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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-25-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By oclv
I had Scott at Vantage lights install what he...

I had Scott at Vantage lights install what he recommended on our 2004 E350. The improvement over OEM was so worth it (like day and night). I had a reason to be in southern California so I arranged...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 02-18-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,257
Posted By oclv
We had our 2004 E350 converted from manual to...

We had our 2004 E350 converted from manual to motors in about 2012 at Sportsmobile West. It’s quite an involved process but we have been very happy with the result. With a Thule box it was...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-19-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,315
Posted By oclv
I try to keep it simple. On our 9,400# E350,...

I try to keep it simple. On our 9,400# E350, lifted, 4X4, V10 gas, re-geared to 4.56 to maintain speedometer and transmission shifts with 34” tires, we average about 12-14 mpg on road trips. For...
Forum: 4x4 11-15-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,087
Posted By oclv
We have the 2004 green. I never would have...

We have the 2004 green. I never would have ordered the green but we bought it slightly used and it is what it was. We like the color a lot. We are mostly in the wooded mountainous areas and it...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-12-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,061
Posted By oclv
We, also, just got back from a nevada, Utah,...

We, also, just got back from a nevada, Utah, Colorado trip. 18 days. Boon-docked all except three nights which were in National Park campgrounds using my senior lifetime pass (Great Basin $7.50,...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-22-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,948
Posted By oclv
I have been dealing with Sportsmobile Fresno...

I have been dealing with Sportsmobile Fresno since 2008 when we bought a pre-owned 2004 through them. We had it back to go from the manual top to electric top, and again a couple years ago when...
Forum: Towing and Toys 12-15-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,299
Posted By oclv
After two rack systems, we ended up with a two...

After two rack systems, we ended up with a two bicycle
1-Up rack. We saw it on most off road displays at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff, last spring. We also bought a Hitch Swing, by Wilco...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-27-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,688
Posted By oclv
I’m at Agile Offroad now. I met the guys at the...

I’m at Agile Offroad now. I met the guys at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff. To answer the previous question regarding price.....much less than I would have guessed. They are also installing an...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-26-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,757
Posted By oclv
My wife, Helen, is there. She and her sister go...

My wife, Helen, is there. She and her sister go every year (6 yrs now). Our Sportsmobile has yet to make it per my request. So they tented a couple years and thankfully my sister in law bought...
Forum: Towing and Toys 06-20-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,299
Posted By oclv
Wilco had a booth at the Overland Expo. They...

Wilco had a booth at the Overland Expo. They didn’t have a HitchSwing on display, but I could look at tire swings and got the impression that of all the swing aways, theirs was the strongest. It...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-02-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,941
Posted By oclv
Helen and I will be there. I haven’t been since...

Helen and I will be there. I haven’t been since 2012. Looking forward to it. We’ll also be with the Spirtsmobile owner’s group. We’ll be coming from 10 days of “disperse” camping in Sedona.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-02-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By oclv
Our 2004 Sportsmobile came with the smooth top. ...

Our 2004 Sportsmobile came with the smooth top. Yes, quite slippery when covered with snow or wet. In about 2014 we had electric motors added,. Because of their pricing structure, it was value...
Forum: Towing and Toys 09-02-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,828
Posted By oclv
My wife and I went a different route. After...

My wife and I went a different route. After quite a bit of research, we bought a Sea Eagle Fast Track 385 inflatable kayak. Not cheap but paddles great with either solo or two person. Tracks...
Forum: 4x4 06-14-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,350
Posted By oclv
I'm not as brave as some of these owners but I...

I'm not as brave as some of these owners but I did cross the Third Branch of the Carson River a few times to avoid a long bony two track.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-04-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,057
Posted By oclv
My wife and I spent two years trying to decide...

My wife and I spent two years trying to decide whether to get the RB or the EB and whether to go gas or diesel. We finally decided to buy a pre-owned one figuring we would use it for a couple...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-06-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,697
Posted By oclv
I had done extensive research on portable hot...

I had done extensive research on portable hot water units a few years ago and ended up buying the Coleman portable hot water heater. Overall, I have been very pleased with it, other than the large...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-11-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By oclv
Re: I think I've been approaching this wrong...

My wife and I couldn't decide on gas or diesel, RB or EB, electric top or manual top. So we bought a used one to see what worked or didn't work for our use. We planned to keep it a year. That was...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-07-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,817
Posted By oclv
Re: Rear ladder: is it useful?

We have a Thule box on top and I use the ladder a lot. I don't find myself using it for a drying rack because it is usually too dusty.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-28-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By oclv
Re: Nothing but good things to say about Fox shocks

Washboard is a pain. We've found you have to go either 15 mph or 60mph.
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-04-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 17,003
Posted By oclv
Re: Inflatable kayaks/canoes?

My wife and I kayak a lot. We are on the North end of Lake Tahoe. We have Ocean Kayak sit on tops hardshells that we have had for 7 or 8 years and they have been great. My wife also has a Hobie...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-18-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,280
Posted By oclv
Re: Downsizing: Satisfied or Regrets?

I've talked to Sprinter owners that claim they get 25 mpg on the highway. I think about that when I fill up my V10. At this point in our lives we like heading into the remote high areas here in...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-19-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,218
Posted By oclv
Re: Campground app

Just purchased it. Thanks for the heads up on this. Current price is $5.99.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-12-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,052
Posted By oclv
Re: Who did your pop top? Are you happy with it?

Sportmobile West did a new top with electric motors for us in October, 2012. I thought I had developed a leak in our original 2004 top and since we wanted an electric top, we bit the bullit and did...
Forum: 4x4 09-08-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,895
Posted By oclv
Re: White Feather Sprinter 4WD conversions

Just did a google for White Feather and found him. Must be my link was flawed. Glad to see he is still up and running.
Forum: 4x4 09-08-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,895
Posted By oclv
White Feather Sprinter 4WD conversions

Does anyone know if Craig at White Feather is still in business? I hit a link to their website and it no longer is there. Craig used to be at Salem Kroger. When they shut down, he started...
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