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Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,552
Posted By bolty
The best solution I found was to invite family...

The best solution I found was to invite family members to drive one way. My daughter and son-in-law drove from LA to Vancouver; my wife and I took Amtrak there and then we switched. Another trip, my...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-14-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By bolty
Quick Death Valley Trip - SMB + Rivian

Took a quick trip to Death Valley, mostly because I wanted to check out my Rivian R1T on one of my favorite off-road tracks into Death Valley - the Goler Wash - and then see if I could actually...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-10-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,267
Posted By bolty
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I took a day-long course in sand driving at Pismo Beach with Tom (tom@4x4training.com). I aired down to 18lbs front...
Forum: Show & Tell 09-09-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,163
Posted By bolty
I have the 2011 EB50 gas, too. I took it to Agile...

I have the 2011 EB50 gas, too. I took it to Agile Off Road in San Diego and got their custom fox shocks and custom springs all around. I also had them replace the rear bushings as my van was...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-17-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By bolty
Correct. The one change I made, on the advice of...

Correct. The one change I made, on the advice of Extreme Air, was to run the black directly to the starting battery. It had been grounded on a short pigtail to the frame and Extreme Air prefers the...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-15-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,401
Posted By bolty
I just replaced my extreme outback compressor. I...

I just replaced my extreme outback compressor. I have an RB50 build and the compressor was mounted underneath next to the propane tank. Extreme outback has their tips and instructions on line so that...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-13-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,616
Posted By bolty
Last I checked my E350 got maybe 10 or so on the...

Last I checked my E350 got maybe 10 or so on the highway, down as low as 6 when doing a lot of low range. I weigh about 10,400 lbs driving down the road with medium aggressive 285 tires.
Forum: Campfire 04-18-2021, 10:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,479
Posted By bolty
Just got back from a solo trip to death valley,...

Just got back from a solo trip to death valley, just a couple of nights. First morning, camped out in the boonies, broke camp, got in, turned the key and...nothing...at all. Fortunately my SMB has a...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-07-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By bolty
Well my experience supports your rule! It's quite...

Well my experience supports your rule! It's quite the feeling when your miles up a snow covered dirt road with no support vehicle and your rear end swings off the trail. Our vans are so big and heavy...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 01-29-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By bolty
Bishop Winter Trip

Tried to head up to Tom's Place to enjoy the big storm but 395 was closed! Instead I wound up camping a couple of nights north of Bishop. Turns out LA DWP has lots of power stations above Bishop and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-13-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,200
Posted By bolty
I, too, lower pressure for longer stretches of...

I, too, lower pressure for longer stretches of dirt. My 2011 E-350 van weighs 4700/5700 front/rear. Sportsmobile sticker says to run 60/80 front rear which I do on highway. My standard air down now...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-21-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,625
Posted By bolty
Grand Canyon – Parashant Trip Report

Just got back from six days at Parashant. Well worth the drive!

My wife and I usually travel alone and this trip was no exception. We knew we would often be 60 miles from pavement and further away...
Forum: 4x4 08-25-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,913
Posted By bolty
My 2011 E-350 RB50 is about 10,400 pounds which...

My 2011 E-350 RB50 is about 10,400 pounds which splits 4,700#/5,700# front/rear with recommended 60/80 tire pressure. When I first got the van I aired down to 30/40 front rear and went along merrily....
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-11-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,578
Posted By bolty
I agree Goosenecks is a perfectly nice place to...

I agree Goosenecks is a perfectly nice place to stop if you're running out of light and just need a place to sleep for the night. It's an unique, impressive overlook but I don't think I'd aim for it...
Forum: 4x4 07-24-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,751
Posted By bolty
After about 10,000 miles my 2011 E-350 was...

After about 10,000 miles my 2011 E-350 was wandering down the road pretty good. I first tried the SMB Fox Steering Stabilizer which didn't help. I then took it to Agile. Ramsey correctly guessed it...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-23-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,524
Posted By bolty
My 2011 E-350 weighs 10,400 or so and I run 60/80...

My 2011 E-350 weighs 10,400 or so and I run 60/80 front/rear. My go to off road tire pressure is 30/40 for most dirt roads - as much for my comfort as anything else. I go down from there depending on...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 09-28-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,639
Posted By bolty
Agree with TheLetterJ above. The single best...

Agree with TheLetterJ above. The single best piece of "recovery" gear I have is low air pressure which implies an air compressor to re-inflate...if you're afraid to lower air pressure you're much...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-15-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By bolty
HF Mobile Antenna Installations - pictures please!

I'm beginning to work on installing an HF mobile radio in my 2011 Sportsmobile and am curious about how others here have chosen to mount their antennas. I'm looking at a Scorpion screwdriver but I'm...
Forum: 4x4 09-15-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,129
Posted By bolty
Agile Custom Springs and Shocks for 2011 SMB

I just got my 2011 E-350 EB Sportsmobile back from Agile. I drove back home through Anza Borrego to try out four custom springs and Agile's version of Fox shocks. John also replaced all the spring...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-26-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By bolty
I had one Nitto Terra Grappler go bad (sidewall...

I had one Nitto Terra Grappler go bad (sidewall bulge) and I replaced it; then I had another blowout on the trail and I decided to replace all five tires with a heavier tire - Cooper ST Maxx's. I...
Forum: Towing and Toys 08-24-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,296
Posted By bolty
I installed this about a year ago to mount a...

I installed this about a year ago to mount a second spare tire, about 90 pounds. I seem to recall a 125 pound weight limit but not 100% sure of that. The install definitely required some metal...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-11-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By bolty
I have an Extreme Aire Magnum mounted on my 2011...

I have an Extreme Aire Magnum mounted on my 2011 - I use it every trip to air back up and I count is as one of the most useful improvements on the van. I use it at home almost as much for all our...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-01-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 729,198
Posted By bolty
Front Spare and Tires

I finally got around to setting up for a second spare tire in front. I had two trips to Death Valley with tire issues - one where I had to drive 120 miles to Nevada to get a spare and one, when I got...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-29-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,803
Posted By bolty
Just back from Death Valley. Came in via Goler...

Just back from Death Valley. Came in via Goler Canyon, camped near the top for the night and went in over Mengel Pass the next morning. Road was fine and didn't meet any humans but did find a family...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-17-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,803
Posted By bolty
Planning to head into Death Valley on Tuesday,...

Planning to head into Death Valley on Tuesday, March 22, via Goler Wash, camp for a few nights. Anybody wishing to join up or suggestions are welcome.
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