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09-06-2013, 12:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Silverado, CA
Posts: 530
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New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
My girlfriend and I just purchased our Sportsmobile a few weeks back. It popped up on Craigslist and was exactly what we were looking for. This van should see lots of trips to the Eastern Sierra/Utah/Flagstaff/Baja.
The interior is immaculate, almost no sign that it's ever been used. The exterior was repainted the silver flake color in the last few years. The wheels/tires were done two years ago. It doesn't really need much work for it to be perfect for us....just a few little cosmetic things(getting all the exterior fixtures in black!) and finding a way to keep it cooler in the back for our dogs.
The first weekend we had the van we drove from Silverado, CA to Pismo/Paso Robles. No problems at all. It was good to get out and start learning all the particulars of it.
The bumpers/grill have been sprayed flat black since this photo was taken....much better looking in my opinion.
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09-06-2013, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Nice and Congrats!
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09-06-2013, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,208
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
A nice-looking van. And welcome to yet another Brian to the forum!
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09-06-2013, 06:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 54
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Hey Brian,
Welcome!
What kind of bike rack/hitch are you gonna use? Have you decided?
I got rid of a T2, it was just such a PITA to access the the back, with or w/o bikes on it.
Have you tried using Tani's Northshore hitch to see if the clearance is any better when tilted/folded down?
-Rodel
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09-06-2013, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Silverado, CA
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Quote:
Originally Posted by chaos
Hey Brian,
Welcome!
What kind of bike rack/hitch are you gonna use? Have you decided?
I got rid of a T2, it was just such a PITA to access the the back, with or w/o bikes on it.
Have you tried using Tani's Northshore hitch to see if the clearance is any better when tilted/folded down?
-Rodel
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We're using the T2. We have a few of them as well as the 2 bike extension....so we're fairly committed. We don't wind up needing the rear open very often as we have an aisle floorplan.
The new Softride rack looks nice and similar to NorthShore. That might be a good option and it'll be readily available in the US.
Next on the list......outdoor shower(maybe).
BB
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09-08-2013, 03:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Parker, CO
Posts: 7,644
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Inside, inside, inside!
Also gallery > attachment!
Also welcome!
Also this!
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=110
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09-29-2013, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 156
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
I agree.... MORE PICS! That rig looks sick. Nice find.
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09-29-2013, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Unterfranken
Posts: 456
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Nice looking van!
I have a complete aircon (starcool) for rear for sale if you are interessted send me a pm
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1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible ,1978 Peugeot 504 Convertible,1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2,KTM 300 EXC,BMW G/S Paris Dakar,BMW "Diabolo"
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09-29-2013, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Yakima WA
Posts: 673
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Nice score and welcome.
Buck
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2002 E350 EB 7.3 Clydesdale 4x4 w/8' lift,
Colorado Camper Van pwr top,
Van Specialties build out
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09-29-2013, 10:23 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Orange county CA.
Posts: 67
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Re: New SMB Owner: 1993 E250 RB30
Congrats on ur new ride. I have been upgrading my van since I purchased it in 2011.I live by the orange plaza so if your in the area let me and I 'share the do's and don'ts of these fantastic vehicles
Cheers
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