Fiberglass RV http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/ en Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.fiberglassrv.com/forums/images/sk/misc/rss.jpg Fiberglass RV http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/ New Surf Side Owners http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/new-surf-side-owners-51949.html Thu, 17 May 2012 03:36:02 GMT Hi all. With a bit of fear and naivety we have become the owners of a 1978 Surf Side Triple E. Probably paid way too much for it, have no idea what type of shape it is in, and really, other than reading the great posts on this web site, have no idea where to begin. Apparently it does not leak... Hi all.

With a bit of fear and naivety we have become the owners of a 1978 Surf Side Triple E. Probably paid way too much for it, have no idea what type of shape it is in, and really, other than reading the great posts on this web site, have no idea where to begin. Apparently it does not leak and after two months of rain we are confident in this. The heater works well but way too hot if on anything but min. My husband just figured out how to fill the water tank as we are going on our first adventure this weekend. Should be interesting and hopefully a great experience. We have always loved the look of these "eggs". We are going to try to pull it with our 4 cylinder x-trail for the first year.
Some questions:
We are wondering how long to cut the water drain hose? Is there a length that works for most campsites?
Do you all have CO2 alarms?

Cori, Maynard, Daymen and our dog Siena ]]> Hi, I am.... cwitvoet http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/new-surf-side-owners-51949.html <![CDATA[Portable AC in 13' Scamp]]> http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/portable-ac-in-13-scamp-51948.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:33:01 GMT Someone gave me a portable AC for our Scamp. Here is how I have it set up. There is enough room to make it past the AC so the toilet can be used. This model has a shut off for the condensation. When it gets full I just roll it out to the door and dump it out. I also have it set up so all 4 of us... Someone gave me a portable AC for our Scamp. Here is how I have it set up. There is enough room to make it past the AC so the toilet can be used. This model has a shut off for the condensation. When it gets full I just roll it out to the door and dump it out. I also have it set up so all 4 of us can sleep. It is a little cramped but the kids are small. Probably going to add an add-a-room in the future.
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]]> Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners Henry N http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/portable-ac-in-13-scamp-51948.html <![CDATA[Battery "Full Charge" or Not?]]> http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/battery-full-charge-or-not-51947.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:40:37 GMT The more I read the more confused I am about a "FULL CHARGE" on a battery. I have a 24 group AGM Battery. A 3 stage Progressive Dymanics
Power converter/charger and a Volt Minder to read the Battery charge.
What I have read says that a FULL CHARGE on a 12 volt battery should be
between 14.4 V and 14.8 V. My converter, which is new only charges to 13.5V. Sometimes I get 13.7 or 13.9 V. after charging for 24 hours then taking a reading 3 hours after that.
So my question is, am I running around with an unfully charged
battery? What do most people do about this? Cart a Large battery charger with them? Really? And do not have Solar Panels...
Any thoughts would be appreciated. ]]> Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners D Davis http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/battery-full-charge-or-not-51947.html post picture to trailer registry http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f65/post-picture-to-trailer-registry-51946.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:33:37 GMT can I post more than one picture in trailer registry? can I post more than one picture in trailer registry? ]]> jim ellis http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f65/post-picture-to-trailer-registry-51946.html 1974 Ventura owner http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/1974-ventura-owner-51945.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:33:11 GMT Hi, we bought a 1974 Ventura last year - have used it ALOT - we are hoping to replace the fridge (have one already) and eventually find a replacement furnace. I just bought material to redo the curtains and will be redoing the cushions next - the beds from the front of the camper are no longer... Hi, we bought a 1974 Ventura last year - have used it ALOT - we are hoping to replace the fridge (have one already) and eventually find a replacement furnace. I just bought material to redo the curtains and will be redoing the cushions next - the beds from the front of the camper are no longer there but we are planning on installing storage. lots of great ideas on here:) ]]> Hi, I am.... Trace K http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/1974-ventura-owner-51945.html Bigfoot versus Escape http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/bigfoot-versus-escape-51944.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:32:21 GMT I notice that several people lately have either changed their allegiance from Bigfoot to Escape or considerd them both and ended up with an Escape. Just curious as to whether it was just based on the lower weight or if there were other reasons and if so what they were? I notice that several people lately have either changed their allegiance from Bigfoot to Escape or considerd them both and ended up with an Escape.
Just curious as to whether it was just based on the lower weight or if there were other reasons and if so what they were? ]]> Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners kootenaigirl http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/bigfoot-versus-escape-51944.html Warning!!! Warning!!! http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/warning-warning-51943.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:30:36 GMT Hi: All...Just got my c'puter back from the hospital. Was only in out patient surgery and not admitted for a lengthy stay. If you get a call from someone perporting to represent Windows Tech. Support, regarding your computer being HACKED... DO NOT... I REPEAT... DO NOT answer their questions. It is a boiler room pressure sales pitch for their own security system. Biggie $$$'s
They managed to get control of my computer and locked me out. My first instinct was to not answer the call...Wish I had followed it!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie :wave ]]> General Chat Alf S. http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/warning-warning-51943.html 1972 Javco http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f71/1972-javco-51942.html Wed, 16 May 2012 23:28:29 GMT On Ebay... 1972 JAVCO LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS CAMPING TRAVEL TRAILER / CASITA / BURRO SCAMP 1972 JAVCO LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS CAMPING TRAVEL TRAILER / CASITA / BURRO SCAMP | eBay... On Ebay...

