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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-27-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Loose Steering - is that normal?

thanks - will do. didn't feel right and happy to hear it's probably easily fixed
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-27-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By travelguy2500
Loose Steering - is that normal?

I have a 2013 E350 SMB with 4X4 work done by Quigley and the conversion done at SMB North. Love the unit and use it to pull my 26' Airstream trailer. One thing I don't like is the very loose...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-03-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,703
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Coin flooring (Loncoin): Like it? Would you choose it ag

I have loncoin in a rental kitchen and bath and, as mentioned by others, the uneven surface is nearly impossible to keep clean. Only a strong vac gets up dirt/sand/etc. stuck in the various grooves....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-11-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,681
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Kenwood or Pioneer? All In One Double DIN Unit

I just put a kenwood DNX571TR unit in my 2012 E350 and am very happy with it. Other posters are correct that Nav takes a few to boot (though my unit is new and only takes 10-15 seconds) and camera,...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 08-06-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,550
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: If you really, really, really need WiFi

I have and it comes with a lot of caveats. Fine for voice and SMS but any other data intensive applications requires you use their browser which strips,out pictures and their email app which only...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-26-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,173
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Tips for the inaugural trip?

SMB east arranged shipping for me. The outfit they used was reasonable, reliable, and very professional. I'm sure Nancy could give you their contact info. However much you are in a rush, it's...
Forum: Towing and Toys 07-14-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 104,606
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Pics of what you tow with your Sportsmobile

My Airstream (for the adults) and my son sleeps in the SMB (complete with wet bath, sat tv, wii, etc)
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-21-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,774
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Generators

Smart choice - you'll have the best of all choices
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-15-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,774
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Generators

My SMB has the onan generator minuted underneath. Even with an additional muffler installed it's still not as quiet as a honda or other portable benny but it sure is convenient to just turn it on an...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-10-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,198
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: New to the SMB family

Congrats - upstate NY here - nice to see another NY SMB on the boards
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-09-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Northeast SMBs? Anyone want to give me a tour of thier

Rochester NY and happy to show you my build (2012 E350 EB with custom floorplan built by SMB East) - PM me if interested.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-15-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,064
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Introduction and Beginning our Adventure

The tray is 21" long X 15.5" deep X 6.25" high
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-11-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,064
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Introduction and Beginning our Adventure

I currently have the entire swing arm (including the tray) disconnected from the van as I usually use the van to pull my Airstream trailer and I found the tray got in the way of the trailer when I...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-10-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,064
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Introduction and Beginning our Adventure

Some great comments and ideas here. My final floorplan was very similar to many of your ideas and I've detailed the plan with pics in my post viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8278&start=0...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-10-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,562
Posted By travelguy2500
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-10-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,562
Posted By travelguy2500
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 01-10-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,562
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: My SMB building odyssy begins ...

A few pics of the finished van and the final floorplan
Forum: 4x4 12-29-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,720
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: 4x4 conversion survey- who did it and why choose them

I have a quigley. Live in the northeast and they coordinated the work/delivery, etc. with SMB north. No complaints in a year of driving. No mechanical problems; good performance (though I don't...
Forum: 4x4 11-27-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,549
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Quigley vs. Quadvan

I am not an aggressive off-roader so my experience is pretty mild though I must say I've been totally pleased with my quigley (2012 model). No complaints, problems, etc and i tow my 6000# airstream...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-17-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,459
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Any interest in a north-east US meetup?

Based upstate ny (Rochester) and definitely up for it if I can break away from work during planned dates/times
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-01-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,843
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Quigley??? NEVER AGAIN!

I had similar experience with my quigley delivery late last fall. Several weeks late but they were good about answering my emails for updates and all was good on delivery and ever since.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-18-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Vermont Overland Rally

Planning to be there - first Off road trip with my new rig
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By travelguy2500
Re: Real customer service from SMB north

I will echo that. Nancy, Jim, and the entire SMB North team were nothing but amazing from my first call through my build, the delivery and even now, after having taken delivery month ago, she...
Forum: 4x4 05-17-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,101
Posted By travelguy2500
Forum: 4x4 05-14-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,101
Posted By travelguy2500
Air Down Pressure for riding on sand ?

Hi - Just got my 2012 E250 with Quigley 4X4 and want to try riding it on the beach. My LT245/70R-17 Goodyear Wrangler normally inflate to 80psi and looking for recommendation on pressure to air down...
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