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Forum: Campfire 03-28-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
Figured I would write up a brief overview from my...

Figured I would write up a brief overview from my camper shakedown trip. We drove ~3400 miles from the SF Bay area as far south as La Ventana, BCS, MX and back. This included a mixture of CA...
Forum: Campfire 01-09-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
Thanks guys. It's going to be like night and day...

Thanks guys. It's going to be like night and day compared to the van. It's much larger, much more top heavy, much more cushy interior (truck and camper), much more compliant suspension (wish I had...
Forum: Campfire 01-08-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
I guess I can give some interior shots if you are...

I guess I can give some interior shots if you are interested.

- Permanently set up queen bed (on Froli system)
- Dinette
- Composting Toilet (I'm still kind of afraid of this)
- A QUIET...
Forum: Campfire 01-08-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
Camper build done. Suspension upgrades done. ...

Camper build done. Suspension upgrades done. This is a completely different animal than the van!

Now for a 3 month shake down trip to Mexico! I'll report after the trip (if I remember) on what...
Forum: Campfire 11-04-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
We've only spent one night sleeping in it on the...

We've only spent one night sleeping in it on the return trip from Tulsa. Brought a 4" foam topper from our trailer with us so short of that, it was just a big expensive tent. No systems installed...
Forum: Campfire 11-04-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
Just dawned on my I haven't updated in a while. ...

Just dawned on my I haven't updated in a while. I picked up the camper in Tulsa, OK last month and have been working to get the systems portion built out every day since. The camper as purchased...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-04-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,503
Posted By pjpvi
Was great to meet you down there earlier this...

Was great to meet you down there earlier this year!

I'll be down there for about a month starting Feb 2 then on to mainland Mexico for about 2 months. This will be our maiden voyage in our new...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-24-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,545
Posted By pjpvi
Hi CaptnLuke. It is a great swing arm. It has...

Hi CaptnLuke. It is a great swing arm. It has held up well for about 10 years of use. Lots of 4wheeling and washboard roads with bikes on the back. Only problem I ever had with it was cracks...
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-08-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By pjpvi
Happy that a forum member grabbed this today to...

Happy that a forum member grabbed this today to breath new life into it!
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-05-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By pjpvi
Very used turbo

As luck would have it, my turbo gave out after selling my van but before the buyer has finished paying me. Their gain, my loss. Such is life.

Thanks to ShuttlePilot for all his technical and...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-22-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By pjpvi
Sorry Wheelie, I just sent them to Clicker44. ...

Sorry Wheelie, I just sent them to Clicker44. Maybe Ray can help you out??
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-22-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By pjpvi
If the original SMB mounts, mine (it was a 2005)...

If the original SMB mounts, mine (it was a 2005) used rubber nut inserts similar to below. Don't go pulling your interior apart. You may be able to apply some outward force to keep it from...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-22-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By pjpvi
Fiamma awning leg wall mounts

I found these in the van when I cleaned it out for the sale. Was going to toss in the trash but figured someone here may want them. Wish I had actually used them. May have prevented the death of...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-09-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By pjpvi
You bet! Hope you get some good use out of it. ...

You bet! Hope you get some good use out of it. I sure did.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-02-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By pjpvi
Totally fine. No hurry.

Totally fine. No hurry.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-02-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By pjpvi
That's fine. I'll drop it off this afternoon and...

That's fine. I'll drop it off this afternoon and PM you with cost and address. You can just send regular mail, no need to rush it to me.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-02-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By pjpvi
I'm happy to drop it off in a fedex envelope (or...

I'm happy to drop it off in a fedex envelope (or similar) to you if you're OK paying for it. PM me if you want to do that.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-02-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By pjpvi
2004 E-Series Wiring Diagrams Manual

In cleaning out van stuff following the sale of my van, I came across this invaluable book that was gifted to me by Mike (Ford_6L_E350) in 2014. Looks like he was hit with hard times in his last...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-31-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By pjpvi
Thanks guys. I gotta say I was amazed how nice...

Thanks guys. I gotta say I was amazed how nice it cleaned up. A thorough wash, wax, interior detail and the old girl looked pretty good. Even with its few blemishes. My hunch is the next owners...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-31-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By pjpvi
Haha - I know! First (and only) couple that...

Haha - I know! First (and only) couple that looked at it bought it. Maybe I priced it too low, others may say too high. I personally think it was a fair price for both parties.

Now time to...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-31-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By pjpvi
... and just like that, it's ....

... and just like that, it's ....
Forum: Campfire 05-29-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
The location was beautiful! This was in Mohave...

The location was beautiful! This was in Mohave National Preserve.

When I was younger (not sure how old your boy is), it was my favorite way of camping too. I just turned 60 though and like a few...
Forum: Campfire 05-28-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,207
Posted By pjpvi
With the posting of my van for sale I've had a...

With the posting of my van for sale I've had a few people PM me wanting to know what's next. Figured I would update this post to bring it back to the top.

I'm still waiting on my camper. ...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-28-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,572
Posted By pjpvi
Looks similar to what is on mine. It is the...

Looks similar to what is on mine. It is the lowest water drain point on the van to drain the entire water system lines. At least, that's what I use it for.
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-26-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By pjpvi
SOLD: 2005 Sportsmobile EB50 4x4

It's hard to believe I've owned my van for 17 years and been on this forum for 16 years. Where has the time gone?

I never thought this day would come, but it's time to sell my van. My wife and I...
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