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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-25-2024, 11:27 PM
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Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks for the info dudes. I'm actually...

Thanks for the info dudes.

I'm actually going to just leave the trailer home for this trip. My rear leafs need to be updated, I want to properly install our WDH on this trailer and honestly I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-23-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
It drives fine actually at highway speeds, the...

It drives fine actually at highway speeds, the steering obviously feels a bit lighter. And yes 500lbs shouldn't be a problem. My hitch doesn't have any marking but I can assume class IV. Even class...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-22-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
FINAL DETAILS ...

FINAL DETAILS
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Finished up...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-17-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks dudes :d8:

Thanks dudes :d8:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-16-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks yonah! WINTER UPDATE ...

Thanks yonah!

WINTER UPDATE
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Starting barn door storage pockets. The plan is to cover the lower 1/4 birch ply...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-25-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks Scotty! Yeah so far its been a blast. I am...

Thanks Scotty! Yeah so far its been a blast. I am trying to tackle the barn door inserts this week while on xmas break. The back two with just be automotive type storage - jack, compressors stuff,...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-22-2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Nice. So far I have only done 4:10 gears and a...

Nice. So far I have only done 4:10 gears and a diff locker. I'm really trying to get the best mpg so that we can do long distance trips like baja, new york, florida keys, etc. Haven't had time yet to...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-21-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
We did a little winter test camping and stayed...

We did a little winter test camping and stayed pretty warm. It was maybe 34 overnight and the Propex heater is really quiet. Coming from a travel trailer with an extremely loud and inefficient...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 12-07-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Excellent thx dhally! That will be the next big...

Excellent thx dhally! That will be the next big step then... back to WeldTec to get our rear leaf springs and have them throw in some sway bars.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-30-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks! I think our curb weight is only around...

Thanks! I think our curb weight is only around 7500lbs but I have about 500lbs over/behind the rear axle and it just doesnt handle mountain roads like it used to.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-30-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
New bike rack setup - 1up Super Duty on a Kuat...

New bike rack setup - 1up Super Duty on a Kuat swing away adapter w/ a Curt dual hitch adapter. Just picked up an old crusty steel utility trailer that I will turn into a moto hauler. Should be no...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-04-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks bigriver! We almost lost a bike on...

Thanks bigriver!

We almost lost a bike on the trip from a Thule T2, so I just ordered a 1up finally. Also picked up a used Kuat swing away adapter and a dual mount hitch adapter. I had to give up...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 10-31-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Build Update x Shakedown Trip

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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-19-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
@boywonder - The Renogy has separate inputs for...

@boywonder - The Renogy has separate inputs for alternator and solar positive but shared negative. Not sure if that really answers your question or not tho : )

@Scalf77 - I will look into that. I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-15-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks boywonder! I split the DC distribution...

Thanks boywonder! I split the DC distribution into each side of the van because I have so little space on each side of the bed. Cost a little more but made the wiring way easier.

I am using the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-15-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
A few more updates. The plumbing is almost done...

A few more updates. The plumbing is almost done except for the gray tank. Everything else has no leaks and is holding water. Pump works and water heater fires up. I will run the full system test once...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-12-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
@SierraHawk Yeah I would love to have the extra...

@SierraHawk Yeah I would love to have the extra space but its for the GF to use at night so she doesn't have to leave the van. We also have a 6x12 cargo trailer that carries two dual sports and a has...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-10-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks man! Yeah I just really suck at this stuff...

Thanks man! Yeah I just really suck at this stuff so everything has to be redone at least once, sometimes twice :p2:

The countertop is a piece of Ash countertop that I cut and stained and then...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 09-08-2023, 01:21 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks Greg! I have been super busy trying...

Thanks Greg!

I have been super busy trying to get this bastard done. I'm so over it, but I can't leave until its done. A few updates...

Kitchen Cabinet Progress
80/20 Framing w/ 3/4" Baltic...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-20-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks marret and aarcaris! Yeah it's...

Thanks marret and aarcaris!

Yeah it's pretty exciting to finally look at the van in the driveway and not just be overwhelmed by the amount of work left. The kitchen galley is going in this...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-18-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
TufPort Upholstery and LED ceiling light bars...

TufPort Upholstery and LED ceiling light bars done! Here is the before and after...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-15-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks guys! We are putting the finishing touches...

Thanks guys! We are putting the finishing touches on the whole TufPort top. All fabric wrapped, LEDs almost done. Pictures soon I hope : )
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks man! yeah I think a lot of people block...

Thanks man! yeah I think a lot of people block the back because it makes a great cargo area but I want to be able to get out from inside if someone is lurking around the van! Sneak attack haha

I...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-14-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Time for an update! I'm making slow, steady...

Time for an update! I'm making slow, steady progress but if I had to do this over again I would start with a cargo van and add the windows. Because my TufPort top was raw and the windows, I have a...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-26-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,260
Posted By h.grenade
Thanks aarcaris! I should have a good update in...

Thanks aarcaris! I should have a good update in the next few weeks - flooring, wall framing, garage/bed framing, kitchen in the van, etc.
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