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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-19-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,564
Posted By tomesd
I agree, the racks are awesome. Mine, however, is...

I agree, the racks are awesome. Mine, however, is supported on the tire by rotating sway bar bushings on some Yakima bar. The shape of the bushings allow the swing arms to open when we need it to.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-17-2016, 06:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,564
Posted By tomesd
Here's my set up- just another idea... ...

Here's my set up- just another idea...

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/1704-albums235-picture13221.jpg


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Forum: Campfire 05-14-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 231,875
Posted By tomesd
Re: SMB Sightings

Silver ford RB loaded down in Sedona 5/7- looked like they were having as much fun as we were!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-11-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,179
Posted By tomesd
Re: Off to Moab...

We cut reflectix to fit the side windows and it wedges in there very tightly. For the windshield we use a regular large folding reflective screen purchased at an Auto Zone. When traveling we just...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-10-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,179
Posted By tomesd
Re: Off to Moab...

Mag 7
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/6a16e4cb2fa4cc672473f5811318158a.jpg

On top of Amasa back (we rode up Hymasa and down Captain Ahab)...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-10-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,179
Posted By tomesd
Re: Off to Moab...

Old thread but new Moab trip. Snapped some pics up at the Mag 7 trailhead last week- beautiful view and awesome trail system!
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-29-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

To combat the rattling of our door galley while moving I purchased a replacement blood pressure bladder and inflating bulb. I slide the bladder under the galley once the door is closed and inflate it...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-31-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,709
Posted By tomesd
Re: Can you carry canoes on EB Penthouses?

Ours is set up to do that. We have rollers at the rear of our rack and Yakima bars in front of and behind our solar panels. We roll them up the rear onto a set of hully rollers mounted on the rear...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-30-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,858
Posted By tomesd
Re: Barn door mystery switch

Chicken Dinner!

I went out and tried it and yeah, this is what it does. Even when it's on, that speaker is a lot quieter than the front door speakers.[/quote]

That what our switch does as well-...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-08-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,040
Posted By tomesd
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-06-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Made a small bike shoe/gear storage box for the open area under the bed extender. We'll store shoes underneath and bike bags, gloves, sunglasses, etc in the small bins above. I also found a super...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-06-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By tomesd
Re: Let me introduce myself - bphin, aka Bryce Phinney

Welcome! SMB's are perfect for what you're into- my wife and I use ours for pretty much the same thing. Enjoy!

Post more pics... :a4:
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-03-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Link for the netting under the dinette? That is perfect...[/quote]

https://www.organizedobie.com/categories ... nization/2 (https://www.organizedobie.com/categories/239/Netting-Organization/2)

We...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-02-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

We moved our stretch netting to the area under the passenger dinette, relocated our SMB paperwork in the cubby behind the porta-potty, and installed a trash bag holder and fruit hammock.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-01-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
What did you do to your SMB today?

They're about 5 inches square, 1" webbing.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-30-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

https://www.organizedobie.com/categories ... nization/2 (https://www.organizedobie.com/categories/239/Netting-Organization/2)

Here's the netting with the bed in place btw:
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-30-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Thanks! https://www.raingler.com/

I've used lots of their stuff over the years. I used the 1" webbing, 31"x39" and 21"x31" sizes.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-30-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,337
Posted By tomesd
Re: Magicbus!

Here's some pics of the bikes mounted to show their height...

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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-30-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,563
Posted By tomesd
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

I added a rotapax and modified a Yakima kayak loader for use as a hanger for helmets, camelbacks, etc, to the back or our rig. I also added some netting for flat item storage to the underside of our...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-26-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,750
Posted By tomesd
Re: Everything plus the kitchen sink in an RB?

Ours is a reworked RB 13 in an EB- it has a bed extender in the open rear so it's plenty big to sleep on bottom (I'm 6'3"), plenty of windows, a pass thru if need be, and the exterior shower works...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-15-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,337
Posted By tomesd
Re: Magicbus!

Yep, the racks are great. Even without the bushings the cantilevered part was so much more solid than the Yakima racks (but with them they seem as solid as a regular bar attachment).

We decided...
Forum: Towing and Toys 06-15-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,908
Posted By tomesd
Re: Aluminess Deluxe Box mounted bike rack examples

I wanted to add this here too...We recently upgraded our rear bike rack layout and wanted to share it. We used 1 Up USA roof racks and came up with an interesting way to support the cantilevered...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-14-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,337
Posted By tomesd
Re: Magicbus!

The handlebars and seat stick over the penthouse rack- it's not too tall
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-14-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,337
Posted By tomesd
Re: Magicbus!

We recently upgraded our rear bike rack layout and wanted to share it. We used 1 Up USA roof racks and came up with an interesting way to support the cantilevered portion above the spare tire in the...
Forum: Show & Tell 11-29-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,644
Posted By tomesd
New SMB and member

We're in Jefferson City- give us a shout
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