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Forum: Van Body 10-04-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,758
Posted By sbgrimm
Interesting, the roof tape came with our rig and...

Interesting, the roof tape came with our rig and I've seen it on plenty of other older SMB's. I just assumed it was mandatory.

Our plan is to use Raptor liner on the roof. I'm wondering how it...
Forum: Van Body 10-03-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,758
Posted By sbgrimm
Thanks JWA, that's the info I am looking for. ...

Thanks JWA, that's the info I am looking for. The CCV top, at the very end of lowering it, has a 1/2" sideways movement on the roof that has rubbed off some of the paint.

You mention "properly...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-02-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,945
Posted By sbgrimm
I haven't pulled the trigger on new tires yet. ...

I haven't pulled the trigger on new tires yet. I'm intrigued by the Continental TerrainContact AT. According to the reviews it has excellent highway manners while being a lightly aggressive AT...
Forum: Van Body 10-02-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,758
Posted By sbgrimm
Glad to hear that, mikracer, I take mine in next...

Glad to hear that, mikracer, I take mine in next week for the same. One additional issue for me is that Colorado Camper Van didn't put additional butyl tape down on the roof when I swapped out pop...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-19-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,945
Posted By sbgrimm
No, those sizes you referenced are 4 ply versions...

No, those sizes you referenced are 4 ply versions with max of 50 PSI, not suitable for heavy vans like SMB's. There are only 2 LT (light truck, 10 ply) rated Defender LTX M/S tires and both are...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-16-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,945
Posted By sbgrimm
Thanks Ref, I'll have a look at those. We...

Thanks Ref, I'll have a look at those. We generally park the van during the winter and use the Subaru to get up the mountain to the ski areas. But we've woken to a surprise snow before while...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-14-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,945
Posted By sbgrimm
Highway tire recommendations?

I need new tires. We do 98% of our driving on highway, with the rest on Forest Service or BLM roads looking for a boondocking spot every night. I've searched the forum for info but now looking for...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-10-2022, 10:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,816
Posted By sbgrimm
Update: I haven't heard the noise again despite...

Update: I haven't heard the noise again despite driving over 2000 miles from Colorado to Idaho and back for a river trip. But, just as I got 50 miles from the put in in White Bird, ID my dash light...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-27-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,816
Posted By sbgrimm
Thanks for the replies. I've checked the exhaust...

Thanks for the replies. I've checked the exhaust shields and my mechanic used a stethoscope to listen to everything the drive belt spins and found nothing (but he didn't have the fancy electronic...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-26-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,816
Posted By sbgrimm
Resurrecting this thread because I think I may...

Resurrecting this thread because I think I may have a similar problem and need some advice. Like pjpvi, I have a noise that sounds like nuts and bolts in a blender, but in addition there is a noise...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-11-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 730,619
Posted By sbgrimm
Here ya go, 1der: ...

Here ya go, 1der: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DRYV31M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Pretty easy upgrade, if you bolt in the hanger that comes with it and remove the original SMB...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-10-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 730,619
Posted By sbgrimm
Replaced the original outside shower, you know,...

Replaced the original outside shower, you know, the one with the white plastic hose that kinks, leaks, and is a devil to pull out. The new one has a stainless steel hose that pulls in and out like...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-23-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By sbgrimm
We used Groome transportation from Loveland to...

We used Groome transportation from Loveland to the airport, it was easy, direct, and the cheapest option. We did have to Uber from CCV to the hotel where Groome picked us up in Loveland.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-02-2022, 10:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,766
Posted By sbgrimm
I look at those bolts regularly to check for...

I look at those bolts regularly to check for wear, it looks like a weak point. I've wondered if they could be swapped out for something more robust. Has anyone done that?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-01-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,766
Posted By sbgrimm
Hey Glen (and MSD), I see you carry a lot of gear...

Hey Glen (and MSD), I see you carry a lot of gear on your CCV pop top. I've got one as well and often carry sea kayaks or rafting frame and gear. It's never been clear to me just how much weight...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-01-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,347
Posted By sbgrimm
We replaced the SMB top with a Colorado CamperVan...

We replaced the SMB top with a Colorado CamperVan top and no longer have the "hole" in the top of the bed platform. I kind of miss it. It never got in the way of a good nights sleep and my wife,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-22-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 35,436
Posted By sbgrimm
Today I installed the Cyclops "Theft Avoidance...

Today I installed the Cyclops "Theft Avoidance Module". It's simply a relay that replaces your existing starter, fuel pump, or PCM relay and activates the relay only after you press a button on the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-17-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,811
Posted By sbgrimm
I read on the CCV website that 100 lbs is the...

I read on the CCV website that 100 lbs is the limit for lifting the top. But looking at all these pics of racks for CCV tops made me think that people are lifting lots more than 100 lbs. Unless...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-17-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 27,811
Posted By sbgrimm
Reviving this thread with a question regarding...

Reviving this thread with a question regarding lifting capacity of the CCV top. We had ours done about 2 years ago. We love the top and currently have Unistrut with one solar panel, Maxxair fan,...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-15-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,093
Posted By sbgrimm
Be aware there is a bridge out and Hwy 95 is...

Be aware there is a bridge out and Hwy 95 is closed from Blanding to Cedar Mesa, so the Moki Dugway and Muley Point is probably not a good option for you. Before you hit Monument Valley there is...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-01-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By sbgrimm
Window glass recommendations in Tucson

I recently bought 3 pop out windows, (thanks Kendel) which are currently in Tucson. 2 for the side doors and 1 for the rear (we already have the other rear side pop out installed). I'll be in...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-10-2020, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By sbgrimm
I know what you mean about the look of the...

I know what you mean about the look of the expanse of canvas, Brian, and I can't answer your question. But having had both SMB and CCV tops I can tell you I love the extra headroom in the penthouse...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-13-2020, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,575
Posted By sbgrimm
Don't want to do your own build out?

Don't want to do your own build out? Just attach a trailer to your van! This was really nicely done, spotted in Bluff, Utah.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-27-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,660
Posted By sbgrimm
I finally changed out that SurePower separator...

I finally changed out that SurePower separator for a Blue Sea ACR 7610. It wasn't so hard, pretty much plug and play. The studs on the Blue Sea unit are bigger, but fortunately the terminals on my...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-19-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By sbgrimm
Since I'm leaving for the Green River Gates of...

Since I'm leaving for the Green River Gates of Lodore rafting trip tomorrow, I decided to go ahead and buy the only 4D battery in Durango. So far it seems like the right choice. The top goes like a...
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