Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-25-2022, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,556
Thanks for your insights. But if the truth be...
Thanks for your insights. But if the truth be told, I finally declared "victory" and sold the rig. I just couldn't get it to seal, and the prospect of "open window" surgery on a van that had reached...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-12-2021, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-12-2021, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
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Forum: Member Classifieds
10-11-2021, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Our 94 SMB is for sale
After 176,000 miles of smiles we are selling our 1994 SMB. Here's a link to the listing on craigslist. To all of you who have helped me over the years on this forum, many thanks. We will be...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-04-2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,556
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-29-2021, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,556
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,556
1994 SMB with leaky windows
While out camping near Yellowstone NP we got caught in a humdinger of a hailstorm. Our sliding side windows have always be problematic and have had minor leaks over the years. But during this storm...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-13-2020, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,994
All great ideas. Headed to Home Depot today to...
All great ideas. Headed to Home Depot today to look for the coupling. Many thanks to all who contributed. I don't come to the forum much, been so far all advise I've received over the years has...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-12-2020, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,994
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-12-2020, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,994
Gray water valve broken off. What to do?
On a recent outing in northern Utah I mistakenly followed Google directions and ended up on a "road" that our 1994 SMB had no business being on. It took us about a hour to get the van turned around...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-07-2019, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
I'm the 4th owner of a 94 Dodge SMB. Best...
I'm the 4th owner of a 94 Dodge SMB. Best purchase I ever made. This past winter we camped in Australia/New Zealand and I ended up renting 5 different campers. It made me appreciate how well our...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-04-2019, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,165
I tried a Mr. Buddy for awhile and got really...
I tried a Mr. Buddy for awhile and got really spooked by the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. Ended up cracking a window and while it didn't get "humid" inside, the cold air coming in negated...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-03-2016, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 798
Replacing fried power converter
I believe I "cooked" the power supply in my 1994 SMB. It is (was) a 45 Amp model PC-45 from Todd Engineering. I have found some units on the web but wondering if anyone has replaced this unit and...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-29-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-25-2016, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-25-2016, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Leaky side windows
I have a 1994 SMB-Dodge Ram that has sprung a leak. I finally located the source...the sliding rear windows. I'm at a loss as to which type of sealant to use to seal the breach without...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-15-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
It seems to be a DE-540 Norcold (3.6 cu. ft). ...
It seems to be a DE-540 Norcold (3.6 cu. ft). Mine just died after 21 yrs. After trying to burp it, find replacement parts, etc., I gave up and purchased a Truckfridge TF130. About $200 cheaper...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-14-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 997
Re: Spare tire carrier for 94 SMB Dodge Ram
Thanks for the tip. Found a website (Racks for All) which gave me great info. It appears that Surco makes one to fit, although the hole in the door probably won't line up. But I can probably rig...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-12-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 997
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-12-2013, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 997
Spare tire carrier for 94 SMB Dodge Ram
The spare tire carrier on our rig has rusted to the point of no return. It mounts with 2 bolts through brackets on the hinges, and another to a clip on the lower left side of the rear door. I tried...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-23-2009, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,845
Re: Mysterious hissing sound in CO2 detector
Thanks Jack. We're heading out on the road for a month in a few days, so the simplest solution for now is to buy a battery powered one. I found a First Alert for $16.00. When I get stationary...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-23-2009, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,845
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-22-2009, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,845
Mysterious hissing sound in CO2 detector
Our 1994 SMB has a CCI 3350 CO detector. When powered up there is an intermitent hissing sound that comes out of the unit which is a bit annoying when trying to sleep. I have run the test procedure...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-01-2009, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Re: Baffling problem with 12V electrical system
Thanks for the tip. In hunting down the problem, I think I've isolated it to the drivers side 30 AMP circuit. When I installed the new battery, I fried a few fuses because the positive battery lead...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-31-2009, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Baffling problem with 12V electrical system
I recently purchased a 1994 Dodge SMB and can use some advise. The 12V batteries (2) no longer would hold a charge so I purchased replacements. I have a peculiar situation in which only 1/2 of the...
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