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Forum: General Chat 04-16-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,454
Posted By Phill Roehrs
That was us, first camp of the year. Great place...

That was us, first camp of the year. Great place to visit.

Saw a gray Burro headed toward the park as we were leaving on Sunday.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,032
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Kris, I just used scraps of the 1/2 inch...

Kris,

I just used scraps of the 1/2 inch plywood, cutting straightlines to form a peak in the middle, then glued them to the top of the ceiling piece. I also cut 'ridge' pieces to go in between...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,032
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Kris, My top was in need of something when...

Kris,

My top was in need of something when I got the trailer, previous owner(s) had installed a painted 'chip board' liner (yuck) and the former location of a roof vent was covered with a STOP...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,512
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Greetings Paul, I mount mine in the...

Greetings Paul,

I mount mine in the window...when I have AC power and the temperatures warrant. Otherwise it stays at home.
Forum: General Chat 06-29-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Wanted to go to Cape Hatteras - everything decent...

Wanted to go to Cape Hatteras - everything decent is booked. So we're avoiding the traffic and are heading to Blue Ridge via the back roads - dry camp at either Panther Falls or Stanton Falls in the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-15-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,950
Posted By Phill Roehrs
A 10 gage wire to the positive post is what I...

A 10 gage wire to the positive post is what I did, rigging it through my 7 pin as mentioned. On the advice of my submariner neighbor, who is way smarter about electricity than me, I added an in-line...
Forum: General Chat 02-10-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,412
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Peter, We were at the North Rim early last...

Peter,

We were at the North Rim early last June, and from there went north into the Dixie National Forest. Wonderful.

The NP campground at the North Rim is heavily booked, months in advance....
Forum: General Chat 01-25-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 54,182
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Our is the Blue Caboose, from its look with the...

Our is the Blue Caboose, from its look with the top raised.
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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-21-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,060
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Don, Our local marine/boat stores stock this...

Don,

Our local marine/boat stores stock this stuff in 20 and 50-foot rolls - in at least three widths. Think I paid less than $30 for a 20-foot roll.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By Phill Roehrs
I replaced mine with rather inexpensive new...

I replaced mine with rather inexpensive new wheels from a local marine trailer retailer. I think they were $35 each, and there were at least two or three options (galvanized, painted, 'spoked'), in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-20-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,000
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Thanks Heath, I don't have a dry weight on...

Thanks Heath,

I don't have a dry weight on the remodled CJ, but I did add some fairly serious weight with the cabinetry, fridge, 12 volt system, new storage areas. On one trip it weighed just at...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,000
Posted By Phill Roehrs
We took the new AC on its maiden voyage this past...

We took the new AC on its maiden voyage this past weekend to Cape Hatteras. OMG! Air Conditioning, for a mid-Atlantic peak summer camp at the shoreline, is the bomb. It's a 5000 BTU unit, and was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2009, 06:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,000
Posted By Phill Roehrs
After thinking on it for 2 years, and keeping...

After thinking on it for 2 years, and keeping tabs on great AC discussions here, I finally installed a window unit on the CJ. It took a bit of dry fitting and some head scratching, but it turned out...
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,454
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Sunday, August 2 Real purdy Oxygen with...

Sunday, August 2

Real purdy Oxygen with Quebec plates in the Virginia Beach Trav-L-Lodge campground.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,709
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Hello Richard, welcome to the Compact Club. ...

Hello Richard, welcome to the Compact Club.

The widest point, at the midpoint up the sides, is just shy of 76 inches.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2009, 07:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,523
Posted By Phill Roehrs
I didn't see anyone mention using the front of...

I didn't see anyone mention using the front of the Tug. After shopping front receivers and new bike racks that would fit on the front of the Tug without a receiver, I found that an old 'trunk' rack...
Forum: General Chat 07-07-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,454
Posted By Phill Roehrs
That was us, thanks for posting Ron. I had hoped...

That was us, thanks for posting Ron. I had hoped we'd get sighted on the journey.

It's 'Blue Caboose', but no offense taken.

The grocery stop at Kanab just happened to be our only...
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By Phill Roehrs
We've finally managed to schedule a long...

