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Buck62
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Classified Archives
10-20-2008, 01:04 PM
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16' "Modified" Scamp in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
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Buck62
Interesting Scamp here. Modified to be...
Interesting Scamp here.
Modified to be slightly longer....
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/rvs/886058673.html
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Classified Archives
10-19-2008, 05:28 PM
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SOLD ~ 16' Burro - $2,900 - Just Listed!!!
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2,435
Posted By
Buck62
I'm thinking it's an older person who's listing...
I'm thinking it's an older person who's listing the Burro and the old Buick.
Scammers always go strictly by email.
This person only lists a phone number to call.
Old folks aren't computer...
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Classified Archives
10-19-2008, 12:33 AM
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SOLD ~ 16' Burro - $2,900 - Just Listed!!!
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2,435
Posted By
Buck62
This 16ft Burro was just listed late tonight. ...
This 16ft Burro was just listed late tonight.
Somebody better grab it at this price!!!
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/rvs/884766096.html
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Classified Archives
10-07-2008, 11:46 PM
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1968 Ultravan - U Gotta See This!
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7,004
Posted By
Buck62
I know, I know... it's not a fiberglass RV. ...
I know, I know... it's not a fiberglass RV.
But this is sooooo cool!!!
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/rvs/868337656.html
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Classified Archives
10-03-2008, 01:56 AM
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1964 Royal Lite
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3,063
Posted By
Buck62
Hi guys, it's been a long time since I've visited...
Hi guys, it's been a long time since I've visited here.
I came across this ad for a really unique fiberglass trailer (that doubles as a boat?) and felt compelled to stop by and post it.
I...
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Classified Archives
04-27-2007, 01:42 PM
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SOLD - 1984 U-Haul CT 13-Ft
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2,273
Posted By
Buck62
Thanx, Kevin. I plan on making a donation...
Thanx, Kevin.
I plan on making a donation to this site in light of this sale, it's the very least I can do. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif
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Classified Archives
04-27-2007, 10:16 AM
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SOLD - 1984 U-Haul CT 13-Ft
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2,273
Posted By
Buck62
Thanx, Chester... I will!! As a matter of...
Thanx, Chester... I will!!
As a matter of fact, I recently spied an old Scamp not to far from where I live and it looks like it's been sitting for awhile and needs some work. If I can convince the...
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Classified Archives
04-27-2007, 09:23 AM
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SOLD - 1984 U-Haul CT 13-Ft
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2,273
Posted By
Buck62
SOLD!!! Deposit taken. My goodness,...
SOLD!!!
Deposit taken.
My goodness, that was fast!! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif
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Classified Archives
04-27-2007, 09:20 AM
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SOLD - 1984 U-Haul CT 13-Ft
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2,273
Posted By
Buck62
Patty, everything you can think of was...
Patty, everything you can think of was considered....
Letting the air out of the tires.
Removing the wheels completely and using those mini dolly casters
Removing the swamp cooler shroud and...
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Classified Archives
04-27-2007, 12:48 AM
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SOLD - 1984 U-Haul CT 13-Ft
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2,273
Posted By
Buck62
$1,600 - FIRM I never thought it would come...
$1,600 - FIRM
I never thought it would come to this, but I have no place to put my U-Haul camper. She needs a bit of work, but nothing major. My garage is too small to get it in and the neighbors...
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General Chat
04-08-2007, 11:19 AM
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10
Get 'em while they're HOT!
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1,995
Posted By
Buck62
....or. maybe not. ...
....or. maybe not. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/roflol.gif
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/rvs/308040912.html
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General Chat
04-06-2007, 11:50 AM
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Bias vs Radial Tires
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6,194
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Buck62
I've read hundreds of opinions on the subject of...
I've read hundreds of opinions on the subject of bias versus radial tires on travel trailers and pop-ups on many different websites. The one thing most people agree on is that radial tires are the...
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Classified Archives
03-26-2007, 08:29 AM
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'73 Amerigo in NC
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3,534
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Buck62
Well, if you spent more time on this website as a...
