Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-31-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 335
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-06-2023, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
I have had the tune off the van since the last...
I have had the tune off the van since the last smog check but neither time I went through the smog process did I have any issues with anything showing up regarding the tune. I think you may need to...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-06-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 835
The Smog Check Fiasco: Part Two
Since my van is over 5 years old now I need to get is smogged every two years here in CA. Two years ago was the first time I had to take it in and it did not go well. That story is here:
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Forum: Van Body
12-03-2023, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,974
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Forum: Testing
10-01-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,940
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Forum: Campfire
09-07-2023, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
This is what I do as well. They have accounts...
This is what I do as well. They have accounts with USPS and UPS. Not sure about FedEx. But they get discounted rates and you can enter your info and package weight/dimensions and they will give you...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-03-2023, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,271
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
09-07-2022, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-02-2022, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 29,339
I never saw any increase in mileage with my 5...
I never saw any increase in mileage with my 5 Star tune but I do think my 2013 V10 drives better with it. It is much better in the hills and shifts are crisper. I like the 91 octane tune best but...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-06-2022, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,596
I have an RB 4x4 with pop top, 4.1 gears and a...
I have an RB 4x4 with pop top, 4.1 gears and a V10. At 70 mph I get about 9 mpg. With these vans going slower really helps with mpg. I got 13 mpg on a tank when I drove around 45 mph on most of the...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-03-2022, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,466
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Forum: Van Body
02-20-2022, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,839
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-13-2022, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-18-2022, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
Sorry for the delay. This link shows the 1st...
Sorry for the delay. This link shows the 1st picture. There are two more if you swipe right. They braced the inside of the box and ran bolts through the swingarm and through the internal brace.
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Forum: Van Body
01-13-2022, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-13-2022, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
My original setup had the Thule tracks mounted...
My original setup had the Thule tracks mounted directly to the top of the Aluminess deluxe box. Sportsmobile put it together when I bought my van from them. The box does need additional bracing...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-06-2022, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
The Smog Check Fiasco
Thanks all. I’ll check the charcoal canister and all hoses. I’ve never had an issue filling up the tank. It always fills normally and never clicks off early.
My tank was a Transferflow tank that...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-05-2022, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
The Smog Check Fiasco
My 2013 E350 was due for its first smog check so I started over a month early to get that taken care of. I had a 5-Star tune on my van so I reset it back to stock and then drove it a couple hundred...
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Forum: Show & Tell
12-26-2021, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,460
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
12-22-2021, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,804
I used the Viair 400P on my van and it got 4...
I used the Viair 400P on my van and it got 4 tires from 30 psi up to around 75 without overheating. It took about 3 minutes per tire.
I recently upgraded to one of the portable ARB twin motor...
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Forum: Show & Tell
12-20-2021, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,460
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Forum: Campfire
11-28-2021, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,560
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-22-2021, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,969
In my case, I bought a whole new swingarm...
In my case, I bought a whole new swingarm including the box. I doubt that they could retrofit the bike rack piece over an existing box.
I don’t like how the new style Aluminess latches hang down...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-21-2021, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,969
I own a Kuat swing away and it works well. I...
I own a Kuat swing away and it works well. I believe they were made for them by Rakattach who may be owned now by 1Up?
I recently had a new bike rack swingarm put on my van by Aluminess and the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-11-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
I have an E350 SMB and recently had Aluminess...
I have an E350 SMB and recently had Aluminess build me a bike rack swingarm to replace my existing swingarm. No issues and they had it installed about 2 months after ordering it.
Agile has been...
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