Sportsmobile RB50 (2003)
Sale price: US $20,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 2003 |
| VIN : | 1GTGG25V631110317 | Mileage: | 112000 |
| Model: | GMC | Sleeping Capacity: | 4 |
| Type: | Class B | Slide Outs: | None |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Fuel Type: | Gas |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Water Capacity (Gallons): | 6-10 |
| Leveling Jacks Included: | No | Air Conditioners: | 2 |
| Awnings: | None | Make: | Sportsmobile |
Los Angeles, California, United States
Vehicle description
2003 RB50 Sportsmobile Pop Up Camper w/Penthouse Top & Starcool A/C Ready to Go! V8 Automatic, Towing package.
Owner since 2015
Up for sale is my much loved Sportsmobile Pop Top Camper Van. I have the title in hand and will describe it accurately so you can buy with confidence but first here"s the full details for everyone new to Sportsmobiles.
Sportsmobile got the pop up top right many years ago and these are very high quality units that are built to last. It"s a full size GMC van so there"s plenty of room up top for two adults and unlike the Westy"s you don"t have to drop a panel and seal yourself up there – the opening stays open and you still have tons of room. Down below, every nook and cranny has some sort of storage with a table for a door and you can"t sit anywhere without finding a drink holder. This Sportsmobile is the most popular floorplan where all the seating faces front – a safety requirement for good reason in many states. With the removable 3rd captains chair, there"s shoulder belts for a total of four and lap belts for two more – all told it seats 6 including the driver. It sleeps two up top and another two on the fold out couch which is roughly queen sized.
On the road the Sportsmobile benefits from it"s highly refined GMT600 2500 (3⁄4 Ton) GMC Van Chassis. These vans go forever and are easily serviced anywhere and they go down the road like an old school Cadillac. This motor is the 4.8 liter LR4 8 cylinder that GM builds like a hot rod motor as the path to fuel efficiency instead of running four cams or other hi tech trickery. They simply built the motor to a high performance spec and if you like that sort of thing you are going to love this power train. It"ll run at highway speeds all day long and sing around through traffic in the city like a Prius when you need it to. It"s an incredible package and this is the same model Van GMC still sells today.
Also while in transit you eat all your own food and use your own soaps which is nice. You can also drop the shades and pull the built in curtain for quick conversion to your own private room. That curtain comes in handy whenever you need quick privacy but it does block the front swivel seat – so I am including the snap in wrap around wind shield curtain that also gives total privacy but fully opens up the floor plan.
Its better to have the pop up because as soon as you get an enclosed camper, you need A/C to be inside if it"s hot out and then you always need 110 power or a generator – neither of which are gong to be everywhere you want to camp. In the Sportsmobile, you can raise the lid in seconds, hang the bed panel and have a fully ventilated standing height screen room that stays perfectly comfortable with a simple fan when it gets hot. It"s great for tailgating, for day trips to your favorite hiking destination, and for extended stays whereever you like to camp.
But if A/C is your thing then you are also covered – after all there are some sweet beach and desert campgrounds out there. Sportsmobile uses the StarCool system which is both tied to the Vans" dash A/C and can run independently when the unit is plugged into 110. It"s two compressors, two sets of evaporators and condensers, and relays to route the freon depending on what mode it"s in. Going down the road you get both dash and ducted A/C for the rear passengers and when camping you get just the ducted A/C if you plugged in to shore power or a generator (not included). It all works but we rarely use the A/C while camping because we just do not find we need it.
While camping the Sportsmobile is very comfortable. The front passenger seat spins around aft and the rear sofa is properly built with a steel frame and springs. I don"t camp with the extra captain"s chair in place and instead bring along a padded step stool / tool box we converted that fits over the chair mount plate and locks in with a clip. It works great for extra shoe storage, as a spare chair around camp, as an ottoman when you are on the couch and it"s the perfect height for reaching up to the canvas for cleaning. It looks like it came from Sportsmobile.
We really feel like the Sportsmobile gives you two modes when you are traveling. . The overnight condo and the camper. You really can pull into any city, spin the captains
chair around, draw the shades, and kick back for a nights rest free of charge. No one will know you are there if you sleep down below and it"s pretty discreet even with the top
up. Condo mode also works great when you are visiting friends and family if you are any sort of allergy sufferer and have issues with sleeping in other peoples spaces or if you
just feel air mattresses are ridiculous. The Sportsmobile is great for that. The other mode is full blown camping. Set up your canopy, get out all your chairs and gear. . cook and play endlessly in the best places in the country and at the end of the day climb inside and be right at home in total comfort. It just works. It"s no small thrill too that every time you use your second car, you get flooded with memories of your favorite camping trips.
