Journey with Confidence
RV GPS App
RV Trip Planner
RV LIFE Campground Reviews
RV Maintenance
Take a Speed Test
Free 7 Day Trial
×
Home
Forums
Maintenance & Restoration
Care of FGRV Trailers
Owners Helping Owners
Mods, Alterations, Updates
Towing, Hitching, Axles
Fulltiming in your FGRV
Rallies, Camping, Trips
Rallies, Meets
Camping, Reports
Camp Cooking
Rallies Archive
Community Forums
News & Announcements
Introductions
General Chat
Join Now
Registry
FGRV Registry
Search the Registry
Add/Edit My Trailers
by Username
Recently Added
Recently Updated
Most Popular
Add a Trailer
Gallery
Photo Categories
Rallies/Gatherings
Scamp Trailers
Trillium Trailers
Boler Trailers
Bigfoot Trailers
Burro Trailers
U-Haul Trailers
view more »
Recent Trailer Photos
Upload a Photo
Classifieds
Manufacturers
Current
Bigfoot
Casita
EggCamper
Escape
Lil Snoozy
Little Joe
Oliver
Parkliner
Scamp
Trillium
view more »
Legacy
Compact
Boler
U-Haul
Burro
Play-Pac
Amerigo
Ventura
Oxygen
Miti-Lite
Love Bug
Havasu
Fiber Stream
Cloud
Trail Mite
Surf-Side
Perris Pacer
Biggar
view more »
More
Rally Calendar
Document Center
Helpful Links
FGRV Store
Signup for Daily Topics Email
Fiberglass RV
>
Search Forums
Search Results
Fiberglass RV
Click Here to Login
Register
Registry
Registry
All Garages
Browse by Username
Browse Recently Added
Browse Recently Modified
Browse Most Popular
Advanced Search
Help
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Log in
Community Links
Groups
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Site Team
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Search Site / Google
Search Photo Albums
Go to Page...
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
Showing results 1 to 50 of 73
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
johnlochbuie
Forum:
General Chat
12-16-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies:
8
Thousand Trails website
Views:
1,045
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Thousands Trails
Most of their campgrounds are not well taken care of believe me I know I worked at one they have outside San Antonio .
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
11-22-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies:
2
2007 Casita battery
Views:
790
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Battery Drain
Propane detector is wired to battery and is a battery drain .
Forum:
Money Matters
10-14-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies:
39
How do you take payment for a sold camper?
Views:
4,399
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Certified check is safer.
Certified check is safer.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-16-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies:
16
I need more comfortable captain chairs in the FD.
Views:
1,395
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Never fixed the problem on ours what I noticed is...
Never fixed the problem on ours what I noticed is they are slightly tipped forward and makes them uncomfortable .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies:
23
1986 Casita Construction
Views:
1,561
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Scroll saw .
Scroll saw .
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-23-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies:
16
Old battery paired to new battery?
Views:
1,893
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Because the older battery will pull power from...
Because the older battery will pull power from new battery .
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-08-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies:
19
surge protectors
Views:
1,453
Posted By
johnlochbuie
So what is your point not the same thing .
So what is your point not the same thing .
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-08-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies:
19
surge protectors
Views:
1,453
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I don't use and in 30years have never needed one .
I don't use and in 30years have never needed one .
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-01-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies:
4
Handicap Entry Assistance Ideas?
Views:
715
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Handicap
Motorstep 12 volt lift made in England it is made for people that can't use steps I have one for my wife who had a stroke she uses it to get in our truck actually made to use in RV and is portable .
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-24-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies:
7
Air conditioner
Views:
1,261
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Just get what they call a Soft Start not hard to...
Just get what they call a Soft Start not hard to put on they give instructions and all the wiring makes compressor start easier and quietly doesn't take has much current to start so at home you can...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-24-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies:
7
Freezing Fridge
Views:
688
Posted By
johnlochbuie
The little clip on the fins with wire attached...
The little clip on the fins with wire attached controls the temperature you need to slide it up or down to lower or rise the temperature. I doubt it's bad just in the wrong position .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-24-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies:
5
How can I stop my Dometic refrigerator from freezing food in the fridge (freezer work
Views:
4,115
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Cold refrigerator
The little clip on the fins controls the temperature you need to slide it up or down to lower or rise the temperature .
Forum:
General Chat
11-02-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies:
20
New Scamp Wrap-around Cabinets
Views:
2,806
Posted By
johnlochbuie
That's not new casita offered back in 2002 .
That's not new casita offered back in 2002 .
