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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-21-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,382
Posted By Saltydog
Old post but I just ran into this issue...

Old post but I just ran into this issue yesterday. I found a rubber grommet in the wall just forward of the drivers door. Perfect access with that gap in the fender. I just ran my wire through the...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-14-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
Update: SOLD!! Congratulations to TomsTwin on his...

Update: SOLD!! Congratulations to TomsTwin on his new Sportsmobile! He flew down from the bay area and snatched it up. Happy travels, my friend!
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-09-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
Thanks. So far lots of interest but it’s still...

Thanks. So far lots of interest but it’s still available. Seems to be hard for people to find financing for these. We had the same problem when we bought it. The banks aren’t sure if it’s a van or an...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-02-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
Pics!

Email me with questions but I’m a teacher so I may not get a chance to check my email until the end of the day. mikephill@yahoo.com
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-01-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
Thanks! It has 104,500 miles.

Thanks! It has 104,500 miles.
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-29-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
Thanks, I will post more pictures soon.

Thanks, I will post more pictures soon.
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-29-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,967
Posted By Saltydog
SOLD: 2001 smb for sale

Selling our beloved Sportsmobile because we just don’t use it enough and our family has grown. This Eb E350 van has all the bells and whistles:
-eb50 layout
-bench folds down to make a full size...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-07-2019, 02:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,741
Posted By Saltydog
Thank you MSD, those pics are a huge help. When I...

Thank you MSD, those pics are a huge help. When I was a kid my family camped in a VW westy. My sisters slept in the pop top, my parents on the bottom, and I had a canvas hammock thing that snapped in...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-06-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,741
Posted By Saltydog
After talking to Fiberine they mentioned selling...

After talking to Fiberine they mentioned selling the pop top but keeping the steel frame so I can keep the top bunk. Would that make the top useless to the next owner? Do they need that frame to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-03-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,741
Posted By Saltydog
Here’s my plan, let me know if this won’t work....

Here’s my plan, let me know if this won’t work. Right now I have the eb50 floor plan so bench folds down to sleep 2 and 2 sleep in penthouse. With the 30” camper top, can I keep the top bed where it...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-30-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By Saltydog
I looked into that same rack a while back and...

I looked into that same rack a while back and found out Aluminess made it. It was a custom one off, not something they sell.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-30-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,741
Posted By Saltydog
Replace penthouse with a fixed top, am I crazy?

I’m considering removing my smb penthouse and replacing with a Fiberine super camper fixed top. With a family of 5 and a dog, the shuffling of gear gets tedious and when we get caught in windy...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 05-28-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,260
Posted By Saltydog
Here's a pic. The fiberglass is flush on the...

Here's a pic. The fiberglass is flush on the other three sides. Rubber gasket is currently off
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 05-27-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,260
Posted By Saltydog
Add material to penthouse vs trimming

I'm trying to figure out a way to fill the .75" gap under my gasket on the front of my penthouse. I currently have the gasket off to replace it, just rhino lined the roof, and have the tape on hand...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-14-2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,193
Posted By Saltydog
By rear mount you mean where the spare tire goes?...

By rear mount you mean where the spare tire goes? How many gallons and how does it connect to the existing fuel system?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-14-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,193
Posted By Saltydog
I don't know what the options are. My spare has...

I don't know what the options are. My spare has been moved to the bumper so a tank there is possible. A larger midship tank sounds safer though. Are there brands or sites I can research? Thanks
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-13-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,193
Posted By Saltydog
It's an eb and the generator is just forward of...

It's an eb and the generator is just forward of where the spare tire is, right in the middle
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-13-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,193
Posted By Saltydog
Room for an Aux fuel tank?

I have a 2001 E350 v10 so needless to say my range is limited. I also have the generator tucked up under the van so I'm wondering if there is room for an aftermarket larger fuel tank. Anyone expand...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-14-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By Saltydog
Re: "hot skin" when plugged in

So I installed a 30 amp rv plug in my garage and it seems to have resolved the hot skin issue. I also replaced the house battery because the old one smelled like sulfur when plugged in. Everything...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-14-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,263
Posted By Saltydog
Re: Rear suspension options for lifted 2WD

If you don't mind me asking, what did Deaver charge you for that? I have the same issue and was quoted over $1,300 for custom leafs :t4:
Forum: 4x4 07-14-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,968
Posted By Saltydog
Re: Saggy butt fix for Quigley conversion?

I have a 3 in block in the rear but it looks saggy and needs to come up another inch and a half. I was quoted $1,333 for custom springs (twice what I had assumed it would run :t4: ) Is this the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-21-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By Saltydog
Re: "hot skin" when plugged in

I had an electrician stop by and test my outlets, most had an open ground, not surprising because my house is 60 years old. He found one plug that read normal and I tried plugging in there....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-19-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By Saltydog
Re: "hot skin" when plugged in

I'm not sure what you mean by checking the other outlets. The problem occurs when I plug into shore power. the entire chassis becomes electrified. I've felt the charge when I was turning a wrench on...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-18-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By Saltydog
"hot skin" when plugged in

I recently purchased a used SMB and am trying to chase down some electrical gremlins.
1. chassis becomes "hot" (electrical, not temp) when plugged in
2. smoke detector beeps when plugged in and...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-03-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By Saltydog
Re: 2001 EB E350 V10 SMB So Cal

Well...I bought it. It's real nice inside. Made more sense than trying to do my own home build at this time.
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