Picking up the new SMB tonight! [Archive]

adventureduo

07-24-2008, 03:24 PM

W00t!! :jumping: Had to take a sleeping pill last night to get some sleep!!!

I put together a list of things to ask the seller for....

-XM Satellite Account (need ID for radio, it's in the dash)
-Any records from repair work/oil changes etc
-Shore power cord
-D-shackles for bumpers (weren't on the truck when i test drove it)
-K40 CB Antenna (needs to be screwed on before i leave the sellers place)
-On board Air compressor (never was shown the compressor on the test drive)
-Original invoice (would be nice to have if they would give it to me)
-Original manuals
-Spare Keys
-SMB bottle jack

Anything im leaving out...?

Dave

07-24-2008, 03:39 PM

-XM Satellite Account (need ID for radio, it's in the dash)

I think you can get the radio ID by tuning to either channel 0 or 1 if the previous owner doesn't have it handy. I can't remember which channel it is, but I'm near positive it's one of those two. Also, it looks like the XM-Sirius merger is getting the green light, part of the deal is existing subscribers are supposed to get locked in pricing...we'll see if that ends up as reality.

Congrats on the new rig!

wesel123

07-24-2008, 03:47 PM

A towel for the drool!!

adventureduo

07-24-2008, 04:02 PM

Dave, you know what.. i forgot all about that!... i haven't had a satellite radio in so long i forgot you can just tune to the channel to find out the ID.

Wesel... hahahahaha yeah :drool: I'll have to wear a bandana around my neck or something.. lol

Is it 5 yet? This is going to be the longest day in history.

cellularsteve2

07-24-2008, 04:32 PM

I suggest you have the seller show you how everything works. I videotaped this when I bought mine. Even though there is a SMB manual there are some things not covered. If you have time, have the guy explain everything while you video.

steve

oh, and can I now say congrats?:drool:

adventureduo

07-24-2008, 04:40 PM

articulate

07-24-2008, 04:55 PM

I'm sooo green. :)

Name change to SOCALSMB coming?

adventureduo

07-24-2008, 05:21 PM

I'm sooo green. :)

Name change to SOCALSMB coming?

Haven't made up my mind yet.... :hehe:

ntsqd

07-24-2008, 05:23 PM

I'm sooo green. :)

Name change to SOCALSMB coming?
That is why I'm simply Nut Squad. So much easier to not have to change my name with every new purchase or sold off rig. :)
Plus, I've had it since the caveman days of the internet.

Congrats on the new adventure!

Blackeye

07-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Hey SoCal,

Congratulations! I know the feeling as we too just picked up our SMB on 7/16/2008. You will just love it! The hard part is deciding where to go.

I look forward to more info and some pics when you get a chance.

Enjoy it!

Blackeye

ujoint

07-25-2008, 01:13 AM

Good deal! All of this recent van action on the portal has got me fired up! We need to organize our own rally in the Sierras sometime next month..... That would be awesome.

KG6BWS

07-25-2008, 02:16 AM

Good deal! All of this van recent van action on the portal has got me fired up! We need to organize our own rally in the Sierras sometime next month..... That would be awesome.

congrats on the smb

MuddyMudskipper

07-25-2008, 04:43 AM

Martyn

07-25-2008, 04:51 AM

Congrats on getting everything in order for the SMB purchase!

You might want to get a "Don't laugh your daughter might be in here" license plate frame as an homage to the forefathers of all things van. ;)

The sticker I had on my VW bus said "Don't smile, your daughter might be in here" :Wow1:

Which isn't a funny as is used to be, because my daughter might be in there :littlefriend:

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 04:52 AM

Well its home!!!!! What a great rig. I'll have pics tomorrow!

The pioneer NAV unit is already crapping out on me though.. i think the motor on the screen is going out.. i will have to have it looked at tomorrow.

MuddyMudskipper

07-25-2008, 04:54 AM

Sweet! Have fun crawling around it.

Wanderlusty

07-25-2008, 12:29 PM

That is why I'm simply Nut Squad. So much easier to not have to change my name with every new purchase or sold off rig. :)
Plus, I've had it since the caveman days of the internet.

