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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-15-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 54,364
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Looking for a Good Mechanic

Scott Smith Automotive, Roseburg OR. Excellent mechanic, reasonably priced, fast, works on anything.
Dave
01 RB50 E250
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-30-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By davidrippberger
FS 01 SMB E250 RB50 - SALE PENDING

After 10 years it's time to sell the Sportsmobile. Runs great, no known problems. Straight and clean. It's been all over the west coast from Scammons to Deadhorse.
$20,000
2001 Sportsmobile...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-31-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,732
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Boondock or stealth overnighting near SMB Fresno ?

I believe Millerton Lake will be the closest camping. About 45 min northeast of SMB. Very hot dry and dusty this time of year. Won't cool down over night. I've also stayed at a Wal Mart near SMB,...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-29-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,292
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Used SMB shopping: Seeking top-style opinions + stripe i

Regarding pent house tops, your pros and cons seem about right.
I've lowered my top wet many times without a problem. I pop it to dry when it stops raining.
If you do go penthouse make sure...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-20-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Suggestions for Trip Christmas - New Year 2011/2012

If by Lost Coast you mean the Usal Road you should definitely get local input before you attempt it in winter. It's not maintained during the winter and you will encounter several sections under a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-21-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,207
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Shade, Shadow and Junk on a Kyocera 185w panel

I recall a thread about 5 years ago, perhaps on the old smb-owners list, that, as I recall, indicated glass "kyocera type" panels were more efficient, but far more sensitive to even a very small...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-29-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: solar panels problem, questions

thanks for the response
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-28-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,404
Posted By davidrippberger
solar panels problem, questions

SMB West installed Solar Panels on my penthouse 6 years ago. I have been very satisfied with them. Today one of them blew off the roof at 70 mph on I 5. The glue appears to have separated from the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-30-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,860
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: So many questions

I'm in the 2 wheel drive camp. In over 35 thousand miles, about 10 thousand on dirt and gravel roads from La Paz, Baja to Dead Horse, Alaska, there have only been two or three times I would have put...
Forum: Van Body 05-31-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 31,908
Posted By davidrippberger
Re: Ford 2wd lift kit?

I'm with saabman. I've driven about 5k miles on dirt and gravel roads from La Paz to Deadhorse in my 2wd and clearance hasn't been an issue. If the lift is about the looks, go for it. What I would...
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