Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
04-27-2021, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Hey now, don't knock it. Given the very high...
Hey now, don't knock it. Given the very high prices for later year camper vans, it could be a nice entry point. I bought my 87 for 2500. Sure, I've put about 11k more into it and it still runs like...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-21-2021, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
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Forum: Welcome Mat
01-19-2021, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 517
Welcome!
I split my time between Dayton...
Welcome!
I split my time between Dayton and CA. I'm in OH now waiting for the warmer weather. Lots of great info in the Homebuild section that is not Sportsmobile specific.
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
12-17-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,022
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Forum: Campfire
12-17-2020, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,438
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
12-17-2020, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,315
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-26-2020, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 920
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-26-2020, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 920
Awesome Possum Van Works
I came across this shop through another forum I am on for 3rd Gen Ford vans. He makes lifts and conversions for them, which are hard to find, along with other fabrications.
What is interesting...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-24-2020, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,178
Lithiums are great, but AGM offers more...
Lithiums are great, but AGM offers more configurations at a cheaper price. For me that was important because I wanted to house my batteries inside a cabinet in the van.
Plus, if you are using...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-21-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-21-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-20-2020, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
The van originally had paneling fully down the...
The van originally had paneling fully down the sides and back. I decided to remake the one on the back and make a smaller one on the driver side. I could have only used fabric, but the back one...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-20-2020, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
I got a second house battery. They are small...
I got a second house battery. They are small (79amph) but they fit in my space and are light enough that I can lift them in and out easily if needed. I bought a small Dometic portable. I’ve been...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-20-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
On the interior I am trying to finish up the...
On the interior I am trying to finish up the upper part of the van first. Later (probably years from now) I will hopefully be able to get to the lower part.
I glued the reflectix to the...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-20-2020, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-20-2020, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
I finally had some time to make a good push...
I finally had some time to make a good push forward on the van during the summer. Well, at first and then I took my son out of daycare and everything ground to a slow crawl.
A fair amount of work...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-11-2020, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 28,947
Thedee29's original post was related. It was...
Thedee29's original post was related. It was asking whether the forum thought SMB would still conduct warranty work after the transition. It veered a bit into Transits, but I don't think the warranty...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-11-2020, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-05-2020, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-05-2020, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Great, thanks for the advice!
I can see how...
Great, thanks for the advice!
I can see how 2awg cables will be better. I was going to do that first then thought the flexibility of 8awg might help with placement and movement later. (I don't...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-04-2020, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Thanks for the information and the links. I...
Thanks for the information and the links. I forgot about the length aspect.
I think I am ok with using 8awg between the batteries. That's what I am using from the battery to the fuse block.
I...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-04-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
I think I got the answer to my first question...
I think I got the answer to my first question here:
https://modernsurvivalblog.com/alternative-energy/battery-bank-cable-size/
Nicely explained. I'm assuming it applies to vans as well as solar.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-04-2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 28,947
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
09-04-2020, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
2 battery questions
Hi all,
I just got a second battery to hook up in parallel to my first to increase my amp hours.
I am using a 2 gauge wire going from engine power to the first battery. Do I need to match...
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Forum: Campfire
08-22-2020, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
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