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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,138
Posted By Radar1
Coleman 2 burner

I normally use my Pit Boss 17" griddle for cooking, supplemented by a single burner stove for the percolator. I also carry my old Coleman white gas stove as a backup and keep it in the front of the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,020
Posted By Radar1
I used ZEP a couple of times on my Scamp. It does...

I used ZEP a couple of times on my Scamp. It does really look good when done, but it starts flaking off in spots after a few years. I eventually stripped it again and just used wax after that.
The...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 02-17-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,870
Posted By Radar1
I'll be arriving site 52 on the 24th.

I'll be arriving site 52 on the 24th.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 02-16-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By Radar1
See you then! Is the dinner train still running?

See you then! Is the dinner train still running?
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 02-16-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,629
Posted By Radar1
Not really a rally anymore, but more of a...

Not really a rally anymore, but more of a gathering of friends and newcomers. Impromptu events as we go along. Lots of people bring musical instruments and gather for jam sessions if you like doing...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 01-31-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,864
Posted By Radar1
Site 52

Hopefully I'll make it this year. Reserved site 52 from 31 May-4 June.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 01-31-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,629
Posted By Radar1
2024, March 11-18: Cracked eggs and Spam Gunter Hill gathering in March

Anyone that wants to come to the gathering the week ending with St Patricks day seems as good as any.
I don't see that anyone created a post for the annual gathering that "Shorty" started about 12...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-21-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,090
Posted By Radar1
I plan to be there this year from March 11-18....

I plan to be there this year from March 11-18. Unfortunately this will be my first time out in the camper without my wonderful partner since Marilyn lost her battle with cancer this month.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-18-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By Radar1
I don't think the converter is on the same...

I don't think the converter is on the same circuit as the fridge, but it might be. Does the DC voltage decrease when you flip the fridge circuit breaker? If it does, then that would indicate they are...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 11-18-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,870
Posted By Radar1
Hungry Mother state park is near Marion, VA, just...

Hungry Mother state park is near Marion, VA, just above the NE TN and NW NC borders.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,692
Posted By Radar1
Out of curiosity, I just looked up the towing...

Out of curiosity, I just looked up the towing specs for the 2016 Prius-V and this is what the manual says.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-01-2023, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,692
Posted By Radar1
Your tow vehicle will normally have a GVWR...

Your tow vehicle will normally have a GVWR printed on the door jamb with a payload rating.
Payload shows how much weight you can put in/on the car, and the tongue weight has to be included in that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,692
Posted By Radar1
I'm not sure. Their website is certainly...

I'm not sure. Their website is certainly downsized from the time when we were considering them, yet still exists.
You could view and download pictures at one point but not now.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,692
Posted By Radar1
Weiscraft (https://www.weiscrafttrailers.com/)...

Weiscraft (https://www.weiscrafttrailers.com/) sells small fiberglass campers that weigh about 1100 lbs. If you just want a place to sleep off the ground, and carry kayaks on top, their Roughneck...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-26-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,029
Posted By Radar1
I now have 2 CPAP machines. My older one runs...

I now have 2 CPAP machines.
My older one runs directly on 12 volts DC, so I use that in the camper. The most battery power I have used with that in dry mode (I don't use the humidifier) was 8 amps...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-25-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By Radar1
I was ready to head up to Canada to grab one of...

I was ready to head up to Canada to grab one of those when they were selling a bunch of them. I liked that it had an expandable roof that would allow parking in many garages, and the novelty.
After...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-25-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By Radar1
I doubt a list like that exists, as each place...

I doubt a list like that exists, as each place that might allow them also might have several restrictions on when you can use them and where you can use them.
Here is just one example of a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By Radar1
Thanks for the update Steve. Did you start...

Thanks for the update Steve.
Did you start getting nervous when you were getting down to those 10% levels, or did you have enough charging stations available to not be worried?
I know I get nervous...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-24-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By Radar1
The spinning wheel shouldn't be pushable...

The spinning wheel shouldn't be pushable sideways. At each end of that adjuster are pieces with slots that slide into the brake pads. If the adjuster was loosened too much, one of the ends may have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-23-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By Radar1
That actually makes sense! If you are a low...

That actually makes sense! If you are a low mileage driver then you are getting unfairly penalized by a flat fee. With a gas vehicle, you only pay taxes on how much you drive.
Having the option to...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 10-19-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,669
Posted By Radar1
Thank you for creating this each year!

Thank you for creating this each year!
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Upcoming) 10-17-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,325
Posted By Radar1
2024, Oct 18-20: King of the Wild Frontier gathering

Looks like the King of the Wild Frontier gathering will be held again Oct 18-20 2024.
Held at the David Crockett birthplace state park in NE TN (not to be confused with the David Crockett state park...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-03-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,985
Posted By Radar1
Our sway control came with instructions on how to...

Our sway control came with instructions on how to test to see if you could leave it connected when backing, or had to disconnect it.
Ours passed the test so we do not have to disconnect it when...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 771
Posted By Radar1
One easy to check item is to make sure the wiring...

One easy to check item is to make sure the wiring on the breaker itself has not become loose from bouncing down the highway. If the wire is loose then it could be drawing more current. Just make sure...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-23-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Radar1
I agree most of those Bigfoots would be too heavy...

I agree most of those Bigfoots would be too heavy for a Ranger. Only one Oliver showed up on Fred and Jon's trailer weights spreadsheet (sorted for total weight), and that one weighed less than the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By Radar1
Glad you got it figured out. Might be a good idea...

Glad you got it figured out. Might be a good idea to coat the new fuse contacts with dielectric grease to reduce corrosion if that fuse is out in the elements like ours was.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-11-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Radar1
I like the Maverick, especially the hybrid...

