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Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-09-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By Backcountryguy
It’s my understanding it was a licensing/branding...

It’s my understanding it was a licensing/branding issue with SMB overall. However, I chatted with Brian from SMB West a while ago and I believe they are now a separate business and still building...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-08-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By Backcountryguy
The wheels are DOT approved and legal. They have...

The wheels are DOT approved and legal. They have the DOT stamp right on them. In addition, installed by an approved vendor with no issue.

Les Schwab had no issue with these, at least to the extent...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-02-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By Backcountryguy
Fitz, Yes these are true beadlocks. Sorry it...

Fitz,

Yes these are true beadlocks. Sorry it took me a while to answer.

In addition they have the additional stem for air-down/up which allows bypass of the TPMS. Although I just air-down and...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-25-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By Backcountryguy
Roambuilt site - Wheels

Attached is what the wheels look like and what the current pricing is for new from the site.
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-25-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,266
Posted By Backcountryguy
2019 Roambuilt Rims with 275/70 tire for sale

Set of five Roambuilt Wheels with tires. Approximately 12,000 miles on tires, plenty of good life left. KO2 tires. Installed at Agile Off-road June 2019.

$2500 for wheels and tires, $2000 for rims...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-05-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Agile Big Brake Kit

The Agile Big brake kit arrived and is being installed at Momentum Vans. In addition, refreshed the hood wrap with new topo wrap.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-11-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Van Compass Falcon Shocks

The new Falcon adjustable shocks are in. Both front and rear are adjustable. They look to be significantly easier to read and adjust on the logging roads I’ll be using them on.

The Fox rear...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-06-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Sorry about the pics, appreciate the info on...

Sorry about the pics, appreciate the info on cropping to make them fit.

Weboost RV Drive X, inside boost signal is better than the system we had installed in 2017 @ Sportsmobile. The current...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-06-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
OWL Gear

The van is at Momentum Vans for it’s next round of upgrades.

We had the Aluminess rear bumper removed and new OWL gear installed. Tire carrier and Sherpa rack.

The Aluminess box and tire...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-05-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By Backcountryguy
Thanks to both for that information, it confirms...

Thanks to both for that information, it confirms other sources. Great change for our van.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-01-2020, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By Backcountryguy
Owl tire/gear rear hinge carriers - parktronic sensors

General question on the OWL carriers if anyone has them installed. Do they cause the parktronic sensors in the rear bumper to alarm?
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-27-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,371
Posted By Backcountryguy
I found that SMB left the inverter at default...

I found that SMB left the inverter at default values. I rcvd the correct charge profile from Lithionics to reset the inverter. Nations supplied the Balmar regulator along with the 2nd alternator and...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 04-24-2020, 04:31 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Upgrades

Momentum is well into the latest upgrades.
1. Roambuilt flatrack, shurshade isn’t installed yet.
2. 50”light bar and added lights at slider and rear.
3. The telescoping support on rear of rack...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-20-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Van Upgrades

Unsettling times but the work at Momentum continues.

Kingtec AC installed, waiting on Roambuilt rack and stealth awning.

Owl cam installed.

Koni in progress.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-13-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,895
Posted By Backcountryguy
Chassis battery drain

The battery tender solved it all. It’s been hard wired in now for 9 months. Smart charger which keeps the battery on float while plugged in to shore power and also can charge while the inverter is on.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-22-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Vans Shop

Kudos to Brian and his team at Momentum for their continued quality builds. I'm thankful he's still willing to take on Linus for upgrades. Every time I visit it seems business is ramping up for...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Thanks EDDYTURN. The van has been all we'd...

Thanks EDDYTURN.

The van has been all we'd hoped and more. Last week is a beautiful example of how the van has broadened our hiking envelope. I spent a week in the Olympic National Park. 50 miles...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-18-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Momentum Vans Upgrades Jan-May 2020

I'm about to head back to sea for my last tour before retirement. As part of that, this will be the last major upgrade for Linus. I drop off the van @ Momentum Vans in Arlington WA on Monday. Brian...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-17-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Drain Points SMB build Fresno

This marks the first time I need to winterize the domestic water system since we bought the vehicle. Up until now the van has been either in continuous use or my care during the winter.

Linus the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-31-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Lithionics Xantrex 3012 Charge Profile

I heard back from Lithionics, the OEM of our batteries.

They attached the specific document related to our inverter/charger. Interesting that their parameters are higher. They also recommend a...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-28-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Balmar Max Charge MC-614 - Lithium Profile

The Balmar regulator was programmed as follows:

Bulk: 14.3V
Absorption: 13.6V
Float: 13.4V
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-28-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
No-Spill Quick Change Oil Plug

During a recent oil change a No-Spill quick change oil plug was installed. Due to the VC skid plate changing the oil, even while trying to “throttle” the stock plug, resulted in oil all over the skid...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-27-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Lithium Charge Profile

The discussions I had with Brian @Momentum Vans, VTSOUNDMAN, and further research have led me to believe that I’ll lower the bulk/absorption voltages even more.

I’ve already lowered my Balmar...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-27-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 52,775
Posted By Backcountryguy
Xantrex 3012 Inverter/Charger Lithium Profile

This topic brought over from it’s own separate thread. I’ll go into detail on what the initial issue was and follow up with steps taken to resolve. It should help lithium battery owners in setting up...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-27-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,645
Posted By Backcountryguy
Xantrex 3012 Lithium Profile

Problem resolved, the temp compensation set to zero cleared the issue, as well as the custom profile. Thanks to Scalf77 and VTSOUNDMAN for their advice.

Many, MANY thanks to VTSOUNDMAN who...
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