Forum: Campfire
09-21-2012, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,268
Re: Saw this for sale.
It is made by Dunkel Industries. Here is a link for SEMA. You can find a vid on u-tube as well....
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-13-2012, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,576
Re: A basic engine and mpg question
Last tank hwy 16mpg. Last trip to Moab UT pulling trailer with Jeep, best 13mpg/ worst 9mpg. 2007 15 passenger converted to full camper, 265/75 R16. The 5.4 works great for me and what I am...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-13-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,376
Re: 2008 E350 dome light
Yes, I located the wire in the B-pillar, followed it along the floor in the drivers side step, easy access under the removable plastic cover, and spliced in a switch that I located next to the head...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-28-2012, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-28-2012, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Re: Aluminess Spare Tire Carrier
True Value Hardware/ Ace Hardware stores stock them here. Bought two for $34.00 each. I have several that it have used for many years. I hope they don't become hard to find.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-27-2012, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Re: Aluminess Spare Tire Carrier
Ordered an Aluminess carrier today, it is the tire carrier minus the tire attachment but with a extra loop to mount a box on, Kenny tells me he will ship it in three weeks. I did not order the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-20-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,935
Aluminess Spare Tire Carrier
I am looking at an Aluniness carrier to use with factory rear bumper, but instead of a tire carrier they would modify the carrier to bolt on one of their Honda generator boxes. They have done this...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-25-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,702
Re: Gravity based water system?
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/2211bf53d2edd960b31de6ba0e9991ad.jpg
I use a "Whale" hand pump mounted behind my sink. Works great, a lot of water per stroke and simple design...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-25-2012, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,420
Re: Colorado Mountain Driving Question
We just made the trip to Moab, UT and back from Missouri, Took I-70 through Denver. We have a EB, 2WD, loaded and pulling our Jeep CJ8 on a trailer with lots of spare parts. The 5.4L handled the...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
03-22-2012, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,121
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-20-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
01-24-2012, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,228
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Forum: Member Classifieds
12-06-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,761
Re: pop out windows
Good Find. I have the fixed window glass left over from my conversion, including the plastic surrounds and the hardware if anyone is interested in them.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-28-2011, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,184
Re: Thinking about selling our rig...
I live in SW MO and have spent 29 nights out this year including a recent 11 night trip to Colorado.
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/487223122475438c0aac457b99029642.jpg
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-28-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,915
Re: RPM RACING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON
I went from 3.73 with 245/75R16 to 4.1265/75R16 which made the effective ratio at the ground slightly lower then stock gears with the smaller tires. The speedo read about 5% off before I had it...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-28-2011, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,915
Re: RPM RACING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON
Changed the gears in the rear differential. I pull my 4000lbs Jeep on a 1500lbs trailer, the 5.4L does a good job with that weight. I am 2wd, but have a full conversion inside the EB van.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-28-2011, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,915
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Forum: Towing and Toys
10-24-2011, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,973
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-20-2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,155
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-06-2011, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 37,875
Re: New SMB Owner: 93 Ford E250 2x4
I called Deaver Springs and had a set made for my 2WD E350 2007 15-pass. I told them I wanted the van to be 2" taller and I wanted to add 250 lbs of weight to the front of the van. I took a couple...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-15-2011, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,084
Re: Anchoring sofa and belts?
I have posted a picture of them on my gallery. Sorry to all who PM earlier, I had trouble getting photo on my gallery
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-11-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,084
Re: Anchoring sofa and belts?
Zuren, I have a set of "rock-n-roll" hinges I bought new and have never gotten around to using. PM if you are interested in them. I have a 15 passenger van and the attachment points are just a...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
02-14-2011, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,711
Re: E350 Tow Mirrors Exchange (2009 and up)
Nice write-up Surfgeek. I did the same thing to mine, however instead of cutting the wires you can push the red plastic key out of the plug and then pull the wires (with the metal ends) out of the...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
01-16-2011, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-15-2010, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,193
Re: SMBs in OK, AR, KS, MO, north TX?
I am in Springfield Missouri, I just bought a 2007 E350 and would like to see a SMB too. Considering a EB50. I would be glad to host a meeting if you guys meet in the middle. Tomesd, do you know...
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