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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2017, 09:45 PM
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2002 13' Scamp Centurion 3000 toast/replacement
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3,244
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John Perry
I made my mounting brackets out of 2"x3/16...
I made my mounting brackets out of 2"x3/16 aluminum angle iron.
I cut 5 inch long pieces of the angle iron, bolted it to the panel side frames with enough space for air circulation and the used 3M...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2017, 09:36 PM
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2002 13' Scamp Centurion 3000 toast/replacement
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3,244
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John Perry
When I first went solar I used to lug my Honda...
When I first went solar I used to lug my Honda 2000i when I went camping when.
I finally traded it for a 1000 watt Honda and some cash in case the power went out in the winter and I couldn't run my...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2017, 08:33 PM
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2002 13' Scamp Centurion 3000 toast/replacement
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3,244
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John Perry
The last time I went winter camping was in my...
The last time I went winter camping was in my lightweight slide in pop up camper last November. It was at the 8500 ft. elevation in the Sierra Nevada's about 20 miles from my home.
My 2 gallon...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-01-2017, 07:19 PM
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Brake parts for 1980 Bigfoot
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940
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John Perry
Electric brakes are either 10" or 7". The...
Electric brakes are either 10" or 7".
The last trailer I rebuilt was a Lil Bigfoot and the brakes came from them.
Call them, they will be glad to help you.
Both sides including drums are around...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2017, 07:12 PM
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2002 13' Scamp Centurion 3000 toast/replacement
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3,244
Posted By
John Perry
Really??? I didn't know that. I guess that's...
Really???
I didn't know that.
I guess that's exactly why you need a battery for your solar panel.
Over the last 15 years I have rebuilt and refurbished at least 15 Egg's.
Lil Bigfoots, Bigfoots,...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
05-01-2017, 06:57 PM
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Brake parts for 1980 Bigfoot
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940
Posted By
John Perry
NorthernTool.com I used to refurbish Eggs. ...
NorthernTool.com
I used to refurbish Eggs.
I've ordered at least 10 complete brake sets from them over the years.
Great company.
John
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2017, 06:33 PM
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2002 13' Scamp Centurion 3000 toast/replacement
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3,244
Posted By
John Perry
Why not two independent systems, 110 and 12v. ...
Why not two independent systems, 110 and 12v.
Spend the convertor money on a solar system and forget the convertor????
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-21-2017, 03:36 PM
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38
Sway control
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4,420
Posted By
John Perry
If you're sure your trailer is in good mechanical...
If you're sure your trailer is in good mechanical condition and your comfortable with the handling of your rig while towing a sway control might be the thing for you.
How close to level is your...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-21-2017, 03:19 PM
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Sway control
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4,420
Posted By
John Perry
If you feel better having a sway control have...
If you feel better having a sway control have one.
I have no problem with that.
I simply do not want people new to towing to think they NEED things when they don't.
I want them to realize a danger...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-20-2017, 11:56 PM
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38
Sway control
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4,420
Posted By
John Perry
HIDING does not solve a dangerous underlying...
HIDING does not solve a dangerous underlying problem which could have catastrophic results!!
I have towed 6 horse trailer across country, stock trailers, boat trailers, 5th wheel trailers Scamps,...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-20-2017, 07:45 PM
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38
Sway control
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4,420
Posted By
John Perry
IF you NEED a sway control during normal towing...
IF you NEED a sway control during normal towing conditions you have a dangerous problem you need to remedy.
A sway control only hides the problem!!
I have been towing one thing or another for close...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-30-2017, 09:32 PM
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Lakes almost full
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John Perry
Lakes almost full
For all you So Cal people who have given up on Lake Isabella and the Kern River area because of the drought IT'S ALMOST FULL!!!!
There's still a lot of snow to melt so the lake is sure to be FULL...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-30-2017, 09:26 PM
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Lakes almost full
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John Perry
Lakes almost full
It's been awhile since I've been around.
I thought I'd let you all in Southern Ca, who've given up on Lake Isabella and the Kern River the lake I almost full and there is still a lot of snow to...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-20-2008, 02:11 PM
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Blue wire on 7 pin connector shows 12v all the time ?
