Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
Yesterday, 11:43 PM
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Yep, we have a collapsable two step thing that...
Yep, we have a collapsable two step thing that we've been using, but it's too short (only come up to the bottom side bar), and it's kind of shaky if you're not on solid, level ground. We really...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
04-23-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
04-23-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 9
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As a matter of fact...
I just added a Brophy...
As a matter of fact...
I just added a Brophy scissor step to mine. Rather than use the designed mount, I drilled out the rivets on the swinging mount bracket, and welded some tabs on the top bar...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-06-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-05-2024, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,311
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-04-2024, 09:22 PM
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Views: 477
I disconnected and removed the switches in the...
I disconnected and removed the switches in the door jambs on my van. I taped the wire connectors to make sure they wouldn't short out from some unforeseen reason.
I can still turn the dome light...
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Forum: Van Body
12-03-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 9
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Wire feed welding is pretty easy. Most welders...
Wire feed welding is pretty easy. Most welders have a chart inside the wire door that will give you the right heat and wire speed for the material thickness you are working with.
Have your buddy...
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Forum: 4x4
11-04-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,886
Gas mileage is not my van's strong suite. Bone...
Gas mileage is not my van's strong suite. Bone stock, with 4:10 gears and 29" tires I got a best of 15 mpg on a road trip, running mostly 70 mph (speed limit).
With the 4x4, lift, 4:88 gears, 35"...
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Forum: 4x4
11-04-2023, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,886
If you like the way it runs now, check the...
If you like the way it runs now, check the current tire diameter and gear ratio. Then use this conversion chart: https://tiresize.com/gear-ratio-calculator/ to match that with the new tire size. Or...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-11-2023, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-08-2023, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
More goodies!
Installed a Propex HS 2211...
More goodies!
Installed a Propex HS 2211 heater, just in time for cooler weather.
And now we have a real awning, instead of a tarp. 23 Zero 270 degree awning. Had to fab up brackets to make it...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-24-2023, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,564
About a half a quart every oil change, but it...
About a half a quart every oil change, but it leaks a bit. Never leaves spots on the driveway, but it looks oily from somewhere.
186K so far, so unless it gets worse I'll probably ignore it until...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
08-19-2023, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 23,134
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
08-18-2023, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 23,134
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Forum: 4x4
08-01-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 529
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Forum: 4x4
07-22-2023, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,065
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Forum: 4x4
07-10-2023, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
06-26-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-16-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-16-2023, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
We had this discussion when we started planning...
We had this discussion when we started planning to build the van. If I had intended to do a lot of long range, interstate trips, I would have rebuilt/upgraded the stock two-wheel drive suspension....
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-16-2023, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-15-2023, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-14-2023, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-13-2023, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,803
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-18-2022, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,827
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