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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 08-08-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By Wirehead
That is by far one of the best builds I've ever...

That is by far one of the best builds I've ever seen.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-23-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,214
Posted By Wirehead
Great write up! Great to know how "van friendly"...

Great write up! Great to know how "van friendly" the route is, although my CCV high top might have had trouble squeezing under that tree...
Take a look at the Idaho BDR for your next trip.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-26-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,957
Posted By Wirehead
Wow, a lot more available on those auctions than...

Wow, a lot more available on those auctions than I would have thought.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 02-24-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,988
Posted By Wirehead
A standard roof mounted antenna is 1/2 wavelength...

A standard roof mounted antenna is 1/2 wavelength with 1/4 being the antenna and 1/4 being using your roof as the ground plane through a proper antenna mount. If you are using mounts where you don't...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-23-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,957
Posted By Wirehead
Thanks everyone. All good information to keep in...

Thanks everyone. All good information to keep in mind as I've saving my pennies.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-22-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,957
Posted By Wirehead
Great discussion. My primary thought about a...

Great discussion. My primary thought about a lift would be to raise the body off of the frame for engine work. How high does the body have raise up to clear the engine etc?
My van has a CCV high...
Forum: 4x4 02-22-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,802
Posted By Wirehead
Wow, I love my E series but your Transit build...

Wow, I love my E series but your Transit build looks very, very, interesting....
Forum: Campfire 02-22-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By Wirehead
Great thread. I'd like to head to Overland Expo...

Great thread. I'd like to head to Overland Expo for my first time but it seems like I might be doing this backwards.
Last year I retired early and relocated to North Idaho. Yes, it has my dream...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-08-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By Wirehead
1der is your man on this subject

1der is your man on this subject
Forum: 4x4 07-17-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,393
Posted By Wirehead
Really great to see everyone jumping in to help. ...

Really great to see everyone jumping in to help. I will be up in Idaho looking for potential retirement properties at the end of next month. Good to know which resources are available.
Forum: Towing and Toys 07-11-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,919
Posted By Wirehead
I'm the current owner of the van 1Der mentioned. ...

I'm the current owner of the van 1Der mentioned. It now has a CCV high top, 285/75 KO2's on it and 3.73 gears. I just did a run from the Bay Area up to Seattle and back. I averaged 10.5mpg in the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-21-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,547
Posted By Wirehead
I just told my wife to put this on my birthday...

I just told my wife to put this on my birthday list!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-28-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,105
Posted By Wirehead
Where is everyone finding their Unistrut? My EB...

Where is everyone finding their Unistrut? My EB CCV high top is right at the bleeding edge of 10' between the front bolt and the back bolt. 10' is the longest length I can find online and that...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-19-2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,964
Posted By Wirehead
Lagoon Valley Park between Vacaville and...

Lagoon Valley Park between Vacaville and Fairfield is a good location. There are several parking lots that usually have plenty of room. $5.00 entry fee though.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-28-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,701
Posted By Wirehead
I have a stated value policy with State Farm here...

I have a stated value policy with State Farm here in CA. When I gave them my recieps and some Craigslist and SMB comps they put the stated value at &75k.
I have a fairly simple 2003 4x4 (IFS) V10,...
Forum: Campfire 10-06-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,778
Posted By Wirehead
Thanks again everyone for all the excellent...

Thanks again everyone for all the excellent ideas. I'm packing the van now!!
Forum: Campfire 10-05-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,778
Posted By Wirehead
Thanks for the great ideas everyone. I'm writing...

Thanks for the great ideas everyone. I'm writing this all down. I'm all in on the dry camping. Food and beer ideas look great also. I've never taken Hwy 120 out of the east exit of Yosemite so I...
Forum: Campfire 10-05-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,778
Posted By Wirehead
Hwy 395 ideas?

I've got the blessing for a last minute trip to see the fall foliage on the Eastern Sierras. My basic plan is to visit friends in Carson City and head south. Mammoth, June Lake, Convict Lake,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-12-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By Wirehead
I'm a radio specialist for a company that has...

I'm a radio specialist for a company that has well over 10,000 vehicles of all shapes and sizes. For VHF/UHF work as others have noted NMO mounts are all we use. I HIGHLY recommend using a proper...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-06-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,662
Posted By Wirehead
As everyone said, it's a struggle. Cutting a...

As everyone said, it's a struggle. Cutting a giant hole in the roof of your van and spending 10K makes one think twice (or a whole lot more, ha, ha). I ended up going with the CCV high top in the...
Forum: Campfire 07-11-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By Wirehead
Same here. State Farm, stated value based on...

Same here. State Farm, stated value based on receipts and their research on comps. 70k of stated value at approx. $800/yr
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-17-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,805
Posted By Wirehead
I've done a couple of three week road trips...

I've done a couple of three week road trips (including 12 hour driving days). The stock seats were okay but I'd like to do an Alaska trip when I retire and I think the Scheel-Mann's will be my seat...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-15-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,564
Posted By Wirehead
I like the Fiamma that 1der shold me with my van...

I like the Fiamma that 1der shold me with my van but it only covers part of the side of the van. When I'm using my galley box, either at the rear or on the side, the Fiamma doesn't provide any...
Forum: Campfire 10-15-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,412
Posted By Wirehead
They buy old Dodge vans from the US military...

They buy old Dodge vans from the US military bases and convert them into racers.

This is a hoot to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U2BC5sOltU&t=1s
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-01-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,484
Posted By Wirehead
Since CCV is struggling to meet the demand I...

Since CCV is struggling to meet the demand I think it would be a wise move for him to think about licensing a shop on each coast to install his product. it would take some of the pressure off, still...
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