Forum: Member Classifieds
06-03-2012, 06:32 PM
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-06-2012, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-06-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-04-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-02-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,074
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-02-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-01-2012, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
Re: 2008 Sprinter Sportsmobile with Penthouse top
Too much equipment to remember it all!! Thanks for pointing that out. the kind fellow at Shady Boy made the brackets for me and I used "scrivets" to mount to the roof. I'm not sure why more folks...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
04-30-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Member Classifieds
04-30-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Member Classifieds
04-30-2012, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,099
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Forum: Towing and Toys
04-26-2012, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 20,545
Re: Loaded Roof Rack on Pop Top
I've owned both the manual and electric tops and I would suggest that you be careful when lifting the roof when it's got much up there for weight. On my manual top we bent the lifting arms badly...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-15-2012, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,223
Re: Awning for Penthouse Sprinter
I've got an awning I'm happy with that I bought from a company called Shady Boy out of Canada. Its super lightweight and easy retrofit. The owner made up some brackets to fit the Sprinter and they...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
03-10-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,239
Re: Penthouse Not fitting tight when closed
I had a couple thoughts. In the original photos it looked to me as though the Penthouse was sitting too far aft on the van roof. This can happen if you're lowering the PH on a rearward slope. In my...
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Forum: Towing and Toys
02-25-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,891
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Forum: Towing and Toys
02-24-2012, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,891
Re: Yakima's website isn't helping.......
I posted some horrible pictures taken on my phone to my gallery. Links are below if you want to see how I did my box. I can send some better photos if it's helpful. Good luck.
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Forum: Towing and Toys
02-24-2012, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,891
Re: Yakima's website isn't helping.......
I use the Yakima track system below. Very strong and you have the option of mounting multiple bars and moving them easily along the tracks according to your needs. This is my roof system. What are...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
02-16-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,813
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
02-16-2012, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,813
Re: Just found this in my local CL
Pardon my ignorance... My Sprinter SMB gets 19mpg. My 2000 Ford Diesel SMB got 14mpg. Why would this Ford get better mileage? Different engine that was more efficient than more recent ones?
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
04-27-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,907
Penthouse attic fan
Has anyone out there put an attic fan into a penthouse top? I'd like to hear about any experiences out there. Thanks.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-10-2011, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,836
Re: PH latch rattle
I solved the problem by sliding some clear poly tubing over the hooks. This eliminates the metal to metal contact and quiets the hooks. Be sure to lubricate the hooks before sliding the tubing on-...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-08-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Re: Solar panel problem
Thanks for the tip. Bummer that I only got a couple years out of it. Looks like it's about four bills to replace. Ouch! I'll see if Kyocera will do anything first I guess.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-08-2011, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Solar panel problem
I'm wondering whether anyone out there has run into this problem. I cleared the snow off the roof of my SMB for the umpteenth time this winter only to find that the glass in one of my solar panels...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-28-2010, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-07-2010, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,447
Re: Penthouse fabric repair?
I would use Seamgrip. It's available at most outdoor stores and is made specifically for fabric. That stuff can patch a hole that size with no fabric if necessary,but if you use it with a patch...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
06-01-2010, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,566
Re: Penthouse Latch Hooks - How To Stop Rattling
I quieted mine down using simple PVC tubing you can buy at the local hardware store. Just unscrew the hook and bring it into your local store and find the best fit. A little water helps slide the...
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