Congrats on the new adventure!

(Slaps forehead) Oh....Nut Squad. I always wondered what ntsqd was for....

I still say that SoCal should go SoCalDuo or something like that....something not vehicle related.

And....pics of the new SMB! Lots and lots of pics!

wesel123

07-25-2008, 01:54 PM

Is this a tell tale sign that there needs to be a Soal SMB (but I really mean everyone) meet and greet???? All these new SMB owners.

Come on Socal, its 6:45 in the morning and I'm waiting for pics...............

Oh look 6:55 and still no pics.....come on we all know you and the dog slept in it last night.......

RedDog

07-25-2008, 03:12 PM

Oh look 6:55 and still no pics.....come on we all know you and the dog slept in it last night.......

I bet all three of them did. :D

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 03:19 PM

Nope didn't sleep in it last night.. but it was very tempting!

I'll shoot some pics right now... and upload them.

Dave

07-25-2008, 03:21 PM

It's after 8 AM on the West Coast and no pictures yet. Some of us have been refreshing this thread for three hours now...not so patiently waiting... :violent-smiley-031:

18seeds

07-25-2008, 03:35 PM

:iagree:

WTF i'm dieing over here

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 04:20 PM

Sorry guys! here you go!!!

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 04:24 PM

a few more.. :D

wesel123

07-25-2008, 05:10 PM

Awsome!!!!!!!! Im totally jealouse of the Bumpers and the color!!!!!!! I love the 50 layout, waaaayyyyy more utilitarian and a ton more space.

Oh and what tires are you running. Going this weekend to get some 285's if Americas Tires Store will install them on the 7" rim.....frekin' tire nazi's

Dave

07-25-2008, 05:24 PM

Very nice man, looks ideal!

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Yeah the EB50 is the bomb layout IMHO... we like the extra length of the EB too. Hopefully it won't hold us up too much going through washes and ruts.

The tires are wimpy 285's :D

thanks guys

mike h

07-25-2008, 05:38 PM

That is so sweet! We're drooling over your pics...

How does the loft bed pull out? Is that shot of the foam platform/mattress half of the sleeping deck?

mike

slooowr6

07-25-2008, 06:03 PM

:drool: sweet setup! and a great color. :clapsmile

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 06:24 PM

That is so sweet! We're drooling over your pics...

How does the loft bed pull out? Is that shot of the foam platform/mattress half of the sleeping deck?

mike

Yeah thats half the bed. Its stacked. It comes pulled out a custom 6 foot + size. I just push it back so i can have more head room.

Still cant get the damn radio to work. Heading over to my local radio shop to see if they can figure out what happened.

JChatary

07-25-2008, 06:55 PM

You need to change your signature for the SMB coming soon to

SMB in da hiz-ouse!!!!!!!!! :hehe:

Congrats dude!

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 08:28 PM

Well just got back from the radio shop.. the pioneer flip out nav/dvd/sat unit is dead. We pulled it apart and the data strip cable thingy is screwed up inside. I can probably send it to Pioneer for a warranty fix for a few hundred...

Probably just slap a new radio in it.. i cant drive without tunes!!! Time to head back to the radio shop!

Fun fun fun!

RedDog

07-25-2008, 08:42 PM

Fantastic!:clapsmile

Paul R

07-25-2008, 08:48 PM

Wow!!
That thing is too cool!
I hope I never see one up close and inside because then it would give me the itch to get one! It looks very plush and gives you plenty of room! I am excited to see how you give your touch to it :D

Chris

07-25-2008, 09:51 PM

YAAAAHOOOO Dave Congats.

Fill up the tanks and lets go ummmmm.... anywhere on dirt. :safari-rig:

Call it a meet-n-greet your not to far from my nav and I. :victory:

I have some insite you know the trails here in SoCal. :bowdown:

Chris n Ginger

upcruiser

07-25-2008, 10:21 PM

Awesome Dave, Congrats! Major drool factor. Looks like your "roughing accomodations" just moved up a couple of notches. haha

flyingwil

07-25-2008, 10:59 PM

Sweet! Congrats Amigo!

adventureduo

07-25-2008, 11:18 PM

Thanks for all the kind words you guys. Here is more pics of the rig..

http://sportsmobileforum.com/album_personal.php?user_id=1802

The SMB is now at the local audio shop getting a new head unit put in. I didn't really want a new stereo to be the first mod.. but what else was going to do.

