Forum: Member Classifieds
10-29-2014, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,799
Ford 350 Super Duty V-10 4x4 Camper Van
Custom Camper Van
2007 FORD 350 Super Duty V-10 Extended Body
Quadvan-Portland, OR 4X4 with 6 inch Lift on 18 inch Ford Rims & BF Goodrich A/T Tires
Miles 63400
This is a an awesome 4x4 van...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
01-08-2012, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,281
Re: Sound proofing the entire floor
Greetings,
RLC85- Sounds like you are on the right track.
I used 1/4 foam I up-cycled from a shoe shop that went out of business.
They sold me a bunch of foam that is used for the soles of...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-12-2010, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,695
Re: V8 versus V10
Hi,
I drove Ford 15 passenger vans all over N.Y.C. for many years, doing film production and they all had the v-8 engine. Hauling 15 people in them was o.k. but quite sluggish going up any grade...
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Forum: Show & Tell
08-25-2010, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,891
Re: An Original Voyager Top Van
Hi Nomadcat,
How do you like your Quadvan?
Good choice, as the 4x4 / conversion can be serviced at any Ford dealer.
I have a Quadvan and it is awesome.
Peace,
Zugg
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Forum: Show & Tell
08-24-2010, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,891
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-24-2010, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,733
Re: ford and voyager top
Hey carringb,
I like the ColoradoCamperVan top.
If I had seen it over 2 years ago,
I would have got the ColoradoCamperVan top put on my van, instead of the SMB pop top.
The pop top that SMB...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-20-2010, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,825
Re: Is it possible ?
Hi,
The SMB (RB) poptop is much longer than the trailer you are considering.
Are you good at welding? Or do you know a person who can build a frame for this type of trailer?
There would be alot...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-20-2010, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,733
Re: ford and voyager top
Hi gerry,
I had a Ford van with the SMB voyager top.
It is 6' in the middle, floor to roof. The roof line becomes lower going towards the rear of the van.
It was nice to be able to get up and...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-20-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,031
Upgraded Driver & front Passenger seat
Greetings,
Who has upgraded the standard Ford driver & front Passenger seats?
What brand did you pick?
Why?
How well do they perform after 3-4 hours of driving?
What non-Ford seats are...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-03-2010, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Re: Zugg's Van
Greetings,
That sounds great for the MPG.
All the extra storage space is well worth it.
I may opt for one some day.
Thanks,
Zugg
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-02-2010, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Re: Zugg's Van
Thanks Mike,
I saw the photos in your gallery.
My current rims "look" very much like the same spacing as yours.
I like the awning supports and mounts.
Does your trailer lower your MPG?
...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-09-2010, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Re: Zugg's Van
Greetings,
Thank you all for your comments.
My 4x4 is done by Quadvan and they used the 4x4 from a Ford 350 pickup truck.
The ride is amazing!
In time, I will upgrade the tires, most likely...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
07-08-2010, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Zugg's Van
Greetings,
Here are some pictures of my van, METTA.
I am about 70% done with the conversion.
The wood comes from well managed forests in California.
I will be finishing the project with FSC,...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-11-2009, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,625
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Forum: 4x4
11-02-2009, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Re: Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Greetings,
Hey Mike, I was under the van the other day and found the rattle.
You were right!
It is the SMB battery case, the bottom part.
I will add some Silly Puddy-caulking and seal off the...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
11-02-2009, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,112
Re: Gas Webasto Airtop 2000 install
Nice work Jeff.
I am still on the fence about that furnace. I know it is great.
Just need to see where the money will be used-heating or tele skiing.
I have awesome insulation, so in the snow, or...
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Forum: 4x4
09-18-2009, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Re: Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Hi,
Hey BC, thanks for the reply!
I am happy with the Roadmaster springs.
My van conversion is not done, so as I add more equipment and wood,
the overall weight will change. When the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-15-2009, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,856
Re: Looking for advice from mud flap users
Greetings,
skrivan, Thanks, you might benefit putting a pair up front!
Mike, Thanks for the reply. I will need 30" or longer with 18" rims.
jage, Thanks, I will look at oldfart3's setup.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-13-2009, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,856
Looking for advice from mud flap users
Greetings,
I am looking for advice from mud flap users.
Who has mud flaps on their van?
Could you post some pics?
What is a good length?
How wide depends on the tire, but will the flaps rub on...
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Forum: 4x4
09-13-2009, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Re: Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Greetings,
Jage, good point! Rumble strips are a good example to activate some noise.
Or cracks in the road that are covered with raised tar.
Try driving over those little raised reflectors,...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
09-13-2009, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,969
Re: Want another SMB!!!
Hi Darold & Patsy,
Keep checking the classifieds on this forum and SMB West.
Take a look at this link below:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3316...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-13-2009, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,281
Sound proofing the entire floor
Greetings,
It appears that there are many people on this forum with diesel vans.
I have read about noise issues in various threads.
So, who has installed sound proofing material on the entire...
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Forum: 4x4
09-13-2009, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Re: Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Greetings,
Thanks for the replies!
geoffff, I do not hear any "new sounds." I only hear the rattling on raised / cracked road surfaces.
Otherwise, the ride is quiet.
Phil, thanks anyway....
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Forum: 4x4
09-11-2009, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Re: Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Greetings,
I am speaking of general noise, like the sound of metal rattling-when going over cracks and bumps.
It could be my leaf springs in the rear, as they are not fully loaded, yet.
Hi...
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Forum: 4x4
09-10-2009, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,710
Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
Got a noisey 4x4 on bumpy roads?
How much noise does your 4x4 make driving through pot holes?
How do you make the underside of the van quiter?
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Peace,
Zugg
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