Forum:
General Chat
10-01-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies:
6
Opinions regarding Coleman Camp Stove
Views:
1,513
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I have a Camp Chef two burners on top with oven...
I have a Camp Chef two burners on top with oven on the bottom with its own burner and it works good have baked a few things in it .
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-17-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies:
33
Long hitchball connector (stinger?)
Views:
3,211
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Check out Jack-E-Up you can remove the whole jack...
Check out Jack-E-Up you can remove the whole jack you can find it on Amazon .
Forum:
General Chat
09-17-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies:
8
Funny moments & adventures
Views:
1,295
Posted By
johnlochbuie
My wife use to give hand signals with her hand...
My wife use to give hand signals with her hand open so I couldn't tell which way she was pointing .
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-17-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies:
33
Long hitchball connector (stinger?)
Views:
3,211
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Check out Jack-E-Up after hitching up you can...
Check out Jack-E-Up after hitching up you can remove the whole jack and when you get to where you are going you put it back on its nice you don't have jack hanging down because I had same problem I...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-03-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies:
14
Casita Conundrum(s)
Views:
2,129
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I never shut mine off .
I never shut mine off .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-13-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies:
35
Need to eliminate standing water in refrig.
Views:
2,862
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Most already have a drain .
Most already have a drain .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-06-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies:
11
HELP! Dometic refrigerator not working BUT freezer is!
Views:
1,584
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Are you running it on gas or electricity...
Are you running it on gas or electricity electricity will kool it better.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-30-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies:
6
2000 casita screen door
Views:
997
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I made one with two pieces of screen one a little...
I made one with two pieces of screen one a little wider than the other one so it overlaps and fishing weights on bottom it isn't perfect but it works .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-30-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies:
14
2 new battery. Neither hold charge.
Views:
1,634
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Propane detecter is always on .
Propane detecter is always on .
Forum:
General Chat
07-23-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies:
19
A new plug & play ac soft start.
Views:
6,487
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Yes it does but the one they are showing costs...
Yes it does but the one they are showing costs $750dollars I have the hard wired one only 250 and easy to do .
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-23-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies:
215
Towing with an electric vehicle
Views:
16,347
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I will never own electric vehicles first off...
I will never own electric vehicles first off truck big enough to pull my trailer cost 80,000 dollars and range of 150 miles and most campgrounds will not allow you to charge them .
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-09-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies:
15
Converter Problem?
Views:
1,527
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Battery is shot won't take a charge
Battery is shot won't take a charge
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-09-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies:
19
Picking the right hitch....the 2d time
Views:
1,571
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You don't need a wdh for a trailer that light I...
You don't need a wdh for a trailer that light I towed my 16ft with small pickup and only had a sway bar and no problems now pull 21 ft trailer and only have a a sway bar and no issues .
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-02-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies:
7
Where to jack up my trailer?
Views:
1,177
Posted By
johnlochbuie
No never put jack under axle always put jack...
No never put jack under axle always put jack under frame .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-02-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies:
19
Propane Depector
Views:
1,425
Posted By
johnlochbuie
I put one on mine got tired of it draining the...
I put one on mine got tired of it draining the battery when it isn't plugged in and it still works fine and has a green light on it so I just look for the light so I know if it is on .
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-25-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies:
22
killed battery question
Views:
2,608
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Yes it can drain it that fast.
Yes it can drain it that fast.
Forum:
General Chat
06-22-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies:
17
Life in the slow lane
Views:
2,215
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Slow Lane
Guess you have never driven though Atlanta you have people doing 80 ,90 miles an hour in all the lanes plus cutting in and out and no signals .
Forum:
Forum Admin, News & Announcements
06-18-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies:
16
Yellowstone National Park Temporary Closure!
Views:
1,643
Posted By
johnlochbuie
They will be opening limited areas next week .
They will be opening limited areas next week .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-26-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies:
21
NEW Casita outlets not working, please help!
Views:
5,696
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Check your GFI plug .
Check your GFI plug .
Forum:
General Chat
02-19-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies:
25
Value State Policies to insure replacement value
Views:
2,028
Posted By
johnlochbuie
By law you must have brakes.
By law you must have brakes.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-29-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies:
35
Refrigerator not cooling on gas or AC - Repair or Replace???
Views:
2,867
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Did anyone check the sensor that is on the fins...
Did anyone check the sensor that is on the fins inside the fridge that controls the temperature .
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-29-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies:
35
Refrigerator not cooling on gas or AC - Repair or Replace???
Views:
2,867
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Modern RV frig does not have to be perfectly...
Modern RV frig does not have to be perfectly level .