1972 JAVCO LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS CAMPING TRAVEL TRAILER / CASITA / BURRO SCAMP 1972 JAVCO LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS CAMPING TRAVEL TRAILER / CASITA / BURRO SCAMP | eBay


I've never seen one of these before! ]]> Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers John_M http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f71/1972-javco-51942.html <![CDATA[New proud owner of '72 Boler, 13']]> http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/new-proud-owner-of-72-boler-13-a-51941.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:43:22 GMT Excited to get going on this project. New to Fiberglass RV and travel trailers in general. Open to all tips and recommendations! Excited to get going on this project. New to Fiberglass RV and travel trailers in general. Open to all tips and recommendations!
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]]> Hi, I am.... Misha http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/new-proud-owner-of-72-boler-13-a-51941.html TX Rally in the valley http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f57/rally-in-the-valley-51940.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:38:41 GMT I'm posting this for my Friends Valleyman & Biddy , Posted 10 May 2012 - 05:03 PM

Come to the "Rally in the Valley" and have some fun in the sun from October Th Thur October ST. This will be the first annual event and promises to be a lot of fun. There will be some scheduled events and some non scheduled events, more details coming soon. Fishing, Beach at South Padre Island, a trip to Nuevo Progreso, Mexico for shopping, (bring your old teeth and get some new ones, cheap), Pancake breakfast. This Rally will be held at the Palmdale RV Resort in San Benito, Texas, 30910 Highway 100, phone numbers: 800-456-7683 or 956-399-8694. Web site http://www.palmdalervresort.com/ GPS N26 04.408 W97 31.628. Special pricing for this Rally is $20 per night. Full hookups go to their web site for more information. Make your own reservations at the park let me Valleyman or Biddy know when you make your reservations so we can plan for the weekend.

For further information about the Rally in the Valley contact Valleyman at oel0791@yahoo.com or Biddy at epg1024@yahoo.com


Rally co hosts ,

Owen/Valleyman
Elvira/Biddy
ongoing discussion here http://www.casitafor...oct-18-21-2012/ ]]> Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f57/rally-in-the-valley-51940.html <![CDATA[LA 1973 eco 13']]> http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f53/1973-eco-13-a-51939.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:47:24 GMT This is from our local Craigslist

1973 13' ECO Trailer ]]> For Sale: Molded Fiberglass Travel Trailers itlives http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f53/1973-eco-13-a-51939.html Ice box part time, electric fridge part time? http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/ice-box-part-time-electric-fridge-part-time-51938.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:53 GMT We would like to have the ability to use an electric compact fridge as an ice box when we're dry camping but plug it in when were somewhere with hookups.

Has anyone had any experiance on this?

We have a very small trailer so were looking at a fridge no larger that 4cubic feet.

Since the fridge would be a regular fridge without a drain hole i was thinking of using milk cartens filled with ice so the water stays in the carten. But i wonder how effective this is. Would we be better off on just buying a real ice box?

