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Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-22-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
We spent Labor Day at Seal Rock. Still a great...

We spent Labor Day at Seal Rock. Still a great place. Took the kayaks and played for 3 days. They are closed now, but will reopen in Mid May for Shrimp Season
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-27-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,180
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Post I use a Bissel upright and the little hand turbo...

I use a Bissel upright and the little hand turbo brush cleaner that attaches to the hose. Lots of dust and stuff comes off. Do it twice a year.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-06-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
https://cgi.ebay.com/2004-CASITA-TRAVEL-TRA...1QQcm...

https://cgi.ebay.com/2004-CASITA-TRAVEL-TRA...1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,533
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Post Lots of interesting replys to this one. Went...

Lots of interesting replys to this one.

Went out and spent $483.00 https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/30.gif with WA sales tax today.

Solution: ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,075
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Post For the 4 leged family membrs you need a current...

For the 4 leged family membrs you need a current Rabies vaccine with a certificate and tag to prove it. That is all you need to go into Canada and come back into Washington by private auto, RV,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,533
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Thumbs up The problem, a picture is worth a 1000 words. ...

The problem, a picture is worth a 1000 words. Here is the 17 ft Yak on the little PU. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/confuse.gif


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,533
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Thumbs up Well it would work for one Kayak. To bad I have...

Well it would work for one Kayak. To bad I have two.

I did a search before I posted and checked the legacy sites. To bad there are no photos, etc. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,533
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Thumbs up Hello, Has anybody out there in Fiberglass...

Hello,

Has anybody out there in Fiberglass land mounted a Kayak rack on top of a fiberglass trailer?

We have a Scamp 19 ft 5th wheel, so a rack on the Ranger size PU is out!...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-27-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Bob, Thank you very much for the great...

Bob,

Thank you very much for the great cushion covers and bunk posts.

My wife is a very happy camper. https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/banana.gif ...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-23-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
If it seems to good to be true? Guess What? ...

If it seems to good to be true? Guess What?

Some give aways: To low fake BIN price. Free shipping for a trailer. Wants e mail contact off of ebay.

Never put down a deposit unless you are...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-23-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
They will make up several fake listings, get...

They will make up several fake listings, get folks to respond to them and then work the con. End game, get people to wire money to somewhere in East Europe.

Often they hijack or take over...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-23-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
I always report them to ebay first. Used to take...

I always report them to ebay first. Used to take fleebay 2 - 3 days to take them down, they are faster now, about 24 hours.

There is another fake on fleebay today also. ...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-23-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
https://cgi.ebay.com/02-Casita-Spirit-Delux...1QQcm...

https://cgi.ebay.com/02-Casita-Spirit-Delux...1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-21-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Fort Flagler State Park just east of Port...

Fort Flagler State Park just east of Port Townsend is one. You will want reservations.
Kalaloch in ONP south of Forks or north of Ocean Shores is another.
Rocky inland beach, Seal Rock on Hood...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,976
Posted By Jim Sherwood
As long as you have enough clearance for...

As long as you have enough clearance for ventilation of the coils in the back.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,550
Posted By Jim Sherwood
The slide tubes run al the way across the 5 whl...

The slide tubes run al the way across the 5 whl bed, plus there is a catch to keep it from sliding out. Last touch, there is a screw mounted in the lid that pushes against the frame rail when...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,550
Posted By Jim Sherwood
No, the mounting assembly. It is mounted to the...

No, the mounting assembly. It is mounted to the trailer and runs off of the large trailer LPG. The 2nd part is easy. Off the shelf stuff there.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,565
Posted By Jim Sherwood
If you buy two at the same time and a cell goes...

If you buy two at the same time and a cell goes bad later, it is a good idea to replace both. Why, same lot, same history, probably a very similar MTTF.

I would go with the 2 bank and switch for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,550
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Had a ? about the grill mounted on my Scamp 5th...

Had a ? about the grill mounted on my Scamp 5th wheel over in the places to camp discussion. There are no labels on the grill, nor can I ask the previous owner as he passed away. The relative who...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-18-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
The grill was on the trailer when I got it. No...

The grill was on the trailer when I got it. No labels I can find. The former owner passed away. Believe it or not he snowbirded in the Scamp at Quartsite AZ. I will take some close up pics of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-16-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,524
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Is your's a delux or standard 5?

Is your's a delux or standard 5?
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-15-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
New Fraud on Ebay. ...

New Fraud on Ebay.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...atchlink:top:us...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-15-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
For those of you from outside the State of...

For those of you from outside the State of Washington, Salt Creek sits just outside the Northern edge of Olympic National Park. A 20 minute drive on a county road will take you to the north side of...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Salt Creek is a well kept secret. There are two...