I like the Maverick, especially the hybrid version. Unfortunately, neither engine has towing specs compatible with my current trailer, so I guess I'll just have to stick with the Ranger for awhile,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-11-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By Radar1
We like our fiberglass campers, we had a Scamp...

We like our fiberglass campers, we had a Scamp and now an Escape. Much quieter inside than our old campers, but then they were just pop-ups with canvas walls.
The Oliver is a very well built camper...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By Radar1
I suspect the only time I would need to use the...

I suspect the only time I would need to use the rooftop exit is if the trailer was blown over onto the door by wind or flood. It would be easy to reach then. Found this in NFPA 1192.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-10-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Radar1
About those 4 cyl Rangers. I still have an...

About those 4 cyl Rangers.
I still have an extra 3,000 lbs of towing capacity with my 4 cylinder Ranger pulling my 4500 lb Escape 19 (Tow rating 7500/750).
My suspension has over 1,700 lb payload...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-07-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Radar1
I miss the 24 gallon tank on my Dodge Dakota...

I miss the 24 gallon tank on my Dodge Dakota compared to the 18.8 gallon tank on my Ranger, but when towing, that extra 5.2 gallons only gave me an extra 20 miles of range due to the difference in...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 08-05-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Radar1
Another vote for the Ranger. Ours is the 2019 and...

Another vote for the Ranger. Ours is the 2019 and has pulled our 16' Scamp (loaded weight ranged from 2,540 to 3,080), and now pulls our 19' Escape (loaded weight 4450).
Be sure to order the towing...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-24-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,500
Posted By Radar1
I considered them at one time, but the steep...

I considered them at one time, but the steep price combined with the 15 year lifespan before you have to dispose of them, reminded me that my steel tanks work just fine.

There was also a recall of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,335
Posted By Radar1
I had that problem and found a small spring that...

I had that problem and found a small spring that holds the latch closed.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-24-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,415
Posted By Radar1
We have stayed at Cumberland Mtn state park as...

We have stayed at Cumberland Mtn state park as the halfway between Hiawassee before and enjoyed it. If you are a Harvest Host member, there is also the Kentucky Railway Museum just South of Bardstown...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-24-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,524
Posted By Radar1
I'm late in posting or even seeing this thread,...

I'm late in posting or even seeing this thread, we did already reserve spot 2 last year. Hope we can still make it but Marilyn has several health issues that decided to bother her at the same time,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-15-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Radar1
I've always been a bit confused about the need...

I've always been a bit confused about the need for WDH with lightweight trailers.
On one hand, I understand how they take weight off the rear axle, and transfer it to the front axle and trailer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-27-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 16,329
Posted By Radar1
Glad we got to see and talk to you at Gunter...

Glad we got to see and talk to you at Gunter Hill. It was a bit on the chilly side this year, was wondering about your trip home.
Dave and Marilyn
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-19-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,619
Posted By Radar1
After trying French Press, Aeropress, pourovers,...

After trying French Press, Aeropress, pourovers, and Moki pots, we came back to our trusty old reliable and low tech percolator on a gas burner.
We use a paper filter in the basket to make cleanup...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 03-04-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,090
Posted By Radar1
Hope all goes well Larry! We hope we can still...

Hope all goes well Larry! We hope we can still make it, but we cut our 2 weeks down to one week. 13-19 March site 74 again.
Forum: General Chat 03-04-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By Radar1
Dual propane tank installation

Scamp just uses the tray and holder, and screws it onto the top of the frame with self tapping screws.
If you get one of those kits, you have the option of using your current regulator/hose and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-22-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,982
Posted By Radar1
They still make them. Trailer Valet...

They still make them. Trailer Valet (https://trailervalet.com/jacks/) even has models with removable handles that come with drill attachments. You could remove the current jack and replace with one...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,982
Posted By Radar1
I have the Curt that you described in the first...

I have the Curt that you described in the first post on my Ford Ranger. I used a standard length, but couldn't open my tailgate. The longer one allows me to open my tailgate all the way.
I don't...
Forum: General Chat 02-10-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By Radar1
Doesn't the word Casita translate to "little...

Doesn't the word Casita translate to "little house" and it's on wheels?
Forum: General Chat 02-10-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By Radar1
They only "require" 87 octane, not 91. "Your...

They only "require" 87 octane, not 91.
"Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in high altitude...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-08-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,956
Posted By Radar1
KZ brand Escapes are stick built, and not...

KZ brand Escapes are stick built, and not fiberglass. The Escape trailer mentioned in the prior post is from Escape Trailer Industries (https://escapetrailer.com/escape-17b-specifications/)....
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By Radar1
You can still get a decent SUV tow vehicle for...

You can still get a decent SUV tow vehicle for less than $40,000. We have a 2017 Dodge Durango with 6,200 lb tow capacity.
Just for kicks, I decided to build and price a new one (2022) on the Dodge...
Forum: General Chat 02-08-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By Radar1
I retired from the USAF since I knew I was hot...

I retired from the USAF since I knew I was hot for an assignment to Korea and didn't want to go there. Years later, our son was assigned to Korea so we visited. Loved it there! The South Korean...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-08-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,127
Posted By Radar1
I agree with Oldwave (John). I wonder if the...

I agree with Oldwave (John).
I wonder if the electrician you used is familiar with RVs and that the 50 amp for RVs is just 120 volts, and not 240 like the 50 amp plugs for dryers and such in a...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,921
Posted By Radar1
I was really lucky in timing. My 2019 Ranger...

I was really lucky in timing.
My 2019 Ranger XLT was only 25K after rebates and discounts, and when I ordered my 2020 Escape 19, it was before the COVID camper envy spike and only cost 30K.
So,...
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