Any reccomendations would be great.


thank you


Carmella ]]> Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners zoshia http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/ice-box-part-time-electric-fridge-part-time-51938.html <![CDATA[1974 TRILLIUM aka "LGG"]]> http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/1974-trillium-aka-lgg-51937.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:03:42 GMT Hello, I have been lurking/reading/learning for awhile now on this site and feel ready to step up and introduce myself. :chin But first I must say that this site is perhaps the most informative, friendly, interesting and complete site I have surfed! Thank you to all involved! :thumb... Hello,


I have been lurking/reading/learning for awhile now on this site and feel ready to step up and introduce myself. :chin


But first I must say that this site is perhaps the most informative, friendly, interesting and complete site I have surfed! Thank you to all involved! :thumb


Hi, I'm Dave!



I have just purchased a 1974 Trillium LGG (Little Green Grape) 13' :reyes. My goal was to simply get out of my tent and off the ground and be dry. :bedYou see, I am an experienced canoe tripper/kayaker and will still continue that, but now I can travel around, meet folks, see some new vistas and canoe and yak as well.


My LGG does not have a stove (I'll use tripping gear), has an ice box, has a heater that I might remove (I have a down bag) and a water tank that I probably won't use either.


I hope to replace lights with LEDs inside and use a deep cycle battery (not sure I even need that since I will use so little power), eventhough the discussions on solar are so inticing. I plan to camp without hookups. Too expensive for my wallet and I want simple! "Boondocking" (new term to me) sounds perfect! Lonely but cheap and quiet! :hiding

So far I have removed the belly band and started to grind/cut out the rivets and rusty steel backer plates. Going to grind the area flat or recessed in prep for glassing or bondo/glass the band this week. Probably leaving the band naked and find a nice reflective tape that goes with the Sage green of the original colour. Any ideas? Re-attaching the band seems problematic at this point. Not sure how to attach it and is it really worth it? If I leave it off.......maybe someone in Ontario might need it? Hmmmmm........historic value or function,,,,,that is the question!

Took out the rear window and must re-do all the backing wood. Can't see why they used such a wide piece of wood! I will use a narrower strip, perhaps 3/4 by 1" ply?. Then off to the local RV dealer to make him my best friend for parts to get the windows re-sealed etc.:gitrd

Will it ever end? Actually the other reason I bought this was to have a project to keep me busy and learning! I think I got that accomplished!:wink


The information on this site has been most encouraging and motivating. I expect I will post many questions but will search, relentlessly, past posts first. What a resource you all are!! :Thanx:



I hope this post is not too long. Maybe I had better read the rules next! Anyway, Hello and Thanks. ]]> Hi, I am.... indigodave http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f91/1974-trillium-aka-lgg-51937.html Hot H2o Heater Switch http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/hot-h2o-heater-switch-51936.html Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:04 GMT Our 1980 Scamp has an electric Hot H2O heater. There is a of-off switch on the heater mounted under the cabinet. We have a problem remembering to shut it off. I would like to install a lighted switch on the front of the cabinet that will remind us it is on. Could someone provide a wiring... Our 1980 Scamp has an electric Hot H2O heater. There is a of-off switch on the heater mounted under the cabinet. We have a problem remembering to shut it off. I would like to install a lighted switch on the front of the cabinet that will remind us it is on. Could someone provide a wiring diagram explaining how this would be wired in? We have such a switch wired in to the water pump. ]]> Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners Lawrence W http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/hot-h2o-heater-switch-51936.html ok,,,next trip. http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f66/ok-next-trip-51935.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:36:17 GMT saturday i will head north to onaway michigan. i will rustic camp on the black river. the sturgeon that live in black lake are spawning, and volunteers camp along the river to protect them from poachers. hopefully i will help the dnr capture and tag some fish, or maybe gather some fry to rear in... saturday i will head north to onaway michigan. i will rustic camp on the black river. the sturgeon that live in black lake are spawning, and volunteers camp along the river to protect them from poachers.
hopefully i will help the dnr capture and tag some fish, or maybe gather some fry to rear in the hatchery to help with survival rates.
should be a fun week of living in the woods , and working to give back to michigan something of the 61 years i have spent enjoying this great state.
should get some fishing in for some walleye , maybe some trout, or perch too. have my campfire waffle iron packed, my pie iron, and am thinking i might just get one of those fish baskets they use for cooking fish over a campfire,,,,just in case i accidently find a fish that really really needs to be cooked.:cool: ]]> Camping, Campout Reports john warren http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f66/ok-next-trip-51935.html