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4,073
Posted By
John Perry
Thanks, It's good to know for sure. John
Thanks, It's good to know for sure.
John
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-20-2008, 12:24 AM
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Catalytic Heater Question: Do they smell?
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10,092
Posted By
John Perry
I have a portable Buddy that I used in my first...
I have a portable Buddy that I used in my first Scamp. There was a slight odor the first time it was used. I used it on 2 other occassions and did not notice any odor.
John
Forum:
General Chat
04-16-2008, 07:34 PM
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Lessons from the End of the Road
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2,216
Posted By
John Perry
You can have some great Fly Fishing on the Kern...
You can have some great Fly Fishing on the Kern River just north of Kernville Ca. Less than 300 miles from you. There are many FS campgrounds right on the river.
I can't remember the last time I...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-16-2008, 06:42 PM
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5
Blue wire on 7 pin connector shows 12v all the time ?
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4,073
Posted By
John Perry
I don't have an Oddesy controller but I have...
I don't have an Oddesy controller but I have installed several controllers on my PUs over the last few years and none have had a continually hot line to the trailer.
I just went out and double...
Forum:
General Chat
04-14-2008, 01:21 AM
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14
'tis spring, on the road again
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3,022
Posted By
John Perry
I couldn't stand it any longer so last Friday I...
I couldn't stand it any longer so last Friday I loaded up and went to one of my favorite spots.
I had to go the back way through the deseert and then up into the tall timber. I got the Scamp all...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-14-2008, 12:06 AM
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78
what to tow with?
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15,447
Posted By
John Perry
Hi Dawn, as one who has owned Toyotas for years I...
Hi Dawn, as one who has owned Toyotas for years I can tell you there is one problem that some Toyota owners have. They get tired of their Toyota and want something newer before there is any real...
Forum:
General Chat
04-10-2008, 11:57 PM
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64
Best Investment
Views:
10,269
Posted By
John Perry
Bobbie go online to Harbor Frieght and order...
Bobbie go online to Harbor Frieght and order item#95684-3VGA. They are magnetic backup aids, one for the TV and one for the trailer, that you watch in your rear view mirror and when the meet you are...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-09-2008, 06:13 PM
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11
12 volt air compressor
Views:
3,724
Posted By
John Perry
Costco, $49.95. John
Costco, $49.95.
John
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-07-2008, 11:52 PM
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19
Advice Installing Power / Electrical from Scratch
Views:
4,801
Posted By
John Perry
I have to agree with Byron 14 gauge wire is all...
I have to agree with Byron 14 gauge wire is all you should ever need in your trailer.
I just installed a charge line from the TV battery to the trailer and a brake line from the controller to the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-07-2008, 11:36 PM
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7
Brake Controller for Toyota Tacoma??
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4,853
Posted By
John Perry
I have a controller made by Hopkins it is the...
I have a controller made by Hopkins it is the Impulse model. I took it out of my old Tacoma and put it in my new Tacoma. I needed one immediately so went to Pep Boys, it was the only one they had in...
Forum:
General Chat
04-07-2008, 09:39 AM
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15
Tacoma 2.7 4cyl. engine
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7,873
Posted By
John Perry
I am on my 2nd 2.7L. Toyota. I bought an 05 with...
I am on my 2nd 2.7L. Toyota. I bought an 05 with a manual tran. when the first came out. I got tired of shifting and bought a new 07 Tacoma with an automatic just last week. They offered me so much...
Forum:
Money Matters
04-06-2008, 10:23 PM
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11
Is this Risky Business?
Views:
2,584
Posted By
John Perry
About 10 years ago I got a good buy on a travel...
About 10 years ago I got a good buy on a travel traileer with expired plates. By the time I paid the prior years DMV fees and penalties it cost me almost $400.00.
Gina has good advice, have him get...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-05-2008, 10:28 PM
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27
Finally got a Scamp! Axle/suspension perhaps needs work
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8,062
Posted By
John Perry
I had a rattely hitch several years ago. I took a...
