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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-31-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,666
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Fred, I have a hydroflame i took out of a...

Fred,
I have a hydroflame i took out of a defunct tent trailer. It has no fan and requires no electricity. The bad news is that it is in Calgary, Alberta. It appears to work well, and is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,327
Posted By Owen Lindsay
It has been eight years, (April 2009) since I put...

It has been eight years, (April 2009) since I put the light oak in my Dolphin. I laid it length-wise, over 1/4 inch underlay, and it shows no signs of deterioration. I didn't use the interlocking...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 01-10-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,979
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Okay everyone, With this topic resurected I feel...

Okay everyone, With this topic resurected I feel right at home!!!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-24-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,590
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I was given one for Christmas and Love it!! I...

I was given one for Christmas and Love it!! I have used it for about four meals so far and it makes a great way to feed off a large group (10 or more). It comes with complete instructions and a few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Just try to stick to "ST" or Special Trailer...

Just try to stick to "ST" or Special Trailer service tires, to reduce the amount of side-sway and hopping the trailer will do on uneven pavement. I put regular automobile tires on my Dolphin for...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Smile RV Magazines

Here in western Canada we are blessed by getting a quarterly magazine called "RV WEST" which is published by Koocanusa Publication Inc from Cranbrook BC.
You can also check them out at RVwest...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 32,318
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Armadillo needs a tough shell to weather the criticism?

Nice to hear your assessment, Con! The wife and I saw the Armadillo as presented in the Armstrong Fair Parade, but lost track of Jason later and was not able to do a detailed "once over " as I would...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-27-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,851
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Torsion Axle vs. Springs

Johnny, After owning our 1973 Trillium with torsion axles, we went to a larger stick-built (Kit Companion) for a short time. We never gave any thought to the type of axles or suspension system until...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-17-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,352
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Welcome Angie

Happy to see that you got your FGRV! Greetings from Calgary.:umb
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,329
Posted By Owen Lindsay
A simple fix for our two year old twin...

A simple fix for our two year old twin grandchildren was to place a "pool noodle" under the outer edge of the bottom sheet before tucking it in. This has kept the tykes from rolling out of bed, and...
Forum: General Chat 01-25-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,563
Posted By Owen Lindsay
For the past decade or so My wife and I have...

For the past decade or so My wife and I have started taking Vitamin B1 around May and keep it up through the fall. It has made a big difference in cutting our number of bites, and doesn't offend our...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,139
Posted By Owen Lindsay
LED Rope lights

Yay, When you camp with friends or at a club meeting, anything that makes your rig stand out from the ordinary is a benefit. It comes in handy in situations like:
"Oh Dear we are running out of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,894
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I have the MaxAir II over the fantastic fan now,...

I have the MaxAir II over the fantastic fan now, and do not find the little bit of extra noise objectionable. Mind you I am sixty, and after thirty years of listening to sirens, I don't hear...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-13-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,218
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Thanks Norm, We appreciate your efforts.

Thanks Norm, We appreciate your efforts.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,499
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Carol, I'm confused about your reference to a...

Carol, I'm confused about your reference to a contamination issue. Red Max Pro is a water based polymer product and is easily removed with household ammonia. My gelcoat is 32 years old, and required...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,499
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Norm, You're right! I just checked my fifth...

Norm, You're right! I just checked my fifth wheel and the Dolphin both last weekend, and they are showing a little bit of powder on the sunny side of the trailer, but it wipes off with a flick of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,743
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Because of the higher humidity inside the...

Because of the higher humidity inside the trailer, you might have problems develop with some of the laminates and engineered woods available. Have you considered the Trafficmaster Allure vinyl plank...
Forum: General Chat 02-13-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,456
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Cool wee dogs

Hi Hazel,
When we were at Bolarama 2006 at Maple Creek it was incredibly hot and no wind. We found our aging (13 y.o) dalmatian was not coping well with the heat, so we filled a spray bottle with...
Forum: General Chat 12-23-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,649
Posted By Owen Lindsay
It reminds me of a Crosley radio that used to sit...

It reminds me of a Crosley radio that used to sit in my neighbor's kitchen when I was growing up!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-08-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,783
Posted By Owen Lindsay
We used to tow our 14 foot dolphin with a 3.0...

We used to tow our 14 foot dolphin with a 3.0 Dodge Grand Caravan. We can obtain 27 - 30 mpg on a Canadian gallon when not towing. With the trailer on and loaded, we average about 17-19 mpg. If we...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-08-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,668
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Thumbs up I have noticed a slight powdering on the surface...

I have noticed a slight powdering on the surface of mine this winter, (8 months after application) but it comes off if brushed lightly with the finger. I will wash it in the spring, and apply...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 12-08-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,074
Posted By Owen Lindsay
And coming from Saskatchewan, You can see it from...

And coming from Saskatchewan, You can see it from a long ays off!
Forum: General Chat 12-08-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,122
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Mom and I look forward to travelling, as we have...

Mom and I look forward to travelling, as we have our Scrabble game in the trailer. It was given to us by another couple at a campground in the foothills of the Rockies in 1998. They were going to...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,143
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Moving On, but not going anywhere!

On July 1, 2012, I sold my Dolphin to my oldest son, Dennis. Two years ago, I purchased a 23 foot fiberglass fifth wheel (Not Molded), but hung on to the Dolphin. My son spoke up a declared that He...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-11-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,668
Posted By Owen Lindsay
We need to figure out a treatment for the front...

