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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-27-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-21-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
Yeah, I definitely spend more time working on her...

Yeah, I definitely spend more time working on her than getting out. But she's brought me back and forth across country many times, so I can't complain too much.


I didn't get to do too much...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-19-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By jpau00
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.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-17-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,022
Posted By jpau00
As I get more involved in the electrics of my...

As I get more involved in the electrics of my van, I can see how helpful these will be. Thanks for the list!
Forum: Campfire 12-17-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,438
Posted By jpau00
Can't help. My son is 2 so I listen to nursery...

Can't help. My son is 2 so I listen to nursery songs in the van for hours on end. :eek:
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-17-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,315
Posted By jpau00
This is awesome! Thanks!

This is awesome! Thanks!
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-26-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By jpau00
Yeah. I asked the guy once. I think he said...

Yeah. I asked the guy once. I think he said somewhere in East Texas.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-26-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-24-2020, 03:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,178
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-21-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
I remade the old bunk. I wanted it to be smaller...

I remade the old bunk. I wanted it to be smaller than before. I used 3/4” baltic birch which I think was a little thinner than the old ply. I don’t need it to be adult length. It will only be used...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-21-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
I also made a slat system for the dinette bed. It...

I also made a slat system for the dinette bed. It originally had a MDF table that spanned the seats. I immediately scrapped that for a piece of plywood, but it was bulky and hard to store. I cut it...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
For the exterior, I hacked off the other running...

For the exterior, I hacked off the other running board. I had an incursion with a boulder on that one, but I wanted to get rid of it anyway. I’ll get the remainder trimmed up nice and purdy someday....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,845
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-11-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,947
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-11-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
Great advice all around. Thanks everyone! Got the...

Great advice all around. Thanks everyone! Got the batteries hooked up and ready to go.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
Thanks a bunch for the image. I am hoping to add...

Thanks a bunch for the image. I am hoping to add solar later this year and the high amp stud is a good option at that point. I have a relay between the main and house battery, so I think I am good on...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-05-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-04-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-04-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
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.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-04-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,947
Posted By jpau00
So if you want a new build by SMB West, camp out...

So if you want a new build by SMB West, camp out on their doorstep overnight on June 30 2021 to be their first order on July 1 :n5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-04-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jpau00
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...
Forum: Campfire 08-22-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By jpau00
Forget panoramic pictures. I just want to be able...

Forget panoramic pictures. I just want to be able to leave my house someday! :a2:
I usually leave Fresno every summer for this reason. Its too hot or too polluted or both.
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