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-22-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies:
22
installing an anti-sway bar
Views:
3,607
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You don't need to weld it on comes with mounting...
You don't need to weld it on comes with mounting bolts that you can do yourself.
Forum:
General Chat
01-19-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies:
97
Ford Lightning disappointing update
Views:
8,148
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You know what they can do with their electric...
You know what they can do with their electric cars and truck .
Forum:
General Chat
12-11-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies:
14
2000 Casita SD Value
Views:
3,691
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Seems high to me I only paid 10'000 for my 2002...
Seems high to me I only paid 10'000 for my 2002 new .
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
11-27-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies:
13
SHURflo Pump Not Working
Views:
3,393
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Water pump
Well that is fine if you like the taste of antifreeze and you use twice as much antifreeze I use less . half a gallon .
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
11-27-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies:
13
SHURflo Pump Not Working
Views:
3,393
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Pump not working
First of all you don't put antifreeze in fresh water tank and one gallon isn't enough for pump to pick it up it is just sucking air plus you need to turn on a faucet for the pump to come on you need...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-04-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies:
16
TV Connector Troubleshooting
Views:
1,057
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You have the wiring problem if you leave the TV...
You have the wiring problem if you leave the TV connected to trailer it will drain TV battery which it is not designed to do.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-04-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies:
16
TV Connector Troubleshooting
Views:
1,057
Posted By
johnlochbuie
TV is not supposed to charge the battery it only...
TV is not supposed to charge the battery it only sends small amount to the battery my dodge ram doesn't charge the battery.
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-25-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies:
15
Tired of jacking up and down!
Views:
2,283
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You know they make a hitch jack that you use your...
You know they make a hitch jack that you use your drill on.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-28-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies:
18
Casita 17ft using Blue OX Sway Pro WDH?
Views:
2,039
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You don't need a wdh on casita just a sway bar is...
You don't need a wdh on casita just a sway bar is all you need.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-17-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies:
96
Operating a 3-way fridge while driving?
Views:
15,547
Posted By
johnlochbuie
While driving
I have always run my frig on propane while driving on every trailer that I have owned for years never had a problem and never turn it off while filling up tv you would have to have gas at over the...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-03-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies:
26
Can't get the wheel off!!
Views:
2,791
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Can't get wheel off
Do you have the jack under axel or under the frame if you put jack under the frame the axel will drop down more as you jack it up.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-24-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies:
19
Jacking up Scamp 16 - Did I do it right?
Views:
3,547
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Jacking up
There is no reason why you need to jack up a trailer when not being used for long periods .
Forum:
Hi, I am....
03-31-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies:
37
new member with specific question
Views:
3,159
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Towing with jeep
Had a16 ft casita towing with 4 cylinder nission in Colorado and never had any problems up and down the highest passes not a jeep but you should be fine.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-24-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies:
24
Water In Pipes When Traveling
Views:
2,171
Posted By
johnlochbuie
You don't need to drain off the water once you...
You don't need to drain off the water once you take off the fresh water hose there is no pressure in the system it is not a sealed system. Has for a pressure regulate have used them in the past but...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-27-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies:
74
Chevy or ford tow vehicle ?
Views:
7,405
Posted By
johnlochbuie
Chevy or ford
Lived in Colorado and use to pull 16 ft casita with 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder over rabbit ears pass with no problem.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 73
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
» Recent Discussions
Dual-use LiFePo?
Tour a Casita
Hi
1998 Casita Spirit Deluxe -...
1984 Bigfoot 17’ - older than us 😂
2005 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe...
sealing rivets on scamp roof
Current Fiberglass Trailer Market
1985 Ultra Lite - Arizona
Hot water issue
Hola, we join you from La Paz!
2024, April 25-28: Spring NOG -...
2024, May 18-21: Springfling New...
2018 Escape 5.0TA 5.0TA -...
1981 Scamp Model1 - California
Casita vs. Scamp
» Trailer Showcase
1976 Ventura 400B
lukamar
Daisy
Pomfritz
» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
»
Featured Campgrounds
Appalachian Campground
Shartlesville, Pennsylvania
Starlight Campground and RV Park
Mancelona, Michigan
Thousand Trails Kenisee Lake
Jefferson, Ohio
Thousand Trails Hidden Cove
Arley, Alabama
Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort
Chocowinity, North Carolina
Reviews provided by
All times are GMT -6. The time now is
05:35 PM
.
-- FGRV 2.0
-- Mobile
Contact Us
-
Home
-
Archive
-
RVLife
-
Community Rules
-
Terms of Service
-
Privacy
-
Accessibility
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.