Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
07-18-2021, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-25-2021, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Towing and Toys
05-23-2021, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,605
Hello POSPLAYR,
You mentioned that you welded ...
Hello POSPLAYR,
You mentioned that you welded 1 1/4” mini receivers (outrigger) supports to your black widow, which dramatically strengthens the carrier. Could you please post several photos of...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-08-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,838
We have always left the shades rolled up, and...
We have always left the shades rolled up, and have never had a pinching problem. When we purchased the van from SMB West, they instructed us to stop the lowering about 2/3 to 3/4 down, then put...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-29-2020, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,125
Hidden water lines
I'm trying to better understand the vulnerabilities of our water system, for cold weather camping. Specifically I'd like to know the routing of the waterlines, and better understand if the drains...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-29-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 897
Here are a few photos of the SMB layout beneath...
Here are a few photos of the SMB layout beneath my Gaucho. I added a house battery main disconnect switch, and a Blue Sea 7622 with remote. I located the remote by the drivers seat. I also added a...
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Forum: Van Body
11-14-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 768
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-14-2020, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 224
Views: 67,908
Re: Butyl tape and dycor should keep your roof...
Re: Butyl tape and dycor should keep your roof in good shape. Roll out a small ball of butyl tape and then smash it flat around each hole that you drill. Once the bolt is installed, cover it with...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-16-2020, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,900
Garrett Screamer Stage 1
Old thread but still relevant. My 2006 6.0 (only 77,000 miles) is throwing the P0299 but I still have good power. Apparently the vanes hang up when cold, which is enough to trigger the code and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-17-2019, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,109
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-14-2019, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-12-2019, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,174
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
07-15-2018, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 21,189
We also have a long isle design and generally...
We also have a long isle design and generally have the toilet by the rear door. Since it can be top heavy, we use a strap attached to the handle on the back door to keep it in position while...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-11-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,590
Re: Bike Racks
Tom,
I assume you saw this thread:
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=7618
I have the 2006, with the rack option at that time. It supports two bikes, high enough up. I...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
04-06-2015, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,564
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-18-2015, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,521
Re: Thetford Curve not flushing
I had the same problem: pump runs but no water coming out. As with other pumps, sometimes, I put my finger over the outlet to plug it, and cycled it several times. It primed it self and no problem...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
03-11-2015, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,125
Re: Rear Hitch Winch Source
To piggy back on this, I was wondering if one could make a heavy plate with mounting holes and a hitch insert, to be able to take the winch from the front and mount it on the back, if needed. I'm...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
04-17-2014, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,426
Re: Magnetic self-closing door screen
Be aware that not all bug screen material is equal. The screens on the penthouse of our 2006 are not fine enough for "no-see-em's", which are a problem in southern Utah at times. I used fine mesh...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-27-2014, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,946
Re: Flat Plate Heat Exchanger Questions
Let me also clarify my earlier set of questions about wanting to pull heat from the engine while the engine is off and without the espar firing up. 1) I understand this could be done either by...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
01-10-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,460
Re: Hot & cold water system
I recommend that you rethink needing a D10. Our D5 is plenty big, and it heats up the space in a hurry. Most of the it runs on low. We have a friend with a D10 on a 56 foot boat and it is too big...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
08-28-2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,513
Re: No Propane Water Heater in RB?
Obviously there is the Espar option if you have diesel, which we really like. Short of that you could install just a flat plate heat exchanger and small coolant pump into the coolant loop, and have...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-11-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Re: Locking Diff - air or electric? ... and why?
I was advised by John as SMB West (2006) to go with limited slip diff in the rear, and a locker in the front. I don't do heavy duty boulder scrambling, but wanted to get up over ledges, and better...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-09-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,605
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-08-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,226
Re: Norcold fridge
I too have had about 4 or 5 episodes of the Norcold just failing to cool down. The compressor runs but the inside stays above 50 or 60. What is so frustrating is that I will pull the fridge out,...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
04-29-2013, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,709
Re: Norcold 0041 Refrigerator
Keeping the temperature of the air around the coils, to a minimum, is very important in shortening the cycle time. Therefore good air flow is important. I added a small low current fan and it made...
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