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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,520
Posted By adamp
After picking off what I could get easily by...

After picking off what I could get easily by hand, I then used a pressure washer on the interiour. It did a very good job. Once the mess dried up on the driveway I just shoveled it up.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-14-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,310
Posted By adamp
www.customfoam.com (https://www.customfoam.com) is...

www.customfoam.com (https://www.customfoam.com) is a company in Kitchener, Ontario. They are great. If you take in your old foam they will cut new for you within days. If you are replacing one...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-06-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,558
Posted By adamp
Drill a couple of holes in the bottom of the...

Drill a couple of holes in the bottom of the door. Mine had a couple of gallons of water in it.
Otherwise it is awesome. The bed is wide enough for at 6'2", we tore out the old wooden interiour...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-22-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,348
Posted By adamp
Hi Jim, I am down the road in Ayr - south of...

Hi Jim,
I am down the road in Ayr - south of Cambridge. Would you know the weight of your trailer?
Thanks, Adam
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By adamp
Water is mischievious. Check and see if you have...

Water is mischievious. Check and see if you have any screw holes or rivets in the roof line - around the upper cabinet mounting, or even the roof vent. Holes in these spots will let water in and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-20-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,797
Posted By adamp
When I rebuilt ours I shifted the kitchennette...

When I rebuilt ours I shifted the kitchennette over and added a wee extension. Ours is now 57x77.
Adam
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-20-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,650
Posted By adamp
Loctite blue. Great stuff. It prevents nuts and...

Loctite blue. Great stuff. It prevents nuts and bolts from loosening, yet if you need to disassemble it later you can with force.
Adam
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-20-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,379
Posted By adamp
Friends of mine had their 'stickie' nicked from a...

Friends of mine had their 'stickie' nicked from a 'secure' lit lot. It was recovered 3 days later. The thieves (joyriders) jimmed the door, had pizza and beer, and left it in a mall parking lot...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-03-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 33,855
Posted By adamp
Yes I highly recommend doing so, it was a lot of...

Yes I highly recommend doing so, it was a lot of water, and water weighs about 10lbs/gallon, it really adds up and stresses things.


I didn't have a key either. If I remember right the lock is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-02-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 33,855
Posted By adamp
Wow, SurfSide city going on here! Regarding the...

Wow, SurfSide city going on here! Regarding the door - after reading about Boler doors filling with water I gave my door a shake and it had a lovely splashing effect too. I drilled two 1/4 inch...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-19-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,662
Posted By adamp
I put my rig up on blocks so I could crawl under...

I put my rig up on blocks so I could crawl under to find the nuts in the frame, that led me to the bolts in the body. 6 carriage bolts. I had to remove the front gaucho, kitchen, and rear dinette...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,459
Posted By adamp
Hi Mitch! How old is 'older'. From the F/G...

Hi Mitch! How old is 'older'. From the F/G trailers I have seen they will all sag if there is inadequate support. Our Surfside had water damage from unsealed screws, this rotted the roof supports...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 03-12-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,900
Posted By adamp
Len's Mill Store in Kitchener provided the...

Len's Mill Store in Kitchener provided the leopard and tiger prints for re-uphostering the beds/gaucho/dining table and curtains. The kids love it.
Adam
Forum: Classified Archives 01-29-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,857
Posted By adamp
I really can't ship it. My brother is at school...

I really can't ship it. My brother is at school in Missouri. (Pardon my ignorance, I've never been down your way.) Let me check with him and see if he is traveling back and forth anytime soon and...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-05-2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,999
Posted By adamp
The furnace has a new home, a guy is coming to...

The furnace has a new home, a guy is coming to pick it up tomorrow. I am happy to see it put to good use. I had in a local used stuff paper and received no interest on it there.
Adam
Forum: General Chat 01-05-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,188
Posted By adamp
Close the windows and vents!

Close the windows and vents!
Forum: Classified Archives 01-05-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,857
Posted By adamp
I forgot, I also have a 2 burner propane cook top...

I forgot, I also have a 2 burner propane cook top (working when removed) from the late 70's Surfside. I think it is a Suburban. It is not mint, it could use a really good scrubbing with steel wool...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 01-04-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,080
Posted By adamp
99 cent heart attack - any one of those combo...

99 cent heart attack - any one of those combo meals offered by the fast food places.
Forum: Classified Archives 01-04-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,999
Posted By adamp
I have a 7000 Hydro-flame propane heater that is...

I have a 7000 Hydro-flame propane heater that is free to anyone who would like to come and get it. I live 10 minutes south of Kitchener, Ontario. The unit has no blower or fan (never did), it is a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-31-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,518
Posted By adamp
Hi! I am terribly sorry but I am just a smidge...

Hi!
I am terribly sorry but I am just a smidge above being completely computer illiterate, posting a picture is well above my knowledge level. However, I have seen excellent interiour pictures of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2006, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By adamp
Beagles eat skeeters? I am going to have a...

Beagles eat skeeters? I am going to have a little discussion with Benny when I get home! He mostly waits to see what the baby will throw him.
Adam
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-30-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,518
Posted By adamp
Hi! Mine sagged too. The previous owner had...

Hi!
Mine sagged too. The previous owner had removed the support that runs from the left of the sink to the overhead cupboard. When I rebuilt the kitchen, I replace this support and now I don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,236
Posted By adamp
Hi Another good book called 'canoecraft' is...

Hi
Another good book called 'canoecraft' is available and popular at many popular libraries. It has a great section on fibreglassing.
re: measuring the catalyst and resin. I find that when I buy...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 27,289
Posted By adamp
My curiosity ran wild... I called Eggcamper to...

