Forum: Member Classifieds
07-09-2023, 07:23 PM
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2014 Full Buildout Adventure Van 170WB
2014 V6 Sprinter 2500 built out by Sportsmobile Fresno to our specs in 2015. $99,000
The van has 120,000 miles on it and has had only minor issues (brake component and a faulty ignition...
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Forum: Campfire
12-13-2019, 11:38 AM
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We spent a week in Utah's San Rafael Swell on...
We spent a week in Utah's San Rafael Swell on sandy roads with about 20 psi. Not only more comfy but we made it across some deep sand when I bet we would have gotten stuck with firmer tires. I just...
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Forum: Show & Tell
12-13-2019, 11:24 AM
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I have to admit this was the easiest kayak (or...
I have to admit this was the easiest kayak (or anything) tiedown ever. Short straps from the bow (and stern) down to the rack.
https://flyingadventures.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/rng03306-2.jpg...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
12-13-2019, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
12-13-2014, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-09-2014, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
Hi Brock,
We haven't taken it to Clark's Canyon yet, but have done high clearance roads. For example, the road to Queen Ann mine to hike Boundary peak is recommended for high clearance vehicles...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
09-03-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
At the Lone Pine campground with Lone Pine Peak in the background. The north ridge is the right skyline.
Earlier in the day, on the north ridge of Lone Pine Peak. The campground where the first...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-27-2014, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
Thanks! We parked it there for a few days and flew home to work, then flew back to Lee Vining for more playing, this time down to Lone Pine to climb Lone Pine peak.
Here's Lee Vining airport,...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-18-2014, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
This was the first weekend we really used the van like we imagined, and what a great vehicle for what our passion is.
8:00 pm - We pull into our reserved campsite at Tuolumne Meadows only to find...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
08-18-2014, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-15-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
The backpacking stoves these days are pretty nice in that they pressurize the gas, whereas propane will never be under a lot of pressure by itself as it just uses the partial-pressure of the liquid...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-15-2014, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
One thing I am disappointed in is the cooktop. Why didn't they (the mfg, not SMB) put more holes in the burner so the thing heats better? We were making coffee and had friends in a car next to us. ...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-15-2014, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Maxtrax use for Sprinter recovery
These seem very handy, I'll pick up a couple.
I'll probably get Maxtrax. They are made of reinforced nylon while Treds are polypro or some other lesser plastic. Probably not an issue but just in...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
08-15-2014, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
2 Month update on new SMB Sprinter - Bivy
We've had our SMB for two months now and have had a chance to scratch up the sides, bottom out the undercarriage and generally put her to good use. Here is the scoop:
We are still impressed with...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-09-2014, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
Yes, Sonora Pass is a beautiful area and not very crowded past Pinecrest. We camped off of Clark Fork road. Just some gravel forest service road that had unimproved campsites every now and then. ...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-08-2014, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
Finally, this is what it is all about (for us). Although usually we have to hike at least a little bit to climb....
(To get this photo I actually tied off the rope leading to Betsy, ran and took...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-08-2014, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
A couple of interior shots.
The small couch folds out into a half bed, perfect for a dog. Then there is a stand-alone piece that fits at the end (against the door) to make it a full bed.
We...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-08-2014, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
We then went up Sonora Pass (well, I flew to Columbia and Betsy drove, then she picked me up there and off we went).
SMB really does a great job. The fit and finish are very clean and...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-08-2014, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 60
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Bivy has been delivered!
OK!!
After 15 weeks of waiting, we flew to Fresno and took a cab with our dogs to SMB West. After a few hours on the check out we were off!
First, back to plane to load up Bivy with stuff in...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
06-14-2014, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 60
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Re: And her name is Bivy...
Here is our floorplan. Funny that we anguished over it, but it ended up being very simple. Large raised bed with lots of storage underneath for stuff (climbing gear, biking stuff, etc.) I'm going...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
06-09-2014, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
Thank you!
Here is the latest, the shower stall and tall cabinet being installed. These are the only things that stick up and block the windows. This of course cuts down on storage and some...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-23-2014, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 139
Views: 45,909
Re: Full-time planning
Congratulations - that is exciting. Although even 12 may be optimistic. Ours is in SMB West right now and halfway through they now estimate 13 weeks but say it may be longer. They said at the...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-23-2014, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 17,858
Re: And her name is Bivy...
It is a hard plastic sub-floor. The carpet lays down last and is removable for washing, which is great. There are a couple of options for sub-floor material - I think we went with the most...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
05-21-2014, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 60
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