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10-01-2013, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 40
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My build at SMB North
Nancy at SMB North just let me know that they have started my build. By November I will be a full-fledged member of this clan.
I've started a gallery of the build process here on the SMB Forum. I'll add whatever pictures Nancy can send me in the coming weeks.
If any of you have any thoughts for me at this point in the process, fire away. Or if any of you are visiting SMB North and can take some extra pictures that would be appreciated.
Here are the details of what's being built:
Van
2013 Ford E-350, Extended Body
Gas, 6.8L V10
Silver Exterior, Grey Interior
Limited Slip Differential
4:11 Gear Ratio
Trailer Tow Package
225 Amp Alternator
Engine Block Heater
Backup Camera
Reverse Sensing
Secure Lock Alarm System
Ford SYNC Media Controller
Rear Step Bumper
Aluminum Wheels
Running Boards
Layout
Similar to Sportsmobile RB-30 but in an EB van
Top
Penthouse Expandable Top
Power Lift
Zippered Screens
Removable Bed
Painted to match van
Appliances
Sink
2 Burner Propane Stove
Porta Potti with Electric Flush and Hassock Cover
Exterior Shower
Electric 2.7 CF Fridge
Electrical
2 or 3 AGM Batteries
Battery Monitor
Pre-wired for Portable Solar Panels
5 Interior Gooseneck LED Reading Lights
Exterior Motion Lights on each side of van
2 Interior 12V Outlets
3 Interior 110V Outlets
1 Exterior 110V Outlet
Propane and Water
Large Propane Tank
20 Gallon Water Tank
6 Gallon Propane Water Heater
Exterior Propane Connector for Camp Stove, Etc.
19,000 BTU Propane Furnace
Windows
Swing-out Ford Windows on Side Doors
Fixed Ford Windows on Rear Doors
30" by 15" Sportsmobile Slider Window on Driver Side
42" by 15" Sportsmobile Slider Window on Passenger Side
Seats
Driver and Passenger Seats: Swivel, Heated, Ultraleather
4 Seatbelts on Ultraleather Gaucho
Interior Materials
Cherry Wood Grain Cabinets with Silver Hardware
Grey Flecked Counter Tops
Sandstone Flecked Loncoin Floor with Lonsafe Padded Underlayment
Grey Ultraleather on Seats and Gaucho
Removable Full-length Grey Carpet Overlay
Winter Use Modications
Water Lines Wrapped and Interior Routed
Extra Reflectix Insulation
Miscellaneous
Under-floor Storage Compartment
7'6" x 10' Awning on Passenger Side
Tripod Table
Aluminess Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier on Rear
Thule Roof Tracks
Bushwacker Fender Flares
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2013 E-350 6.8L 2WD EB Penthouse
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10-02-2013, 04:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Re: My build at SMB North
Looks like it's off to a great start, Dan! I'll let you know if I get down that way in the next few weeks and check in on the progress.
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Build in planning stages - SMB-West or UJOR 4x4, V-10, Pueblo Gold, lots of other stuff...
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10-02-2013, 05:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Re: My build at SMB North
Congratulations!
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10-02-2013, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
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Re: My build at SMB North
Your long wait and planning is coming to an end. Congrats!
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Steven McKenzie
Madison, WI
2013 E350 EB-44, V10 6.8ltr
Toyo LT285/70 R17
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10-09-2013, 01:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Denver, CO
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Re: My build at SMB North
Thanks guys!
Nancy just sent me more pictures and I posted them to my gallery. The penthouse is on, windows and motion sensor lights are installed and the panelling is in. Wires everywhere!
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10-10-2013, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 1,018
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Re: My build at SMB North
Congratulations, you must be exited.
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Travelling in VivaLaVida (custom 2010 6.0 Ford E-350 Extended with U-Joint 4WD conversion)
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10-10-2013, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Re: My build at SMB North
I like the silver color. My dad has a 2011 E150 cargo in the same color and it looks nice.
I have the same wheels and running boards as you, on my E250 EB, but my van is white. They look nicer on your silver van! (Can you tell I'm jealous?)
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10-10-2013, 03:37 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Denver, CO
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Re: My build at SMB North
Thanks, but not everybody agrees on the color. Here's a conversation that I had with my girlfriend's 10 year old daughter when we looked at the pictures last night.
"What color is it going to be when it's done?"
"Uh..... like it is now. Silver."
"Oh. I thought they still had to paint it. Red would be way better."
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2013 E-350 6.8L 2WD EB Penthouse
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10-11-2013, 01:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 378
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Re: My build at SMB North
Way too exciting. Can't wait to see the finished interior. Looking forward to hearing about your new adventures on the forum!
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2010 Ford E250 5.4L V8 Gas 2WD
SMB Mod RB36 w/PH Prop Stove & Furn Frig 10G Wtr Elect
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10-11-2013, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 207
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Re: My build at SMB North
Any more updates, Dan? Can't wait to see the finished product...the new red paint will look AWESOME!
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