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Forum: Van Body 04-19-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I have a Rhino Rack tray on mine. LMK if you are...

I have a Rhino Rack tray on mine. LMK if you are interested in those dimension.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-19-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I am using the same but I have the OG SMB...

I am using the same but I have the OG SMB mattress. I believe they increased the thickness of those at some point. Mine is a 2012.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-08-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By dirtanddogfur
FWIW, I am in SLC and have just started a similar...

FWIW, I am in SLC and have just started a similar project.



Just received my 200aH Li Time battery. Planning on starting there . . . .
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-29-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,037
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Mild thread hijack: how do you like that stereo?

Mild thread hijack: how do you like that stereo?
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I'm working on it . . . . .:)

I'm working on it . . . . .:)
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-20-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Looks like these are composite. ...

Looks like these are composite.



https://flarespace.com/products/ford-e-series-van-flares?variant=41863702446278


Not sure I want the full flare but that is the idea. Replace those huge...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
For me, it is two fold. I would like to put in a...

For me, it is two fold. I would like to put in a smaller window that actually opens and be able to mount things to the inside/outside.

This may be a non factor on the large, driver side window....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-06-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I noticed the curve. I was considering a...

I noticed the curve. I was considering a composite panel. Maybe CNC cut ribs that match the curvature and using that as the mold.
I need to track down some donor windows.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Yup, just doing the mental math on the...

Yup, just doing the mental math on the fabrication becomes a tad daunting.



Ironically, I actually want to put a smaller, opening window (with a screen) in the panel. Definitely the long way...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-24-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks for the input. Sounds like I...

Thanks for the input.



Sounds like I have some fabbing to do . . . .
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-23-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,710
Posted By dirtanddogfur
window replacement panels

I thought I had seen someone who was (is?) making replacement panels for passenger van windows.



In other words, you would remove the glass and replace w a sheet of aluminum.



I tried...
Forum: Van Body 08-04-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks. That was my fear . . . .

Thanks. That was my fear . . . .
Forum: Van Body 08-03-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By dirtanddogfur
SMB floor attachement

Anyone know how SMB attaches their floors to the body?


Is it possible it is glued?
Forum: Show & Tell 07-29-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By dirtanddogfur
No inserts. I was concerned with galvanic...

No inserts. I was concerned with galvanic corrosion and not 100% sure how to integrate them.



Definitely agree on the dynamic forces. I will have to baby-step into using them. Statically,...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thanks! :d3:

Thanks! :d3:
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Hobbyist. I have watched those Easy...

Hobbyist.



I have watched those Easy Composite videos about 1000x. I became obsessed. Too bad getting their stuff in the states is so expensive.



I have made other composites. I...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I need to measure the overall thickness. If I...

I need to measure the overall thickness. If I had to guess 0.05"?



I designed a SS bracket to mount it. I currently am fabbing some out of aluminum just for fit.



One drawback with...
Forum: Show & Tell 07-28-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Thule Yakima rack feet analog

So, I was getting frustrated with the availability . . . and the price of Thule and Yakima rack feet for track mounted rails. I decided to fab a set out of carbon fiber.



Hard part was...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-05-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I have some of these. Shoot me a DM.

I have some of these. Shoot me a DM.
Forum: Campfire 06-04-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Geez, not sure how I missed this after my initial...

Geez, not sure how I missed this after my initial post. Sorry for the late reply.



Thx all for the input. Very high snow year made for some tough access to forest service roads.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-07-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,355
Posted By dirtanddogfur
I had the same issue with my van. Same feeling...

I had the same issue with my van. Same feeling you describe and there was a section of pavement (the Utah CO side of Suncrest Dr) that would throw it into full blown death wobble. At the time, my...
Forum: Campfire 04-17-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Boondocking Gallatin?

Anyone know if you can boondock along the Gallatin river north of YNP? I see pull offs on Google earth but not sure if you can spend the night in them.



Looks like most campgrounds are...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-10-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,643
Posted By dirtanddogfur
If I were in the market to replace my van . . ....

If I were in the market to replace my van . . . this would be the one.


Edit: How involved is it to rotate those rear seats?
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-09-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,455
Posted By dirtanddogfur
You might have to be logged in to see them.

You might have to be logged in to see them.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-05-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,335
Posted By dirtanddogfur
Mine are already fused. If they are OEM, I...

Mine are already fused. If they are OEM, I believe that is the case.
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