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Forum: General Chat 02-11-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,419
Posted By Bob Maddox
My son towed the Puck one time as a trial. He...

My son towed the Puck one time as a trial. He ordinarily towed a home made teardrop trailer that weighed 380 pounds. Never had a problem with that. I have not weighed the Puck fully loaded. I...
Forum: General Chat 02-11-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,419
Posted By Bob Maddox
80381 Here is the Puck at the campground in...

80381

Here is the Puck at the campground in Key West. (Sorry for the sideways picture. I've tried and tried but can't seem to rotate it.)
Forum: General Chat 02-11-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,419
Posted By Bob Maddox
I still have the Puck. In fact, I'm camping in it...

I still have the Puck. In fact, I'm camping in it right now at Key West, Florida. And still pulling it with the Honda Civic. It pulled great when hooked to my son's Smart Car. Even took the hills...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-04-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,801
Posted By Bob Maddox
The Burro has been SOLD. (I just can't figure...

The Burro has been SOLD. (I just can't figure out how to change the listing to reflect this.)
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,419
Posted By Bob Maddox
Pics of the Puck

Here are some pics of the Puck. Please keep in mind that I just picked it up and it is not cleaned up and is a bit cluttered on the trip. The last pic is of my son giving it a try with his Smart Car....
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,419
Posted By Bob Maddox
Hey. That's me. It is an Eriba Puck (1968). I had...

Hey. That's me. It is an Eriba Puck (1968). I had just won it on eBay and driven from Knoxville, TN to San Diego, CA to pick it up. On the way home I drove by Las Vegas and visited my brother in...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-24-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,801
Posted By Bob Maddox
1980 13' Burro $5950

1980 13' Burro
Totally customized.
Air conditioner
2-burner stove with hardwood cover to expand counter top space
Sink with both water tank & fresh water fawcets
2-way refrigerator (AC & DC)...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-12-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,197
Posted By Bob Maddox
David, I really like your overhead cabinets. Did...

David, I really like your overhead cabinets. Did you make the fiberglass ones on the side walls? Also, could you describe how you attached them (both wood and fiberglass ones) to the wall and...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-23-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,445
Posted By Bob Maddox
It should be beautiful at that time. Cool...

It should be beautiful at that time. Cool evenings and warm (but not hot) days. The dogwoods should be in full bloom and a lot of the spring flowers.

Come on down!

Bob
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-17-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,009
Posted By Bob Maddox
Smile Fred, I have a 13' Burro with the bench seat in...

Fred, I have a 13' Burro with the bench seat in the front that converts to bunk beds at night. I converted that to a small dinette (I now keep the rear dinette made up as a double bed all the time)....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,593
Posted By Bob Maddox
Looks like I could only get one pic per posting. ...

Looks like I could only get one pic per posting. Here is a pic of the hatch open.

Bob
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,593
Posted By Bob Maddox
I added a small hatch (the largest that I could...

I added a small hatch (the largest that I could get for the limited flat space) to the rear of the curb side wheel. It is a marine round hatch and has been very handy. If I can get this right, I'll...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,311
Posted By Bob Maddox
Greg, Really a GREAT deal!! I would go along...

Greg, Really a GREAT deal!! I would go along with what Peter said and camp in it a few times to see what you really want. But, I would go even further and say go camping where you can look at a lot...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2008, 02:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,491
Posted By Bob Maddox
A year or two back I had a few posts on a storage...

A year or two back I had a few posts on a storage box that I got at either Lowes or Home Depot and mounted on the front of my Burro. It was very light and added little weight. I put the propane...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-22-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,445
Posted By Bob Maddox
I've made my reservation (space 19). I...

I've made my reservation (space 19). I understand that if at least 10 from the Egg Camping club reserve spaces there will be a discount (but I'm not positive about that). I'll be pulling a 1980 13'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-15-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,556
Posted By Bob Maddox
I've just received my new Honda EU2000i...

I've just received my new Honda EU2000i generator. As advertised, it is 47 pounds, but I never thought that 47 pounds was really so heavy. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,883
Posted By Bob Maddox
Marie, Where did the frame crack? Did it...

Marie,

Where did the frame crack? Did it affect the towing? How did you notice it? I also have a Burro and have heard of this happening to one other.

Thanks,
Bob
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-21-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
Jackie, I stole the idea for the box from Ed...

Jackie, I stole the idea for the box from Ed Harris, and there are several posts (both his and mine) with pictures in the "Problem Solving -- Owners Helping Owners" forum, under the title, "Exterior...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-20-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
The tank arrived and I have it installed. Since...

The tank arrived and I have it installed. Since ordering it I decided to add a storage box to the front tongue of my trailer. The tank is on one end of the box. There is a wood divider and the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-17-2006, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,288
Posted By Bob Maddox
Daisy, I haven't posted anything on my shelves,...

