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Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-24-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

On a related note, MotorHome Magazine tested the Roadtrek E-Trek option on a Mercedes Sprinter. It comes with 8 6-Volt batteries of 200 Amp-hour capacity each. That's 1600 amp-hours, or 800...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

I haven't seen much data on sound level, but assume a lower-capacity AC could be quieter if it's basically the same unit as a larger one with exception of smaller compressor and blower/fan running at...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-14-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Thanks again. A load of 14.9 Amps at standard test conditions probably does suggest a 13,500 BTU/hr AC. And your measured 150 Amps at roughly 12 Volts, or 1800 watts, also seems consistent. ...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-13-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Thanks for info.

Is the AC a standard 13,500 BTU/hr size, or a smaller 9,200 BTY/hr unit?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-13-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

That's interesting, but I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving my van with keys in ignition for fear that it may be too tempting for some to break a window and drive off. I'm not familiar with details...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-08-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,002
Posted By Chance
Re: Transit SMB

Thanks for update. That's the beauty of SMB in my opinion -- they'll build a truly custom conversion based on the owners' specific needs, even if it's not for everyone. For the majority whose needs...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-08-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,002
Posted By Chance
Re: Transit SMB

While I'm sure lots of storage doesn't help, I think starting out with passenger van doesn't help either. In your pictures it looks like outside of cabinets line up with width of couch, which you...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-07-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,002
Posted By Chance
Re: Transit SMB

First Transit RV conversion I've seen. And the second SMB van with toilet under countertop -- the first was on ProMaster. Not sure if that's a new trend but not one I personally like.

Being that...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-21-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Re: Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

Thanks for great information carringb.

Do you know where I might be able to look up more detail information? I'm assuming they are 12-Volt power based, and that they are not just a backup to a...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-20-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Re: Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

Couldn't Ford install both types of fans? A large engine-driven fan to keep engine cool under high loads and auxillary electric fan(s) for the AC condenser when engine isn't running?

Considering...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-20-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Re: Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

For those interested in Ford V10s and modifying them for more power, Ford finally published specs for the 2016 F53 Motorhome chassis. While it confirms the switch to 6R140 transmission, it also...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-08-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Re: Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

These specs are the first I've seen confirming the 2016 F-53 motorhome chassis is also getting the 6R140 transmission.

https://www.feyerfordlincoln.com/new/ind ... 0FOH634A0/...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-08-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Re: Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

carringb, is full electric AC compressor even a possibility with Ford? I've been hoping for such an upgrade for RV use which could eliminate the typical roof-mounted AC. I know it would use a...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-08-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,856
Posted By Chance
Ford updating E-Series Cutaway and Stripped Chassis

There is a lot of interest in E-Series on this forum, so I'm sharing information I ran across by accident that seems a little odd to me considering E-Series is being phased out. Some of you may be...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-07-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Thanks. And yes, my HOA requires that we not park RVs outside other than overnight to load and unload. Beyond that I also don't want people passing by to know that we are gone because van isn't...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-07-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Dave, do you have any idea on how RAM would handle warranty issues on a new van if it was modified by lowering the floor instead of raising the roof? Similar to wheelchair vans?

I've already seen...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-05-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Thanks Dave. From pictures it looks fairly clear that van would not go under an average 8-foot garage door. It may clear under 8-feet obstacle but 8-ft doors are only around 94 inches. And since...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-04-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 22,148
Posted By Chance
Re: SMB Ford E-350 Cut-away w/fiberglass body

I believe the numbering system is based on an industry-accepted standard.

T-450 would be a Class 4 truck, and T-550 a Class 5. Apparently Ford protected those names so when (or if) they expand...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Thanks Dave.

Can you also find out what the van's overall height and the interior headroom is with top down?

Whether it remains garageable or not will set it apart from other van choices --...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Can you do some type of remote start so you don't have to leave keys in ignition?
Forum: Van Body 05-03-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,173
Posted By Chance
Re: Rear axel gearing

In my opinion using RPMs alone to determine best gearing is not very effective. There's a lot more to it than matching someone else's engine speed.

Beyond that I'd say you have to define what...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Any progress in last month?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Glad to hear you are pleased with Sportsmobile and with ProMaster. On paper, based on specs, the PM is a solid choice.

Can you share what size battery bank you ended up with, size/model of AC,...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,465
Posted By Chance
Re: My new Promaster 3500, High Roof, Long body, Sportsmobil

Thanks Viva, makes more sense now after reading your description and looking at pictures in the seating section.

You are right, it doesn't look like bottom cushion goes back to wall.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-03-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,958
Posted By Chance
Re: Why delay on ProMaster?

Thanks Dave, look forward to pictures.
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