Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-16-2023, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 12,585
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-16-2023, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,523
I recently had to replace a front wheel bearing...
I recently had to replace a front wheel bearing "hub assembly" on my 2002 SMB with a Quigley front leaf spring 4x4 conversion. The hub assembly on mine is a stock F350 part but the wheel stud pattern...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
01-20-2022, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 9,550
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Forum: Member Classifieds
07-08-2021, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,197
I found a few gray engine covers & consoles in...
I found a few gray engine covers & consoles in nice shape at Subway Truck Parts (truck wrecking yard) in Sacramento. They won't sell them separately so you have to buy both engine cover and console...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-21-2020, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,948
I just reread the posts and found you already...
I just reread the posts and found you already replaced the other start battery. I agree with Arctic the most likely cause is the fuseable links or another open electrical circuit somewhere. You...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-21-2020, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,948
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Forum: 4x4
06-07-2020, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,689
I put a Detroit Truetrac in the rear of my Jeep...
I put a Detroit Truetrac in the rear of my Jeep TJ Wrangler. It's a geard posi LS that works by worm gears in the diff. I know it's working because it gives little "wiggle" in the middle of turns in...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-14-2019, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-14-2019, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-13-2019, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-12-2019, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,269
The Oasis carbon foam battery looks like an...
The Oasis carbon foam battery looks like an excellent option for our vans. I want to take a little time to look further into it. I don't think I have time to modify or fabricate a frame for these...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2019, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,269
That's the way I read it - you can draw that...
That's the way I read it - you can draw that carbon foam battery down to 20%. Incredible isn't it? Down side is the cost but I'll bet they last longer as well. Something to think about...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2019, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,269
Good news! Apex has a two battery minimum order...
Good news! Apex has a two battery minimum order but they will sell me one 4D 12v 200ah AGM battery if I pick it up at the warehouse in Reno. At $269.87 I'll take a chance on this battery and order it...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2019, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,269
I looked into Apex but when I contacted them...
I looked into Apex but when I contacted them about shipping they had a minimum of two or three of the 4D's per shipment. They have a warehouse in Reno so I asked if I could pick one up but they...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2019, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
LED Dome Light - Source?
One of my LED light elements burned out in my SMB. I had a leak from standing snow on the roof that pooled in the dome light lens. Does anyone know where I can get one of these?
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2019, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,269
4D AGM Battery Replacement
My Lifeline 4D 210AH AGM battery is not maintaining adequate voltage overnight with minimal use (2 - 3 amp max load overnight). I tried to equalize but didn't see much improvement. I have solar so...
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Forum: Campfire
06-04-2019, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 978
Views: 231,807
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
06-03-2019, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,188
If you're going to upgrade solar panels I...
If you're going to upgrade solar panels I strongly recommend the Grape Solar 180 watt panel that Greg (Scalf77) posted about in his upgrade - available online from Home Depot with pick up in store....
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
06-02-2019, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
05-30-2019, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-26-2019, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,180
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Forum: Vendor Specials
04-26-2019, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,372
RA hasn't had Econoline bumpers listed on their...
RA hasn't had Econoline bumpers listed on their website for at least a year. I have a RA rear on a 2002 E350 and sold the front RA bumper and replaced it with Aluminess. My guess is they quit making...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
03-29-2019, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 9,387
Hey Jeff, I had an idea after the BC Rally we...
Hey Jeff, I had an idea after the BC Rally we could head North along the Fraser River on the route we took South on the Western Roaming Rally last year. It may be too early for the BC Ferry due to...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-29-2019, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,815
I have Progressive Insurance on my 2002...
I have Progressive Insurance on my 2002 Sportsmobile at stated value which was the purchase price at the time I bought it. I added the van to my RV Insurance policy. Progressive seems to understand...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-11-2018, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,599
I thought your brake chatter would work itself...
I thought your brake chatter would work itself out, glad to hear it! I couldn't think of anything that would cause that other than just wearing itself in over time. I think I've had that happen on...
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