2001 Sportsmobile RB-50

General Description: 2001 Sportsmobile RB-50 (Chevy Express 2500), 166,293 miles, 2”-lift, 2-wheel drive, Posi-traction, with substantial new upgrades in 2020 and 2021 (see details below).
Very well maintained and cared for – mechanically, electrically, and cosmetically.
Strong starter, powerful engine, runs smooth.
Condition – very clean, no accidents, original paint job in very good condition, no rust – few minor dings, small stone-hit on windshield with solid repair, manual pop-top fiberglass roof operates perfectly and leak-free (top surface could use cosmetic repaint), window and doors seal tight. Interior seats, dashboard, cabinets, countertop, seat and bed cushions, penthouse bed, window coverings, head-liners, Fiamma awning – all in very good condition. Driver and passenger door interior door pulls could use re-tightening. Driver and passenger captain’s chairs swivel to face cabin. Rear bench seat/fold-down bed in very good condition – has 3 seat belts. All storage cabinets and doors in very good condition – few minor dings – recently increased storage with custom built-in features. Original floor surface in very good condition.
Details
Platform: 2001 Chevy Express 2500 (3/4-ton chassis)
Model: Sportsmobile RB-50 / Pop-top (manual)
Engine: Gasoline / V-8 Vortec 5700 SFI
Mileage: 166,293 (as of 6/20/23)
Operating Features: 4-speed automatic transmission w/ overdrive
Power steering
Front disc brakes
Dual front air bags

Drive Train: 2-wheel drive w/ Converted rear end to Posi-traction (2020)
Capacities:
Gas tank 31 gallon/average 15 mpg (approx. 465 mile range)
Potable Water 10 gallons
Grey Water 10 gallons

Recent Chassis Upgrades installed in 2020
Lift Kit and shock absorbers: 2” Lift Kit w/ heavy-duty leaf springs
Shock absorbers: Bilstein shocks
Rear Differential: Posi-Traction conversion rear axle
Tires (5): BF Goodrich AT 265/75R-16 (have 8,000 miles on them)

Recent Electrical Upgrades
New Engine Battery (2020) Interstate Battery

New Engine Battery Separator (2021) Yandina Combiner . Flawless operation

New House Battery (2020) 200-AH Lifeline GPL-4DL – charges off engine or solar

New DC Refrigerator (2021) Truck Fridge CRX-65, 2.3 cubic feet, 12/24-volt DC (mfg. by Dometic). Works great – virtually silent, low energy draw.

New Solar Controller (2020) Blue Sky Solar Boost 3000i

New Roof-mounted Solar PV (2021) 100w Renogy PV panel on custom rack over cab charges house battery.

New Solar PV panel exterior port For use with portable “suitcase” PV solar panels (*not included)

New Radio/CD/DVD player (2020) Kenwood Excelon DNX697S touchscreen w/Garmin GPS, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, hands-free phone calls, SIRIUS XM radio in place (subscription required), rear back-up camera, new ‘Focal’ door speakers

New CB Radio (2020) Cobra hand-held CB radio w/weather channel, instant channel 9 + 19, programmable memory locations

New USB Ports (2020) Front Apple Carplay + charging ports / Cabin + rear USB charging ports

Recent Exterior Upgrades installed in 2020
Rear Bumper: Aluminess Rear Bumper w/ storage compartment, swing-out spare tire, and storage box, LED back-up lights
Front Bumper: Rugged custom “Pre-Runner” style w/ 4 Ridgid high-power fog lights (switched in pairs)

Original Equipment
Poptop penthouse
Manual penthouse functions perfectly up and down, good seal when closed,
vinyl windows in good condition, screens in good shape w/ a few patches.
Note: Fiberglass exterior of top could use cosmetic re-coating.
Fiamma awning
• Model F45 in very good condition, operates perfectly in and out. Minimal wear.
Starcool AC
• System intact, blower works great as fan in cabin, AC needs recharge.
Potable water
• Potable water system including water pump intact and functioning well.
• New “city water” fill-port and drain port installed in 2022.
Gray water:
• Tank and drain port intact and functioning well.
Microwave:
Original microwave clean, runs off shore power.
Doors and windows
Tinted cabin windows (slide and pop-out) in very good shape, function well.
Interior window shades + UV blackout in great shape – work well.
• Tinted powered windows on driver and passenger doors. (Note: power window switch on driver door needs attention due to new quirk in operation (accounted for in pricing).
Shore power
Cable, connection, and battery charge all in good working order.

Note: SPECIAL FEATURE: CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT PROTECTION
February 2023 -- Replaced both catalytic converters and O2 sensors after theft while parked in RV storage spot ($5,000 replacement cost). Boulder Muffler, Boulder, CO installed new converters and O2 sensors and added innovative theft-prevention system: commercial aircraft cable wrapping both converters with frame, virtually impossible to cut through without lifting the van and using shop equipment.

Camping Accessories Included
5-gallon metal gas tank rides in Aluminess swing-out box
Two 5-gallon water tanks store in Aluminess swing-out box
Original Sportsmobile pedestal table
REI aluminum collapsible camp table – like new
Thetford 135 Porta Potty
SPRK butane camp stove
Magnetic insect screens for driver + passenger windows
Wolf privacy tent for porta potty or shower