My curiosity ran wild...
I called Eggcamper to see what it is all about. I reached Jim Palmer and was he ever a nice accomodating fellow to talk to. The following is how the conversation went;
He...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-11-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,731
Posted By adamp
'I cant exchange the fan for the low profile...

'I cant exchange the fan for the low profile because i ordered the fan from the US(Thanks Donna D) solely because Canada wanted to RAPE me of my money. I could pay $400 and get it here or pay $169...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-06-2006, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By adamp
Hi! My 79 Surfside has the same trouble with...

Hi!
My 79 Surfside has the same trouble with the 'road side' window. The cut-out hole is too big for the window. I replaced the wooden 'clamp ring' (it was rotten) and it seems to be OK now.
(Has...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,046
Posted By adamp
I was snooping around and found a newspaper...

I was snooping around and found a newspaper article from May 18 at
www.starwars.news-observer.com/stories/o51806/news-20060518061.html...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,227
Posted By adamp
Kitchener PA recently moved to a new store. Same...

Kitchener PA recently moved to a new store. Same troubles as you are describing though. The staff are nice and will go dig around for you though. I have noticed that if the computer says they have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
Thanks very much to everyone for help and advice....

Thanks very much to everyone for help and advice. The Surfside looks much more respectable now.
I recommend a book I get from the library from time to time; 'The Fibreglass Manual - A practical...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,428
Posted By adamp
I leave my Tekonsha plugged in all the time. It...

I leave my Tekonsha plugged in all the time. It draws no power unless braking, and I too would lose it if I were to remove it from the truck between trips.
Adam
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,647
Posted By adamp
Congratulations Martin! Removing the...

Congratulations Martin!
Removing the interiour..., be sure it is necessary. I had mold and mildew between the foam (kind of like seat cushion foam) and the FG shell, so I have removed mine. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
Thanks James! Can I use epoxy over Polyester? ...

Thanks James!
Can I use epoxy over Polyester? Or must I use polyester over polyester?
Adam
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,355
Posted By adamp
Hi! I am renovating my '79 Surfside and have...

Hi!
I am renovating my '79 Surfside and have been browsing Campers World. Great prices. Does anyone know of comparable supplies in Canada. Canadian Tire and Princess Auto are really good, but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2006, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
RE: FG repair. I read it somewhere on this site...

RE: FG repair. I read it somewhere on this site - I think. I have to look it up again before Saturday. I think it goes that Epoxy on Polyester is not a good mix, it will delaminate. Epoxy on...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2006, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
Hi Victor! Thanks for the pictures. What are...

Hi Victor! Thanks for the pictures. What are elevator bolts?

Thanks for great ideas Kurt. I do think that your suggestions are the way to go. I have lots of glass and resin from other projects...
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2006, 07:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,914
Posted By adamp
My Surfside came with junk, mold and mildew. The...

My Surfside came with junk, mold and mildew. The lady took out the bar-b-que lighter, but left the rusty spoons. The guy selling it was going to leave the kids picnic table, but his wife took it. ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-06-2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,105
Posted By adamp
Regarding removing the 'ensolite'. I just...

Regarding removing the 'ensolite'. I just finished spending two evenings of quality time with my Surfside and a gas powered pressure washer. The insulation (foam with a latex covering - a.k.a....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
Thanks Tom. Kurt and Ann. Another problem I...

Thanks Tom. Kurt and Ann.
Another problem I thought of with my original idea is that holes every 4 inches along the side of the rig will just provide a nice perforation and eventually allow the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-05-2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By adamp
Hello! I tore into my '79 Surfside structure...

Hello!
I tore into my '79 Surfside structure yesterday. It appeared to be sagging on the curb side. After lifting the body off the frame I have discovered that the frame and suspension are square...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-24-2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,996
Posted By adamp
Beautiful! Where was it built? You'll be egging...

Beautiful! Where was it built? You'll be egging in no time!
Adam
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-11-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 35,932
Posted By adamp
Hey Roy! When are you bringing your baby home? ...

Hey Roy! When are you bringing your baby home? I wanna see it!

Adam in Ayr
Forum: Classified Archives 05-01-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,510
Posted By adamp
That Boler does look nasty, but fiberglass is...

That Boler does look nasty, but fiberglass is just amazing stuff. Spend a 1/2 hour with that rig in the pressure washer bay at the local Canadian Tire (Inside and out) and it would look much, much...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-27-2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 100,857
Posted By adamp
Call Can-Am RV in London Ontario and ask why they...

Call Can-Am RV in London Ontario and ask why they are not handling them anymore. Can-Am has a really good reputation in South-Western Ontario for quality and the new Trillium apparently was not a...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-27-2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,510
Posted By adamp
Hi Roy! Check ebay, US, RV's, trailers...

Hi Roy!
Check ebay, US, RV's, trailers etc, type in Trillium and find a 15 footer that is in Toronto. Supposed to have bathroom! Should be close to you to check out? Asking $2500, no bids.
...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-27-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,945
Posted By adamp
Hi Cam, The water damage is quite...

Hi Cam,
The water damage is quite thorough. Some came in on the curbside closet from a crack in the roof there - cause unknown. Other water came in through the ceiling vent and down the...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-24-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,945
Posted By adamp
I may have just the thing for you. I'll check...

I may have just the thing for you. I'll check tonight. The neighbour's boy was playing with my kids and popped out the one lens, I am planning on replacing all outside lights. I removed them on...
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