We need to figure out a treatment for the front lower panel, You can see that I tried to use a spray on rock guard, but it faded out in the sun. It also started to peel along the bottom. Formulating...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-11-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,668
Posted By Owen Lindsay
32 year old Road Veteran

:cheersHere's the surface of my dolphin after 1 year elapsed since 3 coats of Red Max Pro were applied.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-10-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,184
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Darell, you and Dave are both on the right page...

Darell, you and Dave are both on the right page about balancing the tires. If there is an imbalance, it may develop into cupping and premature wear of the tires. A lot of things vibrate and bounce,...
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,831
Posted By Owen Lindsay
We are going into our second year with a 130 watt...

We are going into our second year with a 130 watt PV panel mounted on the roof and feeding 2 #27 batteries in parallel. We never disconnected the batteries over the winter, but regular checks showed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Just scrubbed the trailer down, got a generous...

Just scrubbed the trailer down, got a generous layer of dust and industrial fallout off of it. It still shines like new, and I haven't detected any deterioration on the surface yet.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 04-29-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,353
Posted By Owen Lindsay
It's obvious to me that you need to convert your...

It's obvious to me that you need to convert your long term commitment (read: House) to an asset instead of a liability. Think of ways that it can generate the money to cover your commitment to the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,692
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I agree with Donna about using dielectric grease...

I agree with Donna about using dielectric grease on all connections and sockets. I have been watching the prices come down on LED lighting and am impressed with the improved brightness and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,180
Posted By Owen Lindsay
A good resource for FGRV owners in Calgary is Joe...

A good resource for FGRV owners in Calgary is Joe Thoen at International RV . He also stocks most parts for the Trilliums and has the Outback FG trailer plant. They are located at 285145 Wrangler...
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,395
Posted By Owen Lindsay
State tourism booths in major centers, and the...

State tourism booths in major centers, and the rest centers along most interstates have been handy resources for me in times past. Don't be afraid to ask the volunteers and other travellers for...
Forum: General Chat 04-25-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Owen Lindsay
It looks like a trillium 15'. I think it is...

It looks like a trillium 15'. I think it is called a Jubilee, but I might be wrong, it has been about three years since I saw one and can't remember the name.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,693
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Welcome to the forum, We have lived in Calgary...

Welcome to the forum, We have lived in Calgary since 1997. We have enjoyed our F/G RV and have had it since 1995. We have been doing repairs and "improvements to customize it to our use ever since...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-07-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I don't see any signs of problems yet, But the...

I don't see any signs of problems yet, But the sun isn't too intense north of the 49th yet. We will have ro wait and see.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-31-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By Owen Lindsay
We had the front of ours sprayed with Line-X...

We had the front of ours sprayed with Line-X which had the color match pigments added. The result was good and the front of the trailer isn't accumulating more pits. We covered from the belly band...
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,904
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Yes I have been a Good Sam member since 1987. I...

Yes I have been a Good Sam member since 1987. I am also a Charter Life Member since the program was first offered about 20 years ago. I have enjoyed the Highways Magazine, the fellowship of fellow...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,894
Posted By Owen Lindsay
We now have the Max Aire vents installed on our...

We now have the Max Aire vents installed on our trailer, and have contacted Mac Aire prior to using it over the Fantastic fan. They cautioned that there would be more air turbulance noise, but that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,783
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Some of us confuse a quality Realtree camo skin...

Some of us confuse a quality Realtree camo skin with an amature application of combination of dull primers and flat finish paints. I have seen both treatments applied to campers in years past, and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-22-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,980
Posted By Owen Lindsay
What fun to see your VW pickups. When I was much...

What fun to see your VW pickups. When I was much younger, I travelled all over Central Alberta installing rooftop TV antennas for a fellow who had a dark red VW double cab pickup. I believe it was a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-14-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,273
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Please send me the contact info on this one, I...

Please send me the contact info on this one, I would gladly pay over a thousand for one of these, And I am in position to go get it immediately. The exterior will be easily refinished and the unit...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-14-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,630
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Due diligence has no physical component. If you...

Due diligence has no physical component. If you attempt to penetrate any hard surface with your "Tools", you break surfaces and degrade seals. If you encounter any areas in my trailer that you have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,414
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I have a Dometic factory furnace in the dolphin,...

I have a Dometic factory furnace in the dolphin, But I really wish I still had the convection DuoTherm that was in my 74 Trillium. The convection furnace was only rated at 5500 btu, but was more than...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-17-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
By the Way Happy Birthday next week, Norman. ...

By the Way Happy Birthday next week, Norman. Unless there has been an update in the composition of the Zep product, It used to yellow in direct uv light. I tried it to cover the area that I...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 10-16-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,547
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I too felt I needed 60 lbs of propane when out on...

I too felt I needed 60 lbs of propane when out on long trips. Instead of changing to 2 - 30 lb bottles, I bought an extra 20 lb to carry as a spare. When one bottle goes empty, I switch to the other...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
I can't claim the credit for engineering this...

I can't claim the credit for engineering this one, I bought the panel kit from Affordable RV in Calgary at the spring RV show, then They agreed to do the install for me about mid summer. The 130...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,781
Posted By Owen Lindsay
On the A frame just back of the hitch, you will...

On the A frame just back of the hitch, you will find that the serial number is stamped into the top of the frame rail. It is usually obscured by numerous coats of black paint.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
If the weather holds warm and sunny, I will add a...

If the weather holds warm and sunny, I will add a few more coats and see if the appearance improves. I'm pleased with the result so far, but time will tell. A solar panel (130 watt) was added to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,588
Posted By Owen Lindsay
Lowes claim that they are not allowed to import...

Lowes claim that they are not allowed to import Red Max 3 in to Canada due to transport regulations at the border. I was going to Spokane for the weekend, and visited Lowes on Division Street. They...
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