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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,419
Posted By Shelley
Inverter plastic switch thingamajig replacement - Surfside

Hi,

I have a Surfside and there is a plastic push button switch inside on the front side of the cabinet below the sink and stove which switches power from 12V to 120V (I think).
This switch is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-15-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,685
Posted By Shelley
Question Bed extensions?

I'm sure of seen some modifications of the rear dinette in 13' trailers on here but I'm struggling with the search tonight.

I'm looking to increase the space on my Surfside rear dinette bed -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,265
Posted By Shelley
In case anyone else is looking...best price ended...

In case anyone else is looking...best price ended up being close to home at Kal Tire in Airdrie. 2 ST tires installed for $200. I went with 13" so I didn't have to do rims and a spare but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,265
Posted By Shelley
I noticed mine are "P" rated tires now. Seems...

I noticed mine are "P" rated tires now. Seems like there would be room for a bigger tire.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,265
Posted By Shelley
Tires for Surfside?

Any suggestions on what to replace 13" tires with? I noticed a small crack on the sidewall of one tire so I guess it's time to replace.

I've read the threads suggesting to stick with an ST tire...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-11-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,458
Posted By Shelley
Thanks Keith....I decided to try a polish first...

Thanks Keith....I decided to try a polish first and see. I'm actually quite thrilled with the results - saw yours and it looks fabulous too!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,415
Posted By Shelley
Loose belly band insert...tighten? replace?

I noticed today that the black rubber insert on my Surfside belly band is loose...is this something I can tighten? or replace?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,776
Posted By Shelley
A couple more pics after the sun came out...37745...

A couple more pics after the sun came out...37745

37746
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 920
Views: 504,776
Posted By Shelley
Once again this forum has proven invaluable.... ...

Once again this forum has proven invaluable....

37741

37742

37743
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,915
Posted By Shelley
I sewed mine other than the top bunk that needed...

I sewed mine other than the top bunk that needed to be stapled but I love the idea of the wood and stapling - way easier and probably less fabric!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,458
Posted By Shelley
Getting it painted in Calgary?

My trailer seems to get heavily oxidized out here and I'm wondering if it's time for a paint job. Has anyone in the Calgary area had theirs painted? Any suggestions on a shop and idea around cost?...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-03-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
Posted By Shelley
She has freckles and no glow! Now what?

I washed my Surfside today because she looked really oxidized and I thought maybe a wash and wax would perk her up. I waxed her about 3 yrs ago and it helped but didn't have the glow that some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-20-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,366
Posted By Shelley
Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,401
Posted By Shelley
My trailer has electric brakes but no breakaway...

My trailer has electric brakes but no breakaway switch...is it possible to add one?

I know that there was an accident out here some years ago where a trailer crossed centre and killed some folks...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-14-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
Posted By Shelley
I'm thinking about taking a week to go camping...

I'm thinking about taking a week to go camping and wondered about venturing into Montana from Alberta. Suggestions for campgrounds that are dog friendly?

:Thanx:
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-27-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,262
Posted By Shelley
The wiring diagram is great! Is adding a...

The wiring diagram is great!

Is adding a brake controller doable for a newbie or should I try a hitch shop?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-26-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,262
Posted By Shelley
My truck came with 6 pin wiring and the trailer...

My truck came with 6 pin wiring and the trailer is 7. How do I switch it over and how easy is it to add a brake controller...by myself....

Thanks!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,482
Posted By Shelley
I love how bright the green is! :woohoo:

I love how bright the green is! :woohoo:
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-13-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,107
Posted By Shelley
Post Since I actually bought the truck this past...

Since I actually bought the truck this past weekend...I dug out the manual and figured out my axle ratio based on the code on the door...apparently R6 means 3.76. And of course the detail for this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-08-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,107
Posted By Shelley
Does anyone know towing capacity of a 1996 Ford...

Does anyone know towing capacity of a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT with a 4.0L V6 and manual transmission (also 4x4 and Supercab)?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-09-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,893
Posted By Shelley
Costco has a sale on batteries and since I need a...

Costco has a sale on batteries and since I need a battery....

My challenge is that I don't know the difference between:

Lawn and Garden Battery

Starting/deep cycle battery

Deep cycle...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,923
Posted By Shelley
Hi Scott and Darren, There seem to be a lot...

Hi Scott and Darren,

There seem to be a lot of Surfsides around the Peg. My dad just bought one that looks a lot like yours, Darren - same two color outside. While I was visiting recently we...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-25-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,257
Posted By Shelley
I'd consider the suggestion about too much weight...

I'd consider the suggestion about too much weight in the front of the trailer too...I wouldn't necessarily describe it as bounce but it sometimes feels a bit like my Explorer Sport and Surfside...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,326
Posted By Shelley
Hey Darren - want to do another set? My dad just...

Hey Darren - want to do another set? My dad just bought a Surfside there and I think I might get the job. I did mine with the salvaged vinyl and zippers but I love the velcro idea!!

So many...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,829
Posted By Shelley
I went with melamine paint but mine weren't...

I went with melamine paint but mine weren't peeling....that could be a challenge unless you can smooth that out with some kind of filler? Or consider putting laminate (not the floor the thin wood...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,836
Posted By Shelley
I'd like to piggyback on this thread.... I...

I'd like to piggyback on this thread....