I had a rattely hitch several years ago. I took a 1/2 inch bolt and nut, drilled a hole in the side of the receiver tube large enough for the bolt to go through and had a welder weld the nut to the...
Forum:
General Chat
04-05-2008, 09:32 PM
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6
U-Haul hitches- Beware
Views:
3,381
Posted By
John Perry
I should have explained that the hitch on my 05...
I should have explained that the hitch on my 05 Tacoma was a Drawtite. When I bought the 05 Tacoma it was early in that model year and hitches were not readily available for the Tacoma. The 05...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
04-05-2008, 02:37 PM
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9
towing w/ 4 cylinder vehicle
Views:
4,310
Posted By
John Perry
Hi Dawn, For the last 2 years I have been...
Hi Dawn,
For the last 2 years I have been towing with an 05 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L and 159 hp.
My truck has a 3500 lb tow rating and I can honestly tell you that I would not feel comfortable towing...
Forum:
General Chat
04-05-2008, 02:26 PM
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6
U-Haul hitches- Beware
Views:
3,381
Posted By
John Perry
After reading Normans disastrous experinece with...
After reading Normans disastrous experinece with a newly installed U-haul hitch I thought I would share my experience.
I bought a new Tacoma last week and needed a hitch installed. I drove 60 miles...
Forum:
General Chat
04-04-2008, 11:41 PM
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7
Oldsmobile Returns!
Views:
1,985
Posted By
John Perry
Possibly it was just a case of wishful thinking. ...
Possibly it was just a case of wishful thinking.
If GM, or any domestic manufacturer, had the ability or DESIRE to build a vehicle as well as Toyota they would not be in the poor situation they are...
Forum:
General Chat
04-02-2008, 12:32 AM
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64
Best Investment
Views:
10,269
Posted By
John Perry
About a year ago I bought an insulated French...
About a year ago I bought an insulated French Press coffee mug for camping. It make almost 2 cups of very delicious coffee. It is so great I bought one for the house and I use it to make my morning...
Forum:
General Chat
04-01-2008, 12:00 AM
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9
Weight of Burro 14' Widebody
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3,905
Posted By
John Perry
Lisa, my first FB trailer was a 14' Burro wide...
Lisa, my first FB trailer was a 14' Burro wide body. I towed it with my 05 toyota Tacoma 4 cyl.
I never weighed it but a guess would be around 1400 lbs. I finally sold it because it was just a...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-31-2008, 11:45 PM
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11
Electric brakes
Views:
3,136
Posted By
John Perry
All of the campgrounds around the lake that I...
All of the campgrounds around the lake that I know of are Forest Service campgrounds with no hookups.
Give me a day or 2 and I will check around and let you know. For trees you may have to go up the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-31-2008, 11:34 PM
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11
12 volt air compressor
Views:
3,724
Posted By
John Perry
I bought one of these pumps at Costco about a...
I bought one of these pumps at Costco about a year ago. There great.
I was in Costco today and they still have them for $49.95.
John
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-30-2008, 12:09 PM
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11
Electric brakes
Views:
3,136
Posted By
John Perry
Greg, If you have an auto shop or mechanic you...
Greg,
If you have an auto shop or mechanic you trust you might take your trailer there. Trailer brakes are the same as the drum style brakes on your vehicle. Might save you some money and time.
...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-29-2008, 09:59 PM
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11
Electric brakes
Views:
3,136
Posted By
John Perry
We have a few paved street in Bodfish, no curbs...
We have a few paved street in Bodfish, no curbs though. Bodfish is a suburb of Lake Isabella.
I lived in Fountian Valley for 17 years and had a few friends in Long Beach.
I would not move back to...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2008, 10:35 AM
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6
Putty Tape or Silicon for under the Awning Rail?
Views:
8,145
Posted By
John Perry
Hi Mike, I have installed 3 awning rails in...
Hi Mike,
I have installed 3 awning rails in the last couple of years. I used ProflexRv sealant by Geocel.
It not only seals it acts like a very strong glue. I have used it for 3 years now and am...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies:
10
Burro Awning Rail
Views:
4,635
Posted By
John Perry
I installed an awning rail on my first fiberglass...