We've finally managed to schedule a long vacation. Four weeks off for the first time ever, since middle school anyways.

At the end of next week, we're pointing the rig west with 'no...
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,823
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Very nice outfit. I've wondered about...

Very nice outfit.

I've wondered about double towing. It's obvious it's legal in NM from your post, and I've seen a dowble tower in WY once. Do you know what the general rules are - is it a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 41,269
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Wow, nice find. Great to hear you're planning a...

Wow, nice find. Great to hear you're planning a full renovation, can't wait to watch.

I re-did my Compact Jr. in 07/08, a work still in progress. This site has been a great resource.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-02-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,656
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Our local marine stores have a trimloc-like...

Our local marine stores have a trimloc-like product line - it's used in boats quite a bit. I bought a 25-foot roll from West Marine for something like $1.50 a foot - don't recall the brand name. ...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-02-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,676
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Gary, I did the same thing Harry is talking...

Gary,

I did the same thing Harry is talking about - used "FRB" as the bulk insert and matted/resined it into place. FRB is the stuff they use in public restrooms as wall board, it typically has...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-02-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,490
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Cliff, Here's some food for porch light...

Cliff,

Here's some food for porch light on-a-Compact Jr thought. I deleted the kitchen fiberglass 'surround' and the driver's side bulkhead during my rebuild. After fooling around with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,763
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Pat, Welcome to the Compact club. I've...

Pat,

Welcome to the Compact club.

I've been considering getting a small window AC unit, installing it once at camp, only when needed and power is available. There are some really inexpensive...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-21-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 27
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Views: 6,500
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Wouldn't a table of trailer type, tug type and...

Wouldn't a table of trailer type, tug type and fuel economy be a great resource? "What's the best in class for my rig?"

With apologies for blindly proposing work for other people, is it possible...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-10-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,549
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Thanks Rick, nice to hear that the long hours are...

Thanks Rick, nice to hear that the long hours are noticed.

It took a little more than a year, all weekend work. Probably put in about 400 hours - took her down to the frame, replaced the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,549
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Hey Rick, Glad to share. I've gotten a...

Hey Rick,

Glad to share. I've gotten a bunch of great ideas/solutions from the good folks on this site, hoped to pay it back a little.

Here's some shots of the benches/storage bins. I made it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-04-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,428
Posted By Phill Roehrs
RE: Canvas Top Cliff, Rick I took the...

RE: Canvas Top

Cliff, Rick

I took the old top to a boat canvas shop, and had them copy it. It didn't work, the old piece was stretched out in some areas, shrunk up in others, and the new piece...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-03-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,417
Posted By Phill Roehrs
I've seen a few post about covering the gas range...

I've seen a few post about covering the gas range for extra counter space, here's how I did mine...


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I made a frame of 1 by 3 oak, to match my cabinet face frames, and cut a dado all...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-03-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,549
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Here's a little project that I'm happy with,...

Here's a little project that I'm happy with, thought it was worth sharing. When rebuilding my Compact, I changed the two bunk layout to a U-shape, to grab some extra storage. Then came the decision...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-17-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 42,186
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Thanks Tom. The lower roof does sag a little...

Thanks Tom.

The lower roof does sag a little since I took out that bulkhead and the kitchen surround - about 3/4 of an inch midspan.

I think I have a fix, just waiting for winter to do it. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-17-2008, 07:10 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 42,186
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Thanks for the measurement last night, and for...

Thanks for the measurement last night, and for offering to check it loaded - very valuable information.

Since I just figured out how to adjust my photos, here's what my rig is looking like...more...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-16-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 42,186
Posted By Phill Roehrs
Larry, I've enjoyed your posts and...

Larry,

I've enjoyed your posts and appreciate the photo with the straight axle. I just rebuilt my 72 Compact Jr. and have been contemplating switching to a straight. The photo helps.

I'm...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-08-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,537
Posted By Phill Roehrs
I've just about wrapped-up full renovation of '72...

I've just about wrapped-up full renovation of '72 Compact. New everything, including floor.

I think I've seen this topic or a varation of it before, but should I seal the exposed bottom of the...
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