Forum: Campfire
12-03-2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Re: SMB stuck on Grapevine was that YOU?
Basicly progressive gave me the choice of using my mechanic or theirs. If I used theirs however the work would be garenteed. Normally I would never choose a mechanic I didn't know but in this...
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Forum: Campfire
12-03-2013, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
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Forum: Campfire
12-02-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Re: SMB stuck on Grapevine was that YOU?
I'm sure "filled" probably isn't the correct term but mud is blocking the airflow one way or another. I wish I could explain. Then I probably wouldn't have to work so at not being taken advantage...
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Forum: Campfire
12-02-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Re: SMB stuck on Grapevine was that YOU?
The van overheated. Didn't breakdown on me. I figured it might take me all night to get up the grade if I kept stoping and going waiting for it to cool down. As it turns out the radiator is filled...
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Forum: Campfire
12-01-2013, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Re: SMB stuck on Grapevine was that YOU?
It was me. My van was in a mudslide south of bishop in July and after all this time I was just picking it up from the mechanics in Bakersfield (I'm in la but progressive wanted it worked on in...
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Forum: Campfire
12-01-2013, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,948
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-30-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 110,824
Re: Seeking RV Insurance for 4WD New SMB
Progressive actually had my vehicle towed from the site of the accident to Bakersfield so it could be closer to one of their headquarters so they could personally keep an eye on the work since it...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-28-2013, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 110,824
Re: Seeking RV Insurance for 4WD New SMB
I live in California and have my van insured as an RV with Progressive. I do not have a black water tank there is nothing in my policy about a black water tank and nobody ever asked me about it. I...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-18-2013, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
After all this time I've finally been given the word that my van isn't totaled. They haven't started fixing anything but the 4x4 system has been dismantled, engine is out and dismantled, fuel tank...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-04-2013, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
Ha! No, the sensitive comment was regarding the posting about needing a thick skin to deal with the pirate folk.... Everyone here has been amazing! Sorry for the miscommunication.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-03-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
I'm based out of LA for all intents and purposes.... I'm there at around 4 days a month pretty consistently for work at least.
My insurance told me that they don't think the van is totaled (thank...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-31-2013, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
Hey all, still waiting to hear from my insurance.... Hoping tomorrow as they started working on the valuation yesterday. Ill keep everyone posted.
In the mean time I've been shopping around and...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-29-2013, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
Thank you everyone for your advice. I have been compiling receipts for everything for the van and have saved all my receipts for anything done since I've had the van and luckily I have a lot of...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2013, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2013, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
yes, it was the 395 slide. I drove the van about 90 miles up to Bishop. Here are some pics and I will post a few more. They are all taken from under the van. Sorry I cant tell you what everything...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2013, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
Re: SMB caught in mud slide
I am in California and unfortunately the only option with my insurance company is to get the "total" that they deem the van is worth. I hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
There is...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-27-2013, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,557
SMB caught in mud slide
I am sad to say that my amazing 2003, 7.3 E350 SMB was driving down the highway in the middle of the night and minutes after a flash flood/mudslide came through covering the road the van drove...
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Forum: Show & Tell
04-26-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,022
Re: Moab VW sighting!
Do you remember where the plates are from? Im pretty sure its my friend Jon from Toronto.....He did spend alot of money on that van too...made my smb look like a great deal :b6:
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-06-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Water pump noises
I only turn on my water pump when I'm actually using my sink so this may have been happening before and I'm just noticing it now.
Last week when I was out I noticed that when the water pump was...
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Forum: 4x4
12-22-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Re: Probably a stupid question
Thanks everyone! Just got back from 5 days in Death Valley and did some easy 4x4 roads with no problems.
Bmwbilo, my van is a 2003 with 4wd by advanced 4x4 in slc
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Forum: 4x4
12-15-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Probably a stupid question
I am a new 4x4 smb owner. I have previously thrashed my 2wd vehicles on 4wd roads and finally came to the conclusion that it was time for an upgrade. I've never owned or driven a 4x4 so maybe this...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2012, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Mildew in PH
Help! I just noticed there is mildew/ mold spots along the back wall, back corners and under the rear ph windows. I've always made sure (or at least thought I did) that their is no condensation left...
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Forum: Show & Tell
11-23-2012, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,492
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-11-2012, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,430
Re: Abs, airbag and blinker malfunction
Took the van to the mechanic and it acted just perfect for them.... Couldn't find anything wrong. Oh well. I'll see how it goes. Not to worried.
Only met Rebecca briefly but Dan was super cool....
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