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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-28-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,406
Posted By Dogmobile
Bend area in the second half of June works well...

Bend area in the second half of June works well for me. Hope to see everyone there!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-12-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,475
Posted By Dogmobile
Thule is indeed unhelpful when it comes to older...

Thule is indeed unhelpful when it comes to older rack parts. I’ve had much better luck with businesses that specialize in solving rack problems, like eTrailer.com or rackattack.com. They have all the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-08-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,528
Posted By Dogmobile
$2400 for new canvas installed by SMB West (in...

$2400 for new canvas installed by SMB West (in 2018). Seemed like a lot at the time, but they wouldn’t sell me just the canvas, so doing it yourself is not an option, unless you want to repair and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-08-2021, 03:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,528
Posted By Dogmobile
SMB West replaced my canvas in 2018. They told me...

SMB West replaced my canvas in 2018. They told me at the time that zippers on the front three screens were now standard. Zippers in the rear two screens would never happen “for insurance reasons”...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 01-07-2021, 01:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By Dogmobile
Thanks for this bit of advice. I had never heard...

Thanks for this bit of advice. I had never heard of the Kelty loveseat low, but I looked it up, read the reviews, and promptly ordered one!
Forum: Campfire 12-14-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,265
Posted By Dogmobile
Kelso Dunes? Looks like Mojave is still allowing...

Kelso Dunes? Looks like Mojave is still allowing primitive camping (but check first). Here’s a link:

https://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/primitive-camping.htm

Owl Canyon Campground near...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-22-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,164
Posted By Dogmobile
For a roof rack mounted awning, check out the...

For a roof rack mounted awning, check out the Yakima Slim Shady or the Rhino Rack Sunseeker. Also, etrailer.com has brackets for attaching conventional awnings to a roof rack.
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-16-2020, 04:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By Dogmobile
Where in Portland? I’ll be in Tigard today...

Where in Portland? I’ll be in Tigard today (Tuesday), Sac/SFO on Sunday.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-09-2019, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dogmobile
Found it: ...

Found it:


https://m.facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires/videos/10156354183081289/
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-12-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,208
Posted By Dogmobile
Looking more closely at your route, maybe you...

Looking more closely at your route, maybe you should detour past Pyramid Lake (NE of Reno). There is dispersed camping all along the shore, and it’s very scenic. You just need a cheapish permit from...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-12-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,208
Posted By Dogmobile
Because of the heat, you should try to camp up...

Because of the heat, you should try to camp up high. I just sent someone to Truckee to camp, rather than Reno. Its not boondocking, but there are several nice campgrounds just NE of Truckee by Boca...
Forum: Van Body 06-05-2019, 03:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,510
Posted By Dogmobile
If you decide to go that route, I have a brand...

If you decide to go that route, I have a brand new set of Yakima 1A towers, with hi-rise extenders (removable), that you could have for half price.

Plans changed in mid-project and I ended up not...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-26-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,403
Posted By Dogmobile
My 2000 5.4 also has 180K. So far, I’ve had to...

My 2000 5.4 also has 180K. So far, I’ve had to replace two coils, the fuel pump, and the alternator. Right in line with what others have said.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 12-16-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,345
Posted By Dogmobile
All of daveb’s suggestions are spot on. If...

All of daveb’s suggestions are spot on.

If the weather in the mountains is nasty, or you need to stay closer to Fresno for any reason, there are three “lakes” (reservoirs) in the nearby foothills...
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-08-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
Posted By Dogmobile
PM sent. Looks like a good replacement for my...

PM sent. Looks like a good replacement for my worn out Reflectix shades.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-26-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,508
Posted By Dogmobile
Anyone have any suggestions for replacing the...

Anyone have any suggestions for replacing the actual reading light fixture? One of mine had a meltdown and is no longer functional.

To the OP, yeah, all you need are new bulbs. My meltdown was...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 08-28-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,362
Posted By Dogmobile
You could get a little battery powered mister to...

You could get a little battery powered mister to keep the toddler cool if you can't get the AC fixed on the road. They make handheld spray bottles with fans that work pretty well. Look for them in...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-02-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,272
Posted By Dogmobile
Here are a couple more back up options for...

Here are a couple more back up options for dispersed camping south of Bridgeport. Not exactly High Sierra, but there are spots along the Little Walker River Road, and nice quiet Obsidian Campground...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-27-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,453
Posted By Dogmobile
I just had SMB West replace the canvas on my 2000...

I just had SMB West replace the canvas on my 2000 Ford EB a week ago, and I had a similar experience regarding quality control. Everyone there was very nice, but the quality of the work was a bit...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-15-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,561
Posted By Dogmobile
Re: Need post-accident advice

I keep getting ready to post an update and then the story takes another twist. I did turn it over to my insurance co as suggested. There is a lot to learn about how car insurance claims are...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-15-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,880
Posted By Dogmobile
Re: Wind Noise Thule / Yakima Racks

I use a cord wrapped around the front bar of my Thule rack and it works great. No noise at all.

I bought a length of bungee cord and tied a loop in each end. Hook loop over one end of the rack...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-11-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,561
Posted By Dogmobile
Re: Need post-accident advice

Thanks everyone. This is all very helpful advice

There were plenty of witnesses driving past, but no one stopped. I see your point that he could change his story afterwards. Not sure how I could...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-11-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,561
Posted By Dogmobile
Need post-accident advice

Figured you guys would have good advice and I need it quickly since I'm on the road this lovely weekend.

A guy pulled out in from of my SMB this afternoon. I hit the brakes, turned the wheel, and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-06-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,830
Posted By Dogmobile
Re: Sportsmobile / Class B size regrets.

I travel with 3 dogs in that size range in an EB. Crates are stacked in the "garage" (the open area at the back). I just finished a 10 day trip and have gone as long as two months straight. No...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-03-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By Dogmobile
Projects, Modifications to SMB vehicles, and Known Issues

Can't say enough good things about McNett's Tenacious Tape for repairs like this (the clear version).

I'm interested in what it costs for SMB to repair screens as I currently have two of mine...
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