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Forum: Campfire 08-27-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By philrod
Re: RANT - Long - Sears Auto Dept $%^&*

I third the opinion on Les Schwab. I had Coopers on my motorhome and they seemed to be a good highway tire, but I was warned not to let them sell me a farm vehicle tire, which they tried to do.
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Forum: Campfire 08-27-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 94,283
Posted By philrod
Re: What was a mistake or waste of $$$ on your van?

1. I've had second thoughts about the propane furnace. It seems like overkill. I had a small wall-mounted catylic heater in my previous motorhome that gave out a low, even heat. Better way to...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 04-20-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,754
Posted By philrod
Re: Desert Parks Tour Trip Report

Great trip report Ed. Excellent photos too. Even including the one with the old dude & the cat. I ran into quite a headwind leaving the campground Thursday morning. I stopped at Scotty's junction...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-17-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,106
Posted By philrod
Re: Spring Break Trip

Eli, I will be staying at Mesquite Springs C.G. from the 22nd to the 25th. Stop by if your in the area & have time.

Philrod

Silver 2007 RB50 E350 V10
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-29-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By philrod
Re: need help opening penthouse top

I'm a skinny 71 yr. old and have this problem in cold weather, which doesn't happen too often as I'm not into winter sports. However, I found that if I run the furnace for a few minutes the PH...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-07-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Posted By philrod
house battery

I sure hope there's no problem with keeping it plugged in as my SMB is plugged in all the time when at home. the blue sky controller usually shows a a little over 13 volts, but I just checked it and...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-01-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,837
Posted By philrod
national parks pass

How about the Golden Age Passport? It's a lifetime admission permit that cost $17 when I got mine 9 yrs ago. Good for all National parks, BLM, USFS & other federal agencies. Covers the entrance...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-07-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,161
Posted By philrod
Insurance

I have a policy with National Interstate on my 2007 SMB. the policy states it is a "2007 Sportsmobile camper van". The policy has a total loss replmt cost feature and costs $803/year. They didn't...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-01-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,084
Posted By philrod
dome lights

the dome lights in my '07 come on when i turn on the running lights. don't know if there's a timer as i haven't used them much.

philrod

Silver '07 E350 V10 RB50
Forum: Appliances and Interior 08-17-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,049
Posted By philrod
Seat belt buzzer

The seatbelt "minder" deactivation proceedure is on page 76 of the 2007 owner's guide. I found it easier to have a neighbor kid do it for me. same with programing DVD/VCR players and other such...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-18-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 41,037
Posted By philrod
M.P.G.

the average mpg for the 6,200 miles on my '07 SMB is 13.0. I generally don't drive over 65 mph. In a situation where I can leave it on cruise control most of the time (hwy 95 to Death Valley) I...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-24-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,033
Posted By philrod
locking gas cap

I got my locking cap from Kragen overnight. cost about $19.

Philrod

Silver E350 V10 Rb50
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-20-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,187
Posted By philrod
Solar

I have a 56 watt solar panel & the Blue Sky controller, installed by SMB West on my '07 SMB. With the sun fairly high the controller shows a charge of about 3.5 amps. About the only thing running...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-20-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,052
Posted By philrod
dry camping

Def. "A boat is a hole in the water, surrounded by wood (steel, fiberglass) into which one pours money".

philrod

silver 07' E350 V10 RB50
Forum: Van Body 06-13-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,102
Posted By philrod
Doors

I'm with scatter on this. the upper latch works fine on my SMB, it's the upper hinge that has shifted. the forward door has done the same, but doesn't look like it would be as easy to adjust. Of...
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-13-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,037
Posted By philrod
OR. Coast

Great photo, BC. I grew up in Astoria and use to play on the wreck every chance i could get. (When I could talk my folks into going to the beach.) I developed a lifelong fasination with sailing...
Forum: Campfire 05-14-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,295
Posted By philrod
SMB Insurance

I have AON as the agency/broker and a policy with National Interstate. i've been with them for a number of years and used their towing a couple of times with a previous motorhome. Their people are...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-27-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,464
Posted By philrod
refrigerator

I'm not sure which year your SMB is so I'll tell you about mine. My refrig. is 12v DC and runs off the house battery only. If I'm plugged into shore power that will charge my house battery &...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-24-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By philrod
exp. rv

I've always carried both a 30amp to 15/20amp and a 30 to 50amp adaptor. They've come in handy in family & friends driveways over the years. Even with solar they are good to have along, especially...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,558
Posted By philrod
Sportsmobile living

I probably would have gotten the RB33 except i wanted the storage area in back under the bed for telescope equipment, so I went with the RB50. Plus it reminded me of my first rv, a 1970 VW camper. ...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-15-2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,705
Posted By philrod
Right On, lowracer! Philrod Silver '07...

Right On, lowracer!

Philrod

Silver '07 E350 V10 RB50
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-13-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,599
Posted By philrod
VAN COLOR

While I really like my silver van, last summer it was all that was available. As Greg put it, "it's the last gasser on the (Ford) lot". (Until the '08's came out and I didn't want to wait that...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-20-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,247
Posted By philrod
battery isolator

Very interesting post. I know Greg tried to explain all this to me, but I was experiencing brain overload at the time. When my SMB is under the carport, i have it plugged into shorepower. I just...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-15-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,599
Posted By philrod
long term storage

Like Scatter said. I have solar too, but the SMB's always stored under a carport & plugged in.

Philrod

Silver '07 E350 V10 RB50
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-13-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 41,037
Posted By philrod
M.P.G.

I just returned from my 3rd trip to Death Valley this winter. Stayed at Mesquite Springs. All driving on pavement with cruise set on 65 as much as possible. Got 14.4 mpg. I'm sure my SMB is...
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