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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-15-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,392
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the input folks. The engineer in me...

Thanks for the input folks. The engineer in me says you must get all the old dirty grease out of the bearing or it will just contaminate the new grease. However I have heard that if a little...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-12-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,392
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Do you folks clean off the old grease before...

Do you folks clean off the old grease before packing the new grease? If so, how do you clean the bearings and races?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Butyl tape is available in black and white. ...

Butyl tape is available in black and white. Would using white to seal a window reduce the amount of black streaking?

Presumably, that streaking comes from any black plastic or rubber materials?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Another butyl window sealant chat

The front window on my 18 month old trailer (molded fiberglass) is leaking. I want to remove it and re-seal.

I have performed this procedure of removing the window, cleaning and re-installing...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the input. I would like the...

Thanks for the input.

I would like the non-skid backing to be attached to the rug.

One area is 20" x 40", the other is 18" x 43". So likely we will need a rug that can be trimmed.

We have...
Forum: General Chat 08-22-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
We are about 1.5 hrs from Ocean City. Many...

We are about 1.5 hrs from Ocean City.

Many features we like very much. A few things are not so likeable. We can chat if you like.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Rug for inside

I purchased some outdoor carpet or rug from a Lowes or such. Green, short knap. Fairly common. It mostly does what we want it to do inside.

It can be cut to size.
It is comfortable to walk...
Forum: General Chat 08-22-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Hi Lisa, I have a Traveler, located in SE...

Hi Lisa,

I have a Traveler, located in SE PA. You can come and check out mine. I was hoping HC would have contacted me to ask. HC knows Donna & Craig Thompson so you could suggest us to them. ...
Forum: General Chat 08-21-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Hi Lisakmoser. Contact Happier Camper. They...

Hi Lisakmoser.

Contact Happier Camper. They can try to find a HCT owner near you that is willing to show you their trailer.

Where are you in NJ?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-06-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Oh gosh. Not a good experience. Fingers crossed.

Oh gosh. Not a good experience. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thank you Alan. I will research further.

Thank you Alan. I will research further.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-03-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks Alan. For some reason your invoice will...

Thanks Alan. For some reason your invoice will not open.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-03-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the info. Is there any problems...

Thanks for the info.

Is there any problems ordering from a Canadian company and delivering to USA?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Flexiride Axles

I am planning on replacing my current torsion axle with a Flexiride torsion axle. Some of the design details are quite attractive to me. Particularly the ability to change the angle of the Spindle...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Fresh Water Tank Sanitizer

While at home, I sanitize the fresh water tank with liquid chlorine. We carry two 2-1/2 gal carboys for drinking & cooking, also easily sanitized with liquid chlorine.

Occasionally it would be...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-16-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,623
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thank you all for the great information. I have...

Thank you all for the great information. I have been using my AeroPress the past two days. Makes very good coffee. Easy to clean. I just need to make two batches. Maybe that is not so bad.

I...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-13-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,623
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Coffee

We are re-evaluating our coffee making techniques while camping.

We have a hand grinder (ceramic burrs) because freshly ground beans seem to yield a much better flavor.

For some years now we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Caulk

There are some places on my trailer that need to be sealed.

I am well aware of the need to not use silicone. My previous trailer had gobs of silicone slathered on by my father (previous owner)...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,105
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Sorry for the long delayed reply. Thanks for...

Sorry for the long delayed reply.

Thanks for the input. The refrigerator seems t be cooling well. It just seems like that relatively small enclosed volume would not be sufficient for a heat sink.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-02-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thank you for all the input folks. I will order...

Thank you for all the input folks. I will order and install some gutter.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-30-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Photos would be great Dave, but don't let me...

Photos would be great Dave, but don't let me distract you from the holidays.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-29-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks Dave.

Thanks Dave.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-27-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Dave, what brand did you use that was very...

Dave, what brand did you use that was very flexible?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for that input. How flexible is the...

Thanks for that input.

How flexible is the gutter? My door & windows have radiused corners so it would be nice to curve the gutters some.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-26-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Rain Gutters

I want to install some rain gutters over the door and windows. Molded fiberglass of course. The flexible plastic with peal-and-stick adhesive looks like it would work well. A bit of searching...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,105
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Refrigerator Cooling Air Flow

My 10 month old 17' trailer has a Dometic 12V compressor refrigerator (drawer style) installed in the kitchenette base cabinet. During my recent trip (it's 4th) it shifted around. Fortunately it...
Forum: General Chat 09-11-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Road Atlas

This subject comes up periodically but a search did not find any recent discussions.

