Forum: Van Body
05-23-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,927
Rollover safety of class B vs class C and A
While I haven’t done any research or studies on the topic, my observation has been that as flimsy as factory built and factory crash-tested vans are, the aftermarket wood framed class C and class A...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-04-2021, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,848
Great results from Rockworx
I’ll second the recommendation for Rockworx in Montrose. They have done good work on my 4x4 van in addition to installing one-ton axles and a new suspension on my Jeep. They also installed my 1950...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-21-2021, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,051
Suitcase solar cons and CPAP draw
We used to have a suitcase solar setup. We chose that option because it sounded logical to park in the shade and set the panels out in the sun. But we rarely used the portable panels. Turns out...
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Forum: Van Body
01-10-2021, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,368
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Forum: Van Body
01-10-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,368
Line-x is heavy!
Not long after Line-x hit the market I had it applied to my brand new pickup’s bed. The good news is that the line-x and bed still looked almost new after 20 years of heavy abuse. The bad news is...
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Forum: 4x4
12-27-2020, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 16,596
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-15-2020, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,255
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-01-2020, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,229
Beat the rodents with these actions!
We had a horrible problem with mice and small pack rats getting into our rural garage. Then they built stinky nests in our vehicles and seemed to be really attracted to chewing on the wiring. The...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-25-2020, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
4WD and AWD definitions
Thanks for the response carringb!
I now see there are different definitions of 4wd vs AWD. When I worked as a 4x4 mechanic years ago we used a definition like the one shown below by Edmonds:
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-25-2020, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
4x4 Sprinters in short supply!
Except for possibly during the 2017 Mercedes “dieselgate” stoppage by the EPA, I didn’t think 2wd Sprinters were ever really in short supply. But it seems like MB has never been able to keep up with...
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Forum: Campfire
04-16-2020, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,119
Too far off trail?
My brother has an interesting one about backpacking the Appalachian trail. As it was getting dark and starting to storm he decided it would be necessary to set up camp quickly. Apparently there was a...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-26-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,910
I agree that careful packing is the most...
I agree that careful packing is the most important consideration in keeping items from getting tossed around in a vehicle fridge. We just returned from Africa where we rented a Land Rover with a top...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-26-2020, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-08-2020, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-10-2020, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,849
I installed myself a new head unit and a $9...
I installed myself a new head unit and a $9 hard-wired backup camera from Amazon on my Jeep. Works great and looks good - except in bright sun with the top down. In those situations the screen gets...
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Forum: Campfire
02-06-2020, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 95,034
Induction cooktop
We bought a little $50 wind-resistant butane chef’s burner for cooking outside. Turns out we set it up on our expensive built in induction cooktop to cook inside too! (With windows open and roof fan...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
02-06-2020, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,269
Have you tried out a high roof Transit? The...
Have you tried out a high roof Transit? The Sprinter willl accommodate someone up to about 6’2”. The high roof Transit is quite a bit shorter. A taller person would need to order the very high roof...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
11-28-2019, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,561
Wow!
Wow! No wonder you two are smiling so big in the first photo! That is one of the best 4x4 vans I have seen at an almost unbelievable price!
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Forum: Campfire
11-10-2019, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,516
Shaking and rattling were the biggest problem...
Shaking and rattling were the biggest problem with taking our 4x4 SMB off-road or on washboard roads. At the Overland Expo in Flagstaff I saw a solution at the Agile Off-road booth. They showed me...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
11-07-2019, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,400
Great photos and descriptions! Thank you for...
Great photos and descriptions! Thank you for posting!
We did the White Rim trail about this time last year. We had planned to take our 4x4 Sprinter 144 Sportsmobile high roof, but the park...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
11-03-2019, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,468
SMB with shower!
For some reason it is popular on this site to bash the Sportsmobile brand and to look down on inside showers. We had Sportsmobile convert our high roof 144 Sprinter 4x4 a couple of years ago and the...
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Forum: Campfire
09-15-2019, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,365
Funny thread! I think the fever may be...
Funny thread! I think the fever may be contagious. My wife scowled at the van purchase and then rolled her eyes at the KO2 on bead-grip wheels “investment”. So I researched and agonized for a week...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
09-15-2019, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,792
4wd or 2wd van
When I had a 2wd Econoline adventure van, there were times when I definitely wished I had 4wd.
Since I switched to a 4wd van, I have never had times when I wished I had only 2wd.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
09-13-2019, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Method 701 pros and cons
I recently purchased from a well-known van suspension company a set of "Bead Grip" Method 701s and 275-70R17 BFG KO2s for my 4x4 High roof Sprinter 144 Sportsmobile conversion.
Pros
1) Held bead...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-18-2019, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,072
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