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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-27-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 796
Posted By Ben10281
This is interesting, I replaced my parking brake...

This is interesting, I replaced my parking brake shoes last year, and my parking brake works waaay better now. However, some days when I press on the pedal it barely pushes in before grabbing tight,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-13-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By Ben10281
I purchased this one: Amazon USB outlet...

I purchased this one:

Amazon USB outlet (https://a.co/d/7PPnu4l)

My SMB had a hole cut in the wall that had the cigarette style outlet I was able to remove it and replace it with the Amazon one...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-14-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By Ben10281
Yeah, our local electric company takes...

Yeah, our local electric company takes refrigerators and will actually pay you $50 for them, or so I heard. So when I called and asked they said it only applies to full size refrigerators not mini...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-12-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By Ben10281
Sweet thanks! I thought those places only took...

Sweet thanks! I thought those places only took stuff when you bought things through them! I was wrong. Thanks again!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-12-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By Ben10281
Refrigerator disposal

I got a new van fridge, and for the life of me can’t find a place to get rid of the old one for less than $100. Is that what you all are paying to dispose of your old fridges? All the junk haulers...
Forum: Van Body 12-06-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,720
Posted By Ben10281
I wonder if you could apply some sort of adhesive...

I wonder if you could apply some sort of adhesive PPF type film to the areas that the magnets would attach to?? Like a rock guard PPF that is used on some sports cars. Again, doesn't solve security...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-08-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By Ben10281
I am not sure the concern is around old water, I...

I am not sure the concern is around old water, I think the concern(at least my concern) is when you run your tank empty then don't refill it for a few months, will mold form from the residual...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-30-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By Ben10281
I do this as well. We use our water for drinking...

I do this as well. We use our water for drinking and washing. Never any issues. We live on well water so it is not treated by our county/town.

Also, I use .88 oz of bleach per 10 gallons of...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-27-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Ben10281
Not sure which lights exactly you are trying to...

Not sure which lights exactly you are trying to replace the bulbs in, but I have a 2000 E350 SMB with full interior SMB build. Here are the bulbs I ordered from SuperBright LEDs.

- The adjustable...
Forum: Member Classifieds 10-08-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By Ben10281
Magnum Dimensions ME-BMK for sale

Anyone interested in a Magnum Dimensions battery shunt and the monitoring kit that connects to a Magnum inverter?

I bought it off of Ebay and the project never materialized. All parts have never...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-21-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 565
Posted By Ben10281
Sportsmobile history

Just was on the SMB website(it's been a while for me) and found that they had neat little history page.

Just in case anyone was interested in pics and a little history. I thought they did a good...
Forum: Campfire 09-18-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Ben10281
I am a TapaTalk pro member as well and find it to...

I am a TapaTalk pro member as well and find it to be a great app. Yes, most forums today have a very mobile friendly viewer however, TapaTalk aggregates all the forums into a single view. I can see...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-31-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By Ben10281
Here are some pics of the sight glass on my...

Here are some pics of the sight glass on my heater. The circle in the middle of the rusted plate above the igniter is the sight glass.

I am thinking that possibly if you removed the front cover...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-31-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By Ben10281
Here is a link to a manual for the heaters. Page...

Here is a link to a manual for the heaters. Page 7 explains the sail switch in detail.

Suburban Propane Heater Manual (https://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/suburbantech.pdf)

Unfortunately, for your...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-31-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By Ben10281
what type of heater do you have? Suburban...

what type of heater do you have? Suburban propane one? If so, there is a glass window that you can check to see if your igniter has actually ignited the propane and that the burner is burning or...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-31-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,209
Posted By Ben10281
you're welcome, I love this idea and now I have a...

you're welcome, I love this idea and now I have a new SMB project to make happen!! LOL
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-31-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,209
Posted By Ben10281
bigriver, at least on my van, and I am assuming...

bigriver, at least on my van, and I am assuming on jrobe's van, the outlet of the water pump goes to both the inlet valve on the water tank and to the faucet. So when I open my water tank inlet...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-24-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,238
Posted By Ben10281
Make sure a few doors are open as well, when...

Make sure a few doors are open as well, when raising the top.
Forum: Van Body 07-07-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By Ben10281
Here is a link to a guy that built a van out with...

Here is a link to a guy that built a van out with these.

https://imgur.com/a/RijZM

Here is a SMBForum post discussing the topic briefly:
...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-07-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ben10281
Great info guys, I appreciate it. I have...

Great info guys, I appreciate it.

I have typically only gone to the dealership/mechanic for them to perform service work. If I am doing things myself I usually buy parts online from somewhere...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-06-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ben10281
Not trolling at all, genuinely curious. I...

Not trolling at all, genuinely curious. I usually do as much work myself as possible but somethings are beyond my ability. I never have gotten the feeling from a dealership service department that...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-06-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ben10281
Is this a normal request of the service Ford...

Is this a normal request of the service Ford service department or do you have an established relationship with them??? Please tell me more!
Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-05-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By Ben10281
Ray, the top of the 2 items you circled is a...

Ray, the top of the 2 items you circled is a folding cup holder that is missing the cover, the part that flips down to rest the cup on.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-05-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By Ben10281
In my van that valve is opened when filling from...

In my van that valve is opened when filling from city hook up, closed when using the water pump. The cap allows you to gravity fill from inside the van when on the road and you don't have city...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-03-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 894
Posted By Ben10281
If the intended use is to attach hose to sink,...

If the intended use is to attach hose to sink, then the sink placement near the rear doors would be good. However, the hose looks kinda short. There are 2 slider windows on the passenger side near...
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