My wife & I mostly use a tablet and Google Maps for trip planning and navigation. We like to have a paper...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-27-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
This trailer was sold this morning.

This trailer was sold this morning.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-27-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
This trailer was sold this morning.

This trailer was sold this morning.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 08-22-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
1984 U Haul CT - Pennsylvania

SOLD

My wife and I have used and loved this trailer for 17 years and it is now time for someone else to fix up and use and love it.

We bought it from my parents about 17 years ago. This is a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Double sided tape

There are a few items I want to hang inside my double shell trailer (smooth gelcoat inside).

3M VHB double dided tape has been mentioned here on the forum. A bit of research reveals there are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,035
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
I removed the cables and installed chains...

I removed the cables and installed chains purchased from a local trailer supply store. The package said 5000 lb rated.

There still is the single point of attachment on the bottom center. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Gonna bump this in case someone might have any...

Gonna bump this in case someone might have any experience or knowledge bonding rubber to fiberglass with contact cement.

I am hesitant to drill any holes in the fiberglass that are notreally...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
I have asked my hair cutter who's grey hair is on...

I have asked my hair cutter who's grey hair is on the floor. And accused her of showing me someone elses shiney head in the mirror.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Good point about finding out if a variance would...

Good point about finding out if a variance would be difficul to get or not. If the pole barn had to be setback from the property line per code it would be difficult to maneuver the trailer into it....
Forum: General Chat 08-15-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 531
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Screen door

Several years ago there was a discussion here about screen doors. Someone mentioned that a bead curtain will keep most flying bugs out.

That is an intriguing concept. Has anyone tried a bead...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-07-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,722
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
The tank does hang down, much more than I would...

The tank does hang down, much more than I would have expected. A lot more clearance than when the big gate valve was still on. It appears as if the factory adapted a tank that is not quite the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,035
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the input & photo. I like the welded...

Thanks for the input & photo. I like the welded on chain lugs.

I might do this mod.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Any thoughts / experience with bonding rubber to...

Any thoughts / experience with bonding rubber to smooth fiberglass (gel coat)?

Would contact cement work long term for mud flaps?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks all. Looks like there are plenty of...

Thanks all. Looks like there are plenty of options.

Do these mirrors provide a clear undistorted image?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the input. Mary and bob, is your...

Thanks for the input.

Mary and bob, is your carport scratch built? Are the posts attached to footings? That would look and work well for me. Although it likely could not be considered a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Carport

I want to set up a carport / shed to protect my trailer when not on the road. The most practical location on my property is at the rear corner or my property, at the end of my driveway.

It needs...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-26-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,722
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
I decided to remove the 4" gate valve and the...

I decided to remove the 4" gate valve and the pipe crossing from the right side to left side. The grey water tank drain is on the right side with a 1/4 turn ball valve and a garden hose adapter. A...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
My first instinct is to not have a glass mirror...

My first instinct is to not have a glass mirror because of the possibility of broken glass. It appears as if glass mirrors are used in our little trailers. I will check with a local glass shop. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks Gerry. I will look to see if the frame...

Thanks Gerry. I will look to see if the frame could be used this way.

The inside of the wheel wells are smooth gelcoat finish. Would it be possible to cut mud flaps from fabric reinforced rubber...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Ooops, hit the wrong button. Are there any...

Ooops, hit the wrong button.

Are there any sources for plastic mirrors?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Interior mirrors

It would be helpful to have a long mirror inside our trailer. I have been looking for sources for plastic mirrors that could be cut to a custom size. So
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Mud flaps on trailer

Last week we towed our new trailer in rain and on muddy camp roads. It became obvious that mud flaps both in front of the wheels and behind would help keep the trailer much cleaner.

What sources...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,035
Posted By Craig D. Thompson
Thanks for the input. I will measure the...

Thanks for the input.

I will measure the cables. If shortening is needed will cable clamps (u-bolt with inserts from hardware store) work sufficiently?
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