Anyways, should be back to normal here in a few hours.. just some more money out of the ol' wallet. :(

weezerbot

07-26-2008, 12:18 AM

Congrats, I know you guys will use it! I'm still not totally sold on the capabilities of these things yet, even after the review in OJ. I look forward to watching you guys put it through the paces! :rally_guys:

Northern Explorer

07-26-2008, 12:41 AM

Great looking rig!!! Congratulations.

adventureduo

07-26-2008, 01:45 AM

Yae, the plot thickens.. the radio they ordered and had rushed over has no satellite radio feature .... oy vei! So they are putting in a 2 din Pioneer. What a day. I'll go pick it up in about 30 mins. :rolleyes: Longest install evar!

cellularsteve2

07-26-2008, 02:01 AM

So I see you opted for the direct power pole option instead of the dual solar panels. To each their own, I guess.
21230

:jump: :jump: :jump:

KG6BWS

07-26-2008, 02:45 AM

So I see you opted for the direct power pole option instead of the dual solar panels. To each their own, I guess.
21230

:jump: :jump: :jump:

HEHEHE!!!! i couldnt help laughing at that one!!! anyways, great looking rig!!! im jealous!!!

Chris

07-26-2008, 04:27 AM

or not!

Chris

07-28-2008, 12:13 AM

oops did I kill the thread? I didnt mean to

:Wow1:

adventureduo

07-28-2008, 01:59 AM

Well the Cruiser left today. It was sad watching it drive off.. Shot of Mike with his new rig and me with ours.

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/41055/2608101300034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2608101300034696539GbkYxi)

toyrunner95

07-28-2008, 02:36 AM

i dont mean to toot my own horn, but i hope you are planning to fix some of the apperance. The twin tires look like rocket boosters, and the bumpers on those all ways seem to look a little snubbed and bare. it needs some lights on it. like 2 square under the bar infront of the grill and another 2 round on top of the bar.

O and the best part of any vehicle that makes it look important. STICKERS!!! i still have some expo stickers. not to many left!

adventureduo

07-28-2008, 02:59 AM

adventureduo

07-28-2008, 04:52 PM

New head unit.... with override so we can watch off road DVD's while driving :D XM radio/DVD/Ipod/mp3

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/39549/2909965940034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2909965940034696539ZpnlzK)

HAM antenna mounted up..

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/41235/2322834180034696539S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2322834180034696539fULBrk)

Still need to wire/mount the Lowrance Baja 540 and the HAM radio.

ujoint

07-28-2008, 09:18 PM

Lookin good, I'm sure it was sad to see the 80 go!

wesel123

07-28-2008, 11:45 PM

Be happy it was only a radio, so far I've had to put
1) New Tires $1000
2) New Breaks $1100
2) New Radio $400
3) New front coils and Rear leafs $700.

Wanna Trade???:D

mhiscox

07-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Well the Cruiser left today. It was sad watching it drive off.. Shot of Mike with his new rig and me with ours.
The ex-Adventureduo Cruiser has arrived safe and sound in the Northwest.

21360

No problems whatsoever on the trip home and I couldn't be happier with the 80 and the trailer. Nice of Dave to build it up for me and break it in. I just hope he and Yosh come to like their new Sportsmobile as nearly as well.

adventureduo

07-29-2008, 11:24 PM

Be happy it was only a radio, so far I've had to put
1) New Tires $1000
2) New Breaks $1100
2) New Radio $400
3) New front coils and Rear leafs $700.

Wanna Trade???:D

Wow... what coils and leafs did you decide on? I was watching your thread over on SMBforum.com

Brakes? $1100? wholy smokes... new rotors and all?

