Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-25-2009, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,332
Re: Can you covert a garbage truck to an RV?
What a bizarre thread.
The first pic is of a very expensive Unicat. Garbage trucks don't have awnings and side entry.
Unimog is a truck company owned by mercedes. Some Unicat campers are built...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
11-19-2009, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 15,099
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Forum: 4x4
11-19-2009, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,101
Re: New SMB ride quality
I would like to see air suspension seats and a proper snorkel. I've never seen either on a smb.
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Forum: Van Body
11-18-2009, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,880
Re: Spare on Roof - EB PH
What do you guys think of a rack in front of the PH? Does anyone have a measurement from the end of the penthouse to the windshield (on center)?
I might be able to think of an easy way to get the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-13-2009, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Music, Dash Receiver, and power
Are you using your dash receiver as your only music system?
Did you wire it to the house batteries?
What wiring decisions would you change?
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Forum: Van Body
11-12-2009, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,647
Re: Heavy duty alternator
That thread references the Xantrec regulator, but Ford alternators are P type with internal regulators. Can't use the Xantrec.
The Ford upgrade is probably a good idea. But it won't do much...
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Forum: 4x4
11-12-2009, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,101
Re: New SMB ride quality
The problem with doing it at initial construction is uncertainty about the final weight and distribution, I think. I'm surprised people have completely re-done their springs without trying replacing...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-12-2009, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,615
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-12-2009, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,349
Re: Heater
I don't believe the propex is necessarily a better choice than a US furnance like the atwood. But it has more installation options (at twice the price). What I don't like about US designs is that...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-11-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,263
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-11-2009, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,349
Re: Heater
How about a sun shower type hot water bottle?
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-11-2009, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,485
Chilipad
A mattress pad cooler and heater. Maybe an AC alternative for some?
https://www.chilitechnology.com/index.php
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Forum: Show & Tell
11-11-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,328
Re: EB 71 Living Space: Walkthrough Floor Plan
Odd they don't show EB71 anymore as a standard plan. I've pretty much decided on EB49, which is an isle plan with the gaucho forward behind the driver. Since I don't need a third captains chair I...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-10-2009, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,349
Re: flat plate versus propane hot H2O
A 6 gal marine water heater is a flat plate with six gallon storage (won't freeze fast) plus a 1500W electric heater for about $250-300. Reducing water storage by the same volume leaves little space...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-10-2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,674
Re: 12V fridge vs. 12V ice chest
I have an engle 45. It is expensive, but there is no doubt it's well made. I had buyers remorse until it was delivered. But actually seeing it "in person", the cost is justified. Not that it's...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-09-2009, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,330
Re: Solar panel maintenance
That's true with older panels. Newer, better panels can bypass shaded cells. I'm believe the SMB Kyoceras have this feature. Cleaning newer panels is good but not as important.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-08-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
Re: Long Term Storage
The most conservative approach is to disconnect your starting battery from the house batteries and connect the engine battery to a trickle charger like the "battery tender junior". Especially if it's...
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Forum: Van Body
11-08-2009, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,880
Spare on Roof - EB PH
Anyone have their spare forward on the roof in front of the PH? Anyone think about putting a rack on that part of the roof? A rack would hang over the windshield somewhat to fit a 35" tire laid flat.
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-07-2009, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,349
Re: flat plate versus propane hot H2O
Ill add to this thread the choice of a marine water heater with electric. Like a flat plate but will hold the temp for at least 12 hours. It's a good reserve water supply too. Depending on the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-06-2009, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,418
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-06-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,182
Re: Splitting batteries?
I thought the rule of thumb was to not go below twelve volts, and below 11.7 the battery is damaged so that it will never recharge to the rated voltage (14.7 ish). That's why batteries boil - the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-03-2009, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,169
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-03-2009, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,176
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
10-24-2009, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,164
Re: SMB Indiana visit
Anyone have a recent build at SMB Indiana? I'm looking at doing a 4x4 Ford SMB. I've noticed some east coast residents are customers of SMB california.
Don
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Forum: 4x4
10-24-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,101
New SMB ride quality
I was wondering how you guys with newer 4x4 SMB find on-road ride quality? I was in a 2001(?) SMB 4x4 and found the ride pretty rough on road. Any sign of improvement in the latest 4x4 conversion?...
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