Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-02-2018, 11:35 PM
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-28-2017, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 63
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I'll add to what others have said. Poor...
I'll add to what others have said. Poor communication. Acceptable build. Poor communication. Great product
We've got one of the earlier "John Boat" high tops, I think REF was a few weeks before...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
05-25-2016, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-24-2016, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
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Ours in under the second row driver's side...
Ours in under the second row driver's side captain. Ducted to come out almost dead center of the van. I had hoped to run the ducting up the B pillar, but various things where in the way of making...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-18-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 14,675
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-03-2015, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 394
Views: 146,699
Re: Popping my top
there's a flashback to playing with WINisd. Still have a few homebuilt sub plan files sitting somewhere.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-21-2015, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Home Build Option 80/20
I've been eyeing it as well, I believe Ujoint's roof ract is made of it.
It just looks fun the play with, may have to buy some for a work project, and keep the "leftovers"
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
10-30-2015, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Stereo isolator
Mine is wired the same as Boywonder's
I've got a SPDT switch that feeds the 12+ to the head unit. The always hot 12V is fed off the the factory harness.
When I get to camp, flip the switch and...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-26-2015, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-02-2015, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,245
Re: Biggest hassle when starting your first build
#1 Finding the right van for you. I looked for a month plus, some folks here looked for years.
#2 Pulling the trigger on said van, I bought mine site unseen after a 3rd party inspection. To say...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-02-2015, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 27 series 6V agm's ! perfect for traverse vans
I just added a leaf to our EB build, as it was sitting more on the factory overloads than I wanted. Ended up using a SuperLift 2570 A-A-L that got me over 3 inches in the rear and improved the ride...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-22-2015, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,469
Re: Recommendations on our first build out
Call me spoiled. I'm inside, I don't want to sleep in a bag. Down comforter, that's another story.
Propex heater crushed it up in the Flat Tops this weekend, Because it got cold Thursday night.
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Forum: 4x4
08-19-2015, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,708
Re: Build 4x4 in stages?
Ramsey told me a while back that he would do just the front suspension too.
Leaving you time to do XCase and driveshafts, fuel tank etc...
I wouldn't bother with a camburg or action van kit...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-18-2015, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,469
Re: Recommendations on our first build out
We too live in CO, with similar requirements. Except I tow our boat so a sprinter was out do due the towing capacity. So I found a one owner v10 out of California.
We both have daily drivers, so...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
08-12-2015, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
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Forum: Member Classifieds
08-09-2015, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
08-01-2015, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 50
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Re: Portable Awning
I just found a similar one at Gander Mtn online for 40 bucks.
I figured what the heck, we'll see how it goes.
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
07-29-2015, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Not an SMB but I'm sure some here will drool!
We have two at the guide company I used to work at.
Can't remember the models, but one was an 84ish, would do about 60-65, might of had a little more in her, but that's as fast I wanted to take...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-01-2015, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 43
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
06-28-2015, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Big AirStream Van
Drove by it the other day, chances are he either lives with or is roomies with friends of mine as its parked in the lot of their triplex.
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-24-2015, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
06-23-2015, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,604
Re: Penthouse Ladder?
I made one this spring with 1in EMT conduit, so the pregnant wife could make it up top a little bit easier.
Was cheap, and easy, all why being good practice for my lackluster welding skills.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
02-20-2015, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 51
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Re: Solar???
I went with 100W on the roof as well. Given your intended usage I could see it benefitting your battery health, even it in only keeps up with your draw.
We typically drive, stay somewhere 2-3...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-19-2015, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,338
Re: Link it up please!
I built ours out last winter, similar situation, Myself, wife, kiddo, and the dog. One of these days I'll get around to posting photos of the build.
We built ours with the possibility of sleeping...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-19-2015, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,778
Re: Road Block
As suggested, drill them out. Don't use too much pressure on the drill, because once you are through you may dent the outside of your van. Don't ask how I know.
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