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Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-30-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By Rapidz
Hi: I set a reminder on my phone to run the van...

Hi:
I set a reminder on my phone to run the van at least every two weeks.
Forum: Van Body 03-28-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,449
Posted By Rapidz
Locking and unlocking doors

I was camping in Oregon a few years ago in winter and it rained constantly. My locks kept locking and unlocking constantly.
I had Ford replace the locking devices. They said it is common to have...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-15-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Posted By Rapidz
Thanks for the help. Pete

Thanks for the help.
Pete
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Posted By Rapidz
Thanks, will look into Nova

Thanks, will look into Nova
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Posted By Rapidz
Replacing fridge

Hi all:
Our Norcold Fridge DE/EV 0041 either needs a new thermostat, or if that doesn't work, a new control panel. About $1,000 in repairs. It's even a gamble that will do the job on the 3-year-old...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-26-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By Rapidz
Hi: The RV battery hasn't gotten below 12.2 on...

Hi:
The RV battery hasn't gotten below 12.2 on average. Once it got to 11.9. We parked it in the garage last night after getting the fridge down to 33 degree. Then we unplugged the van and left it...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-26-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By Rapidz
Norcold DE0041L. It's supposed to be AC/Dc. Right...

Norcold DE0041L. It's supposed to be AC/Dc. Right now it is working fine on solar out in the driveway.
I'm totally un techie. Don't know if the compressor or fan is working. The fridge is humming...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-26-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,588
Posted By Rapidz
Norcold fridge quits

Hi all:
Our three year old Norcold fridge keeps quitting when on the Van RV battery.
We charge the battery fully for a trip and then when pulling into a campsite without plug-ins, let it operate...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-27-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By Rapidz
I was thinking it might be running house battery...

I was thinking it might be running house battery down. however house battery holds a great charge and solar is cooking out in the desert. Great system. We were moving camp every day and the house...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-27-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By Rapidz
Norcold fridge quits

Hi:
We replaced our Norcold fridge three years ago at Sportsmobile West in Fresno. The fridge quits when it gets too hot like camping in the 80s and 90s. Seems like it has an automatic shut down...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-09-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,578
Posted By Rapidz
Hi: I've done the Magruder several times - in a...

Hi:
I've done the Magruder several times - in a Tacoma with a camper, in a Subaru with a tent and with my 02 Ford 350 7.1 Sportsmobile. The first leg from Elk City to Poet Creek Campground isn't a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-17-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By Rapidz
Hi: I just went to Sportsmobile in Fresno and...

Hi:
I just went to Sportsmobile in Fresno and had them installed their standard house battery and it is fantastic.
I drove all the way from Boise to have them do it. Also had them put in a new...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-19-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By Rapidz
Over drive

Hi:
We usually tow a 4X4 Suzuki behind our 02 Ford Diesel 7. Our mechanic said we should not leave the Sportsmobile in overdrive when towing. Any other opinions. We've started doing that but as you...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-13-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
Hey everybody: Took your advice this weekend....

Hey everybody:
Took your advice this weekend. out in the high desert again and temp went down to 19 over night.
We filled the coffee pot the night before to ensure having coffee.
Opened the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-08-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
Yup. In Boise but do a lot of camping in high...

Yup. In Boise but do a lot of camping in high desert of Oregon.
Pete
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-07-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
We need our 80-pound golden retriever for grouse,...

We need our 80-pound golden retriever for grouse, chukar and quail hunting. She's as big as the water tank and won't fit in the cabinet.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-07-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
Thanks. We don't run heat at night so opening...

Thanks. We don't run heat at night so opening cabinets will help. It got down to 15 outside, but inside with two bodies and a dog, it was 38 degrees.
Pete
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-07-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
That's a good tip. Will turn off pump and drain...

That's a good tip. Will turn off pump and drain the faucet. Been having coffee water set the night before
pete
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-05-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
Thanks. Will try keeping the cabinet doors open...

Thanks. Will try keeping the cabinet doors open and running the heat. But the pump always comes back. Knock on ice.
Pete
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-05-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By Rapidz
water pump freeze

Hi:
We were camped out in the high desert over the weekend and it got down to 15 degrees two nights in a row.
Lucky for furnace.
However, when it gets that cold, our water pump quits. Then when...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-08-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By Rapidz
Penthouse Chrome bumpers 4WD Great condition

Penthouse
Chrome bumpers
4WD
Great condition
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-08-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By Rapidz
Sportmobile's worth

I've had my 2002 350 Diesel 7.1 Sportsmobile for about 10 years. All seals gone through; rear-end rebuilt; brake rotors done twice; all regular maintenance. 100K. Might be looking at a new one. What...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-21-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By Rapidz
Re: SMB RV battery

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. Good camping!
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-19-2015, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By Rapidz
SMB RV battery

My battery is five years old and starting to wear out. What's the best battery? Also, how does disconnecting battery to replace with new one affect inverter?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-30-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Rapidz
Re: charging RV battery

Thanks - didn't want to blow any fuses, etc.
Pete
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