Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-28-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
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Forum: 4x4
06-28-2011, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,048
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-10-2011, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,546
Re: GMC Duramax Diesel
I don't own a Duramax but have several friends that have them in pickups. They all seem to love them. The Duramax is detuned in the vans, but still has plenty of power and good fuel mileage. The...
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Forum: 4x4
12-27-2010, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,116
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-23-2010, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,402
Re: Ford vs Chevy Platform - What's your opinion?
Foot space and leg room in the passenger seat is much better in the GM, and more headroom when sitting on the gaucho. Duramax diesel is the best engine, but is really expensive in the new ones. If...
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Forum: Campfire
10-18-2010, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,887
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-17-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,239
2011 GM diesel prices
The starting MSRP on the "build and price" GMC webpage for a 3500 reg. length Duramax diesel is $41,275. After options mine was $47,635. Then comes the SMB interior and 4wd conversion......not...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-13-2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,701
Re: Rooftop AC on penthouse top.
Bill: Does your Polar Cub rest directly on the fiberglass of your Cruiser top, or is it supported by some crossbars or rack? Also, have you had a chance to see how well it cools on a hot day? ...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-12-2010, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,701
Re: Rooftop AC on penthouse top.
Surely someone has an opinion about this........is it a stupid idea or brilliant? I've never seen one on a penthouse....but don't understand why not. I'm just planning my future van, and I won't...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-06-2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,701
Rooftop AC on penthouse top.
I know SMB's website says they don't put a rooftop AC on the penthouse top. I suppose there could be many reasons for this, but I am wondering if some proper crossbraces were installed underneath...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-06-2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,888
Re: to generator or not to generator
If you are going to be boondocking in the southern U.S. in the summer, you will find that you will sweat a lot during the day and not sleep very well without an air conditioner...........which...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
10-04-2010, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Double Honda 2000 noise?
Am wondering if I buy 2 Honda eu2000 generators and sometimes run them connected together, is the noise of the two running together twice as loud as one running alone? Would a single unit (4000)...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-29-2010, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 12,782
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Forum: 4x4
09-28-2010, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,059
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-26-2010, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-25-2010, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
Re: Diesel in freezing temps?
Helpful info, but what if you are camping in the boonies and the temp unexpectedly drops way below freezing for several hours while you are sleeping? If you want to leave early in the morn, are you...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-25-2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
Diesel in freezing temps?
Would appreciate comments about cold weather concerns with a diesel. What would be the temperature (Fahrenheit) below which it would be necessary to plug in the block heater even if you are using...
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Forum: 4x4
09-23-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Re: Front locker for IFS?
I don't think Quigley does the solid front axle on a GM any more. Anyone else have comments or does everyone agree that if I want a front locker that I should get a Ford? Thanks, Stosh
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Forum: 4x4
09-22-2010, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Front locker for IFS?
Have been thinking about buying a GM 1 ton van and having it converted to 4x4? I admit I know very little about details of 4x4 conversion. I asked the Quigley guy, and he said they don't do front...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-21-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,490
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-20-2010, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,520
Re: Another seat question?
Thanks to all for the helpful replies, especially the photo from Silver350...that seems like feasible mod. Also, I posted a new thread asking about replacing the cupholder device with a much smaller...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-20-2010, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,490
Cupholders and doghouse
I'm wondering if that cupholder/etc. compartment that attaches to the front of the doghouse (engine cover) can be easily detached. Possibly there are some screws under the insulation on the backside...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-17-2010, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,520
Another seat question?
Wife and I looked at and test drove a 2011 E350 today. After we left, she commented on the lack of foot and leg room on the passenger side. I noticed the same. We wondered if it is feasible to...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-14-2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-14-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,666
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