Daisy, I haven't posted anything on my shelves, but I put some in the closet in my 13' Burro and I drilled two holes on each side of the closed for each shelf. I used very small bolts to attach...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,891
Posted By Bob Maddox
Here's a second try with the box open. Bob

Here's a second try with the box open.

Bob
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,891
Posted By Bob Maddox
Well, I tried to post the pic of the box open,...

Well, I tried to post the pic of the box open, but for some reason I exceed my space available????

Bob
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,891
Posted By Bob Maddox
I copied Ed's idea from this thread. I had to...

I copied Ed's idea from this thread. I had to turn the box backwards to get it to open as it was such a tight fit between the camper and the tongue jack post.

Bob
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,891
Posted By Bob Maddox
Ed, I liked your idea so much that I borrowed...

Ed, I liked your idea so much that I borrowed (stole?) it. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/14.gif I got the same box and uni-struts at Lowe's. However, I have a fairly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-10-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 35,904
Posted By Bob Maddox
Tom, a really great job. An added benefit of...

Tom, a really great job. An added benefit of your outside frame would be to support a tarp cover when you're not in camping season. Being raised from the trailer, it would allow air to circulate...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-10-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
Slight delay in posting the results on the tank. ...

Slight delay in posting the results on the tank. It was supposed to be delivered this past Monday, but was still not here today (Wednesday). I called and they said that it will be shipped out next...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-08-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,891
Posted By Bob Maddox
Ed, I really like your set up. A couple of...

Ed, I really like your set up. A couple of questions: Is your propane tank mounted at one end in the box? If it is, how do you have it anchored down? Lastly, if so, how do you run the propane...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bob Maddox
Brent, one additional comment. Over the years,...

Brent, one additional comment. Over the years, U-Haul has put on all of my hitches and done the wiring for the trailer connections. They have always done a great job for me. They do enough of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2006, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bob Maddox
Brent, I tow a 13' Burro with a 1995 Jeep...

Brent, I tow a 13' Burro with a 1995 Jeep Cherokee straight 6, 4L engine (with 182,000 miles on it. I plan on replacing it at 300,000 miles ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-06-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
Donna, good idea. It would still be easy to peek...

Donna, good idea. It would still be easy to peek under it to see the level of propane. I have seen some that are ready-made for single tanks, but I believe I'll have to make one myself. I have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-03-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,398
Posted By Bob Maddox
Colin, I keep mine in a locked yard most of the...

Colin, I keep mine in a locked yard most of the time also, but when I'm doing a lot of camping and in-and-out with it, I keep it in the driveway...and locked. I have two kinds of locks that I put...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,997
Posted By Bob Maddox
All of the millions of VW Beatles had the battery...

All of the millions of VW Beatles had the battery under the rear seat. I never heard of a safety problem with that. BUT, anyone who has messed around with old VW's knows that the floor under the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-02-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,270
Posted By Bob Maddox
Sandra, I have a hitch that could be used in that...

Sandra, I have a hitch that could be used in that manner. The hitch bar (with the ball on the end) that goes in the receiver is about two feet long. I have a 4-bike rack that slips over this bar...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-02-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
Darwin, Good idea on the lock. ...

Darwin, Good idea on the lock. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif I had wondered how secure it would be if left in a remote campground while I was away from the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-02-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,291
Posted By Bob Maddox
The composite cylinder sounded so good that I...

The composite cylinder sounded so good that I just ordered one. I could not locate them locally, so I called the company (The Lite Cylinder Co., 1-866-412-5483). (I was told that they are not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-23-2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,624
Posted By Bob Maddox
Thanks to all of you for your coments about the...

Thanks to all of you for your coments about the Burro door? I had always thought that I was out there all alone with a misaligned door. My gap is at the very bottom and it is pretty well taken care...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,403
Posted By Bob Maddox
I have to back my 13' Burro into its storage area...

I have to back my 13' Burro into its storage area in my backyard through a gate that allows about 7" to 8" clearance on either side. In the past I had no problem as I could line it up for a straight...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-12-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,213
Posted By Bob Maddox
Thanks for all the help. ...

Thanks for all the help. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif I checked them all out and found what I needed on eBay. I ordered on "Buy It Now" a 10" round hatch with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,213
Posted By Bob Maddox
Still looking for the door. I just got a quote...

Still looking for the door. I just got a quote from RV Parts Discount for having one made (9 1/2" x 11 1/2"). In aluminum it would cost $170.90 and in fiberglass it would be $191.50. I'm sure that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-09-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,213
Posted By Bob Maddox
I'm planning on putting a hatch or compartment...

I'm planning on putting a hatch or compartment door on the curb side behind the wheel of my 13' Burro that will give me access to the storage area under my rear seat. The maximum size it will take...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-20-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,544
Posted By Bob Maddox
I did an almost identical modification on my 13'...

I did an almost identical modification on my 13' Burro. I also made the front table to bridge the opening between the seats. This way, if my son goes camping with me, we have an extra single bed. ...
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