I can get my furnace lit and have heat :-) But when painting the interior I painted over a little metal tubelike part that I have since been told may be...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-14-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,469
Posted By Shelley
I never bothered cutting the edges off - they...

I never bothered cutting the edges off - they just burn off or once crisped can be broken off easily.

OMG the angel food cake idea sounds amazing!!

I have an older iron but new ones are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,454
Posted By Shelley
So I headed out on my second trip on Friday -...

So I headed out on my second trip on Friday - excited that most of my renos were done, the wiring fixed AND I even remembered to put more air in the tires!

When I got to my destination and went...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,205
Posted By Shelley
Looks terrific! I love the red!

Looks terrific! I love the red!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,240
Posted By Shelley
My Surfside came with a larger, heavy hitch and...

My Surfside came with a larger, heavy hitch and some sway bars. I'm wondering if there is any advantage to using them? I have tried to follow the sway bar topic but it seems to refer more to newer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,818
Posted By Shelley
It wasn't the cost of the controller that put...

It wasn't the cost of the controller that put this on hold, it was the cost of wiring the Explorer. My local shop didn't seem too eager at my offer of a six-pack :roflol
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-28-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,818
Posted By Shelley
Mine has brakes but as I did not have a brake...

Mine has brakes but as I did not have a brake controller and am presently using a borrowed truck, I tow without them hooked up. I think the key is being aware that you need to allow yourself...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,928
Posted By Shelley
Happy news! The RV shop called today and they...

Happy news! The RV shop called today and they didn't need to re-wire the lights. They looked in the control box under the front bunks and some of the connections were in rough shape - seemed to be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-16-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,059
Posted By Shelley
I hope to tackle a few more things over the next...

I hope to tackle a few more things over the next while but it is getting there...new flooring, re-covered cushions and bunk, painted cabinets and new hardware, a faux stainless front for the fridge...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-15-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,928
Posted By Shelley
They tried the easy stuff first - took off the...

They tried the easy stuff first - took off the tail light cover and played with the bulb, connections there etc. Unfortunately that didn't solve the problem so they carried on to testing voltage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,928
Posted By Shelley
So on Friday I was finishing up the trailer and...

So on Friday I was finishing up the trailer and getting ready to go on my first trip in about 4 yrs...of course the last thing I thought about was checking the lights. :duh

I have my dad's 97...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By Shelley
:Thanx: I did find another thread on...

:Thanx:

I did find another thread on buckets people were using so will have a closer look at the trailer tonight .
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By Shelley
I'm hoping to head out in the next couple of...

I'm hoping to head out in the next couple of weeks and while re-organizing my cupboards realized that the sink drain had broken off from a hose that was attached under the cupboard. I've never used...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,138
Posted By Shelley
I am working on my trailer and today decided to...

I am working on my trailer and today decided to re-organize the cupboards while I have it all apart. I knew that there was an awning in there but had never put it up so today I pulled it out to have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,258
Posted By Shelley
Just ordered 2 right hand cranks at Bucars out...

Just ordered 2 right hand cranks at Bucars out here. They seemed to think they could have them for me in a few days...the window near my sink needs doing and one of the back windows - same crank. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,258
Posted By Shelley
Great timing - I just pulled a crank out of one...

Great timing - I just pulled a crank out of one of my windows and was going to take it in and see what a shop could find/order for me. Having this info will be a big help!
:woohoo:
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,092
Posted By Shelley
Interesting article...

Interesting article https://www.canada.com/topics/technology/st...bb-47be861456b6 (https://www.canada.com/topics/technology/story.html?id=93ba6560-8f21-4e57-bbbb-47be861456b6)

Based on some of the...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-22-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 25,570
Posted By Shelley
I've always camped solo and I'd agree that a...

I've always camped solo and I'd agree that a large dog is a deterrent (I'm biased obviously) but have found it interesting that smaller kids never see my dog as any kind of threat but have been asked...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-07-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,897
Posted By Shelley
I've seen lots of comments about tires rotting...

I've seen lots of comments about tires rotting from the inside out while a trailer is sitting and since mine has been sitting for 2 yrs now....the tires look ok from the outside but how would I tell...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-01-2008, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,343
Posted By Shelley
Thanks Donna - although all the physics in that...

Thanks Donna - although all the physics in that discussion made my head spin!

I was interested to see someone towing with a 4 cyl Jeep and would love to hear more specifics of that setup - Ted? ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,343
Posted By Shelley
Does anyone tow with a Jeep TJ or YJ? I'm...

Does anyone tow with a Jeep TJ or YJ? I'm looking at some older mid 90's models and can't find towing capacity. Have also heard that the wheel base is too short to tow with?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,073
Posted By Shelley
My door also doesn't fit quite right - would love...

My door also doesn't fit quite right - would love to know how you solve the problem! :winter
Forum: General Chat 05-15-2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,683
Posted By Shelley
Ok Element owners and former Element owners....do...

Ok Element owners and former Element owners....do you know what the towing capacity is for an Element? One of the dealers here has a 2004 which I might be interested in if I knew it could handle my...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,443
Posted By Shelley
SOLD My dad is selling his 17' Boler. He's...

SOLD

My dad is selling his 17' Boler. He's in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

New battery and pump. Furnace & fridge in good
working order. Very good condition.

$5700 OBO (204) 897 1544

Photos...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-03-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 33,857
Posted By Shelley
Yours looks the same as mine, Eric!

Yours looks the same as mine, Eric!
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