Salt Creek is a well kept secret. There are two great campgrounds on the Olympic Peninsula, Salt Creek and the NPS campground at Kalaloch on the Pacific Ocean. Everything else is an also ran IMHO.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Crescent Beach looking south from the Campground....

Crescent Beach looking south from the Campground. Trails to the beach.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-14-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
View from the bunker looking west towards the...

View from the bunker looking west towards the basalt reef of Tongue Point and out over the Strait.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-13-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
A few more pics

A few more pics
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-13-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,676
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Just got back from Salt Creek County Park on the...

Just got back from Salt Creek County Park on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

This is a county park that sits on a spit of land, with Crescent Bay on the South and the Strait on the north. Lots of...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Another Eagle

Another Eagle
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Hoodsport by the Lake Cushman Hydro plant south...

Hoodsport by the Lake Cushman Hydro plant south of Lilliwaup.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By Jim Sherwood
The hook end of Velcro with the sticky back works...

The hook end of Velcro with the sticky back works great on Rat Fur. For under the cabnets I use the fuzzy velcro tape on the cabnet and the hook on the light ends. I bought a big roll of self...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
They did not let you canoe to the Boy Scout Camp...

They did not let you canoe to the Boy Scout Camp at Camp Parsons?

You will be happy to know that "Robbinswold" is still there, so is Parsons. So is the poison oak all along the canal.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
The weather was mild, light wind and the opening...

The weather was mild, light wind and the opening of Shrimp Season. Light rain over night and sun and clouds during the day. The campground opened last weekend and will be open until September.
...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-06-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,612
Posted By Jim Sherwood
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/banana.gif https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/style_emoticons/default/aplas.gif ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Red is positive, black is negative. Eggs are not...

Red is positive, black is negative. Eggs are not conductive themselves.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-02-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,779
Posted By Jim Sherwood
The outside is the easy part, you just need a...

The outside is the easy part, you just need a screwdriver, a power one makes it quicker. There are about 20 screws if memory serves me.

BTW you may have winterized it correctly. Water tanks will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,779
Posted By Jim Sherwood
A new Atwood G6A-7 will plug right in. You can...

A new Atwood G6A-7 will plug right in. You can also get just the tank to replace the cracked one. A local welder with skills should be able to repair the current tank.

All but the welding are...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-30-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,228
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Sol Duc Hot Springs in Olympic National Park has...

Sol Duc Hot Springs in Olympic National Park has a campground. The Hot Springs are run by a NPS concessionare. It is a short drive off of Hwy 101 just west of Lake Crescent.

Another option is...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Another ebay scam, much more obvious. They are...

Another ebay scam, much more obvious. They are back!

https://cgi.ebay.com/04-SCAMP-CASITA-16-TRA...1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Reported to ebay first. 1. Listed in wrong...

Reported to ebay first.
1. Listed in wrong catagory, a favorite scam technique
2. Used old pictures from previous scams. These two pics have appeared many times before.
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
There Back Item # 110121199478 on ebay. ...

There Back

Item # 110121199478 on ebay.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...atchlink:top:us...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 81,592
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Here is a fake Casita selling on Ebay. Beware. ...

Here is a fake Casita selling on Ebay. Beware.

Item # 110121199478

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...atchlink:top:us...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,154
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Fish tape works great. I used mine to run some...

Fish tape works great. I used mine to run some new wireing to various places in my Scamp. It burrows right under the Rat Fur.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,010
Posted By Jim Sherwood
On the airplane I use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze...

On the airplane I use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Plastic Cleaner first if it needs it, than finish up and maintain with their Plastic Polish....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By Jim Sherwood
200092743772 Here is another one. Note...

200092743772

Here is another one. Note that it is mis catagorized and the seller wants direct e mail contact. In this case this is a new account instead of a hijacked account. Four bad signs:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-22-2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By Jim Sherwood
There are legitiment sales on ebay and scams. I...

There are legitiment sales on ebay and scams. I got my Scamp off of ebay, but I drove in person to where it was and I handed the cash over as the owner handed the title over. I was able to have a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-13-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 28,994
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Bonnie, We picked up a full size Novafoam...

Bonnie,

We picked up a full size Novafoam mattress topper to go over the stock cushions from Costco. The box it comes in is fairly compact. You can just take it out of the box and let it roll...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 28,994
Posted By Jim Sherwood
Bonnie, I can tow my 1986 Scamp 5th wheel...

Bonnie,

I can tow my 1986 Scamp 5th wheel with ease behind our Ranger / Mazda 2001 PU. It is white, so we are all Egg. I found it 250 miles away and across a Mountain Pass last fall. Due to a...
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