Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
08-31-2016, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 17,237
Valley of Fire
Kathy and I are in. We plan to arrive Thursday. Should be fun.
Henry
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-30-2015, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,707
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-19-2014, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,707
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Forum: Campfire
08-02-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 185
Views: 29,023
Re: 'Splain yer handle
My wife Kathy and I are avid Sea kayakers. Our van, at times is the yak hauler (yakhlr). Our SMB is the best adventuremobile we can imagine.
Henry
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-11-2012, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 101,766
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-11-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 101,766
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-09-2010, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,201
Re: 2010 Central California Fall Meetup
Is the Central Cal meet going to happen?? Kathy and I voted for the Central Coast but are open for any adventure. Good company, good food, a big fire and maybe a nice bottle of wine what could be...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
07-16-2010, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,102
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
07-09-2010, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,558
Re: Share your Pickup Day Surprises
Our van was finished when promised and we had no problems with delivery. All systems worked perfectly and the van was full of fuel and water. You do need to pay attention at pickup. And yes the...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-09-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Re: Replacement Tires
Fred
Our trip was a really cool big adventure. We are still amazed at how beautiful North America is and had a lot of fun. So much in fact that we are discussing going back in September to run...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
07-06-2010, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,102
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-06-2010, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Re: Replacement Tires
We replaced the stock Continental tire with the same size Michelin LTX AT2 at 29000 miles. Just got back from Alaska and are now at 39600. Tires worked great. Fuel mileage is about the same,...
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Forum: Campfire
05-04-2010, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,653
Re: Who has the biggest helper cat?
Merlin our Bengal cat weighs 20lbs and is way too big for the breed. He is really long and tall and is seen here checking out the Mojave National Preserve. We just started traveling with him and...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-11-2010, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,143
Re: MPG as of 6/23 High Top 144"
Keith
The stock front tires were worn very evenly so we'll keep the pressure at 60psi. The rears were worn a little more in the middle and we decided to drop the pressure to 70psi. It appears my...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-10-2010, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,143
Re: MPG as of 6/23 High Top 144"
Keith
You are right once you get through the Eisenhower tunnel and over Vail Pass it's mostly down hill. I was pointing out another run we did at high altitude and cold temps. I am still really...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
03-08-2010, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,143
Re: MPG as of 6/23 High Top 144"
We have 28,000 miles on our 2008 SMB low roof PH Sprinter. The best tank averaged 23.5 MPG the worst tank has been 16 something. Overall mileage is about 20 MPG. We calculate mileage on every tank...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-16-2009, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,828
Re: Now, a Word About Sportsmobile -The Company
Just thought I would add this to the mix. Our experience with SportsMobile has been nothing but outstanding! From the first meeting to ordering to the pickup of our van and any service, they have...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-26-2009, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,594
Re: Central Ca October 2009 Meet.
Just wanted to let everyone know Kathy and I made it home ok. Tried to drive up to Edison lake on Friday but at the first hill out of camp we had no power and no turbo boost. Returned to camp and...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-21-2009, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,594
Re: Central Ca October 2009 Meet.
Don't forget about us. Two Sprinters for sure. We are going to stop at Sportsmobile in the morning then head up to Sample Meadows.
Henry
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Forum: Campfire
10-20-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,911
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-13-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,594
Re: Central Ca October 2009 Meet.
Sounds like we are going to have quite a crowd. Kathy and I plan on being at Sample Meadows on Thursday and head home Sunday.
Henry
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-03-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 10,594
Re: Central Ca October 2009 Meet.
We, Kathy and I, Plan to attend. Just need firm dates and places. The area is really nice to backpack, hike or explore by car. Our van is two wheel drive so we will not be doing any radical off...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
09-03-2009, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Re: Different type of Trip Report
My wife and I visited Bodie last Fall. Took a tour of the Stamping Mill, very interesting. What a cool place! Thanks for the Photos.
Henry
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Forum: Towing and Toys
08-10-2009, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,718
Re: Kayak Question
We haul a pair of ocean Kayaks on our Sprinter using the Thule Hullavators. It is really easy and fast to load and unload. I do need to use a small step ladder to raise and lower the boats and I...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-10-2009, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,252
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