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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-04-2017, 10:38 AM
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Views: 1,410
Posted By Surfmore72
So if I go with the $125 spindle kit from atoz...

So if I go with the $125 spindle kit from atoz (or a Jeep hub) ... Do I need to build a secondary top pivot point? Like welding a 1.5" pipe up right next to bottom spindle and create a top hinge off...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-04-2017, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By Surfmore72
rear bumper

looking to add an outside storage box to van (i havent bought it yet!.. moving from hawaii...buying van in april...late 90's ford is what im looking for). i dont need to carry a tire on back. is...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-27-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 303,895
Posted By Surfmore72
Assuming because you have two of them you like...

Assuming because you have two of them you like the Noah tarp? We won't have an awning on our soon to come rig as was thinking about these or a plain tarp or something like it. Could you review...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2016, 08:27 PM
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Posted By Surfmore72
How did the Mrs get the Hulliner so tight up to...

How did the Mrs get the Hulliner so tight up to Windows?! I would think that with the curves involved as well as all the bubble wrap /mylar that it would peel back over time. Is there a piece of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-29-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Posted By Surfmore72
https://www.amazon.com/1-1-Bulkhead-Fitting-Slip-M...

https://www.amazon.com/1-1-Bulkhead-Fitting-Slip-Made/dp/B0093AMMSG

5 bucks for the slip version
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-28-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Posted By Surfmore72
Look up pvc bulkhead. No need to use silicone...

Look up pvc bulkhead. No need to use silicone or anything with those. I have used them extensively in aquarium trade. One installed it should never leak.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
Daveb great info and resources! Especially the...

Daveb great info and resources! Especially the 110v fridge and lists of things people don't like. I would imagine a energy star chest freezer would be even better as they seem to be better...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
That does seem pretty good! Turn key deal! I...

That does seem pretty good! Turn key deal! I will have to get pretty lucky to find something similar when we move. Don't feel too confident having family check one out before we land. But I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-07-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
As it stands... I know a little about the vans. ...

As it stands... I know a little about the vans. But am learning a lot! I am a diy mechanic / everything so I should be able to pick out a good vehicle if I learn the trouble spots (mainly rust...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-04-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
Ok ok back down to Earth :) So more likely a...

Ok ok back down to Earth :) So more likely a standard touring conversion van (no camping type stuff) with the ugly TV, 4 captains chairs, and "upgraded" stereo.
Do these convert easy? ...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-04-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
Awesome! Yeah that all seems like sound advice. ...

Awesome! Yeah that all seems like sound advice.
So something like a 2000 smb or roadtrek? I know some where in that time frame all the van manufacturers changed series. Any major pluses of...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-03-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
I know it sounds silly... But we a living in...

I know it sounds silly... But we a living in Hawaii NOW and moving to the mainland USA. So rving around the US to hopefully find a place we can get ahead and start a business
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 06-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,147
Posted By Surfmore72
The Holy Grail (cheap, efficient, easy)

Don't want to labor you all too much (as I've been reading your posts and you seem busy!) but i am looking for advice. Wife, dog, and I are leaving Hawaii to start a life / family on the US...
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