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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-27-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,569
Posted By Kirk B
Like TwoXentrix I bought my U-Joint SMB for a...

Like TwoXentrix I bought my U-Joint SMB for a steal from a frustrated owner that couldn't fix issues with it. I don't know that I would recommend you going this route. It depends a lot on how...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-06-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By Kirk B
Great insights. I already have the camper van. ...

Great insights. I already have the camper van. I am tempted to go the other way and start pulling a small Airstream trailer so that I could have more room and a SHOWER!!! I have been kicking the...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-06-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By Kirk B
We did something similar last weekend with some...

We did something similar last weekend with some friends. Took Hwy 26 up to Government Camp, but then kept going over the mountain to the Madras area. It was cold, but we had SUN and NO RAIN!!! ...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-05-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,530
Posted By Kirk B
This was the approach that I took. I have a very...

This was the approach that I took. I have a very nice overlanding Jeep that I have enjoyed for years and is very capable. But that just led to a desire for a Sportsmobile. I mostly wanted the van...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-05-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,986
Posted By Kirk B
One of the issues is that the cooling system...

One of the issues is that the cooling system plugs up with crap, which is an issue with the oil cooler. The trademarked "bulletproof" work includes replacing that oil cooler. In my van the oil...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-13-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,339
Posted By Kirk B
Great post and pictures! I have been to Baja...

Great post and pictures! I have been to Baja before, but not that far south. I plan to explore more in a few years as I reach an early retirement and can afford to spend a lot of time down there. ...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 09-18-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,204
Posted By Kirk B
"This van was built and designed around using all...

"This van was built and designed around using all Ford components."
The ad makes it sound like it's a simple, Ford bolt on conversion... which it is not. I'd have to guess then U-Joint Off Road,...
Forum: Towing and Toys 09-18-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,823
Posted By Kirk B
I mounted some sand ladders to the side of my...

I mounted some sand ladders to the side of my Jeep overland rig. I used some cheap Harbor Freight hitch pins to keep them from walking away (bolted through the ladders and mounts). So they are...
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-18-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By Kirk B
The price looked very fair to me before I saw the...

The price looked very fair to me before I saw the photos. Have you tried listing it on Craig's List?

To be honest I think this is going to be a hard sale and you might need to compromise on the...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-18-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,112
Posted By Kirk B
If you decide to go later, hit me up by PM. I...

If you decide to go later, hit me up by PM. I live on the SE side of Portland and have room in my driveway for your rig. Safe neighborhood.

As a side note, I would prefer to just sleep in my...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-24-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,152
Posted By Kirk B
I agree, but in this case the host was a bit...

I agree, but in this case the host was a bit flaky. I'm a social type, so I checked in with the host and chatted with him for a bit when we claimed the site. But he must not have made rounds that...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-19-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,152
Posted By Kirk B
I looked at the Warning Notice that I received...

I looked at the Warning Notice that I received and I was incorrect. It was not the BLM - it was the Washington State DNR. I will share this to help inform others as it's related to this discussion....
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-19-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,665
Posted By Kirk B
Welcome! Check out the PDX Overlanders on...

Welcome! Check out the PDX Overlanders on Facebook. We have quite a few full size rigs, although not that many vans. We just had a big get-together at Mt. Hood this last weekend and will be...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-19-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,152
Posted By Kirk B
I saw a cone used at a Canadian park campsite...

I saw a cone used at a Canadian park campsite last year. I thought this was a pretty good idea. They had a laminated note attached to it explaining that the site was claimed but they had a van and...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-07-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,794
Posted By Kirk B
Here's a pic from a couple weekends ago after...

Here's a pic from a couple weekends ago after doing some hiking and fishing at Badger Lake taking Bennett Pass to get to some more hiking. Mt. Hood in the background.

Kirk
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-06-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,794
Posted By Kirk B
Welcome! I think the Sportsmobile folks are a...

Welcome! I think the Sportsmobile folks are a pretty friendly lot. I have an E350 with SMB top, U-Joint 4WD, and AT Overland interior. I was just talking to Alan Feld at the Adventure Van Expo and I...
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