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04-05-2016, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Boulder, CO.
Posts: 2,554
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WTB, E350, V10 gas, 4x4, RB-50
Surf92lb-One project at a time, plus prob sticking to the V10's, GLWS. Makalu1-no, that would be a GTRV top, arctictraveler has one. Check out Coloradocampervan.com
1der's is featured with the mid top, I have the high top, I prefer the utility and added space, I know most go for the looks of the mid height.
This is mine....
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'03 Ford E350 7.3L Diesel
(de)SMB'd Custom RB-50
Quigley 4X4 w/Deavers & Agile Offroad's R.I.P. package
CCV High Profile Pop Top
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04-05-2016, 09:59 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 563
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REF
Surf92lb-One project at a time, plus prob sticking to the V10's, GLWS. Makalu1-no, that would be a GTRV top, arctictraveler has one. Check out Coloradocampervan.com
1der's is featured with the mid top, I have the high top, I prefer the utility and added space, I know most go for the looks of the mid height.
This is mine....
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Great looking van there Ref! Love the color.
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2006 Ford E-350 V10 Agile 4x4 SMB EB50
2000 Ford E-350 7.3L Quigley 4x4 hard top with custom interior by Xtreme Fab - Sold
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04-06-2016, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Posts: 2,554
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Someone just posted an RB50 with brand new UJOR 4x4 conversion on the Sportsmobile group on Facebook. It has a 5.4 though, not a 6.8.
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2005 E350 Chateau - V10 - Agile Offroad 4x4
2012 CTS-V Wagon - For the baby...
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04-06-2016, 11:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 242
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Thanks for spotting for me, mikracer. I also posted a WTB post on Facebook like I did here. I guess it worked because I have already been contacted by 3 people who were about to put their smb up for sale. Rick with his nice 5.4L rig on facebook was one.
So teach me about this. Is the 5.4 also a V8 by default? And is the 6.8 a V10 by default? Is that how it works? My main concern is that a bunch of folks on here have maintained the V8 is a bit underpowered for hard work and all that weight, so it became one of my criteria in my search.
Are their other good places to post my WTB that anyone can suggest?
What I am really hoping for is a van similar to the one COJC sold last December, and that price range would be Awesome.
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04-06-2016, 11:52 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Maryland;Prague:Galicia
Posts: 69
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Hi, There seem to be a number of Sportsmobile groups on FB....Could you tell me which one you are referring to please?
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04-06-2016, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 242
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I posted on the Sportsmobile Owners facebook page.
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04-06-2016, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 242
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There's also Sportsmobile Automobiles and Parts, as well as Sportsmobile West on facebook, but these pages are more for advertising and showing off, and I haven't seen folks selling on them.
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04-06-2016, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Posts: 2,554
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The 5.4 is a V8 and the 6.8 is a V10. Some people say the V8 is a bit underpowered while others say it has enough power. I think if you have it properly geared for the tire size, most people would be ok with the V8.
I personally have a V10 but not because I wanted it. I wanted a Chateau model E350 and it was the only one I found. I love it now, but I would be just as happy with a V8 since I don't tow anything heavy. My van is also just a passenger van and not built out.
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2005 E350 Chateau - V10 - Agile Offroad 4x4
2012 CTS-V Wagon - For the baby...
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05-03-2016, 09:53 PM
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#19
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 9
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I have a 2005 RB50 4x4 that I'm thinking of selling. It has a fully bulletproofed 6.0 diesel that is very dependable, powerful, and better gas mileage than the v10. This van is fully loaded.
Sloan
775 901 0701
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05-03-2016, 10:43 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 242
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Thanks zephyr, but I'm going with a gas engine even if I have to wait longer. I appreciate the input, though.
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