Forum: Show & Tell
03-16-2016, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,052
Ford Transit Custom in USA
Has anyone heard from Ford whether they are bringing to the USA the Ford Transit Custom van sold in the UK, Europe and Mexico? Any when would it be available in USA? It would make a great midi...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-09-2015, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,045
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
02-28-2013, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,018
Re: Flat Plate Heat Exchanger Questions
When using the SMB factory installed flat plate heat exchanger, I have found a cold shower after a few minutes when the van was stopped. Can someone suggest a 12 volt powered circulation pump which...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-31-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
Hi, We are senior citizens and both my wife and I love our AWD Sienna. You may have noted from my earily post, I changed the run flat tires when our Sienna was new to the 16" aluminum factory...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-19-2012, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
Yes, that is the exact vehicle - converted into Class B RV's in England, France, Germany and Italy and perhaps others. I saw them in every campground/RV park I stayed in Europe.
Sinbad
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-18-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
Funny about the old VW Westfalia - We owned an 84 Westfalia, drove it 100,000 miles. It camped great, only no A/C, short wheelbase which was not very comfortable driving and a 48" wide bed. So, 3...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-17-2012, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
I removed both sets of rear and middle seats along with the shoulder belt anchors as they would not reach properly in the new position of the rear bench (bed) seat. There are 3 lap belts which come...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-16-2012, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-16-2012, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
Here are a few pictures. Our Sienna is a XLE AWD. The picture with the top up shows only 1 of the screened windows in the material of the top - there are 2 more windows on the sides of the material...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-15-2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
I thought I had the pictures in my wife's laptop, but alas, no they in our desktop and we are not home at present. So, I will have to take a few and post them.
Sinbad
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
12-14-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 65,589
Re: Toyota Sienna AWD Sportsmobile
Hi,
I have a 2006 AWD Sienna which has a pop top by GTRV. I did the interior similar to the old VW Wesfalia - cabinet behind driver with sink and Dometic RM2193 AC/DC refer. A pair of gel cells...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-10-2011, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 20,723
Re: Anyone using a tankless water heater?
I have used the flatpate heat exchanger before and it worked great when engine was running - even at an idle. But after only a short time, a minute or so, the water was cold. Your modification with...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
08-05-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
Factory Awning
Do most of the SMB's have factory awnings? Do you use your awning a lot or not much? Any suggestions on awning use?
Sinbad
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Forum: Member Classifieds
02-19-2010, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,442
FOR SALE 2008 SMB RV conversion, almost new
Our plans have changed and we are selling our new SMB Sprinter RV conversion. We picked the van in Austin 2 weeks ago and Sportsmobile Texas did a fabulous job on the conversion.
2008 Dodge...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-18-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,168
Re: new guy looking for some answers
Hi,
Yes, I bought a Sprinter in California last Fall and had it shipped to Texas. I suggest you look on Commercial Truck Trader.com for van. I got a 144" wheelbase van and my conversion is like...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-18-2010, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,168
Re: new guy looking for some answers
My 144" high top 2008 Sprinter is currently being converted by Sportsmobile Texas. I do not have any completed pictures as yet. They have been great as my conversion has some interesting...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-20-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,270
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
11-18-2009, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,270
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-18-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,273
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Forum: Member Classifieds
11-06-2009, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,273
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-14-2009, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,808
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Sine Wave Inverter
I am thinking about getting the Sine Wave Inverter to power the air conditioning while driving and would like to know whether it works on the road, problems, etc?
Sinbad
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-08-2009, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,059
Sine Wave Inverter
I am thinking about getting the Sine Wave Inverter to power the air conditioning while driving and would like to know whether it works on the road, problems, etc?
Sinbad
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-07-2009, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,655
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