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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-11-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,267
Posted By dat2ra
Who would want a Hummer when there are so many...

Who would want a Hummer when there are so many good vehicles to choose from?
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-11-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,735
Posted By dat2ra
12 years ago, while living in Oregon, I bought a...

12 years ago, while living in Oregon, I bought a SMP in Florida through CL. I paid a $500 (refundable) deposit and flew there. Looked it over; seemed ok. Paid the $28k balance (yeah, they were...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-04-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,935
Posted By dat2ra
"Regular maintenance has always been done to this...

"Regular maintenance has always been done to this van." But here are all the things wrong with it that I haven't had fixed:..........
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-04-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,684
Posted By dat2ra
I'd contact SMB and see what they recommend.

I'd contact SMB and see what they recommend.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 11-29-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,440
Posted By dat2ra
I wouldn't bite on that one.

I wouldn't bite on that one.
Forum: Show & Tell 10-26-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,291
Posted By dat2ra
Kleenex, Q-tips, GatorAde, Levis.....not a...

Kleenex, Q-tips, GatorAde, Levis.....not a problem.
Forum: Show & Tell 10-26-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,291
Posted By dat2ra
Nice van. But if some "guy" did the conversion,...

Nice van. But if some "guy" did the conversion, it's not a "Sportsmobile" which is a copyrighted name for a company with several plants. It is a "super nice camper van conversion" though. Congrats.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-09-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,546
Posted By dat2ra
You can buy a battery-powered side grinder at...

You can buy a battery-powered side grinder at Harbor Freight for little $, put on thin cutting blades and go to town. You'll be glad you have it for your build.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-05-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,208
Posted By dat2ra
As to sexism on wheels: ask how many guys have...

As to sexism on wheels: ask how many guys have talked their way out of a traffic ticket vs. how many women have. To be wise, see both sided, not solely your own.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-05-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,208
Posted By dat2ra
I've had all kinds of bad experiences happen to...

I've had all kinds of bad experiences happen to me in my life, but it never occurred to me that it was "just because I am a man". Assuming that your money is just as good as anyone's, I doubt that...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 06-14-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,078
Posted By dat2ra
But it's 2WD, that's a deal breaker for $82K!

But it's 2WD, that's a deal breaker for $82K!
Forum: 4x4 05-31-2020, 03:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,653
Posted By dat2ra
What if you removed the camper from the Chinook...

What if you removed the camper from the Chinook and put it on a new(ish) Tacoma 4x4 (removing the bed of course) or 4x4 flat bed?
Forum: 4x4 05-31-2020, 02:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,479
Posted By dat2ra
I'd bet converting a Chinook to 4X4 which would...

I'd bet converting a Chinook to 4X4 which would certainly involve a lift on that narrow chassis, would make it unstable to drive.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-07-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Posted By dat2ra
That tricked out 2010 SMB in Wyoming which listed...

That tricked out 2010 SMB in Wyoming which listed for $60k starting on Ebay did not get a single bid.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-07-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,088
Posted By dat2ra
Keep in mind that it doesn't have a stove or...

Keep in mind that it doesn't have a stove or heater. If you want either, you'll have to have more battery + solar, or propane hooked up. You can do a diesel heater, but that too will have to be...
Forum: Campfire 04-12-2020, 08:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,087
Posted By dat2ra
Considering all the excuses and lies from Alan...

Considering all the excuses and lies from Alan Tone, I wouldn't want him building my van anyway. Imagine what it would have been like had he dong a 2-week rush job just to get it done. Fine quality...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 01-19-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,408
Posted By dat2ra
Been down many times, mainly sea kayaking. Be...

Been down many times, mainly sea kayaking. Be sure you have gas heading into Catavena (the turn off to Bahia de los Angeles); there are also cool cave paintings there. The map shows a Pemex station...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-19-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By dat2ra
Not a "camper van" as stated. Gots no...

Not a "camper van" as stated. Gots no interior.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-19-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By dat2ra
Seems reasonable. It is not campered and has a...

Seems reasonable. It is not campered and has a low roof. No winch. Lots of ## to trick it out.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-28-2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By dat2ra
...but, but....but that RUG!! WHERE can I get...

...but, but....but that RUG!! WHERE can I get some for my SMB? Pimp yo ride!!
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By dat2ra
2 6v vs 2 12v batteries

I recently had a conversation with a marine dealer who told me that putting two 6-volt batteries in series in my SMB would be better than two 12-volts because it would provide more amperage, and that...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-09-2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,336
Posted By dat2ra
Propane vs. electric fridge

I have an '85 GMC that SMB retrofitted nearly 10 years ago with a 3-way Dometic fridge, and recently bought an '01 SMB with a 2-way Norcold. Here are my experiences with the two units:

Dometic:...
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