Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-17-2014, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,727
Re: Suburban vs 4x4 Van in the snow
I had both a 2004 suburban as daily driver and a 2006 Sportsmobile. As I mentioned last page in identical conditions hands down the van is better in every way. It really isn't even a fair...
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Forum: Campfire
01-15-2014, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Re: The future of Ford trucks
I am going to be getting this truck when it comes out so will let you know. I was really hoping the Atlas would have been produced but I understand that would have been a big jump from their best...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
12-02-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-15-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,089
Re: Leaf Springs
I had 315/75/16 on my van with SMB 4x4 conversion on stock springs and mine was an 06. I think with a 17" rim it might rub up front on full turn. Maybe not? Mine was close with 16" rim.
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-11-2013, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,422
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-16-2013, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,735
Re: Engine stalled a few minutes ago......
try fuel filter. It is cheap and easy to replace. Mine was located right under the drivers door near the frame rail. Most auto parts stores carry them or quick lube oil change places.
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Forum: Show & Tell
07-08-2013, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,045
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Forum: Towing and Toys
07-02-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,717
Re: New Toy
As well as my BMW f800gs I own I also have a Yamaha WR250R that I have made dual sport with a ton of mods to make it a long distance rig. Longest ride I went on with the Yamaha was 9 days and...
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Forum: Campfire
06-26-2013, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,255
Re: If you sold your Sportsmobile, why?
I sold for several reasons. I have a family of four and it got too cramped with 2 growing boys and gear. It started to take us 45 minutes + to set up and stow gear at camp.
We also go skiing a...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-24-2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,490
Re: Penthouse-Power or not?
It requires a bigger hole cut in your roof to accomodate the scissor lift and equipment. This is the main reason why it is so expensive to have it retro fitted. They have to take off the top...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-19-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
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Forum: Towing and Toys
06-19-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,717
Re: New Toy
Great choice. I have the BMW f800GS and I love it. I have taken it on so many backcountry long trips now it has proven itself to me. My next trip I am planning on taking it from Seattle to Prudhoe...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-14-2013, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
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Forum: Towing and Toys
04-11-2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 33,044
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Forum: Towing and Toys
04-10-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 33,044
Re: Hitch Motorcycle carrier feedback please
My handlebars hit my spare tire and that is before compressing the front forks to tie it down with ratchet straps to the carrier. This is with the 14" extension. The spare is a 34" tire.
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Forum: Towing and Toys
04-09-2013, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 33,044
Re: Hitch Motorcycle carrier feedback please
as we have discussed via PM here is mine and thought I would add it to this post for future folks searching the topic...
I got the Reese 14" extension and that was enough to clear the spare and the...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-08-2013, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,640
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-25-2013, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,578
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-20-2013, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 13,636
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-08-2013, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,074
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Forum: 4x4
03-07-2013, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,520
Re: front differential lube
I extended my diff vent hose into the engine compartment and made a loop with it pointed down so no water can enter it. With the SMB 4x4 system engaged it can throw oil up the vent tube at highway...
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Forum: 4x4
03-04-2013, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,266
Re: Nitto vs. Toyo
I have had both. Started with the Nitto A/T which came from Sportsmobile. Got about 28k out of them. They were slippery in the mud and in snow I was not confident with them in those conditions. ...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
02-13-2013, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,819
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
01-09-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,432
Re: September Road Trip CO to Canada
Great trip. Looks like you had fun.
I meant to tell you that I saw you on this trip. I haven't been on the forum for awhile. I was heading over the going to the sun road in Glacier NP when I...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-08-2013, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,727
Re: Suburban vs 4x4 Van in the snow
When the passes have a lot of snow and the roads are covered yes it is common to go about 40mph and some go faster. Just coming off Highway 2 (Stevens Pass) on Sunday and it was covered in snow and...
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