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Forum: Member Classifieds 08-07-2021, 01:24 PM
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Posted By graybeard
This rig is SOLD. Thanx for the conversation!

This rig is SOLD. Thanx for the conversation!
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-01-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Seat Covers Unlimited out of Mesa AZ. Re:...

Seat Covers Unlimited out of Mesa AZ.


Re: Selling, it takes two to tango. If I don't find a buyer, there are things to do now, before the snow flies, and I don't defer maintenance :-)


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Forum: Member Classifieds 07-31-2021, 12:41 PM
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Posted By graybeard
So here is an anecdote for you: In the...

So here is an anecdote for you:


In the Yukon, industry is maintaining the road between British Columbia and Alaska. In the Winter, the road bed freezes hard and heaves. In the Summer, the...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-31-2021, 12:30 PM
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Posted By graybeard
More seriously, the things to really think about...

More seriously, the things to really think about are the road you are on and wind loading IMO. Aggressive back-country roads with a lot of vibration and tossing about are going to stress the top,...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-31-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By graybeard
I've not weighed the various bits on my roof, but...

I've not weighed the various bits on my roof, but maybe this close:
- Yakima tracks and mounting hardware: ~3#
- Bars and towers: ~12#
- Residential grade PV panel: ~20#
- Yakima Load...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-31-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 43
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Posted By graybeard
It is powered, and it does not struggle. ...

It is powered, and it does not struggle.



The only struggling is when I am lifting the canoe 8+' solo :-)


With a canoe, I always lash bow and stern to the bumpers (too). Don't forget to...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-30-2021, 03:00 PM
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Posted By graybeard
Thank you Chris!!

Thank you Chris!!
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-30-2021, 12:41 PM
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Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
I've uploaded additional photos of the interior...

I've uploaded additional photos of the interior to the Flick link shared previously: https://www.flickr.com/photos/193276661@N06/?
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-28-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Just installed some “saddle-blanket” seat covers...

Just installed some “saddle-blanket” seat covers (looks great!). By this time next week, the penthouse roof will be LineX’d :-)

Right now, with all the dirt roads, it needs a wash!
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-28-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By graybeard
Yes it is still available I am heading to...

Yes it is still available

I am heading to the high country for a couple of days, with questionable cell coverage. Responses may be delayed a day or two … Bob
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-13-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
I am not familiar with the type of system you...

I am not familiar with the type of system you have purchased. Mine is the AMSOIL system, which uses two separate filters. There is no oil filter cap, for example. Not sure I can help on this topic
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-12-2021, 09:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Let me see what I can do about more photos of the...

Let me see what I can do about more photos of the interior. It is a fairly standard build, with the back bench seat that reclines to a bed, and the infrastructure (sink, fridge, cabinets, ...,...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-12-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Thank you Eric. It's such a strange...

Thank you Eric.


It's such a strange thing, thinking about selling a vehicle like this. There have been so many adventures, and so many more to come. Everywhere you stop, you meet folks with...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-12-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Excellent - Thank you!

Excellent - Thank you!
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-12-2021, 11:53 AM
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Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Thank you! Now I have to figure out how...

Thank you!


Now I have to figure out how you did that :-)
Forum: Sportsmobile Showcase 07-02-2021, 02:07 PM
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Views: 4,207
Posted By graybeard
Miss Piggy :: 2006 Sportsmobile RB 6.0l Powerstroke

Miss Piggy :: 2006 Sportsmobile RB 6.0l Powerstroke (2021-07-02 20:07:17)
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-16-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
Here are a few photos on Flickr:...

Here are a few photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/193276661@N06/?


Not a whole lot of detail, but if you look carefully, you can spot how certain aspects have evolved over the years:...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-16-2021, 08:10 PM
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Posted By graybeard
For the life of me, I cannot suss out how to post...

For the life of me, I cannot suss out how to post any images on this site, or as part of this post. I don't have the photos up on a website somewhere that I can reference via URL. Even a profile...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-16-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,498
Posted By graybeard
SOLD - 2006 RB Sportsmobile 4WD 6.0l Diesel

Pls PM me for photos. Posting photos on this forum is a major PITA :-)

I am considering selling my 2006 Sportsmobile. This decision is driven by a desire to build a new vehicle from the ground...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-19-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,717
Posted By graybeard
Sorry, don't see one ...

Sorry, don't see one ...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-18-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,717
Posted By graybeard
This is perhaps interesting. 2006 6.0l...

This is perhaps interesting.


2006 6.0l Diesel, regular body, pop top, 4WD. Airtronic and Hydronic Heaters, Starcool, Aluminess front bumper with winch, compressor, 250W of solar and Yakima...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-05-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 26,709
Posted By graybeard
By the rattle coming from the vacuum pump (while...

By the rattle coming from the vacuum pump (while attempting to drive without vacuum boost for the brakes ...), it's coming apart internally. I would imagine this goes downhill very quickly, and if...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-02-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 26,709
Posted By graybeard
By the way, this whole process (aside from...

By the way, this whole process (aside from pulling and pressing your vacuum pump pulley), is not fundamentally different than replacing the serpentine accessory belt, which if you are going after the...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-02-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 26,709
Posted By graybeard
2006 Vacuum pump failure

Reading this thread with interest :-)


My 2006 had a sudden catastrophic loss of vacuum. Brake pedal very hard. Standing on the pedal to get it to stop. Sure am glad I wasn't on a grade (which...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-02-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 20,551
Posted By graybeard
I find that with a regular body model, a standard...

I find that with a regular body model, a standard Hi-lift mast is too long - looking for a shorter I-beam now ...
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