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Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-16-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,515
Posted By WAMTB
Ran into a sportsmobile owner at a local...

Ran into a sportsmobile owner at a local (Seattle) trailhead last week who has a Truma (in a 2014 E Series). Installed by Sportsmobile, he said it was the first one done on a customer vehicle and...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-06-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,617
Posted By WAMTB
Not that it helps you now, but Van Specialties is...

Not that it helps you now, but Van Specialties is (or was ~18 months ago) a $1K, fully refundable deposit. Pics of Tourig look really nice though.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-03-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,548
Posted By WAMTB
Just make sure you're not heading West on 2 on a...

Just make sure you're not heading West on 2 on a Sunday evening, or you could spend hours stuck in traffic. And while 20 is indeed a great drive, it adds a lot of boring I-5 to the route as well.
...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-05-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By WAMTB
Experience with solar on the Wet side of the PNW

For those on the wet side of the PNW, how much solar are you running, and have you found it sufficient to keep your house batteries topped off? Looking at a system where the only significant power...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-24-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,564
Posted By WAMTB
My 130wb low roof with penthouse has only been on...

My 130wb low roof with penthouse has only been on one short trip so far. I wouldn't say they drive quite like a car, but certainly comfortable to drive. Size and handling isn't an issue IMO, but...
Forum: Campfire 01-31-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,873
Posted By WAMTB
You may be looking for some of the support the...

You may be looking for some of the support the Outdoor Industry Association has given to National Monuments and Wilderness. They sometimes forget that motorized use is also a valid outdoor...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-15-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,855
Posted By WAMTB
I believe VS starts at 4 or 5K for that. But the...

I believe VS starts at 4 or 5K for that. But the price list is for 144 sprinters too.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-13-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,855
Posted By WAMTB
Not mine, but this Interior – walls and cabinets...

Not mine, but this Interior – walls and cabinets – Sprinter Adventure Van (https://sprintervanusa.com/interior-walls-and-cabinets/) is the build I keep referring to while planning mine.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 11-25-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,515
Posted By WAMTB
I contacted Truma to see about price and...

I contacted Truma to see about price and availability. They didn't give me a price, and said they will not be available to the aftermarket, but that my builder, Van Specialties, could contact them...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 11-22-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,515
Posted By WAMTB
Sportsmobile. I came across a Transit with the...

Sportsmobile. I came across a Transit with the poptop already installed (this one https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f14/new-transit-17729.html#post180343). Thinking of doing the floor and...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 11-22-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,515
Posted By WAMTB
Any update on Truma Combi availability or reports...

Any update on Truma Combi availability or reports on how they've turned out? That looks like the ideal solution for my Transit poptop that Van Specialties will be doing come March.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-26-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,229
Posted By WAMTB
It's a lot farther north, but I would aim for...

It's a lot farther north, but I would aim for either the San Juan's via the ferry system, or Fort Ebey state park on Whidbey Island. These are all at least in part in the 'rain shadow', so they tend...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-22-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,171
Posted By WAMTB
I just purchased a van remotely and had it...

I just purchased a van remotely and had it transported. I used carchex inspection service to mostly make sure it in fact existed and was consistent with descriptions by seller, it was. For...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-15-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,033
Posted By WAMTB
Would love to see more detail on the build...

Would love to see more detail on the build process and system specs.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-12-2016, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By WAMTB
I can help with that. It'll be another two weeks...

I can help with that. It'll be another two weeks before I have a free weekend day. PM me for details.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 09-20-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 46,638
Posted By WAMTB
Have you confirmed if you can even obtain a Truma...

Have you confirmed if you can even obtain a Truma Combi system? It looks like a great option, but my google skills haven't found a place to buy one in the US yet.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-31-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,324
Posted By WAMTB
Make it a loop with the lost coast immediately to...

Make it a loop with the lost coast immediately to the West. Basically this route TUC • Ride Information (https://tuccycle.org/rides/100_mile_route/).
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-31-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,324
Posted By WAMTB
The northern CA coast is worth driving,...

The northern CA coast is worth driving, especially the lost coast area. In OR, Crater lake, if you haven't been there before, and the drive along the Umpqua river east of Roseburg. Ashland has good...
Forum: Campfire 08-26-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,929
Posted By WAMTB
I think it's a guy using CCV tops, not anyone...

I think it's a guy using CCV tops, not anyone from CCV. The guy posts a lot on the promaster forum.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-11-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,365
Posted By WAMTB
I would try going a little further east of the...

I would try going a little further east of the park, and then north. The trail system extends beyond the park and can be accessed from that area, which is much less developed and I believe outside...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 11-11-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,302
Posted By WAMTB
Re: Our Sprinter build, Em

Bear, it would be great to see pics of your build.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 10-09-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,302
Posted By WAMTB
Re: Our Sprinter build, Em

Nice plan! I'm hoping to do something similar, which would primarily be for MTB trips.

One thought - have you considered raising the platform bed so that bikes can fit underneath vertically...
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