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10-25-2020, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 59
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That's not a Sportsmobile, as they are made in several factories in the USA. But it looks like a very nice home conversion job! Congrats.
https://sportsmobile.com/
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10-25-2020, 01:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Cotopaxi, Colorado
Posts: 292
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I paid twice that for a 2005 Sporty. However, have a bath, etc. and it’s 20 feet long! I’d say you definitely got a REAL deal! Hope you have a great time with it.
BTW-for anyone in southern Colorado, there’s a pretty
decent looking camper van on Copper Gulch! They are asking $1000 ( I think) and have now put out what
appear to be a “ gaucho” bed and the table that is normally in a Sporty. Looks like a great deal if that’s correct ( and the engine runs)? Will check next time and let you know.
ConnieKat
ConnieKat
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10-25-2020, 02:13 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 736
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Looks like a pretty good deal - yet from your campground photo it looks like listing to passenger side a bit ? Shocks/springs issue - or it could be uneven terrain van is sitting on ? Park it level and check with a "level"?? Just sayin --
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10-25-2020, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: San Diego
Posts: 110
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What you will find is that there is always something to spend more on..
4x4
More solar
Etc..
Like you said.
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10-25-2020, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,841
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Doesn't look like it was made by SMB, but it is very nice.
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10-25-2020, 05:13 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 1,537
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Yes, I think you got a great deal. I just sold my Sportsmobile last week. If your van was on the market today and I saw it, I would buy it. I still need something to camp in, but a Sportsmobile no longer meets my needs. Your van would be perfect.
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10-26-2020, 08:31 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 38
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Thanks everyone. I mainly got it because it was such a deal. But it's not really what I want. I'd like a bathroom and something i can stand up in. I'm thinking a Winnebago view would be better for me. But I'm going to keep using this over the winter to help me figure out what I really want, as this is my first RV/camper experience. Come spring/summer time it may very well be for sale. I really dont know yet. Maybe i'll fall in love with it. I mean, in a way i already have. Because the work on it is just so well done. I feel like i got pretty lucky finding it and buying it.
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10-26-2020, 01:27 PM
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#18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,208
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Add a high top for $5k and you’ll still be into it for way less than other options. Even if you decide to sell it afterwards you’ll get your investment back and likely a lot more.
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10-26-2020, 07:43 PM
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#19
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 23
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Nice van. But if some "guy" did the conversion, it's not a "Sportsmobile" which is a copyrighted name for a company with several plants. It is a "super nice camper van conversion" though. Congrats.
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10-26-2020, 07:59 PM
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#20
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dat2ra
Nice van. But if some "guy" did the conversion, it's not a "Sportsmobile" which is a copyrighted name for a company with several plants. It is a "super nice camper van conversion" though. Congrats.
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Probably 50% of the vans talked about here or owned by forum members are not “Sportsmobiles.” Let it go. I have (speaking as a two-time owner of actual Sportsmobiles). The more common thing is to call any 4x4 van a Sportsmobile, even if it’s not a camper or doesn’t have a pop-top. [emoji35]
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