Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-02-2013, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,020
2010 EB 350 6.0 PSD air conditioning hose failure
All, not a big poster but though this important. Sorry if it has already been covered.
Today I had one one my A/C hoses chafe through. It was the top hose connecting to the condenser. It passes...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-18-2012, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Re: Extreme Air Magnum not workimg
Called Extreme Outback Thursday am. George returned my call from the airport while waiting for his flight to Overland Expo. I explained the symptoms and told him I was passing through Vacaville that...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-16-2012, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Extreme Air Magnum not workimg
Pulled the Smb out for a trip and I find the Extreme Air not working. Mine is a 2011 diesel with factory installed Extreme Air Magnum;
- circuit breaker inside passenger foot well not tripped
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-07-2011, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,554
Re: Battery Problems
I second daveb's comments. A bad connection would cause your system to act this way - good voltage when the system is at rest, poor voltage when under load such as during starting or with glow plugs...
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Forum: Campfire
05-25-2011, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Introductions & First Trip Report
Hello All, have made a few posts here but using this one as our more formal intro. Purchased our E-350 EB 4x4 PSD SMB from Fresno earlier this year. Have made a few shake down runs in it but this...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-22-2011, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 191
Views: 41,191
Re: how many miles per gallon do you get?
2010 6.0 PSD EB 4x4 with 3000 miles. 35" Toyo MT's. Consistently 11.7 mpg, all conditions except off road. This trip to Utah driving 75 mph. I have a pretty ugly light bar that isn't helping but...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
05-14-2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,406
Re: The perfect travel grill ??
Just tried out our new Cobb on two different trips. First time forgot the charcoal so tried using wood coals. Seemed to cook very slowly that try. Was not happy with results. Last night tried it...
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Forum: 4x4
05-14-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,394
Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring System????
Yep, not too happy with my brand spanking new Hella tpms either. I hear Hella actually stopped making the system a year ago. Wish I had done my homework before ordering it on my now 2 month old SMB....
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
04-29-2011, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,073
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
04-29-2011, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,073
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-24-2011, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Re: H1 Split Rims?
I'm looking into running the Continental mpt 81 275/80 r20 on my new SMB. Still a lot of research to do. Tire rating is high at 4600 lbs with generous allowance for low pressure running. Problem is...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-06-2011, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 151,097
Re: SMB West Factory Visits
Rob, toured the factory in January and they had 4 diesels left. I booked the deal rig after the tour. It was obvious those diesels wouldn't be around for long.
Next Thursday is delivery day for...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-04-2011, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 151,097
Re: SMB West Factory Visits
Dave, that would be her. Looks like I'm getting wheel spacers in the rear. That must be standard. Didn't know that before now. Hmmm.
Thank you very much for the pics.
D'
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Forum: Campfire
03-30-2011, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-24-2011, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 315
Views: 151,097
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-23-2011, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 315
Views: 151,097
Re: SMB West Factory Visits
Allen,
Some shots of my unit would be much appreciated. Nick G reported mine just went into 4x4 conversion. White EB, "50", diesel, front n rear Aluminess, PH. Custom light bar that might not yet...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
02-15-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,962
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Forum: Campfire
02-07-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,213
Re: Superbowl Ad - BMW Diesel
I have 20,000 miles on my 335diesel. 37 mpg freeway with my foot in it and 30mpg combined. But what I really love about it is the 425 ft. Lbs. of torque it has. 425 ft. Lbs!! It's a rocket.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-04-2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-03-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,016
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-03-2011, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,016
Re: Upgraded Driver & front Passenger seat
New guy here. Waiting for my 4x4 Fresno build to be completed mid April. I am not thrilled by the factory seats and have been combing these threads for options. I would really like an air ride seat....
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-25-2011, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,944
Re: Newbie Here, with some build pics...
Goblue, my unit is just getting underway. Scheduled completion is mid April. I'll probably be back down there for a "fix" in 2 or 3 weeks. Yours should be getting close. Will be happy to check in for...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-23-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Re: Exhaust or Jake brake?
2010 6.0L diesel. I did see the other thread. Am looking to hear from someone who may have had one installed.
Thanks,
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-23-2011, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Exhaust or Jake brake?
Hello all. My first post on the forum. My SMB is underway in Fresno, due mid April.
Has anyone fitted an exhaust brake on their rig? I have one on my Dodge Ram 3500 and I just love it while...
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