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Forum: General Chat 05-02-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,721
Posted By Darrel Smith
What part of Utah are you located?

What part of Utah are you located?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Yes I Have been camping in it since 2005 except...

Yes I Have been camping in it since 2005 except for an 18 month overseas adventure. I have completed most modifications with a few minor details. I am sad that I now have to sell or trade it for a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here is the down position.72009

Here is the down position.72009
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
I have rebuilt my tongue jack to tilt up out of...

I have rebuilt my tongue jack to tilt up out of the way for off road travel. I also installed larger wheels for easier maneuverability72008
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Hello Kayakgramma I split my cushons when I...

Hello Kayakgramma
I split my cushons when I redid the interior. I have not had a problem with them. I will take pictures so you can see how it works for my application. It does allow easier access...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Thanks Donna. I will continue from here.

Thanks Donna. I will continue from here.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
I am not sure if I should continue to update this...

I am not sure if I should continue to update this thread or start a continuation on a new thread for my ongoing modifications to my 73 compact II. I have been a slacker and have not been on the forum...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-18-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By Darrel Smith
My bad. I said sidewall but I meant outside...

My bad. I said sidewall but I meant outside tread. I have beefed up the frame with 2x3 rectangular steel tube boxed main frame. The 3500# axle was used so got it for free. My reasoning is to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-16-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By Darrel Smith
Tire wear

We just returned from a 4000 mile trip and I noticed that the outside sidewall of both tires was wearing smooth. The axle is a upgraded 3500# Dexter spring unit.

Can anyone tell me if the 1000...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-23-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Hi Barbara. Thanks for your post. Your Compact...

Hi Barbara. Thanks for your post. Your Compact II will really look great when you paint it. Yes red is the original color. I like it also because it gives my outfit ( tow "Old Blue" Bronco and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-22-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Well I am back after an extended overseas...

Well I am back after an extended overseas adventure, officially retired and ready to get the "Bed Roll" trailer finished.

My next plan is to upgrade the pop up with new panoramic screening and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-22-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,900
Posted By Darrel Smith
I can help if you need.

I can help if you need.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-17-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,587
Posted By Darrel Smith
My compact II (had) a 58x72 bed. That is appx...

My compact II (had) a 58x72 bed. That is appx queen size. I wanted more in my bedroll so I enlarged it into a 72x80 king size.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-17-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,544
Posted By Darrel Smith
How is your project doing. I am working on a 73...

How is your project doing. I am working on a 73 Compact II. It is small but I got it for the bed and made it into a king size 80x72 bed.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-10-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,437
Posted By Darrel Smith
I would say the price sounds good. A boat shop...

I would say the price sounds good. A boat shop could quote you for the repair. It is a lot easier than one would think. Internet has a lot of information on fiberglass repairs. I think imho it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-05-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,536
Posted By Darrel Smith
I am using stainless steel washers with bonded...

I am using stainless steel washers with bonded rubber to seal my stainless bolts when I reattach my popup hardware. I found them at a reasonable price at McMaster Carr. They are overnight shipping...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-04-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,971
Posted By Darrel Smith
I have tried regular evaporative coolers and they...

I have tried regular evaporative coolers and they work under certain conditions.

I have not tried this one but it looks like as long as you have ice it should cool. The advantage I see is that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-27-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,630
Posted By Darrel Smith
GO-RV.com has them listed as "aluminum drip caps"...

GO-RV.com has them listed as "aluminum drip caps" under their trim and moulding section in sizes from 13 inch to 73 inch in length. I'm sure other rv supply sources would have them also.

Hope...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-27-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,630
Posted By Darrel Smith
My 73 has an aluminum "vent shade" over the...

My 73 has an aluminum "vent shade" over the entrance door. I'm sure it came with the trailer and not an add on. I bet you could find them through rv supply stores or dealers. Just a thought....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-21-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,821
Posted By Darrel Smith
I would echo the Dremel for small projects. I...

I would echo the Dremel for small projects. I have used jig saws for big projects but prefer to use my 4 inch grinder with a thin metal cutting blade which makes the edges smoother. The saw tends...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-21-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,986
Posted By Darrel Smith
LOL I thought the idea was not to back into...

LOL I thought the idea was not to back into anything. Just kidding.
Things do have a way of jumping out at you.

Darrel
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 42,186
Posted By Darrel Smith
Wow You did what I did on my Compact II,...

Wow You did what I did on my Compact II, competely dissambled. I went a little farther and removed whole floor as the dry rot had set in on the floor and door frame.. I used 2x2 aluminum square...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-29-2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,155
Posted By Darrel Smith
Sure glad no one was hurt. Your tow definately...

