Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-31-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 906
Some success
I tried to fix it myself, and ended up making it worse. Took it to my local shop, took them two hours just to get the door open, another couple to replace the entire mechanism, and $700 later, my...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-31-2023, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 906
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-30-2023, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 906
Barn Door right side cable actuator broken
The cable that actuates opening the barn door from the outside is broken. Has anyone had success changing this out themselves? I found the part, but access is challenging to say the least, can't...
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Forum: Van Body
09-08-2022, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 20,237
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
08-21-2022, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
08-21-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Repair
This is what I decided upon. A bit ghetto in looks, but function is 100%. A side benefit was I was able to tighten up the elastic at the top of the pocket that had stretched out.
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-25-2022, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Ripped seat pocket
This happened when my son borrowed my van. Any suggestions how to fix it or who could fix for me? I am in Irvine, CA
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-17-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,973
Rigd makes one as well
I think theirs is better than the Wilco.
https://www.rigdsupply.com/collections/ultraswing
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-19-2021, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 956
I had the same crack in my roof. I also had a...
I had the same crack in my roof. I also had a lot of rust where the penthouse top rubbed away the paint on the roof. Looks like you are having a similar issue. I would protect all the bare metal...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-31-2021, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 677
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-31-2021, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 677
Windshield Washers - Low Pressure
2001 E350 EB with V10, water does spray onto the windshield, but not at the pressure it used to. When I run the washers, fluid leaks out of the lower front passenger wheel well, which is right near...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-13-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,933
5 Star
Something to consider regarding the 5 Star tune. I have had mine for over ten years, and it has never been an issue until this year. I have a 2001 E350 6.8L V10. I took it to get smogged this year,...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-13-2021, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,933
Agreed
Agreed, I see lots of van lifers get caught up on the gas mileage race, spending six figures on a diesel Sprinter, so they can get 5mpg better gas mileage. I can buy a lot of gas for the $70K less I...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-13-2021, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,933
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
05-06-2021, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
Fyi
Boywonder is awesome :e5:, and I hear he likes Spacedust IPA. :b5:
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-07-2021, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,162
true
This is true, however, as a backup, I have a tire that fits in there for a second spare. I guess if you've never needed it, you wouldn't see the value.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
01-07-2021, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 10,162
I put a spare tire in it. When traveling to...
I put a spare tire in it. When traveling to remote spots, which is the whole reason I bought my rig, I have had flats before. Once you are in the middle of no where, and you get one flat, things...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
08-05-2020, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
I wish more of this made sense to me! :b1:
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I wish more of this made sense to me! :b1:
Based on this analysis, to what do you attribute the ease in which my top goes up and down, as compared to others you have seen and worked on?
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-03-2020, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,236
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-20-2020, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
Based on my experience this weekend with...
Based on my experience this weekend with boywonder, I think you would want to have four two by fours cut to length to support the roof, and a come along to release the tension in the springs to be...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-17-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
Thank you!
Boywonder is awesome! He knew exactly what to do, and we fixed it up in short order! Here are some photos of the setup that he did for me. I think this is the premier setup.
Thanks Scott!
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-11-2020, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-10-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-10-2020, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-10-2020, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 37,466
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