Well, if you spent more time on this website as a contributor rather than someone who joined only to re-sell trailers for profit, maybe you'd realize that we are a community that looks out for one...
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Classified Archives
03-25-2007, 12:59 AM
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'73 Amerigo in NC
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3,534
Posted By
Buck62
Strange how the person selling this trailer lists...
Strange how the person selling this trailer lists their location as "Texas" in their profile, but North Carolina is where they're selling the trailer from? ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-08-2007, 10:54 PM
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Boler in a garage?
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10,192
Posted By
Buck62
I'm still pondering a way to get my 7'6" U-Haul...
I'm still pondering a way to get my 7'6" U-Haul into my garage that has about 6'8" of clearance. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/29.gif
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General Chat
02-24-2007, 12:08 PM
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Let's Stroll Down (Billboard) Memory Lane...
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1,446
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Buck62
Since many of us are *ahem* "veterans of the...
Since many of us are *ahem* "veterans of the highways" to put it nicely, let's see if some of you remember these old billboards of the past.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
02-24-2007, 11:47 AM
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Remove front propane tank
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5,862
Posted By
Buck62
Water actually expands the most... when it turns...
Water actually expands the most... when it turns to ice. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/h47.gif
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General Chat
02-15-2007, 12:11 PM
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33
Renovation/Fix-Up... Easier or Harder than you thought?
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5,182
Posted By
Buck62
I have 6'6" of clearance and the U-Haul is around...
I have 6'6" of clearance and the U-Haul is around 7'8" high.
I don't think removing the wheels and putting it on casters is going to eliminate 14 inches. ...
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General Chat
02-14-2007, 12:03 PM
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33
Renovation/Fix-Up... Easier or Harder than you thought?
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5,182
Posted By
Buck62
Wow! You have a serious project on your hands...
Wow! You have a serious project on your hands there! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif
The thing that makes it tough for me is that I live in Chicago and have no...
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General Chat
02-12-2007, 01:30 AM
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33
Renovation/Fix-Up... Easier or Harder than you thought?
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5,182
Posted By
Buck62
For those of you who have re-done trailers that...
For those of you who have re-done trailers that were "fixer-uppers", I was wondering if the work was easier or harder than you expected.
Also, what basic advice would you give to someone who is...
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General Chat
02-09-2007, 12:40 PM
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6
U-Haul Camper Forum... R.I.P.???
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3,581
Posted By
Buck62
Ray hasn't posted there in a long, long time....
Ray hasn't posted there in a long, long time. That's why I thought the site died when it went down. The place is averaging like one post a week these days. Maybe things will pick up when the weather...
Forum:
General Chat
02-09-2007, 01:22 AM
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6
U-Haul Camper Forum... R.I.P.???
Views:
3,581
Posted By
Buck62
I noticed that both the U-haul Camper main...
I noticed that both the U-haul Camper main website and forums are both dead links.
Anybody know if they're down for good, or just temporarily?? ...
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-07-2007, 01:48 PM
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13
What are your walls made of???
Views:
5,950
Posted By
Buck62
Well, there's still the seams in the ceiling...
Well, there's still the seams in the ceiling (under the carpet) that can seperate.
My U-Haul has the top fiberglass section seperating from the wall section and needs to be re-glued and sealed....
Forum:
General Chat
02-05-2007, 12:20 AM
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5
Since You Can't Tow a Camper Through the Snow...
Views:
1,922
Posted By
Buck62
I found a couple of nice used ones on...
I found a couple of nice used ones on Craigslist...
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/rvs/272449666.html
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/rvs/266306096.html
So many toys, so little...
Forum:
General Chat
02-05-2007, 12:16 AM
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5
Since You Can't Tow a Camper Through the Snow...
Views:
1,922
Posted By
Buck62
This looks like it would be a lot of fun! ...
This looks like it would be a lot of fun! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif
https://www.eqnx.biz/boggans/images/bog_main1_snowcoach.jpg
A bigger one...