Sure glad no one was hurt. Your tow definately was an advantage. I also agree that the bulldog hitch is the only way to go. They are strong made out of cast iron, and have a very secure latching...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-12-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,020
Posted By Darrel Smith
Great Idea Freadrick, I think I will make one if...

Great Idea Freadrick, I think I will make one if it's ok with you. You don't have a patent yet do you? I'll bet you could sell them.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-12-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,379
Posted By Darrel Smith
In the early eighties I had an automobile...

In the early eighties I had an automobile franchise. One of my services was to have towing capability. One of the nifty things about a tow truck is that they can move about anything. We had a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-11-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,379
Posted By Darrel Smith
I think the more popular these lightweight...

I think the more popular these lightweight trailer get the more we will see them stolen. In my restoration I made my coupler removable. I guess a thief could use the safety chains to hook it up no...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,490
Posted By Darrel Smith
Hello I have a Compact II which I am documenting...

Hello I have a Compact II which I am documenting my frameless restoration on another post. My completed interior removal has revealed some interesting features similar to others observations. The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here is the closet side lights. 10460 ...

Here is the closet side lights.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here are the pictures of the track lighting. I...

Here are the pictures of the track lighting. I took some of the curtain mounts but my flash didn't take so they are dark. I will retake them and post them later. As you see the track lighting is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-03-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Thank you Loren. I am trying to make it as...

Thank you Loren.
I am trying to make it as user friendly as I can but still be durable enough for my off road plans.

I just finished a new curtain system that is a lot cleaner than the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here are a couple of pictures I took on my first...

Here are a couple of pictures I took on my first roadtrip after getting back together and roadworthy.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
A few more

A few more
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
here is the inside showing the seating and new...

here is the inside showing the seating and new bed arrangement.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
This is the window air conditioner I installed by...

This is the window air conditioner I installed by removing the center section of the front window. This is a temporary installation while I was working on the inside of the trailer in the hot desert...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
More pictures. 9786 [attachment=12175:atta...

More pictures.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here are more pictures. The first picture shows...

Here are more pictures. The first picture shows the the new floating pergo wood floor. The other pictures show the framing system I used. I used aluminum for all support framing and bolted it to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
9768 this is the old floor I removed.

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this is the old floor I removed.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
9767 This picture shows the completed floor...

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This picture shows the completed floor and an aluminum shield I installed to prevent deterioration from the exposed floor under the trailer.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Well the bedroll is rolling. I took it on an...

Well the bedroll is rolling. I took it on an outing this month. It is not finished but usable. Here are a fiew pictures showing my progress to date.
the first pictures show the floor pieces being...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,471
Posted By Darrel Smith
Duck Creek campground on Cedar Mountain Utah,...

Duck Creek campground on Cedar Mountain Utah, between Cedar Breaks and Brice Canyon.
Had a nice visit with the Andersons who were camped with their Casita August 8 through 13th.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-05-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,451
Posted By Darrel Smith
I'm with Tom. I completely stripped all the...

I'm with Tom. I completely stripped all the inside fixtures out of my Compact II. I am posting updates as I complete them. I just finished my floor and am starting to add the modified bed and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,939
Posted By Darrel Smith
Gena Your set up sounds interesting. Are...

Gena

Your set up sounds interesting. Are the fixtures you are using sold as an automotive application or are they the low voltage lighting used for home and commercial use? The home and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,939
Posted By Darrel Smith
I was online and some of the lights are led. Do...

I was online and some of the lights are led. Do you think thay might work?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,939
Posted By Darrel Smith
Hello Has anyone ever tried to use low...

Hello

Has anyone ever tried to use low voltage lighting fixtures on the 12 volt trailer systems?

I was looking for lighting options through automotive and marine sources and remembered that...
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,471
Posted By Darrel Smith
Saw this Scamp being pulled by a Dodge Dacota...

Saw this Scamp being pulled by a Dodge Dacota traveling north through the Arizona to Utah gorge on Thrusday May 10 at about 1:00 pm.

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-14-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
Here are more pictures of my resto mod of...

Here are more pictures of my resto mod of Bedroll.
This first one is the other floor sections cut out on the second lamination layer.

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This is the third lamination for the floor.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,198
Posted By Darrel Smith
I finally started to put Bedroll back together. ...

I finally started to put Bedroll back together. The problem with the factory floor, besides being rotted, was it fit down the middle of the floor and left open areas on the side. I think it was...
Forum: General Chat 05-02-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,126
Posted By Darrel Smith
The Hunter I is not listed. Is it considered a...

The Hunter I is not listed. Is it considered a compact catagory?
Forum: General Chat 05-02-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,070
Posted By Darrel Smith
Sounds like fun. The only problem I can see is...

Sounds like fun. The only problem I can see is that the more we show our trailers, more and more people will want them. This will be good for selling but bad for buying, the prices will keep going...
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