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Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-11-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By soloalpinist
Scales are about +30 miles away from me. And when...

Scales are about +30 miles away from me. And when I went there they need an operator and could my van could not get weighed. So, I guess. I put 60 in the front and 65 in the rear on E rated tires and...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-07-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By soloalpinist
CCV did replace my SMB penthouse crossbars about...

CCV did replace my SMB penthouse crossbars about 2 years ago and did a good job. They have to fit you in as a side job and I left my van there for 2 weeks.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-06-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Posted By soloalpinist
Scotty should have an Amazon sponsor page. 3rd...

Scotty should have an Amazon sponsor page. 3rd item I have purchased on his research.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-25-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,995
Posted By soloalpinist
Had a friend rent out her RV (non-SMB) on...

Had a friend rent out her RV (non-SMB) on Outdoorsy. Came back everytime with something broken or missing. Eventhough they had user credit card on file, 90%+ users refused to pay for damage (torn off...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-23-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,371
Posted By soloalpinist
I had the same problem and it turned out to be my...

I had the same problem and it turned out to be my MPPT controller. I reset my controller and all was fine after that. My controller does not have a "reset" button. Had disconnect the battery and PV...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-12-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By soloalpinist
I'll let the more experienced members chime...

I'll let the more experienced members chime in....but this seems under priced for such a great rig.
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-12-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By soloalpinist
Mistake on the most significant bit....should be...

Mistake on the most significant bit....should be a 2:)
Forum: Van Body 07-26-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By soloalpinist
I have a 10 day trip planned and was not looking...

I have a 10 day trip planned and was not looking forward to the SMB bunk and you guys convinced me. Went out an bought the Exped Max Duo medium. Currently set up per instructions in living room for...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-24-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,731
Posted By soloalpinist
If you make it to Fort Collins, CO, welcome to...

If you make it to Fort Collins, CO, welcome to look at mine. 2014 EB350, SMBW 4x4, pop top, walk throught. Take my 60lb canine brother with me everywhere. Will be gone with van 1st 2 weeks of August.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-03-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,335
Posted By soloalpinist
Hey Boywonder, I know you have posted the specs...

Hey Boywonder, I know you have posted the specs and links before for spacer and bolts. BTW, I am an electrical engineer on the component side. Previously, I went to your links and there were many...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-03-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,335
Posted By soloalpinist
Hey TwoXentrix, do not have a place with rafters...

Hey TwoXentrix, do not have a place with rafters to attach pop-top. Suburban garage...too small. Per previous threads, thinking I will need to build platform, lift pop top with jack and then align....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-03-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,335
Posted By soloalpinist
Following...want to replace mine and kinda scared...

Following...want to replace mine and kinda scared of replacing them.
I need to rent an apartment next to BoyWonder for a year....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-03-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,175
Posted By soloalpinist
I went back and forth on extra solar panels, more...

I went back and forth on extra solar panels, more battery or generator. During Overland in Loveland, walked by the Firman site and they had 3KW generator running on propane. Asked if I could pick it...
Forum: Campfire 09-08-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,318
Posted By soloalpinist
I attended the show in Loveland, CO. I wish I had...

I attended the show in Loveland, CO. I wish I had the foresight to go for 2 days and sign up for some of the seminars. Met Chris nd his wife from Field Vans nd they had new E-350 with all the bells...
Forum: Show & Tell 09-02-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,151
Posted By soloalpinist
Southern Colorado trip early August

Needed to escape the smoke in Northern Colorado. 7 day trip in South Colorado, 2 days at Sand Dunes National Park (Harbor Freight Generators all around), 2 days in Mancos Colorado State Park (serene...
Forum: Van Body 07-06-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,946
Posted By soloalpinist
Bummer Makula1...Feel your pain. This keeps me...

Bummer Makula1...Feel your pain.
This keeps me up at night. Just finished a trip in WY dropping into Utah. Wyoming winds kept both hands on the steering wheel. Now motivated to go check my rails and...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-03-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By soloalpinist
Rainy morning in CO... For standard SMB top,...

Rainy morning in CO...
For standard SMB top, Bellpilot is correct and I found mine with the same issue of blowing fuse while replacing fluorescents with LEDs. Here is the link that helped me....
Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-02-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,251
Posted By soloalpinist
Arturo, CCV has worked on my SMB pop top and did...

Arturo, CCV has worked on my SMB pop top and did very good work. They are based in Loveland, CO. The caveat is that SMB does not like sending them parts, so I had to order and deliver the parts. They...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-05-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By soloalpinist
Hey Beejmac, I saw the switch on the lights...

Hey Beejmac,

I saw the switch on the lights are capacitive touch...essentially an analog switch controlled by touch capacitance voltage. Guessing that you are having some voltage spikes on your...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By soloalpinist
SMB 4X4 conversion question

Did Sportsmobile West do all the "SMB" 4X4 conversions or were they also done in Texas and Indiana to a set formula for the E-350? Just wondering if I have to go to Field Van for any future...
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-17-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By soloalpinist
Free wheels and tires...mounted

I am prepping my SMB for extended road trip in 2022...slowly. Upgrading my wheels and new tires. Would like to offer for pick up only my 4 wheels and tires. They are in decent shape, but 7 years old...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-08-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By soloalpinist
For free - 7ft Yakima round bars. Cannot ship.

If in Colorado and the Front Range and want a set of 7ft Yakima round bars. They are free (bought at $100 or so). No way to ship them and will cut them up this winter for metal recycle. PM me if you...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-17-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By soloalpinist
Update

Apologies,

Had elder parent care issues.

Had a lot of PMs and responding on thread.

Attached are pictures (I hope). Have 4 T5 LED bulbs, 2 in box in (with drivers) 2 in fixture. Have 5 T8...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-06-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By soloalpinist
Still available. Else going to electronic...

Still available. Else going to electronic recyclables.
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-06-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 877
Posted By soloalpinist
Free - Fixtures and LED tubes

Have original SMB fluorescent tube fixtures with ballast removed and re-wired for LED tubes. Have the M4Sales T5 and T8 tubes. Fixture for T5 has drivers wired in.

If there is a home/self build...
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