...
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General Chat
02-03-2007, 11:51 AM
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56
Goodbye Element - Hello Odyssey
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7,655
Posted By
Buck62
Ok, ok... get a grip on yourself. I have a...
Ok, ok... get a grip on yourself.
I have a 13' U-Haul (sister to the Burro) and an Element EX AWD.
There's still a good many "E" owners here. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-02-2007, 04:00 PM
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6
Trailer Jack Receiver Plate is Worn Out
Views:
2,118
Posted By
Buck62
I thought about replacing it with a bolt-on. But...
I thought about replacing it with a bolt-on. But the jack itself works just great, so I'd prefer to save the $$ for the 2,000 other things I need to re-work, repair, and replace. That's why I'm...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
02-02-2007, 12:32 PM
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6
Trailer Jack Receiver Plate is Worn Out
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2,118
Posted By
Buck62
The steel plate on my trailer jack is worn. More...
The steel plate on my trailer jack is worn. More specifically, the holes where the spring-loaded lock-arm pop into are now oval shaped, slightly beveled, and won't hold the trailer jack in the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-25-2007, 03:22 PM
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14
Torsion Axle Lifespan
Views:
14,492
Posted By
Buck62
I've already made printed copies of both manuals,...
I've already made printed copies of both manuals, thanx.
I guess what I really need to know is what the specs for a new axle would be for an old U-Haul like mine. Is it something that has to be...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-25-2007, 12:12 PM
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14
Torsion Axle Lifespan
Views:
14,492
Posted By
Buck62
And just to add to the problems, U-Haul campers...
And just to add to the problems, U-Haul campers seem to be more complicated when it comes to replacing axles, as evidenced by this thread...
...
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-25-2007, 11:50 AM
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14
Torsion Axle Lifespan
Views:
14,492
Posted By
Buck62
Great... another expense I can't afford. ...
Great... another expense I can't afford.
Anybody want to buy a trailer? https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/shg.gif
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General Chat
01-25-2007, 11:44 AM
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27
New Egg
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6,450
Posted By
Buck62
I had to laugh when reading the descriptions on...
I had to laugh when reading the descriptions on the manufacturers website.
"How much does it weight?"
"Kiddie Smoke Alarm" (...it's a "Kidde" alarm - pronounced 'kidda')
The section...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-25-2007, 11:14 AM
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14
Torsion Axle Lifespan
Views:
14,492
Posted By
Buck62
I don't know that I can justify spending that...
I don't know that I can justify spending that kind of money on an axle for a trailer that cost me only $1,100. I know it should be done since it's 22 years old, but it needs a bunch of other stuff...
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General Chat
01-22-2007, 09:03 PM
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10
New here with 75 Boler
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2,458
Posted By
Buck62
Welcome! I posted a referral to that Boler a...
Welcome!
I posted a referral to that Boler a while back...
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.ph...27&hl=boler (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=22227&hl=boler)
...
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General Chat
01-19-2007, 02:03 PM
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6
fiberglass trailers are better!
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2,321
Posted By
Buck62
Good stuff! ...
Good stuff! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/94.gif
Wait 'til you see this one!.... https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif
...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-14-2007, 08:18 PM
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17
Anybody Here Use a Mr Heater Portable Buddy?
Views:
6,906
Posted By
Buck62
This looks like a decent alternative to...
This looks like a decent alternative to electrical heaters or a replacement for an old propane furnace/heater in some older model trailers.
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-09-2007, 12:22 PM
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8
new uhaul, no clue
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2,323
Posted By
Buck62
For the most in-depth info you can get, just...
For the most in-depth info you can get, just check the left hand column where it says "Document Center", there's a couple of original U-Haul manuals on PDF files there.
Here's a direct link to...
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General Chat
01-08-2007, 10:20 PM
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Not All Fiberglass RV's are Trailers....
Views:
3,443
Posted By
Buck62
Came across this one on Atlanta Craigslist... ...
