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Forum: Member Classifieds 11-02-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,332
Posted By dkrahl
Re: 1997 Chevrolet Sportsmobile

You might want to mind your own business
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-09-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,332
Posted By dkrahl
Re: 1997 Chevrolet Sportsmobile

Selling it here. The deal with my friend fell through.
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-08-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,332
Posted By dkrahl
1997 Chevrolet Sportsmobile

We have a friend that is interested in our 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Sportsmobile with the following features:
- 62,430 miles (this is the correct number... my last post was incorrect at 72K miles)
- 5.7...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-14-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By dkrahl
Re: 1997 Chevrolet Sportsmobile - looking for estimate

Thank you for the replies. I was thinking $8000 myself, but wanted a reality check.

Dave
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-13-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By dkrahl
1997 Chevrolet Sportsmobile - looking for estimate

We have a friend that is interested in our 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Sportsmobile with the following features:
- 72K miles
- 5.7 l v8
- Short wheelbase
- Sportsmobile popup top
- Sink & water tank...
Forum: Campfire 01-14-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 95,392
Posted By dkrahl
Re: What was a mistake or waste of $$$ on your van?

Biggest mistake 1: trying to park the van beside the house. I had to drive through a double gate with only a couple of inches of clearance on either side. I found out that I am not a good enough...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-14-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By dkrahl
Re: Sportsmobile or Class C RV?

What I really like about our sportsmobile is that I can easily park and drive it anywhere (with the exception of some really low overhead parking garages) that our car can go. You really can't...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-22-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,489
Posted By dkrahl
Re: Best rainy day comforts or space expansions

We use a Paha Que screen room. Its a great living space rain or shine.

https://www.pahaque.com/Merchant2/mercha ... Code=SASS5...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-21-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By dkrahl
Add more seat travel to 97 Chevy Sportsmobile

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can increase the seat travel on a 97 Chevy Van? I looked around for a new pedestal, but other than a replacement, I could not find anything that would improve the...
Forum: Campfire 06-29-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By dkrahl
Re: Driving an extended van

Thanks for the comments guys.

Dave
Forum: Campfire 06-26-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By dkrahl
Driving an extended van

This is definitely off-topic, but I figure that others who own and drive Sportsmobiles would have some answers.

I am driving a group of kids in a 15 passenger van (extended) from the San...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-23-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By dkrahl
Re: Wanted to Buy

Ed,

Ours is in that price range and I am thinking about putting it on the market in May. Its a 97 Chevy with 62K miles. The body is a little dinged up, but it is reliable. Its in the SF Bay area....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 06-18-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,976
Posted By dkrahl
Keith, In my van its the thing behind the...

Keith,

In my van its the thing behind the steering wheel that is "dumb".

dk
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-05-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,024
Posted By dkrahl
One more GPS comment

We have a Garmin c550 and really like it. It's not perfect, but good enough to be truly useful. This one has the bluetooth phone feature which is handy since, legally, a hands free connection will be...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-11-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
Posted By dkrahl
I would be interested in any recommendations for...

I would be interested in any recommendations for anyone in the South San Francisco Bay area. Particularly a shop that could work on the StarCool. On our last trip (when it was hot), we noticed that...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-03-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,435
Posted By dkrahl
We found ours on Craigslist as well. We were...

We found ours on Craigslist as well. We were patient, looked for over 2 years.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-07-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,004
Posted By dkrahl
I can't make July 4, but if we plan something in...

I can't make July 4, but if we plan something in June I can be there. I would even help with the planning if that would make it happen. There seem to be a number of folks from Northern and Southern...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-24-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,794
Posted By dkrahl
I just ordered these from Amazon:...

I just ordered these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JO0TC and https://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-60012-Am ... uto_text_b...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-23-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,794
Posted By dkrahl
Thanks.... lots of good information here. ...

Thanks.... lots of good information here.

Dave
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-22-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,794
Posted By dkrahl
Solar battery charger

Does anyone use a solar charger for the van (not house) battery? Our Sportsmobile can set for a month or more and sometimes the battery is dead when we want to go. I understand that it is better to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-17-2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 41,287
Posted By dkrahl
MPG

We have a 97 Chevy 2WD RB 5.7l and get 16 - 17 MPG on long trips. I generally obey the speed limit (+1 or 2 MPH) and try to drive to maximize mileage. Around town I don't even calculate the mileage...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 11-10-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,477
Posted By dkrahl
Sounds like a great van. I generally go for...

Sounds like a great van. I generally go for simplicity. Fewer things to break, store, figure out...

I for one am a little sorry that we didn't get a "50" style plan. I think the big floor space in...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-16-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,156
Posted By dkrahl
The main reason that we chose a SportsMobile over...

The main reason that we chose a SportsMobile over a RoadTrek was that there was a used Chevrolet in good condition at a price that we could afford and a floor plan that we could live with. I also...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 08-27-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,801
Posted By dkrahl
Full cover

Does anyone use a full cover for storing their van outdoors? I would be interested in any experiences that you have and if you have any recommendations about brands or materials. There's no way we're...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 08-20-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,755
Posted By dkrahl
A few years ago (when we were in a popup) friends...

A few years ago (when we were in a popup) friends got us an RV mat (https://www.rvtoyoutlet.com/c-outside-rv ... YAodmQj02A...
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