Here"s some of what is included in the Sportsmobile Spec:
Full Sportsmobile RB50 Style Conversion with Pop Top and Penthouse Bed, 5 windows with screens and blackout shades. GMC 2500 3⁄4 Ton Chassis (GMT600) with 8 lug axles
4.8 ltr. Gen III Vortec V8 (285 hp / 295 Torque) 4sp Automatic With Tow Package and Haul Mode
4 Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
Dual Front Airbags
Custom Paint from Sportsmobile
Light Green Tint on Windows (Factory)
Dash A/C and Defogger, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Locks, Int. Wipers
Upgraded AM/FM Stereo with CD, Bluetooth and navigation and Upgraded Alpine Speakers
Center Storage Console
Chrome Step Bumpers
Heavy Duty Alternator
Ducted House Starcool 110 A/C
Compact 1500 watt portable electric heater
Fully Automatic Dual Battery Switching System w/80 amp hour AGM House Battery
"Smart" Battery On-Board Charger capable of deep charging and trickle charging both batteries
4 Swivel lights in Cabin with another 4 florescent lights in the cabin and top bunk
Mounted Oscillating Fan
3 12v Power ports / 2 from the engine battery and one from the house battery
Slide Out Kitchen Pantry
Sink with Automatic Pump
Tinted Kitchen Slider Window with Screen and Day/Night Shade
10 Gal Fresh and 10 Gal Grey Water Tanks
City Water Hook Up
Cable Hook Up
Outside Entry Light
220 Shore Power Hook Up and Cable w/110 Adapter
Large Kitchen Counter with Four dedicated Cabinets and Oversize Drawer, Built in dual mode 12v/110 Fridge (runs for 2.5 days on the battery) Includes digital thermostat. Complete Owners manuals with full details on all systems
6 storage compartments in the van doors of various size that all create tables when open.
High/Low Indoor/Outdoor table with stand
Two rear armoire cabinets with access panels to the rear utility storage
Rear under bed storage and cabinet with both top access and door down below.
Some minor rust and body work damage (see pics).
Work carried out in the past 5 years that I"ve owned the van:
Regularly serviced. The only mechanical issue I ever had was with the battery not charging and since I replaced both the battery and the alternator that has been completely resolved.
Items replaced:
Break discs
Break lines
Alternator
Battery
Steering gearbox
Pitman arm
Sway bars
front hubs and bearings
5 new tires
New radio with bluetooth and navigation.
More pictures on request, and happy to answer any other questions and work with the buyer with shipping logistics.
Owner since 2015
Up for sale is my much loved Sportsmobile Pop Top Camper Van. I have the title in hand and will describe it accurately so you can buy with confidence but first here"s the full details for everyone new to Sportsmobiles.
Sportsmobile got the pop up top right many years ago and these are very high quality units that are built to last. It"s a full size GMC van so there"s plenty of room up top for two adults and unlike the Westy"s you don"t have to drop a panel and seal yourself up there – the opening stays open and you still have tons of room. Down below, every nook and cranny has some sort of storage with a table for a door and you can"t sit anywhere without finding a drink holder. This Sportsmobile is the most popular floorplan where all the seating faces front – a safety requirement for good reason in many states. With the removable 3rd captains chair, there"s shoulder belts for a total of four and lap belts for two more – all told it seats 6 including the driver. It sleeps two up top and another two on the fold out couch which is roughly queen sized.
On the road the Sportsmobile benefits from it"s highly refined GMT600 2500 (3⁄4 Ton) GMC Van Chassis. These vans go forever and are easily serviced anywhere and they go down the road like an old school Cadillac. This motor is the 4.8 liter LR4 8 cylinder that GM builds like a hot rod motor as the path to fuel efficiency instead of running four cams or other hi tech trickery. They simply built the motor to a high performance spec and if you like that sort of thing you are going to love this power train. It"ll run at highway speeds all day long and sing around through traffic in the city like a Prius when you need it to. It"s an incredible package and this is the same model Van GMC still sells today.
Also while in transit you eat all your own food and use your own soaps which is nice. You can also drop the shades and pull the built in curtain for quick conversion to your own private room. That curtain comes in handy whenever you need quick privacy but it does block the front swivel seat – so I am including the snap in wrap around wind shield curtain that also gives total privacy but fully opens up the floor plan.
