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Forum: Welcome Mat 07-10-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,425
Posted By BenJJ
There is a funny line from a movie (Beerfest)...

There is a funny line from a movie (Beerfest) that applies here:

"If you have to ask big man, you can't afford it."

In all seriousness though, several others have mentioned this before, hard...
Forum: Campfire 06-23-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,460
Posted By BenJJ
Off the coast of Santorini

Off the coast of Santorini
Forum: 4x4 06-01-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By BenJJ
Best decision I ever made was selling my cargo...

Best decision I ever made was selling my cargo van to start over with a passenger van that has all the stuff you listed. My foot would literally start to fall asleep/cramp on long drives.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-25-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,964
Posted By BenJJ
If its just the starter battery you are having...

If its just the starter battery you are having trouble with, it might be easier to just carry a battery buddy to jump start the van if the battery dies. The lithium ion ones work great and are super...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-18-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,719
Posted By BenJJ
$50k seems a tad high to me but not too much....

$50k seems a tad high to me but not too much. Definitely a reasonable starting point given the current market and demand for these vans. Trust me if this thing listed at $15-20k as someone suggested...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-05-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,842
Posted By BenJJ
Only photos I could track down. Basically we have...

Only photos I could track down. Basically we have a quick connect hose coming off the back already for our fresh water that is connected to a 12V pump. just run that hose (black one) to the inlet of...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-05-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,842
Posted By BenJJ
We use a tankless propane water heater for hot...

We use a tankless propane water heater for hot showers and it works pretty well. I just have it setup with quick connect fittings and I hang it off the rear bumper and connect to the cold water...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-04-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,170
Posted By BenJJ
Are you wanting to get the whole top removed...

Are you wanting to get the whole top removed including the lift mechanism, or just the fiberglass shell and canvas? That would drastically change the scope and amount of work if you wanted the whole...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-27-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By BenJJ
They can fit if you trim/modify the fiberglass...

They can fit if you trim/modify the fiberglass shell a bit. I transplanted an old one onto my first van which was a 2003.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-26-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,470
Posted By BenJJ
I am going to pile on here with what BrianW...

I am going to pile on here with what BrianW recommended. I would buy it and just replace the top entirely with a CCV top. In my opinion they are superior to the SMB ones and that water damage based...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-12-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By BenJJ
I used 1/4" marine grade HDPE for my cabinets and...

I used 1/4" marine grade HDPE for my cabinets and have been very happy with its performance. Looks nice and cleans up really easily.
...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-08-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By BenJJ
If its in your budget, I cant recommend vantage...

If its in your budget, I cant recommend vantage optics highly enough. I have installed them on both of my vans. Totally transforms night time driving and they look great.

Also, Scott (REDOVAL) is...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-08-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,279
Posted By BenJJ
Fridge is on 24/7. Solar panel and the occasional...

Fridge is on 24/7. Solar panel and the occasional drive in to work keeps everything topped off. Other nice thing is I can leave some essentials in there full time so we don't have to worry about...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-02-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By BenJJ
Weldtec has wheel spacers ...

Weldtec has wheel spacers

https://weldtecdesigns.com/shop/
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-03-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,242
Posted By BenJJ
If you design the flare right you could make the...

If you design the flare right you could make the same part work on both sides. May have to compromise on what would be an ideal shape though.
Forum: Campfire 02-22-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,486
Posted By BenJJ
Very sad to hear about Mike's passing. I met him...

Very sad to hear about Mike's passing. I met him and chatted with him quite a bit at one of the Silverado Canyon meetups. Super nice guy! Actually gave me his old broken fiamma awning and a few other...
Forum: Van Body 02-16-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,107
Posted By BenJJ
If you have CCV do your pop top you can keep the...

If you have CCV do your pop top you can keep the rear AC if desired. They just re-plumb the duct facing outwards on the end of the cut-out and then move the rear control knob as well.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-26-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,875
Posted By BenJJ
That was a funny read. I like the part where he...

That was a funny read. I like the part where he got to a campground and then took an uber into the city for his activity of the day... I am not sure he understands what camping actually is.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-26-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,642
Posted By BenJJ
Yeah I think it would be pretty easy. If you look...

Yeah I think it would be pretty easy. If you look a few pages back I mocked up a pair of drawers to go underneath the fridge using the same materials. When i originally did it I forgot to include...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-25-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,491
Posted By BenJJ
Thanks everyone! I am very happy with the...

Thanks everyone! I am very happy with the outcome. Already have 4 trips in the books and the functionality is great. No rattling off-road whatsoever, massive storage capacity, and cleans up very...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-25-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,642
Posted By BenJJ
That is an incredible idea. Now to just convince...

That is an incredible idea. Now to just convince the wife to watch both kids so I can drink 150 beers in the desert.... :b5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-25-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,642
Posted By BenJJ
I would contour the marine paneling piece to...

I would contour the marine paneling piece to match the shape of the wall and have no aluminum frame against the wall. Then just make sure there is enough framing inside of the cabinet that is not...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 01-25-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,491
Posted By BenJJ
I ended up finishing the build within the build...

I ended up finishing the build within the build thread for the van itself located here:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f24/forrest-2002-e350-7-3l-build-27129.html

here are some...
Forum: 4x4 01-21-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,741
Posted By BenJJ
For me 4x4 would be a "nice to have". Both of my...

For me 4x4 would be a "nice to have". Both of my vans have been 2wd and I have had no major problems. Current van has a 6" lift with rear air locker and performs great out in the CA deserts where I...
Forum: Van Body 01-20-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,107
Posted By BenJJ
I am 5' 10" and had our bed set up that way in...

I am 5' 10" and had our bed set up that way in our old van and slept comfortably. Wife is also shorter and had no issues. I had very minimal stuff going on on the walls to maximize the space.
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