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Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-17-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By trailsurfer
Ultimately a simple fix. Two copper wires and a...

Ultimately a simple fix. Two copper wires and a rechargeable drill battery. Two wires ends on the positive and negative points on both the house battery and 20 volt drill battery. 1 second later they...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-12-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By trailsurfer
Fuses replaced. No Bluetooth BMS. No idea why...

Fuses replaced. No Bluetooth BMS. No idea why they blew. Van sitting in the driveway charging everyday with solar panels. Only 12 V fridge running. Thanks
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-12-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 828
Posted By trailsurfer
Restarting LifePo battery bank

My battery bank is depleted and won't charge. After some investigation I found that my 'moment' 25 fuse had blown and another 25 amp fuse had blown located in the same fuse block (un named and...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 02-19-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,811
Posted By trailsurfer
I have three kids, ages 4-9. We built a SMB pop...

I have three kids, ages 4-9. We built a SMB pop top with a single rear bench across the back that can seat 4. We have ottomans on both sides in front of the bench seating.

Its been a great road...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-19-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,555
Posted By trailsurfer
Just on the front.

Just on the front.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-18-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,555
Posted By trailsurfer
I have a Agile Off Road OEM bumper winch install....

I have a Agile Off Road OEM bumper winch install. Looks fantastic and works great. It came in handy after getting two Sprinters SMB vans stuck in Baja a few months ago.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-22-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,161
Posted By trailsurfer
Tonto Trails will have a SMB Sprinter 4x4 pop top...

Tonto Trails will have a SMB Sprinter 4x4 pop top for rent starting this next spring.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-16-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,131
Posted By trailsurfer
AT is using the Aero tank. The fill is next to a...

AT is using the Aero tank. The fill is next to a rear wheel well.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-15-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 21,131
Posted By trailsurfer
Adventure Trailer in Prescott is installing...

Adventure Trailer in Prescott is installing auxiliary fuel tanks as well. Close friend had this done recently and is very happy with their work. I plan on having them put one in for me as well.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-26-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 767
Views: 309,039
Posted By trailsurfer
Thanks agin for this information. When my system...

Thanks agin for this information. When my system went down I originally thought it was the Blue Sea switch, but I remembered reading your thread on this fuse. Tested a couple of the electrical lines...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-26-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 767
Views: 309,039
Posted By trailsurfer
You just might need them! I recently blew this...

You just might need them! I recently blew this fuse in Baja, and didn't have a replacement with me.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-12-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 55,010
Posted By trailsurfer
One other suggestion. I would get the Hellwig...

One other suggestion. I would get the Hellwig helper springs. The van does sag a little in the back, I am installing my springs next week, and will let you all know how it turns out.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-12-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 55,010
Posted By trailsurfer
Not to rain on your parade. But I wouldn't count...

Not to rain on your parade. But I wouldn't count on their 8 week build. Having spoken to a couple of people getting builds done currently in Austin, they haven't been able to complete builds within 8...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-18-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By trailsurfer
Thanks. I am really enjoying the Sprinter. Drives...

Thanks. I am really enjoying the Sprinter. Drives like a "Mercedes", and has been great so far on the dirt and snow.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-15-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By trailsurfer
Not crazy about the Aluminess Nerf bars for the...

Not crazy about the Aluminess Nerf bars for the Sprinter. The Aluminess ladder is being delivered and installed at Overland Expo.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-14-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By trailsurfer
Ultimate Adventure Vehicles (Car and Driver)

Sportsmobile Sprinter 4x4. My van and and my pic :)

All-Terrain, For Real: 16 of the World's Most Capable Adventure Vehicles...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-23-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,103
Posted By trailsurfer
I will be happy to continue to give everyone...

I will be happy to continue to give everyone updates on the Van's capabilities. We have already taken it places where we have seen other 4x4's stuck on the trail while we pass by. I have to say this...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-22-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,103
Posted By trailsurfer
Alpine Loop, Ophir, Bolam, Stony, no problem....

Alpine Loop, Ophir, Bolam, Stony, no problem. Imogene, no problem other than height possibly. I am not terribly familiar with the Maze, so I can't comment. But Beef Basin, the Abajo's, Ruin Park, no...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-21-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 30,103
Posted By trailsurfer
I have a few hundred miles of 4x4 roads now under...

I have a few hundred miles of 4x4 roads now under my belt. Having had a 2008 4x4 SMB, and just coming from a Earthroamer. I am quite familiar with putting large vehicles in tough places.

A couple...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-17-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,132
Posted By trailsurfer
I have camped at 12,000 + feet in 10-15 degrees...

I have camped at 12,000 + feet in 10-15 degrees with both Propane and Espar's, in a pop-top camper, as well as pop top SMB.

Both will work, but the Espar is far superior to the Propane. Much more...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 01-09-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 767
Views: 309,039
Posted By trailsurfer
As far as the lights go, I am using the stock fog...

As far as the lights go, I am using the stock fog lights, which are adequate, and I have the 10 inch Rigid Industiries led light bar integrated in my stock front bumper. For simplicity I kept the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-31-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 74,833
Posted By trailsurfer
Build time is currently a 16 month wait in...

Build time is currently a 16 month wait in Fresno. You can rent a Sportsmobile from Tonto Trails in Durango, they have 3 vans for rent.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 12-19-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By trailsurfer
That is not the SMB 4x4. It is 2 wheel drive.

That is not the SMB 4x4. It is 2 wheel drive.
Forum: Testing 12-18-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Posted By trailsurfer
The van Looks great! Just picked up my pop top...

The van Looks great! Just picked up my pop top 4x4 Sprinter last week in Fresno. We already have a week of camping in it, and we couldn't be happier.
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 12-17-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 19,751
Posted By trailsurfer
How do you search and open individual members...

How do you search and open individual members galleries? I miss the feature of the option of opening a members gallery directly from one of their posts or profile.
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