Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-11-2011, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 16,495
Re: Canadian Sportsmobile Owners
I bought the van through Quadvan, had them convert it then drove it to the border, imported it and did both the provincial (BC) and federal inspection with no issues. There is another guy in North...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-11-2011, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 16,495
Re: Canadian Sportsmobile Owners
If you want to go with SMB then buy the van in Canada and drive it down for the conversion. I have a Canadian friend who bought one and was not able to import it. He then licensed it out of Montana...
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Forum: 4x4
09-19-2008, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,258
60,000 km update
We've now put 60,000km on our Quadvan 4X4 conversion across 3 countries, twice. The steerinig is tight, it tracks perfectly and despite beating the hell out of it on a handful of rocky Mexican...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-31-2008, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 20,606
Simple. Brilliant. I've been pushing mine up...
Simple. Brilliant. I've been pushing mine up the old fashioned way with too many boards on top and have seen minimal but noticible bending already. I"ll use this method for sure when it comes...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-31-2008, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,972
Jack
nice work. I had the same problem with...
Jack
nice work. I had the same problem with filling but because we're always in Mexico we're always filling from big cylindrical 5 gallon containers. I had been placing them on the roof and...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-21-2008, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,655
SuperBright LEDs
Zugg,
I've installed LED lights in my van and love them. SuperBright LEDs make an assortment of LED systems and the light comes in different colours. I got the bright option in the galley and the...
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Forum: 4x4
06-06-2008, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,405
V8 experience
Hey, can't compare because I don't own a V10 but I've got a V8 w/ 4X4, fully camperized and often carrying 2,000 pounds of sporting gear etc on long trips. Fully loaded she weighs in very heavy. ...
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Forum: 4x4
05-31-2008, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 21,469
Quadvan specs
EMRider,
I'm no mechanic but I'll give this a go.. Starting with the transfer case, SMB uses a Borg model while Quadvan opts to stick with the New Venture used in the F-350 4X4 trucks. The NV...
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Forum: 4x4
05-30-2008, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 21,469
Obviously the SMB conversion is heavier but...
Obviously the SMB conversion is heavier but nobody 40km off-road in deep sand and heavy rocks in central Mexico is ever going to need the extra capabilities that a SMB conversion offers over the...
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Forum: 4x4
05-30-2008, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 21,469
Re: Actual Quadvan experience?
Hi, I'm one of the Quadvan / SMB owners. I've lived in my van 6 months per year for the past 2 years and have done 2 four month road trips in it.
The Quadvan conversion is the closest thing to a...
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