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Forum: Campfire 08-03-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,374
Posted By ranchero
Thanks for all you've done Michael. Proud to be...

Thanks for all you've done Michael. Proud to be one of your first coil spring swap customers! Good luck and happy trails!
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-15-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,327
Posted By ranchero
Sounds good. Simple to put in an auxiliary tank...

Sounds good. Simple to put in an auxiliary tank in a gas van though. Had a diesel heater in my 5.4 SMB. Have a diesel heater and diesel cooktop in my gas powered Quigley Transit. I don't think I...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-13-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,327
Posted By ranchero
You're looking for what lots of people are...

You're looking for what lots of people are looking for, as I'm sure you know. The 7.3 is probably a $10K premium.

I throw this out not as a criticism, but more of a heads up. Have you spent much...
Forum: 4x4 01-19-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,802
Posted By ranchero
So Cool MG. Can't wait to see it.

So Cool MG. Can't wait to see it.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-13-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By ranchero
I've since sold mine, but my 4x4 SMB with 4.56...

I've since sold mine, but my 4x4 SMB with 4.56 gears and 34s averaged 14.1MPG over the 18,000 miles I owned it. Mostly highway at 7-10k elevation. It's no rocket, but got the job done. Replaced it...
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-10-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By ranchero
Hey Gravytrain I'm down in Salida. If he can...

Hey Gravytrain
I'm down in Salida. If he can come down here I can give him a hand. I've installed three Espar diesel heaters now, one in a 2017 Transit. Steve twowheeldrive@gmail.com
Forum: 4x4 07-16-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,415
Posted By ranchero
I did one of the first MGMetalworks/Expovan...

I did one of the first MGMetalworks/Expovan self-installs. The quality of the kit was excellent and Michael was super helpful in answering questions. I was happy with the ride, but I moved on to a...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-09-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,033
Posted By ranchero
I would recommend the Alpine Loop (Cinnamon Pass...

I would recommend the Alpine Loop (Cinnamon Pass and Engineer Pass). Much friendlier for bigger vehicles and beautiful. I didn't do it in my SMB, but I have done it in a Syncro Westy and 82 Subaru....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-05-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,515
Posted By ranchero
And I think the corollary to this is, just wait...

And I think the corollary to this is, just wait for a recession and you should be able to pick one up a lot cheaper. There are so many people buying high dollar rigs these days - and borrowing money...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-13-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,245
Posted By ranchero
Skywalka - I would echo the suggestions to get a...

Skywalka - I would echo the suggestions to get a gas van if you're on a budget. Also, I've lived in a van 3 nights per week for the last three years. I would strongly encourage a high top. If your...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-12-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 21,406
Posted By ranchero
Thanks - that would be great!

Thanks - that would be great!
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 05-11-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,447
Posted By ranchero
I have one observation. I hated "living" in a pop...

I have one observation. I hated "living" in a pop top SMB, especially in a cold climate. It also makes stealth camping very uncomfortable if you're tall and have to sit inside with the top down.
...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-11-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 21,406
Posted By ranchero
Hey Saline - I'm in Salida. Any chance I could...

Hey Saline - I'm in Salida. Any chance I could compensate you for some gas to pick up in SLC and I'll come down to Fruita and pick mine up?
Steve
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-08-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 21,406
Posted By ranchero
Interested in black with grey fabric to SLC.

Interested in black with grey fabric to SLC.
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-08-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,939
Posted By ranchero
Hey - can you please send some pics of the...

Hey - can you please send some pics of the damage? I'm interested, but down in Salida.
Thanks
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-30-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,184
Posted By ranchero
And ...again sold.

And ...again sold.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-29-2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,564
Posted By ranchero
Thanks so much for that Twolost! Great report. I...

Thanks so much for that Twolost! Great report. I hope to do part of that next month!
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-28-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,184
Posted By ranchero
Van is still available. Just had an appraisal at...

Van is still available. Just had an appraisal at $65k. Still asking $59k OBO. Can potentially deliver.

Full disclosure: There is a very interested potential buyer, but he suggested I give other...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-27-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,811
Posted By ranchero
Hey BB121 - is this seat still available? I can...

Hey BB121 - is this seat still available? I can pick up.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-16-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,184
Posted By ranchero
Thanks for the comments everyone! Sale to a forum...

Thanks for the comments everyone! Sale to a forum member pending funds.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-15-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,184
Posted By ranchero
Yep - Flux is right - Bridal Veil Falls.

Yep - Flux is right - Bridal Veil Falls.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-15-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,184
Posted By ranchero
2006 RB31 Sportsmobile 4x4. 61k miles

I'm a little hesitant to do this, but here goes...

2006 Sportsmobile, 4x4 Ford E350, 60,000 miles, RB, 5.4 gas V8. 4x4 system is from MG Metalworks/Ujoint Off-Road and has massive 14.29” brakes,...
Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products 06-07-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 450
Views: 118,105
Posted By ranchero
Interested in brackets for Fiamma

Interested in brackets for Fiamma
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-01-2017, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,564
Posted By ranchero
Buffalo - thanks for the beta! Those are some...

Buffalo - thanks for the beta! Those are some good threads.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-01-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,564
Posted By ranchero
ArcticTraveller - thanks. I've found some stuff...

ArcticTraveller - thanks. I've found some stuff on Expo. I don't have a route yet for the Friday Harbor leg. Was thinking back over to Anacortes and then up to the North Shore area - haven't ridden...
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