Came across this one on Atlanta Craigslist...
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/rvs/259599538.html
An all-fiberglass body and she sure is a beauty! ...
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General Chat
01-08-2007, 03:34 PM
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11
Yes... People DO Steal Trailers!
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3,060
Posted By
Buck62
This one was stolen in Chicago, and the owner is...
This one was stolen in Chicago, and the owner is offering a reward!
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/rvs/259302965.html
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General Chat
01-05-2007, 02:34 PM
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7
Ever Evolving Egg Ownership
Views:
2,249
Posted By
Buck62
My wife's car is our tow vehicle... a 2003 Honda...
My wife's car is our tow vehicle... a 2003 Honda Element.
She loves her Element and vows to keep it until it dies and no longer runs.
This makes it easy to nix any ideas of upgrading to a...
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General Chat
12-29-2006, 12:49 PM
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Saturn Vue
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2,177
Posted By
Buck62
I installed a U-Haul transmission cooler myself....
I installed a U-Haul transmission cooler myself. It was relatively easy, taking a total of 90 minutes from the time I jacked up the Element to do the installation to the time I was taking her out for...
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General Chat
12-29-2006, 12:39 PM
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Neat little egg charm
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2,660
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Buck62
Hey... that was a good way to Bol'er over! ...
Hey... that was a good way to Bol'er over! https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/roflol.gif https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/roflol.gif ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-27-2006, 10:41 PM
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1978 scamp stinks, what to do?
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5,901
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Buck62
I once had a dealer refund $900 to me because of...
I once had a dealer refund $900 to me because of smoke odor in the car they sold me. I bought a used 1990 Geo Tracker that had a horrible stench of pipe tobacco with the promise that they would use...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-27-2006, 03:01 PM
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Heavy Snow Cover
Views:
3,575
Posted By
Buck62
Okay, I think I solved the problem. I found a...
Okay, I think I solved the problem. I found a boat repair shop in my area that will shrink wrap my U-Hual for only $100. That's pretty reasonable considering I called three other boat shops and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-27-2006, 11:28 AM
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Heavy Snow Cover
Views:
3,575
Posted By
Buck62
The ceiling on my U-Haul camper trailer is...
The ceiling on my U-Haul camper trailer is seperating on the inside, causing a dip in the roof where water and snow accumulates. The seperation of the two panels is about 2 feet long in the center of...
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General Chat
12-26-2006, 11:13 PM
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Your Vehicle Tow Rating.
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8,250
Posted By
Buck62
Our Honda Element has a 1,500 lb towing capacity...
Our Honda Element has a 1,500 lb towing capacity by USA standards. The Honda CRV, with the same frame, engine and body weight as the Element is also rated at 1,500 lbs in the USA. But that *exact*...
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General Chat
12-26-2006, 10:08 PM
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Storage Guy Disappeared On Me...
Views:
1,519
Posted By
Buck62
Yeah, I guess you're right. But $65 a month...
Yeah, I guess you're right.
But $65 a month for indoor storage is pretty cheap in Chicago. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif
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General Chat
12-26-2006, 02:33 PM
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3
Storage Guy Disappeared On Me...
Views:
1,519
Posted By
Buck62
I was all set to store my U-Haul at a private...
I was all set to store my U-Haul at a private indoor storage facility this past Thursday. The guy calls me Thursday morning and says we'll have to push it back until Saturday. Ok, no problem I told...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-23-2006, 10:24 AM
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Towing a Scamp 13 with a 4cyl Subaru
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16,727
Posted By
Buck62
All cars with an automatic transmission have a...
All cars with an automatic transmission have a trans-line that runs into (and thru) the bottom of your radiator and then back into the tranny. That's your typical stock transmission cooling system....
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General Chat
12-23-2006, 10:11 AM
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no longer egg-less!
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4,523
Posted By
Buck62
Congrats on your freebie trailer.... just make...
Congrats on your freebie trailer.... just make sure it's not haunted. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif ...
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