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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-31-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By rltilley
I picked these up. Two locking hitch pins keyed...

I picked these up. Two locking hitch pins keyed alike:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PQ6D8G6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-06-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-06-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By rltilley
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
Replies: 35
Views: 3,974
Posted By rltilley
Seasucker makes suction recovery board mounts. ...

Seasucker makes suction recovery board mounts. They should work fine on paint. Probably would not be my first choice since theft is easy. I have heard from many others that their bike mounts work...
Forum: Testing 10-01-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,940
Posted By rltilley
I had a similar blowout with the original KO...

I had a similar blowout with the original KO tire. No problems yet with the KO2’s but seeing this does make me worry about it again… My blowout also cost me a fender flare.
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Forum: Campfire 09-07-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-03-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,271
Posted By rltilley
I set my fresh water jugs on the counter and use...

I set my fresh water jugs on the counter and use a beer siphon to fill the fresh water tank. There is a fill valve at the top of my tank and I slip the tubing into that and siphon away. Very quick...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-07-2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 733,159
Posted By rltilley
I got tired of making monthly payments so I paid...

I got tired of making monthly payments so I paid it off. So now it’s mine. Mine!
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-02-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,339
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-06-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,596
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-03-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,466
Posted By rltilley
I had a mouse build a nest on top of the starter...

I had a mouse build a nest on top of the starter battery in my van. No damage to the van but it brought up a lot of palm nuts so I had to vacuum those out of the engine bay.

Just last week a mouse...
Forum: Van Body 02-20-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,839
Posted By rltilley
Can you fill the empty tanks while mounted on the...

Can you fill the empty tanks while mounted on the box? You could just leave them up there and siphon from the cans to the fuel tank without having to bring the cans down.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-13-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
Posted By rltilley
Really? That’s surprising since they custom make...

Really? That’s surprising since they custom make them when you order. Wonder if that means they won’t be making bumpers for the E series anymore?

I got a bike rack swingarm for my 2013 E350 from...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-18-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
Posted By rltilley
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.
...
Forum: Van Body 01-13-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
Posted By rltilley
My van weighs about 9,600 lbs and I go down to 30...

My van weighs about 9,600 lbs and I go down to 30 psi if I’ll be on dirt for a while. I’m on 33” E rated KO2’s.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-13-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,359
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-06-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-05-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,247
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-26-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,460
Posted By rltilley
I haven’t checked that out before. I’m definitely...

I haven’t checked that out before. I’m definitely going to dig in. Thanks!
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-22-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,804
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-20-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,460
Posted By rltilley
I just picked up a DJI Air 2S so as soon as I am...

I just picked up a DJI Air 2S so as soon as I am able to get out in the van I’ll post some pics. Pretty easy to fly so far and I am very impressed with the video quality I am getting. I still need to...
Forum: Campfire 11-28-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,560
Posted By rltilley
I like that channel as well. Watching it made me...

I like that channel as well. Watching it made me upgrade my recovery equipment to include a decent snatch strap. Amazing what he does with just a strap.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-22-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,969
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-21-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,969
Posted By rltilley
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-11-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By rltilley
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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