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I have enjoyed the latest issue of OJ with the Sportsmobile article in it very much. I would love to see more photos from the Mexico trip. Any chance we can see some here on Expo Portal? Regards, Brian

Tom Lowell, and his AWD Astro van, and me with my Sportsmobile, got out for an overnighter to central Washington last weekend. Here are some photos: http://www.pbase.com/railbat/trinidadvanx2_trip Brian

I posted a few new photos to my pbase site: http://www.pbase.com/railbat/scratchpad I backed off the saturation on the railroad wheel photos discussed above too. I think they look better now. Just over cooked them, I guess! When you look at the photos, click on the "original" size below each...

This thread is great. Thanks everyone. I am shopping for a Mac laptop. Its main use, at first, is for my wife's Master's Program work which will be in Chile for 4 months later this year. She needs to run MS Word for the written info, and will need to store many photos from a digital 7mpg P&S...

Hey, that's me! I don't drive the Sportsmobile to work any more than I have to but if you see me stop and say hi. Or drop into Hardware Sales and ask for me. We've started selling truck accessories at work so it'll be OK to talk about vans! ;^) Brian http://www.pbase.com/railbat

Good input. Here's a before and after. In the horizontal image I added a slight contrast bump overall, and burned and added more contrast to the lower rail area, to focus the eye more on the wheel. I also burned the lower section of the truck sideframe (the area at the right edge below the white...

Some new photos Got a break in the weather on Tuesday night and was able to get down to the waterfront before sundown. I posted a few versions of one photo subject to see what others thought of the options. Photos are here: http://www.pbase.com/railbat/3408_photos Regards, Brian

What exactly failed in the power steering? Brian www.pbase.com/railbat

I run Amsoil synthetic oil in my Ford 6.0 diesel. Ford replaced the turbo today and I noted on the service record when I got home they had added 2 quarts of oil when it was serviced. What's the word on how this will affect it? Should I change the oil? Brian

I asked about the warranty today and was told it's bumper to bumper for 30,000 miles and 100,000 mile coverage on the engine and turbo. I need to check on the details. I plan on getting the extended coverage option when the 100,000 is about up. Brian

My SMB is at the local Ford dealer for its second turbo on the 6.0 diesel. The van has 23,000 miles on it. The first one went out at 6,000 miles. The van has not stuck me anywhere but it sure doesn't build any confidence in traveling to remote locations knowing the failure rate of the turbo on...

Thanks. I was thinking of the pickups with round front fenders as 1st gen and the square fenders as 2nd, but they didn't make 4Runners until the second body style... DOH! My brain fart... Brian

What was the last year for the 2 door 4Runner? I haven't seen one in years, but I think they made 3rd gen 2 doors??? Where the two door models the same wheelbase as the four door, with longer front doors? Thanks, Brian

I like it and agree totally with your changes. I took the photo as a grab shot and didn't spend the time I would have liked to looking for better angles. The colors were muted, more like my version, more than your version, but that's OK. I think the revised version is a better "photo" even if it...

"I can see why those are your favorites. They are well done." Thanks. "Now, lets look at composition. ... The tire in the field is nice; but the horizon cuts through the middle of image. Crop at bottom or top, as there is nothing in either area, that adds to the story." This photo was...

Interesting and fun thread. Great discussion. I'd be curious about any feedback on any of these photos: http://www.pbase.com/railbat/favorites Regards, Brian www.pbase.com/railbat

"Who here owns, or has owned, one and is willing to share shortcomings and/or needs that went unmet with the ownership of one?" We have owned our 2006 Ford 4x4 SMB for two years now. We have 23,000 miles on it. We love it. It's not perfect, but overall I think it is worth what you pay for one...

Thanks for the feedback. I agree it should turn the tires without trouble. Any ideas on how to test the power steering pump? Hopefully some other SMB-converted 4x4 owners will respond too. Brian

Hi Scott, I'll be curious about your opinions of the Sportsmobile suspension and steering, and of course the rest of the rig. I have no complaints with my '06 Sportsmobile, I'm just looking for other feedback. I do wonder sometimes if my steering pump is working fully. On dry pavement, when the...

I know they sold them in the past with the Sportsmobile name on them. Read somewhere they have stopped selling them. Not sure who built it for them. I have seen them at the SMB West plant in red and tan on several past visits. Nice quality, but it appears to be just a basic box for storage. Brian