Its better to have the pop up because as soon as you get an enclosed camper, you need A/C to be inside if it"s hot out and then you always need 110 power or a generator – neither of which are gong to be everywhere you want to camp. In the Sportsmobile, you can raise the lid in seconds, hang the bed panel and have a fully ventilated standing height screen room that stays perfectly comfortable with a simple fan when it gets hot. It"s great for tailgating, for day trips to your favorite hiking destination, and for extended stays whereever you like to camp.
But if A/C is your thing then you are also covered – after all there are some sweet beach and desert campgrounds out there. Sportsmobile uses the StarCool system which is both tied to the Vans" dash A/C and can run independently when the unit is plugged into 110. It"s two compressors, two sets of evaporators and condensers, and relays to route the freon depending on what mode it"s in. Going down the road you get both dash and ducted A/C for the rear passengers and when camping you get just the ducted A/C if you plugged in to shore power or a generator (not included). It all works but we rarely use the A/C while camping because we just do not find we need it.
While camping the Sportsmobile is very comfortable. The front passenger seat spins around aft and the rear sofa is properly built with a steel frame and springs. I don"t camp with the extra captain"s chair in place and instead bring along a padded step stool / tool box we converted that fits over the chair mount plate and locks in with a clip. It works great for extra shoe storage, as a spare chair around camp, as an ottoman when you are on the couch and it"s the perfect height for reaching up to the canvas for cleaning. It looks like it came from Sportsmobile.
We really feel like the Sportsmobile gives you two modes when you are traveling. . The overnight condo and the camper. You really can pull into any city, spin the captains
chair around, draw the shades, and kick back for a nights rest free of charge. No one will know you are there if you sleep down below and it"s pretty discreet even with the top
up. Condo mode also works great when you are visiting friends and family if you are any sort of allergy sufferer and have issues with sleeping in other peoples spaces or if you
just feel air mattresses are ridiculous. The Sportsmobile is great for that. The other mode is full blown camping. Set up your canopy, get out all your chairs and gear. . cook and play endlessly in the best places in the country and at the end of the day climb inside and be right at home in total comfort. It just works. It"s no small thrill too that every time you use your second car, you get flooded with memories of your favorite camping trips.
Here"s some of what is included in the Sportsmobile Spec:
Full Sportsmobile RB50 Style Conversion with Pop Top and Penthouse Bed, 5 windows with screens and blackout shades. GMC 2500 3⁄4 Ton Chassis (GMT600) with 8 lug axles
4.8 ltr. Gen III Vortec V8 (285 hp / 295 Torque) 4sp Automatic With Tow Package and Haul Mode
4 Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
Dual Front Airbags
Custom Paint from Sportsmobile
Light Green Tint on Windows (Factory)
Dash A/C and Defogger, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Locks, Int. Wipers
Upgraded AM/FM Stereo with CD, Bluetooth and navigation and Upgraded Alpine Speakers
Center Storage Console
Chrome Step Bumpers
Heavy Duty Alternator
Ducted House Starcool 110 A/C
Compact 1500 watt portable electric heater
Fully Automatic Dual Battery Switching System w/80 amp hour AGM House Battery
"Smart" Battery On-Board Charger capable of deep charging and trickle charging both batteries
4 Swivel lights in Cabin with another 4 florescent lights in the cabin and top bunk
Mounted Oscillating Fan
3 12v Power ports / 2 from the engine battery and one from the house battery
Slide Out Kitchen Pantry
Sink with Automatic Pump
Tinted Kitchen Slider Window with Screen and Day/Night Shade
10 Gal Fresh and 10 Gal Grey Water Tanks
City Water Hook Up
Cable Hook Up
Outside Entry Light
220 Shore Power Hook Up and Cable w/110 Adapter
Large Kitchen Counter with Four dedicated Cabinets and Oversize Drawer, Built in dual mode 12v/110 Fridge (runs for 2.5 days on the battery) Includes digital thermostat. Complete Owners manuals with full details on all systems
6 storage compartments in the van doors of various size that all create tables when open.
High/Low Indoor/Outdoor table with stand
Two rear armoire cabinets with access panels to the rear utility storage
Rear under bed storage and cabinet with both top access and door down below.
Some minor rust and body work damage (see pics).
Work carried out in the past 5 years that I"ve owned the van:
Regularly serviced. The only mechanical issue I ever had was with the battery not charging and since I replaced both the battery and the alternator that has been completely resolved.
Items replaced:
Break discs
Break lines
Alternator
Battery
Steering gearbox
Pitman arm
Sway bars
front hubs and bearings
5 new tires
New radio with bluetooth and navigation.
More pictures on request, and happy to answer any other questions and work with the buyer with shipping logistics.