Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-04-2023, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 27
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I hadn’t heard about the FM versions of CB...
I hadn’t heard about the FM versions of CB radios, but will have to investigate. I’ve started to give up on the technology because of the crazy bleed over and skip interference from hundreds of miles...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-31-2019, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,252
The shower on my 2014 Sprinter Poptop is super...
The shower on my 2014 Sprinter Poptop is super awkward to use. I was insistent on including it because I thought we would be self contained. Honestly we've used it twice because campground showers...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-26-2018, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,872
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
05-12-2018, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,814
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-11-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,041
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-11-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,041
Roadtrek was my original dream rig, but I went...
Roadtrek was my original dream rig, but I went with Sportsmobile because of the customization. Don't want to pay for a power leather sofa and flat screen TV? Don't put it in the build. You didn't...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-05-2017, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,636
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-03-2017, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-15-2017, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,663
If you're going to be more of a road warrior...
If you're going to be more of a road warrior thank backcountry camper, I would really suggest a high top model instead of the penthouse. I've tried to sleep in the penthouse at RV parks next to the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-22-2017, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,564
JBDuck, I assume when you stealth camp, the...
JBDuck, I assume when you stealth camp, the penthouse stays down? It's pretty obvious what's going on once the roof is up. I agree the van stays stealthy while the penthouse is stowed because it just...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-17-2017, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Mercedes/Freightliner warranty work has been...
Mercedes/Freightliner warranty work has been great for me in the first three years. The Seattle dealership replaced a snapped seat height ratchet at no charge, and the dealer here in Memphis has done...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-02-2017, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 14,707
We "prepared" ours to take on our maiden 3-week...
We "prepared" ours to take on our maiden 3-week road trip, and used it a handful of times while bookdocking or when the bathroom lines at Yellowstone were too long. But I dread using or emptying it...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-01-2017, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,857
A penthouse really makes the most sense in this...
A penthouse really makes the most sense in this situation. Parents get some privacy "upstairs", kids can be on the fold out couch or gaucho. I haven't seen any short 144'' vans with sleeping for four...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-28-2017, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,697
I would really scout out where you plan to keep...
I would really scout out where you plan to keep the van day-to-day before even getting close to buying one. I went to USC and daydreamed about living in an SMB instead of a dorm. Couple of hurdles...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-26-2017, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,564
The pop top is great for rustic camping, but a...
The pop top is great for rustic camping, but a poor choice for stealth camping or staying in crowded campgrounds right next to other people.
The other thing I've realized is that it's awful for...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-17-2017, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
I've been really pleased with this. Less power...
I've been really pleased with this. Less power wasted because you're using 12V instead of the inverted.
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f22/electrowarmth-12-volt-mattress-heater-16171.html
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Forum: Campfire
03-14-2017, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Consider yourself lucky if you have an earlier...
Consider yourself lucky if you have an earlier generation gas can. The new ones for sale at stores and online are all the EPA/CARB compliant models with the frustrating lockout spout. You definitely...
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Forum: Campfire
03-11-2017, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,029
Definitely the public areas along I-70 in...
Definitely the public areas along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, CO. Aside from being an impressive drive along cantilevered interstate, the rest stops are full fledged parks with picnic areas, river...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
03-11-2017, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,477
Nissan NV High Roof
Spotted this listed at SMB Texas. Not mine. Rare model since I believe the owner would have had to buy the high roof NV and bring it to SMB for conversion.
Inventory Details - Sportsmobile Custom...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
03-11-2017, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,363
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
02-13-2017, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,193
Wow, the GTRV conversion is wayyyy better --...
Wow, the GTRV conversion is wayyyy better -- finally a worthy replacement for the Eurovan Westy. I love the real kitchen and concealed toilet cabinet (assuming the layout is inspired by the TrioStyle...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
02-08-2017, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,193
Just saw Sportsmobile post that Metris video to...
Just saw Sportsmobile post that Metris video to their Facebook page, so it seems official. Those Craigslist photos appear to have been taken in the Fresno factory, so maybe this was one of the first...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-30-2016, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,766
4x2 has been perfect for us on those types of...
4x2 has been perfect for us on those types of roads. No problems on BLM land and Forest Service roads, even where the tracks were moderately rutted. I appreciate Sportsmobile preserving the full...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-08-2016, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,632
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-17-2016, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,191
I don't know the brand of windows SMB Texas was...
I don't know the brand of windows SMB Texas was using for me in 2014, but the Mercedes factory tinted glass on the door and rear windows is darker than the slider screen windows I had installed in...
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