I guess i feel a tad better now.

adventureduo

07-29-2008, 11:25 PM

The ex-Adventureduo Cruiser has arrived safe and sound in the Northwest.

21360

No problems whatsoever on the trip home and I couldn't be happier with the 80 and the trailer. Nice of Dave to build it up for me and break it in. I just hope he and Yosh come to like their new Sportsmobile as nearly as well.

Looks like it's moved up in the world.... where's the circular drive way picture mr. hefner? (only kidding you). So glad you made it safe, knew the rig would get you there just fine. Glad we are all happy with our "new to us" rigs!

RedDog

07-29-2008, 11:54 PM

Congrats to all on the new toys.

My Jeep TJ got it's new 7" Warn flares today so I'm feeling pretty sharp too.

Dave, my cat and I could almost LIVE in a rig like that and the city campground on the river here is about 350 yards from my office.

Mike, the only stock Toyota of the day in that range is $71,000. new here, and as I say - factory stock. You are laughing. Looks like everything came up roses for all. Fantastic.

ujoint

07-30-2008, 12:45 AM

Dave, my cat and I could almost LIVE in a rig like that and the city campground on the river here is about 350 yards from my office.

So you want to live in a van down by the river? ;)

wesel123

07-30-2008, 03:07 PM

Wow... what coils and leafs did you decide on? I was watching your thread over on SMBforum.com

Brakes? $1100? wholy smokes... new rotors and all?

I guess i feel a tad better now.

Yep new Rotors, Calipers, Pads and repack the bearings.

I went with the Super Spring coils (ala NRL from SMBforum). AWSOME by the way!!! And I also added their Super Spring to the rear to level out with the front (the new coils added an 1-1/4" to the front) and there work great. Much better than an add-a-leaf. I would recomend them to maybe help your sagging in the rear.

Im gonna check the articualtion with one of my contractors Fork Lifts this morning to see what I've lost. But I dont think much. Fingers are crossed.

So now I need a sweet bumper like yours!!!!!!

adventureduo

07-30-2008, 03:39 PM

RedDog

07-30-2008, 10:54 PM

So you want to live in a van down by the river? ;)

One of those divorced, no kids, single guy fantasies about living with a small footprint and being able to move around on command with a minimum amount of junk in tow.

There is more than one energy industry guy in the local campground living full time out of luxurious fifth wheel trailers or nice motorhomes.

ujoint

07-31-2008, 02:34 AM

Sounds like a dream to me!! I just moved today, and I need to do even more "downsizing"

wesel123

07-31-2008, 05:11 AM

Does the super spring guys have a website? I'd like to get rid of my sag , yes!

Post up pics of your rig with the new coils/leafs and new meats!!!! I wanna see it! Especially if you're gonna fork it!!!!!!!!!

Here's the web site.

http://www.supersprings.com/

I had the privalage to speak with Mike, hes one of the owners. Super informative.

I told him that Im spreading the word about his product today, so tell him I sent ya!!! Hell be happy to help!!!

I'll take some clean pics in the morning.

Ian

wesel123

07-31-2008, 04:30 PM

Heres a few pics pf the Super Springs Installed. Im Stinkbugging a little but I paln on putting my Tire Gate until I can save up enough for the Aluminess rear tire/Baja box combo.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii188/wesel123/CIMG0359.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii188/wesel123/CIMG0360.jpg

adventureduo

07-31-2008, 04:33 PM

Looks perfect.. i always set up my rigs "stink bug" when unloaded.. so when they're loaded they level out.

What tires did you go with? Rig looks really good man.

wesel123

07-31-2008, 05:25 PM

Looks perfect.. i always set up my rigs "stink bug" when unloaded.. so when they're loaded they level out.

What tires did you go with? Rig looks really good man.

Thanks!!! But Im Still jealouse of yours.. :).

I went with 285/75-16 BFG AT's. Im running 3:73's with and LSD in the rear.

Oh and I have the springs set on their lowest settings. So I could in theory really jack up the rear. In other words I bet you could acheive the same "unloaded look" even with your dual tire set up.

adventureduo

07-31-2008, 05:55 PM

Right on. Yeah we are running the same tire size i believe with 4.11's and the limited slip.

