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I see LOTS of Toyo MT's around here too. The load range on my MTR's covers the weight of my van, but having a higher rating seems like a good idea. Sportsmobiles are HEAVY! Post some photos when you can. Always good to see 4x4 vans out being used! Brian

Hi, I like them. I had these tires and rims under my '90 Suburban for a while before putting them under the SMB so I can't really say how many miles they will do under the van. I have 23,000 on the van now. I bought two tires for the front a while back, as I put the new ones up front and move...

Sorry to say, nothing related to traveling in my Sportsmobile. Rats! Oh man, that hurts!!! ;^) That is on my dream list to do. We came close to doing the Copper Canyon on our honeymoon, but it was the wrong time of year, and it was years before we had the van too. I am trying to get out...

with a few slight changes... With more head room and storage room, it could be OK... Brian

> "I passed him and then the road got really narrow while I was passing and I think the left front tire got stuck in the soft shoulder and the car started immediately fishtailing." Not passing judgment on the driver, but I would think the soft shoulder and possible lack of experience would be...

SMB mileage? > for those w/ SMB's, what kinda mileage are you getting when loaded for a trip? in town mileage? highway mileage? etc.. We have a 2006 Ford 6.0 diesel 4x4 SMB, and we are getting 15.8 mpg average on all miles driven. This includes the last 6,000 miles of road trips, town driving...

Decal is here and on the rig I got my decal a while back but just got a photo of it today. Thanks! It looks great. Brian http://www.pbase.com/railbat

Make: Sportsmobile 4x4 (Ford van conversion) Model: RB50 with poptop Year: 2006 Engine/Size: 6.0L turbodiesel Transmission: 5 speed auto Mileage: 23,000 Tire Size: 305-70-16 (33") Gearing: 4:10 Weight (if known or approx): 10,000... Average MPG: 15.8 This is an average of about the last 6,000...

Decals Two white decals for me, please. Thanks, Brian Rutherford

Why do you prefer the F4 over the F2.8? I am about to buy Canon lenses so any feedback on this is helpful. I am planning on the 24-70 F2.8L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, 300 F4L, and the 1.4 extender. Brian Rutherford

Van body swap " If I buy a newer 2 wheel drive van (around 2001 - 2004, same model) can I swap out the 4x4 drive train from the 1998? I have a feeling the 1998 van is going to be pretty trashed." I can't find the link now, but I have seen a Ford website showing how the van body can come off...

Yep, Superwinch 16.5 it is. Brian

I just uploaded photos to my Pbase website showing the winch installation on our Sportsmobile. It's at: http://www.pbase.com/railbat/sportsmobile_winch_install Regards, Brian

Not sure what you mean regarding endurance? Terriers are tough little dogs and and very strong for their size. Brian

Angus "Angus is the bomb-diggity!" Yeah, he'd agree too! He's Cairn Terrier. The most famous of the breed was Toto from the Wizard of Ox. Terrier's are (in)famous for having attitude. At 15 years old he still thinks he rules the world. Best little dog ever... ;^) Brian

I like Maupin as it's the gateway to the Deschutes River canyon. No place good to eat though, at least not that I have found. Brian

That's great! I remember being in awe that I was buying a 4x4 camper van, as I had wanted one for sooo many years. Hope you get many great years of fun out of it. If you pass through Bellingham, feel free to stop and say hi. Brian Rutherford

Congrats on getting a Sportsmobile! We've had one for a year and a half and are very happy with it. Looks like you are getting the RB50 floorplan. Are you getting the diesel engine? Regarding the top folding down, it does so in an accordion fashion. There are two bunge cords around the top that...

No, we got to the Hot Springs campground right after dark, so we didn't see the springs until our walk around the camp area the next morning. No bugs that I recall for us. Must of been a better time of year for less bugs. Brian

Artistic shots Three more.