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Forum: Member Classifieds 05-12-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
SOLD 2014 Sportsmobile 4X4 - Ready to Explore

Thanks to everyone that took a moment to comment and look.
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-08-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
Happy to answer any questions. If you're giving...

Happy to answer any questions. If you're giving this serious consideration, please Private Message me and we can discuss this.
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-07-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
I always smile when I'm asked about mpg, so I'll...

I always smile when I'm asked about mpg, so I'll reserve comment.

To answer your question, I've tracked every mile and every gallon of gas. 9.6 is the average. That includes cruising a thousand...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-06-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
Thanks for the comments and questions. The...

Thanks for the comments and questions.

The van weighs in at about 10,500 lbs, depending on how much premixed margaritas and ice cream I'm carrying in the not listed ARB fridge/freezer. (BTW there...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-05-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-05-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,979
Posted By Driveabout
SOLD: 2014 Sportsmobile 4X4 – Ready to Explore

Ford E-350 XLT Extended Van – Last year of all steel body construction
27,900 miles – $135,000
Custom built for owner by Sportsmobile West using EB 50 floor plan with motorized penthouse lift to...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-18-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,482
Posted By Driveabout
I remember Murphy Hogback as the most challenging...

I remember Murphy Hogback as the most challenging portion of the trip: quite steep, narrow and with some sizable boulders.

As for maneuverability, my Sportsmobile extended van only had to make a...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-08-2019, 05:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,482
Posted By Driveabout
As Corey's drive along buddy, I appreciated the...

As Corey's drive along buddy, I appreciated the thought he put into researching the trip. The side stops and hikes were great breaks.

His descriptions are very accurate. We both have extended vans...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-06-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,623
Posted By Driveabout
Here’s a link I use to track the color changes: ...

Here’s a link I use to track the color changes:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=12FSQxbVe9CedswOvJaWaeI5vvYU&ll=38.161050159127576%2C-120.17678737031247&z=8
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-06-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,295
Posted By Driveabout
Here’s some facts to add the the CA price-gouging...

Here’s some facts to add the the CA price-gouging discussion and its causes:

As of 9/30/19:
- CA oil production: Down 18% since 2010 due to the exhaustion of older wells & the regulatory costs to...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-27-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By Driveabout
Other Grand Canyon sites along the way

I agree with Yonan, the North Rim is a spectacular place to visit. I've stayed on a couple occasions in the national forest right along the rim. I take the last forest road to the east (611 on Google...
Forum: Testing 07-27-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Driveabout
Thanks for the comment. It seems to have worked.

Thanks for the comment. It seems to have worked.
Forum: Testing 07-23-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Driveabout
I have photos I'd like to post that were taken in...

I have photos I'd like to post that were taken in portrait (vertical) view, not landscape (horizontal). What I'm trying to figure out is how to get them to display as they are in portrait. Whenever I...
Forum: Testing 07-23-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Driveabout
Thanks. I was testing and appreciate the...

Thanks. I was testing and appreciate the observation. I'm happy to accept any guidance on how to get photos posted
Forum: Testing 07-22-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Driveabout
Testin'

Testing photos
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-24-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,304
Posted By Driveabout
It was great getting together with other...

It was great getting together with other adventure enthusiasts. Rawhide put together a nice venue and it was enjoyable talking with the cyclists from around the world during meals. All of the classes...
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-24-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
Posted By Driveabout
Wanted: American Racing ATX Mojave Teflon 17"x8" 8x6.5 bolt rims

I purchased my Sportsmobile in 2014 and these were the rims I selected. Unfortunately they were discontinued due to a dispute with Dupont!

I would be interested in any number you might have...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 01-25-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,304
Posted By Driveabout
Based on your experience I'd be interested to...

Based on your experience I'd be interested to hear what you have to say
Forum: Campfire 10-11-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,794
Posted By Driveabout
A couple of additions to consider: In...

A couple of additions to consider:

In Bishop, Great Basin Bakery has always been our goto place for goodies, especially their cinnamon rolls (if you get there early in the day before they're...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-08-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,249
Posted By Driveabout
I'm in and looking forward to it.

I'm in and looking forward to it.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-06-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,249
Posted By Driveabout
Sounds good.

Sounds good.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-06-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,249
Posted By Driveabout
I'd be interested in joining you. DaveB -...

I'd be interested in joining you.

DaveB - Would be happy to join you via Mono Lake
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 04-06-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,519
Posted By Driveabout
Re: Overland Expo in Flagstaff May 15-17

Since I've never been and it's an 11 hour drive, I'm scheduled to be there for the entire event. I'm also signed up for some of the driving courses to see how far my SMB will go...well, almost how...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-14-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,755
Posted By Driveabout
Re: Alternative to MaxTrax? Smittybilt Element

A few months back I spent time looking for aluminum ladders but found that the load capacity was questionable. I even contacted some places that specialize in making ramps for commercial vehicles to...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-08-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,056
Posted By Driveabout
Re: Scenic drive suggestions for Sequoia to Redwoods

Wow Dave! I've lived in the Central Valley my whole life and I'd hire you as my tour director. Nice job providing a route that will highlight the diversity of crops we grow in these parts.
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