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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-28-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By SteveTOaks
The link doesn't respond at all for me. Here's...

The link doesn't respond at all for me. Here's the direct link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm4bhlcqptM
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-30-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,067
Posted By SteveTOaks
There was a segment on MotorWeek recently about...

There was a segment on MotorWeek recently about stolen converters. One suggestion was to install U-bolts on the exhaust pipes next to the converters to make it hard to get a saw on the pipe. Another...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-16-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,334
Posted By SteveTOaks
Thanks for the link! That looks like my van in...

Thanks for the link! That looks like my van in the center-left, except mine's not so shiny any more.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-16-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By SteveTOaks
Does anyone know what the class-action suit for...

Does anyone know what the class-action suit for the emission service is all about?
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-04-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,529
Posted By SteveTOaks
I made that fix years ago and so far, so good....

I made that fix years ago and so far, so good. That said, we don't get much rain here in Southern California to test it. But the adhesive isn't exposed to the sun because the plug has a lip on the...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-03-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,802
Posted By SteveTOaks
I rode there on my motorbike in 2015. Riding the...

I rode there on my motorbike in 2015. Riding the washboard was like one long cattle gate. Until I got to about 15 MPH, then it was smooth sailing, the bumps soaked up by the suspension. But when I...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-03-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By SteveTOaks
This issue was discussed several years ago here...

This issue was discussed several years ago here https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f11/hole-in-roof-under-sprinter-penthouse-16458.html
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 03-02-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,529
Posted By SteveTOaks
When I fixed mine, I just cut away the factory...

When I fixed mine, I just cut away the factory paint with a box cutter before I pulled the plug out completely, then used silicone seal to glue it back in place. It was really easy. Getting the shim...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-04-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,334
Posted By SteveTOaks
Thanks Railvan! It looks like Field Van and SMB...

Thanks Railvan! It looks like Field Van and SMB West Van will be across the street from each other. Is there some business relationship there?


- Steve
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-03-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,334
Posted By SteveTOaks
Sportsmobile West Closing Shop?

I haven't seen anything in any of the forums about this. There's a notice on Sportsmobile.com that Sportsmobile West has closed up.



https://sportsmobile.com/west-announcement/


There's no...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-24-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,393
Posted By SteveTOaks
Thanks for the report and the great photos! I was...

Thanks for the report and the great photos! I was there a few years back on my KTM dual-sport bike. I planned to spend a few hours going clockwise from the bottom of Shafer Dugway and then turn...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-17-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,027
Posted By SteveTOaks
In Sept 2015 I stayed in Ouray for a few days and...

In Sept 2015 I stayed in Ouray for a few days and rode my motorbike through a number of passes in the area, including Imogene. The scenery was mostly spectacular and the jeep roads were, in places,...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-23-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,513
Posted By SteveTOaks
Turns out you only get one fuse. I was fooled...

Turns out you only get one fuse. I was fooled because there were two fuses in the picture with the description.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-20-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,513
Posted By SteveTOaks
Thanks to the great info in this thread, I also...

Thanks to the great info in this thread, I also ordered some of these fuses. I had no idea that there were fuses next to the battery. When they arrive, I'll have to take things apart to make sure...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-20-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By SteveTOaks
I had the same problem on my 2012 Sprinter. My...

I had the same problem on my 2012 Sprinter. My solution was to put the cover in the garage so I never knock it off again.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-09-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,658
Posted By SteveTOaks
Here's something I learned about the Espar the...

Here's something I learned about the Espar the hard way. Make sure the power breaker is turned OFF for the heater if you're not plugged into shore power. Otherwise, when you turn on your inverter,...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-25-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,681
Posted By SteveTOaks
Nice video! I take it the static image is a...

Nice video! I take it the static image is a stream and not the road?
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-25-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,681
Posted By SteveTOaks
A coupe of years ago I rode up Coyote Flats on my...

A coupe of years ago I rode up Coyote Flats on my motorbike during the Bishop Dual-Sport Event, held every October. I made a video which you can see here

VenturaCountyTrails.org Video...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-07-2017, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
Good to hear that products like this are...

Good to hear that products like this are available. Unfortunately for me, the panel wouldn't work behind the driver because that's where my kitchen countertop and fridge is.

What's "CNC?" CNC -...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-06-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
I finished the installation today of a Rockville...

I finished the installation today of a Rockville 10" powered subwoofer. It was pretty simple but there were a lot of steps (and going back and forth to my workbench to get the tools) so it probably...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 05-29-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,370
Posted By SteveTOaks
I blew up a tire on my mountain bike once. It...

I blew up a tire on my mountain bike once. It destroyed the rim but luckily didn't break anything in my hand that was holding onto it. That was several years ago and I still have a ringing in one ear...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-25-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
Yes. And the driver's seat is too, but there's...

Yes. And the driver's seat is too, but there's already stuff under there.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-24-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
Looks sweet! Seems like that's my next project....

Looks sweet! Seems like that's my next project. Now I'll have to do a little Amazon browsing to see what will best fit my needs. Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-24-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
There's nothing stock in the sound system. I had...

There's nothing stock in the sound system. I had SMB replace the stock radio with a Kenwood DDX318. Then I replaced the door speakers with Polk 5.25" coaxal speakers, and the little windshield...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-24-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 21,081
Posted By SteveTOaks
Subwoofer under the passenger seat?

I have to have music on when I'm driving, but I have to turn it up so loud in order to hear the base line that I can't talk to my passenger. The wind and road rumble just overwhelm everything. So I'm...
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