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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,346
Posted By Kevin242
Hinges

Sorry - gone long ago. Good luck with your search.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,409
Posted By Kevin242
Agree - no standing on roof! Too much weight...

Agree - no standing on roof! Too much weight concentrated in a small area will likely cause cracking.

I found with our roof, once the bulk of the sap, dirt and lichens were removed, there were...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-03-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,346
Posted By Kevin242
If you want them, send me a personal message and...

If you want them, send me a personal message and I’ll look into shipping.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,346
Posted By Kevin242
Beachcomber hinges

Hi Shawn,

I have a set of new hinges for a beachcomber. Bought for a different project and didn’t use them. I think I paid about $75 for the pair about 10 years ago.

Are you still needing a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-17-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,535
Posted By Kevin242
Glad you didn't make the assumption and head...

Glad you didn't make the assumption and head south... the locals would have looked at you funny when asking "Where's Waskesiu Lake"?

"Wask-a-what"????
Forum: Classified Archives 04-13-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,101
Posted By Kevin242
Thank Alf. I'll check them out for this part. ...

Thank Alf. I'll check them out for this part.

Kevin
Forum: Classified Archives 04-12-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,101
Posted By Kevin242
My parents have a 1975 Trillium that is missing...

My parents have a 1975 Trillium that is missing the furnace exhaust grille cover (the outside cover). The original measured approx. 10.5" wide by 10" high. If you have one, call Wayne at...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,015
Posted By Kevin242
If you are using a standard 2" receiver on your...

If you are using a standard 2" receiver on your Nissan you can get different drop heights for your ball mount. I have a F150 4x4 and use an 8" drop to get the trailer to tow level. Cost... about...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-15-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,210
Posted By Kevin242
"Spray-nine" from Canadian Tire works well. ...

"Spray-nine" from Canadian Tire works well. Scrub with a brush and rinse off with water.
Forum: Classified Archives 08-06-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,506
Posted By Kevin242
****SOLD!*****

****SOLD!*****
Forum: Classified Archives 08-01-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,506
Posted By Kevin242
https://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...QQAdI...

https://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles...QQAdIdZ64898061 (https://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-trailers-1976-14-Surf-Side-trailer-W0QQAdIdZ64898061)

My sister-in-law's trailer. Avg...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2008, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,896
Posted By Kevin242
You have taken on a seriously big project! It...

You have taken on a seriously big project! It should be nice when done. I'll follow your work with interest!

Kevin
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
For the interior, save the wood panels if you...

For the interior, save the wood panels if you remove them as you will need them to use as templates to cut new ones. The windows can leak from two areas - the space between the aluminum frame and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
Sorry about the delayed reply... I re-used the...

Sorry about the delayed reply... I re-used the cabinet frames and just replaced the panelling. All except the closet. That I rebuilt. The ceiling on mine had sagged as well. I used an awning...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,578
Posted By Kevin242
In Saskatchewan it's legal to tow tandem, however...

In Saskatchewan it's legal to tow tandem, however the middle unit must have tandem axles.

I have spoken to a couple of people who unknowingly tried towing a boat behind a single axle trailer and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-09-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,696
Posted By Kevin242
You can see on our thumbnail that our trailer has...

You can see on our thumbnail that our trailer has the spare mounted on a bracket at the front corner. Leaves the back bumper available for a storage box and is a pretty effective stone guard as...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-09-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,428
Posted By Kevin242
Thanks everyone for the tips... I'm leaning...

Thanks everyone for the tips...

I'm leaning toward the 12 volt for a few reasons:

1. We use very little power most of the time in our small RV, and usually camp for 2-3 days at a time.
2. ...
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,697
Posted By Kevin242
1. Four wet dogs in a dome tent has a "unique"...

1. Four wet dogs in a dome tent has a "unique" smell.
2. Hit 40 and the joints crack a lot when getting up off the ground.
3. Got tired of stumbling over wife & dogs, unzipping the tent and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-05-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,428
Posted By Kevin242
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ask.gif What would be the advantages and disadvantages of using two 6 volt batteries to power an RV instead of the usual single 12 volt "deep...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,228
Posted By Kevin242
Automotive autobody suppliers have a "stripe...

Automotive autobody suppliers have a "stripe eraser" that goes on the end of a drill. It is basically a round rubber eraser that, when applied spinning to a stripe, peels the whole thing away...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-26-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,761
Posted By Kevin242
Another factor in your overall gas mileage is the...

Another factor in your overall gas mileage is the time you take to accellerate up to highway speed. While road and track magazines test 0-60 mph accelleration times, this ability to make it to 60 in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-19-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,656
Posted By Kevin242
My ford f-150 is a 4x4 with the pretty typical 2"...

My ford f-150 is a 4x4 with the pretty typical 2" receiver. When I hook up a standard FG RV, the tongue is way up because of the height of the truck and the rear bumper of the trailer is almost...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,501
Posted By Kevin242
My sister in law has a 1977 Triple E TM-15 Surf...

My sister in law has a 1977 Triple E TM-15 Surf Side. It has some repairs needed (leaky windows, upholstery dated and a bit worn, door hinges weak, flooring poor, and on small "crunch" spot that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-13-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,648
Posted By Kevin242
Also, make sure the shaft on the trailer ball is...

Also, make sure the shaft on the trailer ball is the correct diameter for the hole in the receiver. Some threaded shafts are a much smaller diameter than the receiving hole in many receivers -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-12-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
We took our original cushions to a place called...

We took our original cushions to a place called "Lil' Country Upholstery" in Henribourg, Saskatchewan. Small town business with great service! She steamed the original foam to restore it's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-12-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,177
Posted By Kevin242
Hi Leanne, Which trim - the weatherstripping...

Hi Leanne,

Which trim - the weatherstripping that keeps the water out, or the white "U" shaped trim that goes around the door frame?

Kevin
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-12-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
It's a $16.00 pre-finished vinyl covered 4x8...

It's a $16.00 pre-finished vinyl covered 4x8 wallboard purchased from a local building centre. I was careful when removing the old panelling so I could use each piece as a template when cutting the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 41,559
Posted By Kevin242
We just had our 6 cushions reupholstered and our...

We just had our 6 cushions reupholstered and our cost was $275 for labour, automotive quality material and zippers. She works as a home business in a rural area so her overhead is lower. A city...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,476
Posted By Kevin242
I have seen Fg RV's in "trashed" shape go for...

I have seen Fg RV's in "trashed" shape go for $1000-2000+, so $300-400 would not be realistic in my opinion. If you can get it for that you are stealing it. I reno'd our Beachcomber and even if the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
Exclamation 10006 [ATTACH]10004 One before...

10006

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One before picture ( https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/22.gif ) and three interior shots (...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,072
Posted By Kevin242
10000 9996 Here are a couple of...

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Here are a couple of pictures of our reno'd 1978 Beachcomber. It was rough to start with the ugly, dark wood interior panelling, water damage from leaking roof vent and windows...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,658
Posted By Kevin242
We have a beachcomber 15 and live in Waskesiu...

We have a beachcomber 15 and live in Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan. We have seen 2 others up here.
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