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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-06-2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,302
Posted By geoffff
Also, the ride can be worse after a 4x4...

Also, the ride can be worse after a 4x4 conversion -- especially with a short 4" lift like the Sportsmobile 4x4 conversion I have. This results in poor ride quality over bumps. The front solid axle...
Forum: 4x4 01-15-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,177
Posted By geoffff
My transfer case has been making that noise since...

My transfer case has been making that noise since new back in 2004. Rubber band fixed it.

Every couple years the rubber band dries up and breaks, and I replace it.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-29-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,357
Posted By geoffff
The fuel gauge isn't recalibrated for the larger...

The fuel gauge isn't recalibrated for the larger tank.

My 46 gallon Transfer Flow (gasoline) tank behaves the other way -- it shows "full" for the first 10 gallons.
Forum: Show & Tell 06-05-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
One of these two vehicles could fit under a shade...

One of these two vehicles could fit under a shade tree.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-29-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By geoffff
rjs73, any luck finding a mechanic for our big...

rjs73, any luck finding a mechanic for our big vehicles, and 4x4 systems?



My van has a couple 4x4 issues now.
Forum: 4x4 04-18-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By geoffff
Thanks everyone for showing me options. And I...

Thanks everyone for showing me options. And I learned what a Johnny Joint is!

I ended up calling Field Van today. Apparently they have that track bar listed right there in the online store!
Forum: 4x4 04-17-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By geoffff
Track Bar for 2004 SMB 4x4?

Seems I'm always breaking something. This time it's the lower end of my track bar.

Does anyone know what replacement part this would be? For the track bar on my 2004 4x4 conversion done by...
Forum: Campfire 04-09-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By geoffff
I'd love to see more info on this. For...

I'd love to see more info on this.


For example, how much does their subframe raise the floor? Can the passenger seat still rotate back and be used with the living area?
Forum: Show & Tell 04-08-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
That FC Jeep concept vehicle is soooo cute!

That FC Jeep concept vehicle is soooo cute!
Forum: Show & Tell 04-05-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
the long road ...

the long road

https://octopup.org/img/baja2023/w/20230228-134640-P867S-N0291917W1143994--Baja--Road-West-from-Codornices--Sportsmobile--Road.jpg...
Forum: Show & Tell 04-03-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
Sometimes stuck happens ...

Sometimes stuck happens

https://octopup.org/img/baja2014/w/20140209-163502-P5OEF-N0286445W1131402--Baja--Boca-Grande--Stuck-in-Mud--Playa--Sportsmobile.jpg...
Forum: Show & Tell 04-01-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
https://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/w/20060601-00...

https://octopup.org/img/sportsmobile/w/20060601-0000-P0TL2--SW2006-627-06011511--Koehn-Lake--Hump--Sportsmobile.jpg...
Forum: Show & Tell 04-01-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,003
Posted By geoffff
https://octopup.org/img/baja2018/w/20180311-095804...

https://octopup.org/img/baja2018/w/20180311-095804-P7BQX-N0319391W1156521--Baja--El-Palomar-Canyon--Rough-Road-out-of-Wash--Sportsmobile.jpg...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-12-2023, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By geoffff
I'd love something like this! But 10-foot...

I'd love something like this!


But 10-foot box, and no duallies.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-12-2023, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By geoffff
Unhappy I've taken my van to Duke's Truck Repair on...

I've taken my van to Duke's Truck Repair on Airport Way S https://www.dukestruckrepair.com
They've been good to me over the years. Friendly, and make it right.

[Scratch that! Looks like they've...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-12-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
Posted By geoffff
I replaced mine with an LED trailer brake light...

I replaced mine with an LED trailer brake light back in 2012. It was a bit of a fiddly process -- I used some putty to angle the light down a bit so it would shine level backwards, rather than angled...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-30-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By geoffff
Somehow I missed that Sportsmobile sold trailers!...

Somehow I missed that Sportsmobile sold trailers!


https://web.archive.org/web/20060716092617/https://www.sportsmobile.com/4_trailer.html
Forum: Van Body 09-13-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,796
Posted By geoffff
excellent color! :D

excellent color! :D
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-13-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By geoffff
Well, I just spent a couple hours fiddling with...

Well, I just spent a couple hours fiddling with this.

The problem was not the rear door lock switch. I found this switch wasn't even working, so I just disconnected it.

I found the control...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-08-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By geoffff
I walked into my garage this evening to find my...

I walked into my garage this evening to find my door locks going "lock! lock! ... lock! ... lock! ... lock! lock! lock! lock! ... lock! ... lock! lock! lock!" randomly, about once a second on...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-21-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,755
Posted By geoffff
That sure is a bigger operation they've got there...

That sure is a bigger operation they've got there since the last time I visited 18 years ago!

Curious they still have those two classic Sportsmobiles in there. But without their "Sportsmobile"...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,279
Posted By geoffff
For related reasons, I pay yearly for Binational...

For related reasons, I pay yearly for Binational Emergency Committee https://www.binationalemergency.org/ so I have a single number to call for help when in Baja (medical emergencies, not towing).
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,279
Posted By geoffff
That's my feeling too. I avoid much insurance...

That's my feeling too. I avoid much insurance when I can and "self insure" the little stuff, but it's nice to have a single number to call for help, especially when I'm at the very edge of cell...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-18-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,279
Posted By geoffff
I have always had AAA's "RV Plus". The...

I have always had AAA's "RV Plus".

The price goes up every year, and it's now up to $141
...
Forum: Van Body 04-18-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,510
Posted By geoffff
Perhaps not "old" yet, but definitely tired. I've...

Perhaps not "old" yet, but definitely tired. I've used my van hard over the years, and it's starting to show.



I'll do that, thanks!
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