case.
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/10356-albums1151-picture43952.jpg
All...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-14-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By velo47
WTB VanCompass Hi Lift Mount

Does anyone have a VanCompass Hi Lift mount (that attaches to their ladder) that they aren't using? If so, let me know!
Thanks,
Matt
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-06-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By velo47
Made my own too! Easy Peasy. Slip over the...

Made my own too! Easy Peasy. Slip over the door. Magnets along the bottom and velcro around the mirror holds down the bottom edge....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-18-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,258
Posted By velo47
For those who might have their rigs registered to...

For those who might have their rigs registered to an LLC in a state like Montana, also notice the exclusion of:

"Vehicles registered to a partnership, corporation, company, commercial entity, or...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-06-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,443
Posted By velo47
I got mine through an American Adventurist group...

I got mine through an American Adventurist group buy for a third of that. It's really nice and will easily outlast more than a couple Trasheroos.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-24-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,566
Posted By velo47
Hey Joe, I ended up installing the double in...

Hey Joe,
I ended up installing the double in the back of the van, behind the passenger rear wheel well. SMB had wired the single to the house battery, so that location worked better than under the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-11-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 737,858
Posted By velo47
Got together with a friend who has a metal shop...

Got together with a friend who has a metal shop and made some mounts for the Pull Pal.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/10356-albums1151-picture46040.jpg
...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-16-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 35,691
Posted By velo47
Glen, when I had a Ravelco on my old (then new)...

Glen, when I had a Ravelco on my old (then new) '87 Saab I put the cap on a tether to the key ring. That way I had to take the cap out to take the keys with me when I parked. And, I always had the...
Forum: Show & Tell 01-16-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,581
Posted By velo47
Nice Glen!

Nice Glen!
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-21-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,722
Posted By velo47
We went with a DC only Isotherm because, well, it...

We went with a DC only Isotherm because, well, it was cheaper. Since the compressor runs of DC power anyway, we couldn't think of any advantage to having the AC/DC version. It also seems more...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-17-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,817
Posted By velo47
This is the single compressor (CKMA12) with a...

This is the single compressor (CKMA12) with a mount for the Ranger. $451 is the going price for these on the interweb. It's hard to find a screamin' deal on ARBs, I think they regulate their...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-30-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By velo47
House or Starter Battery for Compressor?

Hi, I am putting a new compressor in my Sprinter. SMB wired the original to the house battery and it's mounted on the frame rail under the side door. I'd like to put the new under the hood to...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-30-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By velo47
Me too. The stock brakes are not awe...

Me too. The stock brakes are not awe inspiring...or even just inspiring.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 11-24-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By velo47
For sale thread here ...

For sale thread here

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f14/2003-ford-e350-eb-holy-grail-build-for-sale-29385.html
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-24-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,457
Posted By velo47
Have you called them? I know when I dropped in...

Have you called them? I know when I dropped in in July they were swamped with orders and having some supply issues (isn't everyone?). Mark and Rob are good guys.
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