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Forum: Member Classifieds 06-11-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,709
Posted By BillPa1
All, I will soon have my 2014 RB50, gas V-10 w/...

All, I will soon have my 2014 RB50, gas V-10 w/ 36K mi for sale soon. I plan on listing it with SMB West and they suggested I ask $135.5K for my rig. It is extensively loaded with many extras added...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-30-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,306
Posted By BillPa1
Just call the shop and ask for Mike at the...

Just call the shop and ask for Mike at the counter. Remind him Bill Walton got headers for his Sportsmobile and he can help you.
BillPa
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-04-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,306
Posted By BillPa1
prally, go to my photo gallery to see my exhaust...

prally, go to my photo gallery to see my exhaust set up. The JBA headers lead to a "Y" into a 3" tail pipe where the mufflers are. For a few dollars you get 70 lbs more torque and better gas...
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-21-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,248
Posted By BillPa1
The Galley (gallery) box has been sold. Thank...

The Galley (gallery) box has been sold. Thank you.
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-13-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,248
Posted By BillPa1
Exactly correct. The box swings out and the...

Exactly correct. The box swings out and the "wings" drop down to place your stoves on. The stoves fit inside the box. The box attaches to the back swing door.
BillPa
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-13-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,248
Posted By BillPa1
Gallery Box For Sale

I have decided to sell my stock Sportsmobile Gallery Box. All hardware will be included. I live in the San Diego area. Go to my photos album for photos. Yours for $400. Please send a private...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-16-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,002
Posted By BillPa1
Yes, but two very memorable minutes. I was a...

Yes, but two very memorable minutes. I was a total eclipse in HI in 1991 and it was spectacular! And yes, I do plan on taking the long way home to see more nature and geology.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-16-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,584
Posted By BillPa1
I am on my second SMB and now have a 2014 E-350...

I am on my second SMB and now have a 2014 E-350 with the gas V-10 and I love this motor. I put headers on it and gained 70 lbls of torque and get north of 11 MPG. I have heard these motors last and...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-16-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 16,002
Posted By BillPa1
I'm departing San Diego tomorrow to join one of...

I'm departing San Diego tomorrow to join one of my college roommates who secured three campsites a few days ago at Magone Lake Campground north of John Day. Now only if we can get there through the...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 07-30-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,763
Posted By BillPa1
I have found that using a hydraulic bottle jack...

I have found that using a hydraulic bottle jack rated at 5 tons works best to get a corner up to change a tire. I keep several blocks of wood handy to place under the jack to get it to the right...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-30-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,306
Posted By BillPa1
All, I am on my second SMB and what worked best...

All, I am on my second SMB and what worked best for me on both was to install JBA Headers, a "Y" cat back connector to 3" tubing through a standard muffler then a resonator. I got 70 lbs more...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-02-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 75,679
Posted By BillPa1
Has anybody built a platform on their Baja box...

Has anybody built a platform on their Baja box drop down door to be able to put stoves to cook on? I decided to remove my gallery box as I want more room on the inside with the doors closed. Thanks.
Forum: Show & Tell 06-12-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,627
Posted By BillPa1
Chris & Bev, I am glad to see you are still...

Chris & Bev, I am glad to see you are still enjoying my old rig. I notice a couple of add on's including the name. Ha, love it. My next big SMB trip is to central OR to see to total eclips on Aug...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-27-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
Posted By BillPa1
Welcome! One of the best ways to learn about our...

Welcome! One of the best ways to learn about our rigs is to camp with us. You can get first hand knowledge of what's on our SMB's.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-08-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,593
Posted By BillPa1
Thanks. Kindly advise where/how you store the...

Thanks. Kindly advise where/how you store the panel inside?
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-07-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,593
Posted By BillPa1
Yes, on the broad driver side of the van. I have...

Yes, on the broad driver side of the van. I have one panel on top already, but am looking for a place to store a portable panel that I can easily remove to place directly in the sun early or late in...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-06-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,593
Posted By BillPa1
Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel...

Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel on the driver side of their vans? I was thinking of a portable panel, but store it on the side of the van so it generates some juice, but more just as...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-06-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By BillPa1
Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel...

Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel on the driver side of their vans? I was thinking of a portable panel, but store it on the side of the van so it generates some juice, but more just as...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-06-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,484
Posted By BillPa1
Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel...

Do you know if anybody has mounted a solar panel on the driver side of their vans? I was thinking of a portable panel, but store it on the side of the van so it generates some juice, but more just...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-10-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,109
Posted By BillPa1
Count me in for sure and maybe one guest, but...

Count me in for sure and maybe one guest, but doubtful. My lady friend wants to go shopping. Right? Instead of hanging with the SMB croud!
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-05-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,280
Posted By BillPa1
Looks like a good gathering. What time of day on...

Looks like a good gathering. What time of day on the 18th is everybody planning on getting to the island?
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-15-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,280
Posted By BillPa1
I will be in SD the first weekend in June so that...

I will be in SD the first weekend in June so that would work for me. I might be back by mid month though. BillPa
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 04-10-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,615
Posted By BillPa1
I will be there just for one day before heading...

I will be there just for one day before heading off to Capital Reef NP. Not sure which day, but there will be lots of SMB's there for sure.
Good travels!
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-21-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Posted By BillPa1
I will be heading out to JTNP April 9-10 going in...

I will be heading out to JTNP April 9-10 going in from the south and heading out to the NE via Old Dale Rd to camp just outside the park boundary where that are lots of old gold mines. BillPa
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-02-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,240
Posted By BillPa1
Re: Yet another BFG Tire fail.

Thanks for everbody's impute. My two BFG failures were both from tagging rocks on the sidewall. Ops, file was too big to download. I will post one in my Album.
BillPa1
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