Forum: Sprinter Chassis
04-30-2023, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,157
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
10-04-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,895
2017 Transit w/ non-turbo engine
We have a 2017 T250 Transit with the std engine (non eco-boost). No problems going up mountain grades and maintaining hwy speeds. I love the manual mode for engine braking on down grades. Only...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-14-2019, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,221
The paint on the rooftop wore thru after only...
The paint on the rooftop wore thru after only 4000 mi on my new Transit SMB. I complained to SMB and they sent me a roll of their tape. But after reading reports of rust forming under the tape I...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
07-05-2019, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,988
i have a Garmin inReach. I have yet to find a...
i have a Garmin inReach. I have yet to find a roadservice provider, such as AAA or GoodSam, that will receive text messages. To me this is a big limitation. Does anyone know of a roadservice...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
06-24-2019, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,973
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-07-2019, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 110,372
I had a passenger van E350 with a SMB RB50...
I had a passenger van E350 with a SMB RB50 conversion. Good Sam/Natl Gen insured it as an RV with full replacement coverage at a reasonable premium. Then it got totaled. NG was a bit of a pain to...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
03-07-2019, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
I had a passenger van E350 with a SMB RB50...
I had a passenger van E350 with a SMB RB50 conversion. Good Sam/Natl Gen insured it as an RV with full replacement coverage at a reasonable premium. Then it got totaled. NG was a bit of a pain to...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-21-2018, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,360
My experience with a SMB PH on a Transit:
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My experience with a SMB PH on a Transit:
Additional rear tail. turn & emergency lights: I had SMB add lights on the rear of the PH. Should you have to change a tire on a dark night, and have...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-21-2018, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,485
We are on our 2nd SMB. Both RB50 layout...
We are on our 2nd SMB. Both RB50 layout w/penthouse. 1st an E-350, 2nd a , Transit.
Solar: Panels are a MUST have. SMB can add an exterior connector down low at the rear to plug in a portable...
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Forum: Van Body
10-27-2018, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,312
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
09-27-2018, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
I have a 2017 Ford Transit. At 4000 miles the...
I have a 2017 Ford Transit. At 4000 miles the paint had been worn through. No tape had been installed by SMB West. When I inquired SMB promptly sent a roll of tape. However, posts about rust...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
01-18-2018, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,375
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Forum: Van Body
11-11-2017, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,312
Penthouse Tape now being installed?
We are on our 2nd SMB. The 1st one, 2012 E-350, got totaled. It came with tape on the metal roof where the PH touches the roof when PH is down. I understand the purpose of the tape is to keep the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-22-2017, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 18,455
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
08-18-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,467
I found the L brackets SMB used to connect the...
I found the L brackets SMB used to connect the cabinets to the floor interfered with sliding things into and out of the cabinets. I replaced the L brackets with Kreg Pocket Hole Screws. I had to...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
08-05-2017, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,692
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-27-2016, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,478
I did not have to submit any verification of...
I did not have to submit any verification of value at the time of purchasing insurance. Did submit Ford & SMB invoices at time of claim after SMB was totaled. Purchased 2010 E350 van, used, in...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-26-2016, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,478
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-28-2015, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,951
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-08-2015, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,367
Tire Pressure and Air Compressor
Our SMB gets shaken to death on washboard roads. I understand lowering tire pressure would help, but how low is acceptable? We have a 2WD w/ LT245 tires. The door sticker says 60psi front and 80...
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Forum: Van Body
05-03-2015, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,499
Re: Ford E-Series/Future of Sportsmobile
SMB West converted the interior of our E350 passenger van in 2012. RB50 and elec penthouse. We did not do 4x4, not sure if 4x4 is possible on a van that starts life as a pass van
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Forum: Towing and Toys
03-12-2015, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,455
Re: Roof Rack Advise
I have Thule tracks the full length of the PH. The tracks are outside the canvas area of the PH so there is not an issue with water leaking in. You can use Thule or Yakima risers and bars with the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-20-2015, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,633
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-28-2015, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,077
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Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products
01-28-2015, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,323
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