Wait a minute... "springs set"? I thought they were leaf springs? How do you adjust them?

OH yeah and what did the super springs run? i dont see any pricing on their site or their dist. sites.

What i just found out by crawling under our SMB......... is that it has blocks in the rear..... this is just crappy IMHO... i mean you spend lets say $100k for a rig.. and they do blocks out back? Cheesy if you ask me. You still have blocks?

wesel123

07-31-2008, 06:01 PM

Right on. Yeah we are running the same tire size i believe with 4.11's and the limited slip.

Wait a minute... "springs set"? I thought they were leaf springs? How do you adjust them?

Sorry, it is a leaf spring but it has an attachement systme that is kinda of like an adjustable leaf spring. So you can in effect adjust them.

This is a PDF of the basic system. It does not have the three hole, mine came with a 2 hole adjustment on both ends.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii188/wesel123/SSA12FordE-250VanUpfit92-07psp1revd.jpg

locrwln

08-13-2008, 08:30 PM

Have you had it out yet? Any updates, impressions, etc.?

Jack

adventureduo

08-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Yeah, we just got back from a one nighter. It worked great.

Report here.. http://www.adventureduo.com

locrwln

08-13-2008, 11:44 PM

Yeah, we just got back from a one nighter. It worked great.

Report here.. http://www.adventureduo.com

Great read. Did you have any problems other than the air compressor? I know you are getting used to it, but is there anything you did or didn't like? How was your fuel mileage? Sorry for the questions, just really interested in the rig and your experiences, considering you are a recent LC owner.

Jack

kcowyo

08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

adventureduo

08-14-2008, 06:54 PM

Great read. Did you have any problems other than the air compressor? I know you are getting used to it, but is there anything you did or didn't like? How was your fuel mileage? Sorry for the questions, just really interested in the rig and your experiences, considering you are a recent LC owner.

Jack

Jack, no problem man.

The only thing i had to get used to on the trail was it's size. Some of the switchbacks can be tight. It's about the longest rig i would take up that trail. Worked well though. As long as you can fit it went.

Gas mileage was about 11mpg. Which is still better than the Cruiser at about 9-10. The v10 doesnt even know its loaded down either... compared to the cruisers inline 6 that could barely get out of its own way.

adventureduo

08-14-2008, 06:56 PM

So Dave, what's the poop on the "Photographers Edition"?

I'm assuming it's a trim level or floor plan, but what does it include over other SMB packages?

So did you sleep in the penthouse suite upstairs or are you using the fold out couch-bed?

:lurk:

The photographers edition includes zip out screens in the penthouse so you can shoot pictures in the wild without getting out of the rig.

http://sportsmobile.com/sections/4x4/ttperfection/tt2_06.jpg

Other than that, i think everything else is mostly the same. We do have the underfloor storage area that most don't have, which makes it nice. I keep all my dirty tools down there.

We slept downstairs this trip. If it's hot , we'll sleep upstairs where the breeze can come through the penthouse windows. Downstairs is quiet.. and no breeze, but has the heater. It was nice sleeping in a hard wall bed :D

locrwln

08-14-2008, 07:37 PM

Gas mileage was about 11mpg. Which is still better than the Cruiser at about 9-10. The v10 doesnt even know its loaded down either... compared to the cruisers inline 6 that could barely get out of its own way.

I was curious about that part. Your observations match pretty much what I figured on MPG.

Glad to hear it is working out. Looking forward to more stories.

Jack

LexusAllTerrain

08-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Congratulations on your new purchase, my friend has one and he is very happy with the Sportsmobile!

I have recieved lot's of great information on Baja from him he is a nice guy!

Here is a link !

http://octopup.org/sportsmobile/

Maximus Ram

08-26-2008, 03:50 AM

Dave, your avatar is freaking me out...I thought I was seeing things when the lights flickered on and off.....:Wow1: :smileeek: :eek:

definitely had to do a double, triple, quadruple take on that one......