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Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-18-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Here are some pictures of the underside in case anyone is interested. The pictures were taken when I got the first oil change in California.

This first one shows the big battery box that is just...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-31-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

All good questions.

I tend to drive the speed limit but never get over 70 even when the limit is higher.

My trip B had the last 10,000 miles on it and said 15.7 mpg. That included all the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-30-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Yes I do owe the forum an update. I have been from N.Y. to Calif. On Rt. 90 and back or Rt. 80.

Here is a picture of the van in the Redwoods of Northern Calif.
...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-16-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Here is what I think I have learned about the Promaster locks.

I believe the Promaster has a chipped key. So the key fob needs to be close in order for it to start.

Only the drivers door and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

It would be nice if it had a slower fan speed. The lowest level is still pretty high.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

It does seem to be able to do the job. Remember my van is White, only one small window added by Sportsmobile, and good insulation including in the floor. I could go for a smaller unit if it was...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-13-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Chance,

I think it is the standard 13.500 with the heat strip. The manual they gave me covers Dometic units ranging from 11,000 to 15,000 so I went looking for the model number. After removing the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-13-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Chance,
Here is a little Roof AC data for you.
The roof AC fan running thru the inverter draws 20 amps from the batteries.
When the compressor starts it goes to 200 amps and drops back to 150...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-13-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Chance. I agree that the "escape with the motor running trick", isn't the best but it will have to do until I can figure out a better way.

So far the Dash and Rear AC have had no problem keeping...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-09-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

From another forum I learned how to leave the Dodge Promaster with the doors locked and the motor running.

The trick is to lock youself in with the key in the ignition and the motor running. Then...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

I believe "remote start" is offered as an option that I didn't get. The problem with the standard "remote starts" is that they time out after a short time and shut down..

I'm looking for a way to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Chance: All good questions and I will eventually learn the answers. Here is what I know.

One large battery is mounted underneath. I believe it is an AGM but I don't know the size or manufacture....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-01-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Yes.... I have my Sportsmobile. Had my walk through, paid the bill, a weekend at a campground for a shakedown, back to get my list fixed. It was a good experience,

My fix it list included
1. Leak...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-06-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

More progress, also more pictures in my Gallery

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Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Sportsmobile calls the beds "Dinette L". When made into two single beds each should be 30" wide. They can be made any length you want. I asked for "No Buttons" and was told that they don't use...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Chance,
There are other build pictures in my Gallery you can look at. Some are from Kevin and some from K9Sprinter.

Sorry but I don't have a layout to post. Drivers side bed is 80" and passenger...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Here is a better picture of the wall insulation.

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Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-01-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Carringb
I did find some information on "Ambulance Prep Package" for the Promaster Van.

It consists of:
• 220A alternator
• limited slip differential
• HVAC taps; fittings for rear HVAC unit...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-14-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

As you can see progress is being made.
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Photo compliments of K9Sprinter
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-09-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

windguy: It does look good. Sorry but I don't know the material. The walls are whatever SMB
uses. The floor gets special treatment. Strips of something laid into the floor grooves and another layer...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-05-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

I will have to wait and see how big the water tanks are before I can calculate how big my passenger has to be.......
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-05-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

My build has started. Slight change from the plan. The roof AC will have a Heat Strip rather than Heat Pump. Seemed to be some question as to being able to run the AC/Heat pump unit on the 2000 watt...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Daveb

Good thought. On the passenger side is the Refrigerator, Micro Wave, Inverter, and Batteries. On the drivers side is the fresh water, holding tanks, head, hot water heater, and kitchen sink....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

The other function I would like opinions on is "All Season Use".. To me this means keeping fresh water in the tank for the sink and toilet through the winter. I have asked Sportsmobile for some...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,543
Posted By DCHitt
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

oldbernie,

Your description matches exactly our needs. Big refrigerator for restaurant left overs. We even match the "old" part. Thanks for sharing.
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