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Forum: Member Classifieds 03-09-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By dave0718
Are you sure that is not 156k miles? Since 1987...

Are you sure that is not 156k miles? Since 1987 I’ve put 240k miles spread over two SMBs. And we don’t travel that much.
Forum: Show & Tell 02-12-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,549
Posted By dave0718
A long time ago

In 1973 I made a front rack for my 1969 SMB penthouse. I then put stuff in a big waterproof bag and lashed it in my rack. I drove from northern Indiana to the state of Washington and back. It worked...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-29-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,342
Posted By dave0718
When I was on a Texas beach my problem was...

When I was on a Texas beach my problem was engine, fighting going through deep sand, overheated. So we raised the hood and took a walk and continued later.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-22-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,852
Posted By dave0718
I did Relion

I replaced AGM batteries 2 and 1/2 years ago for Relion LiFePO4 and then a few settings on my inverter/charger per the info Relion provided for chargers and all has been great -- no problems -- good...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-08-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,462
Posted By dave0718
I had similar problem until I opened the fob and...

I had similar problem until I opened the fob and cleaned the contacts. Now all doors work.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,457
Posted By dave0718
Me too twice

I’ve had the same situation twice which were immediately resolved upon replacing the battery separator.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-12-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,613
Posted By dave0718
Question Walmart Camping

Once upon a time I believed that "Walmart Supercenter" meant a 24 open store, and we have slept overnight at very many of them. On our last two trips there were many Supercenters that closed at 11...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-30-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,227
Posted By dave0718
I have a 2005 GMC extended body 4x4 high roof gas...

I have a 2005 GMC extended body 4x4 high roof gas eater but if I stay mostly out of cities I typically get about 13.5. Single digits inside city.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-27-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By dave0718
Unhappy Where has the electricity gone?

Where has the electricity gone?

I thought my five year old house batteries were going bad and so I bought a new pair. Mistake. The new batteries went dead in two days also. I then took out the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-21-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By dave0718
New Vechile Questions

SMB
I have a 2005 SMB and I am getting into my late 70’s and so I am thinking of a new rig with more creature comforts and fancy gadgets. I’ve been looking at advertisements of already made B...
Forum: Van Body 08-25-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,520
Posted By dave0718
Does the house battery charge when on land line?...

Does the house battery charge when on land line? Two years ago my rig would charge on land line but not from engine. Camping World said replace inverter/charger. Since they were wrong on two previous...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-18-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,110
Posted By dave0718
We leave a couple of folding chairs at camp site...

We leave a couple of folding chairs at camp site with a light weight chain and padlock securing them. Easy to cut but most thieves don't carry such equipment with them.
Forum: Van Body 07-25-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,599
Posted By dave0718
There should be a shuttle drain between fresh...

There should be a shuttle drain between fresh water tank and sink at lowest point of line. Open and turn on pump. On mine last 2 SMB the pump blows out thickly and a short drive shakes out residue
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-09-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,191
Posted By dave0718
I give up. So far no information on what is a...

I give up. So far no information on what is a Sportsmobile village? A time, a place, a gathering, …?
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-07-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,255
Posted By dave0718
FYI, my Prosine 2.0 in my 2005 SMB stopped...

FYI, my Prosine 2.0 in my 2005 SMB stopped working last month and found out that model has been discontinued and no spare/replacement parts available. But when working I had a splitter at the...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-19-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By dave0718
Looking into doing West Coast in April

Have a 2005 GMC 3500 EB SMB permanent raised roof with about 99,000 miles and with Quigley 4x4. Planning to spend a few or so weeks perking up the west coast in April from southern CA to Seattle....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-18-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By dave0718
Looking into doing West Coast in April.

Have a 2005 GMC 3500 EB SMB permanent raised roof with about 99,000 miles and with Quigley 4x4. Planning to spend a few or so weeks perking up the west coast in April from southern CA to Seattle....
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-28-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,248
Posted By dave0718
I had a pop top SMB and now a Fixed raised roof...

I had a pop top SMB and now a Fixed raised roof SMB. I sure like the ability to stand up but then I am over 3/4 century old with arthritis - i.e., probably much older than you. But back in my early...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-20-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,964
Posted By dave0718
What's the head room in your rig?

What's the head room in your rig?
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-20-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Posted By dave0718
Running on high idle while parked - I hope you...

Running on high idle while parked - I hope you keep your CO detector in good condition.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-25-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,756
Posted By dave0718
I've had a SMB every winter since 1997 and, while...

I've had a SMB every winter since 1997 and, while not living in an area with real long cold spells, the water in my dog's bowl has frozen several times each winter. To winterize, I open the fill part...
Forum: 4x4 08-23-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,998
Posted By dave0718
Using the diameter on my new tires vs old tires I...

Using the diameter on my new tires vs old tires I obtained the figure of 4% greater circumference on the new tires. From my GPS I consistently see 4% faster speed than my odometer reads. At 70 mph...
Forum: Van Body 08-23-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,556
Posted By dave0718
We're on our third SMB, trade in at about 100,000...

We're on our third SMB, trade in at about 100,000 miles. Have way through the first on had to get new tires. Got wider tires and sure cut down on side movements in the wind. Got wider tires early on...
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