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Forum: Member Classifieds 04-14-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Steve_382
Here are a few more pictures.

Here are a few more pictures.
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-13-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Steve_382
Price drop from 45K to 44K. Any interest?

Price drop from 45K to 44K. Any interest?
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-11-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Steve_382
2008 Sportsmobile Quigley 4x4 190,000 miles $45,000

New rig on the way, so let's see if this seems reasonable

I put these pictures together last year when we were looking at a new Field Van from Fresno, CA. We bought this 2008 van new in 2008 and...
Forum: 4x4 10-17-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By Steve_382
From the Sportsmobile website. SMB west did all...

From the Sportsmobile website. SMB west did all the 4x4 conversions, but SMB still has this info on their website.


https://sportsmobile.com/sportsmobile-4x4/


SPORTSMOBILE’S 4×4 SYSTEM
The...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-11-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By Steve_382
Did you see this one here on the SMB forum for...

Did you see this one here on the SMB forum for sale? $8,500 or so?

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f14/1994-e250-sportsmobile-light-build-high-mileage-priced-to-sell-31996.html
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-10-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By Steve_382
I thought it was a bit high also, but seems like...

I thought it was a bit high also, but seems like they are all still priced like the pandemic is still going on. RV Trader is a good place to search for them though.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-10-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By Steve_382
Here is an old school 2002 SMB on RV Trader....

Here is an old school 2002 SMB on RV Trader. 88,000 miles at $29,999

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2002-Sportsmobile-POPTOP-5027127048?adsense%5Bmake%5D=Sportsmobile
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-25-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
Posted By Steve_382
It will be interesting if we get any slowing in...

It will be interesting if we get any slowing in the overall economy. There were 262 StoryTeller vans listed on RV Trader this morning (both new and used) with prices as low as $135,000 and as high as...
Forum: Show & Tell 09-24-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,409
Posted By Steve_382
Just needs green shag carpet and pink velour...

Just needs green shag carpet and pink velour seats. :<)
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-22-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
Posted By Steve_382
Are prices for new van conversions going to drop?

I have noticed that the panic buying of conversion vans seems to be cooling off. I now see some new 4x4 Sprinters from the big RV guys like Thor and Winnebago selling for under $145,000 (Revel) and...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 09-01-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,489
Posted By Steve_382
FWIW, I did a little research on SMB history....

FWIW, I did a little research on SMB history. Wikipedia has a decent article actually. Charles Borskey who along with his father founded the company basically owned it until he passed away in 2020 or...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 09-01-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,489
Posted By Steve_382
Yes, I would like to know also. We had them do...

Yes, I would like to know also. We had them do our conversion also in 2009 and then redo it in 2015 or so with new canvas, new upholstery on the seats, and with other things over the years. We always...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-22-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,542
Posted By Steve_382
May not work for you, but my 2008 has a 3...

May not work for you, but my 2008 has a 3 position switch on the dome light. ON until a timer drops out (about 5 minutes) AUTO = on when the door gets opened, etc. and OFF that keeps it off all the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-16-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,982
Posted By Steve_382
Just thought I would bump this thread. I just had...

Just thought I would bump this thread. I just had to install another new safety switch on my master cylinder after my cruise control started acting up. Pretty easy fix, but it's in an awkward place...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-20-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,192
Posted By Steve_382
I think the maximum PayPal transfer is $5,000 per...

I think the maximum PayPal transfer is $5,000 per day or something.
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-15-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By Steve_382
And not completely overpriced like many of the...

And not completely overpriced like many of the dreamers that you see listed for sale.
Forum: Show & Tell 05-14-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,819
Posted By Steve_382
Thanks. Ours is a 2008 that we bought new. It has...

Thanks. Ours is a 2008 that we bought new. It has some Sierra pinstripes also, but overall the paint has held up great. Really the only time we get pinstripes is trying to get to some climbing area....
Forum: Show & Tell 05-14-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,819
Posted By Steve_382
To bring this topic back to life, does anyone...

To bring this topic back to life, does anyone know if Field Vans ever paints the Classic or do they just use the Rhino liner type finish. I know it's more durable, but I still like real paint....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-02-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,508
Posted By Steve_382
Speaking of batteries. I install two new Duracell...

Speaking of batteries. I install two new Duracell X2 Group 27 batteries in our van today. I also was able to get 8 years out of the last set, so not too bad I guess. The lower cost ones were all on...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-30-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,787
Posted By Steve_382
I guess going with an EV would help with this...

I guess going with an EV would help with this problem, but I can only imagine what it will be like when they start stealing batteries from the EVs.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-24-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,638
Posted By Steve_382
We had diff troubles at about 160,000 miles....

We had diff troubles at about 160,000 miles. Repaired and replaced clutch in rear limited slip differential. Had been a loud bang when the clutch broke. Had also heard a few bangs a month or so...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-31-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,380
Posted By Steve_382
Regarding bear spray. My only experience with it...

Regarding bear spray. My only experience with it was on my bicycle. After being knocked off my bike once out in the country and getting a fair amount of road rash, I decided to get some bear spray...
Forum: Van Body 01-05-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,460
Posted By Steve_382
OK, I don't do any rock crawling, but have been...

OK, I don't do any rock crawling, but have been down some pretty rough forest service roads, etc. Lots of washboard roads also. Maybe I'm crazy (likely), but we only aired down once in 13 years and...
Forum: Towing and Toys 12-12-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,193
Posted By Steve_382
I have one of these and I can get 2 road bikes in...

I have one of these and I can get 2 road bikes in it with room for helmets and other bits. Have to remove the front wheels and use bike tights on the forks. Not cheap, but work quite well.
...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-04-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,868
Posted By Steve_382
Regarding the doors. I was able to fix mine by...

Regarding the doors. I was able to fix mine by just keeping the latch mechanism well lubed. I used to hear them pop loose on a big bump, but, knock on wood, they have not given me a problem for a...
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