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  1. Rovertrader

    WTB sprinter motorhome

    We have around 18k miles on ours now, miles vary as we use it occasionally. Last year of famous 5 cylinder MB diesel, and no DEF issues, exc condition! http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/144105-06-MB-Sprinter-Navion-—-Huge-Price-Reduction
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    Land Rover Buying Advice Wanted

    To the OP, if you are interested in a D-I, give me a shout! We are finishing up a very nice all orig 70k mile D-I that spent it's life in Vegas, no alterations! We have spent a ton making it new from ALL the bushings front to rear, nice new 2" lift with new 235 Duratracs, brakes, fresh graphics-...
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    1991 Suburban 2500 4x4

    John, hate to see you listing this, as I thought I had clarity on my vehicular plans- very tempted to buy it back!?!? The truck is solid, as I drove it over 3k miles in 3 days home from Cali last summer, and John has addressed many of the inherent issues with these square bodies. Best of luck...
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    '06 MB Sprinter Navion — Huge Price Reduction

    That could be a deal breaker John!!
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Hopefully will be a while Doc, but so noted!
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    6" springs due by week's end, as well as a set of front Bilsteins. Seats installed between first and second row factory bench locations. I have about 7.5' from the back of the seats to the rear door, so the build has a footprint, now to determine a layout...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Okay, suspension wise- definitely going to the 6" front springs- just under an inch clearance statically at the front bump stops. Van has aprox 3" of rake back to front, so no worries there cosmetically. On the good news side, I did get second row seat subframes fabbed and installed today. I...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Exactly what Clydesdale said, and they suggest going to longer (6" lift) springs and shocks designed for the diesel. I'm going to check some measurements tomorrow, and decide pending findings.
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Drove it almost 1000 miles yesterday, and the impact when hitting frost heaves and such is horrible! I realize there is an extra couple hundred pounds up front, but never had such an issue on Rovers or trucks over the past 40 years. Also, when I had my Quigley, I went with Aluminess bumpers and...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Thanks for all the feedback and kind words!! Probably no weight advantage, but the design is quite robust- bounces the deer and such off for multiple hits according to Florida Fish and Game! They pay almost 4x the price of the bolt together types, and have not had a failure in 10 years...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Thanks, avg 12mpg coming back to NC from Toronto running 65-70. 3.73 w/ 34/11.50's. Speedo still in kilometers primary, Miles secondary, but all electronics back to miles- simple via control center. Also, forgot to list, but when we got back, had the van CPO'd by Ford dealer. Yields 1 year/12k...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Thanks- Adventure Trailers, supposed to be released any day...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Immediate plan is for Siena seats, likely 4. Then add sleeping accommodations, as well as fridge, counter space and storage for kitchen, etc. Also considering opening the top, but awaiting formal announcement from manufacturer. Not a major build, but fun and functional for DD or long range...
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    '13 E-350 EB Clydesdale 4x4

    Greetings!! Well, I am not in this section too often- until recently!! I had a Quigley 4X4 about 8 years ago with the good ole 6.0. Never had an issue, but had that impending doom feeling all the time- kind of like driving Land Rovers ;-) But at least I know them pretty well... And most...
  15. Rovertrader

    Best place to live?!?!

    Not to get political, but which choice would make you want to stay?! BC is awesome- love the Sunshine Coast. AJM makes a great point above, the proverbial half full/half empty scenario.... Pretty well sums every location in the world- not the latitude, but rather the attitude!
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    SOLD! '14 F-150 4x4CC Expo spec'd from factory!! 15k miles, lots of warranty!!

    PMs replied to, showing locally Monday- will advise outcome.
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    Best option for sleeping 4, and tall guy!

    We have a '06 Navion with MB 5 cyl diesel netting right at 20 mpg. But, no 4x4, and pretty low to ground. Very expensive to convert to 4x4, but the couch in the slide out is fine for my wife and I, and I am 6'-3". Daughter takes the upper bunk, son the dinette convertible. Stand up height a...
  18. Rovertrader

    Prepping a defender 130 for around the world..

    Saw the old girl yesterday, and really tidied up a lot since URE ( the 130- Shayne, not so much...)!! Probably one of, if not THE nicest real world builds I have ever seen!! Well done mate, and good seeng you again!
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