I installed an awning rail on my first fiberglass trailer with rivets. It was a 14' Burro Widebody. The caulking I used was ProflexRv sealant by Geocell that I bought at Camping World.
John
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-28-2008, 11:35 PM
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11
Electric brakes
Views:
3,136
Posted By
John Perry
I just noticed you are in Long Beach. A deserted...
I just noticed you are in Long Beach. A deserted street will be difficult to find.
John
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-28-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies:
11
Electric brakes
Views:
3,136
Posted By
John Perry
Most brake controllers have a manual actuator....
Most brake controllers have a manual actuator. Drive slowly on a deserted street and activate your trailer brake controller manually.
Good luck,
John
Forum:
Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
03-27-2008, 10:55 PM
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22
Arizona White Mountain Rally
Views:
8,814
Posted By
John Perry
Hi Nancy, When do you open the camp for the...
Hi Nancy,
When do you open the camp for the season?
We still have snow at the 6500 ft. level around here. How is the weather and do you have much snow on the ATV trails. What is the fishing like?...
Forum:
General Chat
03-27-2008, 10:45 PM
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16
Scamp quality
Views:
19,952
Posted By
John Perry
I am 66 yo and started with a tent trailer when...
I am 66 yo and started with a tent trailer when my boys were young. I have had Class A and B motor homes, slide in campers for my PU, a fifth wheel and several stick built pull trailers over the...
Forum:
General Chat
03-27-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies:
47
Tow Vehicle Fuel Consumption
Views:
7,620
Posted By
John Perry
For the last 2 1/2 years I have been towing with...
For the last 2 1/2 years I have been towing with an 05 Tacoma, manual transmission, 2.7 L 4 cyl.. The worst mileage I ever experienced was a trip to Arizona with my 603 pond ATV in the back of the...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-27-2008, 06:22 PM
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11
Trillium Electric Brakes
Views:
4,688
Posted By
John Perry
Hi Booker, If your axel is in good shape and...
Hi Booker,
If your axel is in good shape and you have the flanges and you are a little mechanically inclined brakes are easy install. Complete 7 inch brake assemblys, hubs and new drums are about...
Forum:
General Chat
03-25-2008, 09:55 PM
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74
Sticky:
Elegance of Behavior
Views:
37,964
Posted By
John Perry
I would like to know why some can make a very...
I would like to know why some can make a very liberal and {politically correct} statements that are tolerated by the moderators but a more conservative view point, expressed in a respectful manner,...
Forum:
Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
03-24-2008, 11:26 PM
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12
Odd animal friendships
Views:
3,579
Posted By
John Perry
It's unfortunate but, this is a wonderful lesson...
It's unfortunate but, this is a wonderful lesson that some people will never learn.
Thanks Gina.
John
Forum:
General Chat
03-24-2008, 12:37 PM
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37
All Electric Egg Camper
Views:
16,214
Posted By
John Perry
Those of you that are tied to electricity for...
Those of you that are tied to electricity for your camping comfort have no idea what you are missing.
There are many dispersed camping areas in the National Forests, BLM land and other areas that...
Forum:
Classified Archives
03-21-2008, 05:42 PM
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1
SOLD - 79 Trillium Jubilee, cent. Cal.
Views:
2,209
Posted By
John Perry
Sold to a nice gentleman from Utah.
Sold to a nice gentleman from Utah.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-05-2008, 03:45 PM
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24
Brake Wiring in the Scamp
Views:
4,093
Posted By
John Perry
I guess I am a contrarian. I have never been...
I guess I am a contrarian.
I have never been without a boat and boat trailer for the last 40 years. I have a 3 ATV trailer, a Trillium and my Scamp. In the past I have had stock and horse trailers...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-04-2008, 12:10 AM
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4
Scamp 13' door strike plate
Views:
3,002
Posted By
John Perry
The rivets will hold in the fiberglass just with...
The rivets will hold in the fiberglass just with the pop rivet tool. I would recomend putting a washer on the interior side of the rivet, if you can, as the striker is going to be subjected to forces...
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