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Forum: Member Classifieds 05-28-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By MikeChapelHill
For Sale: Table poles and leg

These came with my SMB when we got it several years ago, and we never used them; instead made an adapter for Lagun hardware. Two posts, one 22 in and the other27 3/4 in.



$125 plus...
Forum: Campfire 07-30-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,194
Posted By MikeChapelHill
My wife and I have used Harvest Hosts twice in...

My wife and I have used Harvest Hosts twice in the past year when transiting to another location. Both were great locations. One was a small vineyard in eastern Maryland, and we did wine tasting...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-13-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 157,928
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Rear awning

That is neat. Where did you get the pole clips?


Mike
Forum: Campfire 11-25-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,244
Posted By MikeChapelHill
When I was a post-doc in '78 my parents bought me...

When I was a post-doc in '78 my parents bought me the passenger model of this van, with 2 captain chairs in place of the passenger bench seat. That 360 ci V8 engine is a hemi-V8, and had incredible...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-01-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Look at this ladder on Amazon, made by Rhino...

Look at this ladder on Amazon, made by Rhino Rack. We bought one, very sturdy and solid....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-11-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,835
Posted By MikeChapelHill
I was looking at the gaskets on the doors to our...

I was looking at the gaskets on the doors to our van, when I realized that door gaskets may be suitable as a replacement. They have the advantage of a metal flange that can hold the gasket onto the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-05-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,723
Posted By MikeChapelHill
We recently got a Sprinter SMB with the tire and...

We recently got a Sprinter SMB with the tire and box mounted on the rear doors, and I have concerns about the tail ights being visible. The other day I followed my wife as she drove around, and I...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-05-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,835
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Have you looked at these? ...

Have you looked at these?
https://www.mcmaster.com/gaskets/for-use-outdoors~yes/conductive-rubber-trim/

...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 09-03-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By MikeChapelHill
It is the same on our gaucho bed set up, and it...

It is the same on our gaucho bed set up, and it is to support the seat of the couch when gaining access to the locker below.


Mike
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-28-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Boywonder, It is a 12v fan. Mike

Boywonder,


It is a 12v fan.
Mike
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-27-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Flux, Thank you, good information. and I am...

Flux,
Thank you, good information. and I am reassured!


Andrew,
Being new to the technology, it was our maiden voyage, there were several issues at play. We have a 2nd alternator, but we...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-24-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Boywonder, Thank you for replying. And yes, it...

Boywonder,
Thank you for replying. And yes, it is 2000Amps.

Mike
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-23-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,328
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Can you use a Li booster battery on a Li house battery?

We picked up our SMB 2020 MB Sprinter 2500 Diesel from SMB North in July. We camped at camp grounds on the way home (3 day drive). No problems, until one morning we found that we drained the LiPO4...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-23-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,914
Posted By MikeChapelHill
When all else fails, push the button(s)

We had something similar happen to us while parked in our driveway. We had our refrigerator running, and in a couple of days our house battery was run down. After being on shore power for several...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-19-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,914
Posted By MikeChapelHill
I think I am having the same issue on our SMB...

I think I am having the same issue on our SMB North build. We have had severe weather during the week, and did not have the van plugged into shore power; today when I checked the voltage meter was...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-04-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,081
Posted By MikeChapelHill
You can buy these at Lowes and Home Depot. The...

You can buy these at Lowes and Home Depot. The are meant as a door security device, and the other end is suppose to have a Y shape bracket that fits under a door handle; used instead of wedging a...
Forum: Van Body 05-04-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By MikeChapelHill
You need a hand rivet nut tool for the hole: ...

You need a hand rivet nut tool for the hole: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078QK99WN/?coliid=I1BNLIIBM04JUN&colid=3Q97340H6JYTU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 03-17-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By MikeChapelHill
New Sprinter hood protection

Hi All,


I have a new Sprinter RB low roof going through SMB North, and anticipate picking it up in 6-7 weeks.



I have seen Sprinters with a black hood; is this a coating or 3M protective...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-21-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,229
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Mice are very talented, and they can sqeeze...

Mice are very talented, and they can sqeeze through a hole the size of a penil. The likelihood of plugging all holes is slim. The ultrasonic plug-in repellers seem to work pretty well. You can...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-20-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,466
Posted By MikeChapelHill
We ordered a Sprinter 2500 4x4, to be outfitted...

We ordered a Sprinter 2500 4x4, to be outfitted by SMB North, back at the end of January. It is now sitting in Charleston SC for the past month waiting for transport to Indiana.
But, if you go to...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 10-03-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,376
Posted By MikeChapelHill
Wheels and tires on SMB sprinter order

This is my first post, and I am not sure if this is the right sub forum for this question.


My wife and I have ordered a 2020 sprinter to be outfitted by SMB North. It is 4x4, and will have a...
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