Forum: Appliances and Interior
01-30-2014, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 25,393
Re: Where does your dog ride?
For those looking to buy a in-car restraint harness for their dog, this Harness Crashworthiness Study Summary Report is worth reviewing: https://centerforpetsafety.org/wp-conten ... 101113.pdf...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
01-30-2014, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 25,393
Re: Where does your dog ride?
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Aww...care to share the story behind Lucky's name? He looks like a sweetie...[/quote]
I got both Lucky and Sammy as rescue dogs a year or so ago. They both were owner-surrenders so...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-03-2014, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 209
Views: 76,745
Re: Warning to 6.0 PSD Owners with Amsoil System
The best illustration I've seen of the factory oil filter line routing is the 2004 update to the "coffee table" manual which can be downloaded here (40 MB): https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/download....
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-09-2013, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,747
Re: SMB or truck & camper
I have a 2wd E-350 RB SMB with limited-slip, penthouse and center aisle/gaucho build. I would consider it appropriate for your stated use. I have good clearance for WV backroads getting to...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-03-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,115
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-03-2013, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,891
Re: Swing out counter shelf?
That would help a bunch.
I had a similar setup to Larrie in my 2004 build but the stair-stepped stove/counter assembly was annoying and inconvenient. So I deleted the stove and redid the counter...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Re: Expanded Canine Navigator Perch
While the wood would support him just fine, Lucky demands comfort. Here the foam has been cut to the shape of the wood. The foam needs to be on top when we're done to avoid complaints
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2013, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Expanded Canine Navigator Perch
As navigator, Lucky has sniffed out many-a road, but grumbled at the gaping void in front of his chosen perch. Something needed to be done! A bigger platform was in order and, due to the odd shape,...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2013, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 25,393
Re: Where does your dog ride?
When not driving
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or back seat driving
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Lucky usually navigates
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2013, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,757
Re: Help choosing new 12 volt fridge
I installed a 1.8 cu.ft. TruckFridge a couple years ago. Still happy with it. 38.4 Watts/3.2 amps when running. Installation: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=7802...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2013, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,254
Re: How do you keep your drawers in place?
I generally use a belt myself...
In my van on the other hand, I replaced the SMB-installed slam latches with Southco M-1 latches on all of the doors and drawers. The slide out pantry came...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-25-2012, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 17,243
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
06-19-2012, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,617
Re: Penthouse Bed
there are some pix here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7260 (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7260)
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=7299...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-02-2011, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Re: increase airflow through van
Seattle Fabrics has the tent-type screen material https://seattlefabrics.com/mesh.html#Fiberglass Screening
The also have an extensive array of fabrics, zippers, hardware, webbing, etc. for many...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
12-01-2011, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,678
Re: Hi-Lift Jacks
ExpeditionPortal.com has a good article on HiLift jack usage for recovery situations: https://www.expeditionportal.com/resourc ... rades.html...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-28-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,103
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
11-28-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 20,736
Re: Anyone using a tankless water heater?
A good point. The time component of power usage is often implicit and in my effort to be more explicit I was lead astray by the algebra in regards to units. This lead to my usage of Watts/hour and...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-21-2011, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 23,138
Re: Hitch Bike/Ski Rack
Not my rig, but this might be a solution:
viewtopic.php?p=65400#p65400 (https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=65400#p65400)
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-21-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,791
Re: How to carry your canoe?
My SMB (bought used) came with rails bolted to the penthouse and a tower system that slotted into the rails. The rails allow me to change the spacing from closer together for my shorter whitewater...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-21-2011, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,804
Re: Yakima roof rack crossbar options
The old-school Yakima towers that clamp to the rain gutters use a clamp that bolts onto the top of the tower to hold the rail. https://yakima.com/shop/racksystems/nake ... raingutter...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-20-2011, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,791
Re: How to carry your canoe?
Instead of using 2 pairs of bars, space the rack bars as needed to support the canoe, then use some wood or pipe rails running between them (lengthwise with the van) to support the cargo box. I once...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-20-2011, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,804
Re: Yakima roof rack crossbar options
If you are using gutter-mount towers, you can also bolt 2x4 lumber to the towers. I have used wood cross-bars to haul canoes and kayaks for 30 years. I put a lag eye bolt vertically at each end of...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
09-18-2011, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 3,418
Views: 737,927
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?
Installed a compass:
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The sight line from the driver's seat to the mirror is below the compass.
I also installed two 12 volt outlets, one at each end of...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-14-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,895
Re: New Fridge Installation
While the Truckfridge is well insulated, posts by BadgerTrek and others found their fridges ran less after adding more insulation, so I followed their lead. I made an insulated tortion box shelf for...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-14-2011, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,895
Re: New Fridge Installation
After the fridge arrived, I wired it temporarily to 12 volts to make sure it worked (got nice and cold) and test fit it into the cabinet (it fit!). The chosed cabinet is the tall door just to the...
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